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recent decades rise zoonotic diseases emerged significant human health concern highlighting interconnectedness human animal health within framework one health oh concept study conducted italy 2023 sought gauge general populations awareness oh zoonotic diseases identifying influencing factors additionally aimed assess awareness mpox virus vaccine particularly pertinent due 2022 outbreak across europe online crosssectional study encompassed 1058 participants revealing 5426 unfamiliar oh zoonoses median knowledge scores 12 points iqr 915 zoonoses 8 points iqr 611 oh notably factors age economic situation healthcare employment educational level health literacy significantly influenced knowledge scores merely 268 participants aware existence mpox vaccine healthcare workers individuals engaged animalrelated work nonheterosexual men demonstrating higher awareness findings underscored limited public understanding zoonotic diseases one health variations observed across specific demographic groups given potential impact public health urgent educational initiatives warranted moreover study highlighted low awareness mpox vaccine emphasizing necessity targeted awareness campaigns directed professionals general public