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RMJ. 2026; 51(2): 331-335


Knowledge of medical students for battling Monkey Pox in Karachi: A cross-sectional study

Erum Afaq, Fatima Masooma, Muskan Fatima Bhojani, Mozaffer Rahim Hingorjo, Hira Fatima Waseem, Muhammad Irfan.


Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the knowledge and awareness of Monkeypox among medical students in Karachi, Pakistan.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study included 815 participants, who were assessed for their knowledge using a 16-item scale. Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were used to determine associations, and binary logistic regression was used to calculate odds ratios.
Results: Analysis revealed that a mere 49.2% of participants possessed sufficient knowledge. Gender emerged as the sole variable significantly associated with better knowledge, while other factors showed no notable correlations.
Conclusion: The findings highlight the need to enhance medical students' awareness of Monkeypox, empowering them to engage in public awareness and global health initiatives, and mitigating emerging infectious diseases.

Key words: Monkeypox, medical students, knowledge.


 
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Afaq E, Masooma F, Bhojani MF, Hingorjo MR, Waseem HF, Irfan M. Knowledge of medical students for battling Monkey Pox in Karachi: A cross-sectional study. RMJ. 2026; 51(2): 331-335.

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Afaq E, Masooma F, Bhojani MF, Hingorjo MR, Waseem HF, Irfan M. Knowledge of medical students for battling Monkey Pox in Karachi: A cross-sectional study. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=215606 [Access: May 26, 2026].

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Afaq E, Masooma F, Bhojani MF, Hingorjo MR, Waseem HF, Irfan M. Knowledge of medical students for battling Monkey Pox in Karachi: A cross-sectional study. RMJ. 2026; 51(2): 331-335.


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Afaq E, Masooma F, Bhojani MF, Hingorjo MR, Waseem HF, Irfan M. Knowledge of medical students for battling Monkey Pox in Karachi: A cross-sectional study. RMJ. (2026), [cited May 26, 2026]; 51(2): 331-335.


Harvard Style

Afaq, E., Masooma, . F., Bhojani, . M. F., Hingorjo, . M. R., Waseem, . H. F. & Irfan, . M. (2026) Knowledge of medical students for battling Monkey Pox in Karachi: A cross-sectional study. RMJ, 51 (2), 331-335.


Turabian Style

Afaq, Erum, Fatima Masooma, Muskan Fatima Bhojani, Mozaffer Rahim Hingorjo, Hira Fatima Waseem, and Muhammad Irfan. 2026. Knowledge of medical students for battling Monkey Pox in Karachi: A cross-sectional study. Rawal Medical Journal, 51 (2), 331-335.


Chicago Style

Afaq, Erum, Fatima Masooma, Muskan Fatima Bhojani, Mozaffer Rahim Hingorjo, Hira Fatima Waseem, and Muhammad Irfan. "Knowledge of medical students for battling Monkey Pox in Karachi: A cross-sectional study." Rawal Medical Journal 51 (2026), 331-335.


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Afaq, Erum, Fatima Masooma, Muskan Fatima Bhojani, Mozaffer Rahim Hingorjo, Hira Fatima Waseem, and Muhammad Irfan. "Knowledge of medical students for battling Monkey Pox in Karachi: A cross-sectional study." Rawal Medical Journal 51.2 (2026), 331-335. Print.


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Afaq, E., Masooma, . F., Bhojani, . M. F., Hingorjo, . M. R., Waseem, . H. F. & Irfan, . M. (2026) Knowledge of medical students for battling Monkey Pox in Karachi: A cross-sectional study. Rawal Medical Journal, 51 (2), 331-335.


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