NSU Research Contributions
Title : Human monkeypox and preparedness of Bangladesh: A knowledge and attitude assessment study among medical doctors
Authors : Mehedi Hasan, Mohammad Ali Hossain, Sreshtha Chowdhury, Pranta Das, Ishrat Jahan, Md. Ferdous Rahman, Miah Md. Akiful Haque, Md Utba Rashid, Md Abdullah Saeed Khan, Mosharop Hossian, Mohammad Hayatun Nabi, and Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
| Journal Article Title: Journal of Infection and Public Health | Volume Number: 16 | Publication Year : 2023 | Issue Number: 1 |
| Index: scopus | Ranking: Q1 | Publisher Name: Elsevier Ltd. | |
| Pages : 6 | |||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG4 Quality Education SDG17 Partnership for the Goals |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : End the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases Achieve universal health coverage Strengthen capacity for health risk management |
| Impact statement: This study is the first of its kind in Bangladesh to assess the knowledge and attitude of medical doctors regarding human monkeypox, revealing a critical gap in pandemic preparedness. While a vast majority (84.8%) of doctors display a positive attitude towards preventive practices, only 30.6% possess "good knowledge" regarding the virus's transmission and treatment. By identifying that integration into the medical curriculum and recent learning are the primary drivers of clinical awareness, the research provides a vital evidence-based mandate for the government to implement practical knowledge-sharing sessions and massive awareness initiatives to safeguard frontline professionals and prevent a localized outbreak. | Collaboration: Other | Keywords: Monkeypox, Medical doctors, Bangladesh, Viral outbreak, Pandemic |
