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Perceptions and Knowledge of Public Towards Emerging Human Monkeypox in Yemen: A Cross-Sectional Study [Response to Letter]
Authors Halboup AM , Alzoubi KH , Abu-Farha RK , Harun SN , Al-Mohamadi A , Battah MM , Jaber AAS , Alkubati S , Al-Ashwal FY
Received 9 December 2023
Accepted for publication 10 December 2023
Published 6 January 2024 Volume 2024:17 Pages 55—56
Abdulsalam M Halboup,1,2 Karem H Alzoubi,3,4 Rana K Abu-Farha,5 Sabariah Noor Harun,2 Ahmed Al-Mohamadi,1 Mohammed Battah,1,2 Ammar Ali Saleh Jaber,6 Sameer Alkubati,7,8 Fahmi Y Al-Ashwal1,9
1Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, University of Science and Technology, Sana’a, Yemen; 2Discipline of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia; 3Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacotherapeutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; 4Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan; 5Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Amman, 11931, Jordan; 6Department of Clinical Pharmacy& Pharmacotherapeutics, Dubai Pharmacy College for Girls, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 7Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hodeidah University, Hodeidah, Yemen; 8Faculty of Nursing, University of Ha’il, Hail, Saudi Arabia; 9Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Al-Ayen University, Thi-Qar, Iraq
Correspondence: Abdulsalam M Halboup, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, University of Science and Technology, Sana’a, Yemen, Tel +967774960247, Email [email protected]
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This is in response to the Letter to the Editor
Dear editor
We deeply appreciate your interest in our study, “Perceptions and Knowledge of Public Towards Emerging Human Monkeypox in Yemen: A Cross-Sectional Study.” and we extend our gratitude to Fikri for the insightful comments highlighting the study’s significance in shaping public health measures and intervention strategies.1
Fikri has rightly pointed out certain limitations in our study, such as the sampling methodology via social media, the concentration on adult participants in Sana’a, and the potential desirability bias inherent in our design. We want to emphasize that we have acknowledged these limitations in our published manuscript.2
To address the specific points raised by Fikri, the content of the first paragraph parallels the sentiments from our abstract’s conclusion, with points 1, 2, and 3 directly reflecting statements from our manuscript’s strengths and limitations section. Likewise, the second paragraph echoes the content of our “Study Strengths and Limitations” section, with each point mirroring specific content from that section.
In summary, while we recognize and value Fikri ‘s feedback, it largely mirrors the strengths and limitations we already acknowledged in our published work. We remain open to further clarifications or concerns.
Disclosure
The authors report no conflicts of interest in this communication.
References
1. Fikri E. Perceptions and knowledge of public towards emerging human monkeypox in Yemen: a cross-sectional study [Letter]. J Multidisciplinary Healthcare. 2023;16:3907–3908. doi:10.2147/jmdh.S452613
2. Halboup AM, Alzoubi KH, Abu-Farha RK, et al. Perceptions and knowledge of public towards emerging human monkeypox in Yemen: a cross-sectional study. J Multidisciplinary Healthcare. 2023;16:3689–3701. doi:10.2147/jmdh.S442296
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