Francesco Vitale
A5043350857- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Philosophy, Ethics, and Existentialism
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Viral-associated cancers and disorders
- Diverse academic and cultural studies
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Animal Virus Infections Studies
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Educational and Social Studies
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
University of Palermo
2016-2025
University of Milan
2025
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico "Paolo Giaccone" di Palermo
2015-2024
Ospedale Annunziata di Cosenza
2024
University of Salerno
2015-2023
A. O. Ordine Mauriziano di Torino
2020-2023
Italian Society of Physiotherapy
2023
Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale degli Spedali Civili di Brescia
2020-2021
University of Brescia
2020-2021
Agenzia Regionale Parchi
2020
The spread of Streptococcus pneumoniae within families has been scarcely investigated so far. This feasibility study aimed to estimate the prevalence pneumococcal carriage in school-aged children and co-habiting relatives explore potential link between family environment sharing serotypes covered by vaccine. Oropharyngeal samples 146 subjects belonging 36 different groups were molecularly tested for detection serotyping. overall was 65.8% (n = 96/146), whereas it higher among schoolchildren...
The last 2019/20 northern hemisphere influenza season overlapped with the first wave of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Italy was western country where severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spread to a significant extent. In this representative cross-sectional survey, we aimed describe some opinions and attitudes Italian general population towards both vaccination COVID-19 pandemic, identify potential modifiers decision-making process regarding uptake 2020/21...
Influenza is an infectious disease with a high impact on the population in terms of morbidity and mortality, but despite International European guidelines, vaccination coverage rates among healthcare workers (HCWs) remain very low. The aim present study was to evaluate influenza adherence three Sicilian University Hospitals Catania, Messina, Palermo understand attitudes perceptions vaccinated main reasons for refusal. A cross-sectional survey through self-administered questionnaire conducted...
The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence odontogenic cysts (OCs) in Sicily and evaluate their distribution during a 20-year period. A cross-sectional retrospective carried out 1,310 jaw diagnosed 12,197 individuals, who consecutively attended Odontostomatologic Clinic Palermo from 1986 2005. 1,273 were classified as odontogenic, whereas only 37 non-odontogenic. In former group, most frequent lesions radicular (84.5%), followed by dentigerous OCs (11.4%). Inflammatory observed...
Air pollution from vehicular traffic has been associated with respiratory diseases. In Palermo, the largest metropolitan area in Sicily, urban air is mainly addressed to traffic-related because of lack industrial settlements, and presence a temperate climate that contribute limited use domestic heating plants. This study aimed investigate association between emergency room admissions for acute symptoms.From January 2004 through December 2007, pollutant concentrations visits were collected...
In Italy, the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination was implemented for twelve years old girls in 2007, but its coverage lower than recommended level. Sicily is one of Italian administrative regions with coverage, a value 59% those born 1996 increasing to 62% 1999. The aim study investigate factors associated refusal HPV among young adult women Palermo, Italy. approved by Ethics Committee Policlinico “Paolo Giaccone” Hospital (Palermo 1) and questionnaire validated convenience...
In recent years, a phenomenon known as "vaccine hesitancy" has spread throughout the world, even among health workers, determining reduction in vaccination coverage (VC).A study aimed at evaluating VC healthcare workers (HCWs) 10 Italian cities (L'Aquila, Genoa, Milan, Palermo, Sassari, Catanzaro, Ferrara, Catania, Naples, Messina) was performed.Annex 3 of Presidential Decree n. 445 28 December 2000 used to collect information on status HCWs. The mean and standard deviation (SD) were...
Health-care students can be exposed to biological risks during university training. The persistence of long-term immunogenicity against hepatitis B virus (HBV) was analyzed in a cohort nursing two decades after primary vaccination. A total 520 were enrolled at the University Palermo and evaluated for levels anti-HBsAg antibodies. examined first year their Degree Course checked years later. All with <10 mIU/mL or third boosted within one month. proportion that vaccinated adolescence...
In 2013, in a bid to combat Vaccine Hesitancy (VH) and provide information on vaccines by communicating with the general public health community (e.g., healthcare workers operators), Italian Society of Hygiene Preventive Medicine (S.It.I.) published national website "VaccinarSì". The project was subsequently extended ten Regions. This led creation VaccinarSì Network, whose websites are publicly owned. aim this work present framework Network analyse user behaviour pre-COVID-19-era (dating...
There is increasing evidence of the use wastewater-based epidemiology to integrate conventional monitoring assessing disease symptoms and signs viruses in a specific territory. We present results SARS-CoV-2 environmental surveillance activity wastewater samples collected between September 2020 July 2021 9 treatment plants (WTPs) located central western Sicily, serving over 570,000 residents. The presence SARS-CoV-2, determined 206 using RT-qPCR assays, was correlated with notified...
The current influenza season started in Italy October 2023, approaching the epidemic peak late December (52nd week of year). We aimed to explore mid-term virologic surveillance data 2023/2024 (from 16 2023 7 January 2024) Sicily, fourth most populous Italian region. A test-negative design was used estimate effectiveness seasonal vaccine (VE) against A(H1N1)pdm09 virus, predominant subtype Sicily (96.2% laboratory-confirmed cases). Overall, 29.2% (n = 359/1230) oropharyngeal swabs collected...