A5062638480- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Immunotherapy and Immune Responses
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Disaster Response and Management
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- vaccines and immunoinformatics approaches
- Animal Virus Infections Studies
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
University of Thessaly
2022-2025
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
2023-2024
Abstract Background The coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) tested health care systems worldwide. This qualitative study aimed to explore and understand the experiences, beliefs concerns of Primary Care Professionals (PCPs) regarding preparedness response primary first wave pandemic in Greece, a country where public structured system has been developing. Methods We conducted semi-structured telephone interviews with 33 PCPs (General Practitioners, community General Internal Medicine Specialists,...
A Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) study was conducted at the end of May 2021 engaging 1456 healthcare workers (HCWs) from 20 hospitals throughout Greece. Acceptance vaccination against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) estimated 77.7%, with lower vaccine acceptance identified in nurses compared to physicians. Fears related safety, lack information general knowledge about vaccinations, influenza acceptance, education level years practice were among factors independently associated...
Background: Workers in healthcare facilities can encourage and serve as role models for the general population regarding vaccination. The information source preferences of employees play an important their decisions to receive COVID-19 seasonal influenza vaccinations (SIVs). A study specific channels impact on vaccine acceptance could provide valuable insights. Methods: cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey was conducted during first semester 2021 among 2592 staff members (primary,...
The aim of our study was to investigate the immunogenicity BNT162b2 vaccination according age and medical status vaccinated individuals. A total 511 individuals were enrolled (median age: 54.0 years, range: 19-105); 509 these (99.6%) received two doses at an interval 21 days. IgG IgA responses evaluated on days 21, 42, 90, 180 after first dose with chemiluminescent microparticle ELISA assays. cell-mediated immune assessed by automated interferon-gamma release assay. We demonstrated positive...
The aim of the study was to compare mRNA vaccine BNT162b2 with adenovirus vector- based vaccines in terms presence adverse reactions, immunogenicity, and protection against COVID-19. A total 270 individuals were enrolled, which 135 vaccinated vector-based compared age- sex-matched participants who received vaccine. Serum sampling performed on all days 21, 42, 90, 180 following first dose, evaluate anti-spike IgG IgA responses. Antibodies quantified by chemiluminescent microplate ELISA...
Background: Τhe study aims to identify factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and investigate knowledge perceptions of Primary Health Care Centers (PHCC) personnel, who acted as pioneers in the national vaccination strategy. Methods Materials: A nationwide cross-sectional survey was conducted by distributing an online anonymous questionnaire comprising 25 questions during first semester 2021. Results: Approximately 85.3% 1136 respondents (response rate 28.4%) were vaccinated or...
Background: Seasonal influenza vaccination (SIV) of health care workers (HCWs) is critical in protecting patients’ and HCWs’ health. Our objective was to examine HCW SIV coverage related determinants. Methods Materials: A nationwide cross-sectional questionnaire survey conducted among HCWs during the first half 2021. The (online or paper-based) included knowledge, attitude practice questions regarding SIV, COVID-19 vaccines vaccination. Results: Out 6500 questionnaires administered, 2592...
Monitoring behavioral and cultural insights during the pandemic is a useful tool to identify factors related COVID-19 vaccine acceptance confront pandemic’s vast impact. Data were collected using questionnaire designed according “survey guidance” provided by World Health Organization (WHO). Surveys conducted market research company for five consecutive months, with sample of 1000 individuals recruited per survey. Vaccination increased from 55.2% 67.2%, while percentage undecisive decreased...
ABSTRACT During the pandemic, mobile vaccination units administered COVID‐19 shots to homebound populations. This study explores perspectives of public healthcare providers involved in Greece's home program, aiming identify challenges and inform improvements delivering services at home. is a cross‐sectional mixed‐methods survey with convergent design, conducted Primary Health Care facilities, using questionnaire. Facilities from all Districts were invited. The population included...
The aim of this qualitative research, conducted in Spring 2021, was to identify the inconveniences and psychological social impact 10 days home isolation, required by law, non-hospitalised COVID-19 patients Greece improve management. Thirty-seven semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted, audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis identified four key emergent themes, i.e., everyday life during self-isolation, issues, information guidance. Food provisioning particular...