Behavioral intentions of self-isolation and informing close contacts after developing mpox-related symptoms among young men who have sex with men in China.
J Med Virol
; 96(2): e29470, 2024 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
The 2022 multi-country mpox outbreak raised public concern globally. Self-isolation and informing close contacts after developing mpox-related symptoms are critical measures in controlling the outbreak. This study investigated behavioral intentions of self-isolation and informing close contacts after developing mpox-related symptoms and associated factors among young men who have sex with men (YMSM) aged 18-29 years in China. The cross-sectional study was conducted among 2493 YMSM in six provincial regions in China from September 10th to 30th, 2022. Descriptive and logistic analyses were applied, using the intentions of self-isolation and informing close contacts after developing mpox-related symptoms as binary outcomes. The mean age of the participants was 24.6 (SD = 2.9) years. The prevalence of having intentions of self-isolation and informing close contacts after developing mpox-related symptoms was 88.6% (95% CI 87.3%-89.9%) and 84.9% (95% CI 83.5%-86.3%). Participants who were employed (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 1.474, 95% CI 1.035-2.097; AOR = 1.371, 95% CI1.002, 1.876), had higher mpox knowledge scores (AOR = 1.474, 95% CI 1.035-2.097; AOR = 1.371, 95% CI 1.002-1.876), and had higher perceived threats of mpox (AOR = 1.079, 95% CI 1.030-1.130; AOR = 1.045, 95% CI 1.002-1.090) were more likely to intend to self-isolate and inform close contacts. Participants who had MSM in-person gatherings in the past 6 months were more likely to intend to self-isolate (AOR = 1.392, 95% CI 1.066-1.208). Participants with higher depression scores (AOR = 0.968, 95% CI 0.948-0.989) and self-stigma (AOR = 0.975, 95% CI 0.954-0.997) were less likely to intend to self-isolate and inform close contacts, respectively. Self-isolation and informing close contacts when developing disease-related symptoms are acceptable measures in response to mpox in China. Strengthening targeted risk communication and self-efficacy, raising disease knowledge, providing mental support, and reducing stigma toward the affected community are warranted.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Infecções por HIV
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Mpox
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Minorias Sexuais e de Gênero
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Med Virol
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
China