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Monkeypox self-diagnosis abilities, determinants of vaccination and self-isolation intention after diagnosis among MSM, the Netherlands, July 2022
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View Affiliations Hide AffiliationsKai J. Jonaskai.jonas maastrichtuniversity.nl
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Citation style for this article: . Monkeypox self-diagnosis abilities, determinants of vaccination and self-isolation intention after diagnosis among MSM, the Netherlands, July 2022. Euro Surveill. 2022;27(33):pii=2200603. https://doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2022.27.33.2200603 Received: 29 Jul 2022; Accepted: 18 Aug 2022
Abstract
Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease and leads to a smallpox-like disease in humans. The current epidemic in European countries requires informed responses. We investigated the ability to self-diagnose a potential infection, and determinants of vaccination and self-isolation intention after diagnosis among 394 MSM in the Netherlands. We found that about half were able to self-diagnose monkeypox, that 70% had a high intention to get vaccinated and 44% to self-isolate after monkeypox diagnosis. Determinants went beyond mere risk behaviour criteria.
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