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A total sample size of 403 was calculated using a single population proportion formula. Data on Mpox-related knowledge, attitudes, and various socio-demographic factors were collected from the participants. Binary and multivariate logistic regression analyses were employed to identify factors associated with knowledge and attitudes toward Mpox.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Result<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A total of 403 subjects were recruited for this study, with a mean age of 39.73\u2009\u00b1\u200911.22 (SD) years. Among the participants, 33.7% demonstrated good knowledge of Mpox, while 57.3% exhibited positive attitudes toward the disease. Key factors were identified which significantly affect the knowledge of residents including age (adjusted odds ratio (AOR):0.262, confidence interval (CI):0.100\u20130.685,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.006), level of education (AOR:0.603, CI: 0.328\u20131.108,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.001), marital status (AOR:1.151, CI:0.357\u20133.758,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.029), and source of information (AOR: 1.164, CI:0.543 \u22122.495,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.043). In same vein, the variables include, occupation, sex and educational status were significantly influencing resident's attitude.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study revealed that overall knowledge about Mpox among residents was low. However, reasonable level of public attitude was identified. Overall, equitable public health interventions are needed to enhance public understanding and attitudes toward Mpox.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1177\/23779608251352392","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,6,24]],"date-time":"2025-06-24T03:53:32Z","timestamp":1750737212000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/sage-journals-update-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":11,"title":["Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Associated Factors towards Monkeypox Infection among residents at Bahir Dar city, Northwest Ethiopia, 2024. 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