Author(s): Shruti M. Roy, Junia Joseph, Abitha Valsaraj, Achsah C Joseph, Aiswarya Sukumar, Aleena Ann Abraham, Aleena Binoy, Alen Catherin Austin

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DOI: 10.52711/jnmr.2025.10   

Address: Shruti M. Roy1, Junia Joseph1, Abitha Valsaraj2, Achsah C Joseph2, Aiswarya Sukumar2, Aleena Ann Abraham2, Aleena Binoy2, Alen Catherin Austin2
1Assistant Professor, (Lecturer), College of Nursing Guru Education Trust, Thiruvalla.
2Nursing Students, College of Nursing Guru Education Trust, Thiruvalla.
*Corresponding Author

Published In:   Volume - 4,      Issue - 2,     Year - 2025


ABSTRACT:
Monkeypox is a infectious disease that is caused by the monkeypox virus. Symptoms include painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes and fever. The natural reservoir of the Monkeypox virus is unknown- small mammals such as squirrels and monkeys are susceptible. Therefore, A descriptive study was conducted to evaluate the knowledge regarding Monkeypox among people residing in the selected rural areas of Pathanamthitta district with a view to develop an information booklet. Forty people residing in the Kuttapuzha selected by non-probability purposive sampling. Baseline variables and knowledge level of monkeypox were assessed using baseline proforma with a structured knowledge questionnaire on monkeypox. The data was Analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Knowledge regarding monkeypox among people residing in rural areas were assessed using frequency and percentage. Chi-square test was used to assess the association between knowledge score and selected baseline variables. The study findings revealed that 42% has poor knowledge, 32% has average knowledge, 18% has good knowledge, 8% has very good knowledge.


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Shruti M. Roy, Junia Joseph, Abitha Valsaraj, Achsah C Joseph, Aiswarya Sukumar, Aleena Ann Abraham, Aleena Binoy, Alen Catherin Austin. A Study to Assess Knowledge regarding Monkeypox among People residing in selected rural areas of Pathanamthitta District with a View to Develop an Information Booklet. A and V Pub Journal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2025;4(2):37-2. doi: 10.52711/jnmr.2025.10

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Shruti M. Roy, Junia Joseph, Abitha Valsaraj, Achsah C Joseph, Aiswarya Sukumar, Aleena Ann Abraham, Aleena Binoy, Alen Catherin Austin. A Study to Assess Knowledge regarding Monkeypox among People residing in selected rural areas of Pathanamthitta District with a View to Develop an Information Booklet. A and V Pub Journal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2025;4(2):37-2. doi: 10.52711/jnmr.2025.10   Available on: https://jnmronline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-4-2-2


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