Efforts made, challenges faced, and recommendations provided by stakeholders involved in mpox prevention and control in China: a qualitative study.

Weijie ZhangXiao QiBaihui HanLeiwen FuBingyi WangKe WuZhongsi HongLiuqing YangJinbo HeYe ZhangYinghui SunYuanyi ChenSiyang LiuLongtao HeFan LvJun QianSitong LuoXiaojun MengHuachun Zou
Published in: Public health (2024)
Effective control of mpox spread requires strengthening collaboration with CBOs and community healthcare centers (CHCs) and working out a flexible and contextualized mechanism. It also needs to reinforce patient privacy protection and integrate stigma reduction into strategies. Additionally, it is important to include HIV-related indicators in the quarantine evaluation and provide psychological training for stakeholders to help them manage their mental health and improve counseling skills.