A5087877682- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Respiratory viral infections research
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Thermal Regulation in Medicine
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Agriculture and Farm Safety
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Exercise and Physiological Responses
Regione Lombardia
2023-2024
Ministero della Salute
2024
University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"
2016-2023
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione Ambientale
2019-2023
Health Protection Agency
2023
ATS Sardegna (Italy)
2020-2022
Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale di Cremona
2019-2020
Istituti Ospitalieri di Cremona
2019-2020
Azienda Sanitaria Unità Locale di Reggio Emilia
2019
Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico
2019
The study assessed knowledge, attitudes, and medication use of a random sample pregnant women attending outpatient Gynecology Obstetrics clinics at randomly selected public General Teaching hospitals in Naples, Italy. A total 503 participated. Those more likely to know that woman with chronic condition must discuss whether or not take the physician were Italian, aged 31–40 years, employed, no history abortion, having had medical problem within previous year, better self-perceived health...
In August 2023, six locally acquired dengue virus 1 infections were detected in Lodi province, Lombardy Region, northern Italy, where the vector Aedes albopictus is present. Four cases hospitalised, none died. The viruses clustered with Peruvian and Brazilian strains collected between 2021 2023. This preliminary report highlights importance of continued integrated surveillance imported vector-borne potential for tropical disease outbreaks highly populated regions Italy competent vectors are
This national online cross-sectional survey in Italy assessed primary care pediatricians' (PCPs) attitudes and practices regarding Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination the contribution of several characteristics. The questionnaire was distributed from September 2016 to June 2017 a random sample 640 PCPs by email via an internet-link leading web-based platform (Lime Survey). Only 18.4% always recommend HPV vaccine 11-12 year old boys. with longer practice activity, working solo practice,...
The aims of this cross-sectional survey were to examine the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior regarding varicella infection its vaccination get insight into their determinants among parents children in Italy. From May June 2015 geographic area Naples (Italy) a random sample 675 aged 4-7 years received self-administered anonymous questionnaire about socio-demographic characteristics, behaviors towards vaccination. A total 414 responded questionnaire, for response rate 61.3%. history was...
We assessed knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding pesticide handling related health problems among applicators (PAs) from the Autonomous Province of Trento, Italy.A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was performed in spring 2016, involving 260 PAs. Logistic regression analyses were used to identify factors associated with a safer use pesticides.The mean age participants 48.8 ± 13.2 years. 89.2% males. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) diffuse, particularly gloves (92.7%),...
Abstract Background Influenza and flu-like syndromes are difficult to monitor because the symptoms not specific, laboratory tests routinely performed, diagnosis codes often lacking or incompletely registered in medical records. This may result an underestimation of hospital admissions, associated costs, in-hospital mortality. Therefore, this study aimed estimate public health economic burden hospitalisations with influenza Italy, at national regional levels. Methods 11-year retrospective...
Since late 2023, the Metropolitan City of Milan and surrounding areas (northern Italy) have been experiencing a resurgence measles, with most cases detected starting from January 2024. During this brief period, we observed measles in travellers endemic areas, participants international events, vaccinees healthcare workers. Indigenous also identified. Even though not yet identified large disruptive outbreaks, strengthening surveillance vaccination activities is pivotal to help limit impact spread.
Here we reported the virological, entomological and epidemiological characteristics of large autochthonous outbreak dengue (DENV) occurred in a small village Lombardy region (Northern Italy) during summer 2023.
Background Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of hospitalisation in children worldwide. Recent regulatory approval monoclonal antibody (mAb) nirsevimab for infants and the RSVpreF vaccine pregnant women offers promising approaches to mitigate RSV-associated morbidity. Aim To evaluate potential impacts routine prophylactic campaigns (mAbs targeting or maternal vaccination) introduced 2024/25 season on hospitalisations from RSV lower respiratory tract infections Lombardy,...
An increase in pneumonia-related emergency department visits was observed Lombardy, northern Italy, during June-October 2024. Viral causes appear insufficient to explain the increase, suggesting a bacterial cause. Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Bordetella pertussis emerged as possible when other surveillance systems were consulted, but reasons behind this trend remain unknown.
Italian National Immunization Plan (NIP) 2017-2019 has introduced new recommendations regarding immunization practices during pregnancy. In this cross-sectional study, we documented specific knowledge, attitudes, and (KAP) in a sample of obstetrician-gynecologists (OBGYN).A total 68 OBGYN (39.7% males, mean age 47.7±9.3 years old) compiled structured online questionnaire. Participants were asked about: knowledge vaccine issues (both general NIP for pregnant women); actual...
Past researches have shown that schoolteachers' (STs) interventions maximize the consent for vaccination programs. European data regarding knowledge, attitudes and practices of STs towards are otherwise lacking.The aim this study was therefore to evaluate knowledge vaccinations in a sample from North Italy.In cross sectional study, 154 Lombardy region (Northern Italy) responded specific questionnaire assessing their attitude vaccine related knowledge.In general, 88.3% subjects were somehow...
Objectives: Tick-borne diseases (T-BD) represent a potential health threat for outdoor workers in endemic areas, such as the Autonomous Province of Trento (APT). We conducted questionnaire-based survey to assess T-BD knowledge, attitudes, and preventive practices among APT farmers, specifically focusing on use protective habits uptake tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) vaccine.Methods: A convenience sample 106 farmers (all males, mean age 47.3 ± 13.6 years) attending pesticide training courses...
In line with European trends, since 2023 Lombardy (Northern Italy) is experiencing a resurgence of measles and an increased number reported cases fever rash. Measles discarded observed in our region within the context rubella surveillance from first few months 2024 (N = 30) were investigated for parvovirus B19 (B19V) other rash-associated viruses. Thirteen tested positive B19V DNA, representing significant increase previous years (on average 3 per year, p < 0.001) ~40% all DNA-positive...
We describe two cases of Oropouche fever in travellers from Brazil, late March 2024, and Cuba, July 2024. The virus was carried outside the Americas before Cuba outbreak, requiring screening febrile Latin America. Studies on possible vectors reservoirs new areas should be implemented.
The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between environmental temperatures and occupational injuries (OIs) in construction workers (CWs) from a subalpine region North-Eastern Italy. Data about OIs 2000 2013, daily weather for specific site events were retrieved. Risk calculate through Poisson regression model. Estimated incidence 5.7 (95%CI 5.5-5.8), or 2.8 OIs/10,000 workers/d 2.7-2.9), with higher rates time periods characterized by high (daily maximum ≥35°C), both first 2 d...
Objectives: Pesticide applicators (PAs) are potentially at high risk for developing heat-related illnesses (HRI). To identify HRI burden and potential targets preventive interventions, a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was performed on sample of PAs from North Eastern Italy.Methods: The inquired about knowledge relative perception as cumulative sum scores behavioral adaptations, including the use sun protective equipment, both dichotomous factors scores. Participants rated...
The present study aims to characterize knowledge, attitudes and practices in a sample of occupational physicians (OPh) towards pertussis immunization healthcare workers (HCWs) from pediatric settings.A total 148 OPh (45.9% males, mean age 40.3 ± 13.2 years) compiled web questionnaire including knowledge test on Italian recommendations for HCWs, epidemiology pathology infection, being then investigated about risk perceptions vaccination practices. A General Knowledge Score (GKS) Risk...
Exoskeleton technology (ExT) has potential to significantly improve occupational health and safety. However, studies on stakeholders' perspectives are lacking. To facilitate the implementation of ExT workplaces, a study was undertaken exploring specific knowledge, attitudes (KAP) Health Safety Consultants (HSC).An online survey with quantitative qualitative components conducted HSC participating series qualification courses focusing new technologies in settings. Respondents rated whether...
This study will investigate knowledge, attitude and practices towards heat-related health issues in a sample of safety representatives from Northern Italy (H&SRs).A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted 2016-2017 among 298 H&SR. Knowledge status measured both general but as well focusing on first-aid issues. Assessment risk perception included severity frequency events. Multivariate logistic regression analysis assessed individual work-related characteristics associated with...
This study aims to characterize attitudes and knowledge towards immunization practice of people aged >65 years for seasonal influenza (SIV), pneumococcus (PNV), Herpes zoster (ZV) in a sample Italian general practitioners (GPs).During 10/2018, structured questionnaire was emailed 274 GPs operating the Province Parma, Italy. Association between willingness perform aforementioned vaccines individual factors assessed through multivariate regression analysis by calculating Odds Ratio (mOR).A...
Early bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) improves the chances of successful and survival. However, few data are available regarding willingness to perform CPR among First Aid Attendants on Workplace (FAAWs) in Italy. The present study was performed order identify current attitudes Italian FAAWs towards CPR.Between February June 2017, from Autonomous Province Trento were asked about their through a structured questionnaire assessing knowledge CPR, reasons for hesitancy. A...
Sir, Italy has been recently involved in the outbreak of severe interstitial pneumonia associated with previously unknown Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (1,2). Even before notification first autochthonous cases, syndrome (COVID-19) had raised an intense attention public opinion (3), a counterproductive over-abundance mixed quality information. As even Italian healthcare workers (HCWs) were not spared by subsequent misunderstandings and knowledge gaps during previous influenza pandemic 2009 (4), we...