Abstract
This study investigated the intersection of monkeypox-related stigma and healthcare-seeking behavior in West African communities, focusing on regional variations and intervention effectiveness. Using a mixed-methods approach combining systematic literature review and quantitative data synthesis, the research analyzed healthcare access patterns, intervention outcomes, and economic impacts across multiple West African nations. Statistical analysis employed R software for correlation studies and significance testing, while visualization utilized React with Recharts library. Findings revealed significant urban-rural disparities in healthcare access (urban 65% vs. rural 35% in Nigeria), with strong correlations between education levels and healthcare-seeking behavior (r = 0.78, p < 0.001). Healthcare worker training showed highest intervention effectiveness (82%), while community-led programs demonstrated superior sustainability metrics. Economic analysis indicated peak healthcare costs in Q1 2022 (85% above baseline) with gradual reduction through targeted interventions. Recommendations include implementing integrated three-tiered intervention approaches combining healthcare worker training, community engagement, and media campaigns, with emphasis on pre-seasonal intervention deployment and community-led initiatives.
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Ayeh, M. A., Cofie, K., Mensah, G. S., Amo-Kodieh, F., & Kyeremeh, P. (2025). Understanding the Intersection of Monkeypox-Related Stigma and Healthcare-Seeking Behaviour in West African Communities:: A Meta-Analysis. Ghana Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 1(4), 125-139. https://doi.org/10.69600/gjnmid.2024.v01.i04.125-139
Ayeh, Michael Adu, et al. “Understanding the Intersection of Monkeypox-Related Stigma and Healthcare-Seeking Behaviour in West African Communities:: A Meta-Analysis.” Ghana Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, vol. 1, no. 4, 2025, pp. 125-139. https://doi.org/10.69600/gjnmid.2024.v01.i04.125-139.
Ayeh, Michael Adu, et al. “Understanding the Intersection of Monkeypox-Related Stigma and Healthcare-Seeking Behaviour in West African Communities:: A Meta-Analysis.” Ghana Journal of Nursing and Midwifery 1(4) (2025): 125-139. https://doi.org/10.69600/gjnmid.2024.v01.i04.125-139
Ayeh, M. A., Cofie, K., Mensah, G. S., Amo-Kodieh, F. and Kyeremeh, P. (2025) ‘Understanding the Intersection of Monkeypox-Related Stigma and Healthcare-Seeking Behaviour in West African Communities:: A Meta-Analysis’, Ghana Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 1(4), pp. 125-139. doi:10.69600/gjnmid.2024.v01.i04.125-139.
Ayeh MA, Cofie K, Mensah GS, Amo-Kodieh F, Kyeremeh P. Understanding the Intersection of Monkeypox-Related Stigma and Healthcare-Seeking Behaviour in West African Communities:: A Meta-Analysis. GJNMID. 2025;1(4):125-139. doi:10.69600/gjnmid.2024.v01.i04.125-139
M. A. Ayeh, K. Cofie, G. S. Mensah, F. Amo-Kodieh, and P. Kyeremeh, “Understanding the Intersection of Monkeypox-Related Stigma and Healthcare-Seeking Behaviour in West African Communities:: A Meta-Analysis,” Ghana Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, vol. 1, no. 4, pp. 125-139, 2025, doi: 10.69600/gjnmid.2024.v01.i04.125-139.
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