Post COVID attitude, intent, awareness and preparedness of public to combat monkeypox infection in Odisha state, India

Abdullah S Alanazi; Dibya S Panda; Ranjan K Giri; Iswori P Padhy; Ameeduzzafar Zafar; Pratap K Sahu; Shaliputra P Magar

doi:10.3855/jidc.21212

Post COVID attitude, intent, awareness and preparedness of public to combat monkeypox infection in Odisha state, India

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Abdullah S Alanazi Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, PO Box 72341, Sakaka 42421, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Dibya S Panda Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, PO Box 72341, Sakaka 42421, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8986-1100
Ranjan K Giri Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmacy and Technology, Salipur 754202, India
Iswori P Padhy Department of Pharmacognosy, Royal College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Berhampur, Odisha, India
Ameeduzzafar Zafar Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, PO Box 72341, Sakaka 42421, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Pratap K Sahu Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, SOA University, Bhubaneswar, India
Shaliputra P Magar Department of Oral Radiology, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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https://doi.org/10.3855/jidc.21212

Keywords:

digital health, vaccine acceptance, prevention, intention, knowledge, preparedness

Abstract

Introduction: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic highlighted the importance of public knowledge, vaccination, government preparedness, and a strong healthcare system in managing infectious diseases. Recently, monkeypox (mpox) cases have emerged globally. This study aimed to assess: (i) the public knowledge related to COVID-19 and its translation into preventive behavior, and (ii) the preparedness of the government and healthcare providers in addressing mpox.

Methodology: An online survey was conducted among the adults in Odisha, India. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26.

Results: Most participants recognized mpox as a viral infection transmitted between animals and humans. Awareness of its cause and symptoms was generally good. However, knowledge about vaccine availability and treatment was limited. The COVID-19 experience positively influenced attitudes toward vaccination, trust in the World Health Organization (WHO) guidance, preventive behavior, and digital health adoption. Despite this, participants felt that the government's response to mpox lacked sufficient preparedness.

Conclusions: These findings highlight gaps in awareness and government readiness. They emphasize the need for stronger preventive strategies to avoid future epidemics or pandemics.

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2025-08-31

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Alanazi AS, Panda DS, Giri RK, Padhy IP, Zafar A, Sahu PK, Magar SP (2025) Post COVID attitude, intent, awareness and preparedness of public to combat monkeypox infection in Odisha state, India. J Infect Dev Ctries 19:1152–1158. doi: 10.3855/jidc.21212

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Vol. 19 No. 08: August 2025

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Coronavirus Pandemic

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