Nursing students´ knowledge, education, understanding, and awareness regarding Mpox: scoping review
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Mpox; students; nursing; education; nursing; knowledge; awarenessAbstract
Introduction: Mpox (monkeypox virus infection) is an emerging infectious disease that, following the 2022 outbreak, has become a global public health challenge. Nurses play a central role in the prevention and management of the disease; however, the preparation of nursing students remains largely unexplored.
Objective: To map evidence on nursing students’ knowledge, education, understanding, and awareness of Mpox.
Methods: A scoping review was conducted in September 2025, following Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines. The search included major databases and studies in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
Results: Eight studies published between 2023 and 2025 were included. Knowledge levels were heterogeneous and often insufficient. Understanding was limited, and awareness unstable, frequently shaped by external factors. Educational interventions, both classroom-based and digital, consistently improved knowledge, attitudes, and preparedness.
Conclusion: Curricular integration of active learning methodologies and digital health literacy is essential to strengthen knowledge and prepare future nurses to respond effectively to outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases.
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