A5031764527- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Health and Conflict Studies
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Oral health in cancer treatment
- Disaster Response and Management
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Trace Elements in Health
- Peacebuilding and International Security
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Global Security and Public Health
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Infectious Diseases and Mycology
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
University of Perugia
2024-2025
Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale “Amedeo Avogadro”
2023-2025
University of L'Aquila
2024
International Committee of the Red Cross
2020-2023
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
2020
University of Florence
2016
Abstract Background Health systems resilience (HSR) research is a rapidly expanding field, in which key concepts are discussed and theoretical frameworks emerging with vibrant debate. Fragile conflict-affected settings (FCAS) contexts exposed to compounding stressors, for an important characteristic. However, only limited evidence has been generated such settings. We conducted scoping review to: (a) identify the conceptual of HSR used analysis shocks stressors FCAS; (b) describe...
Abstract Background People living with chronic conditions and physical disabilities face many challenges accessing healthcare services. In Lebanon, in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic concomitant economic crisis further exacerbated of this segment population. This study explored barriers to services among people diabetes lower-limb amputation during pandemic. Methods We conducted semi-structured, in-depth phone interviews users Physical Rehabilitation Program, offered by International Committee...
More than two years of the Russian-Ukrainian war have resulted in widespread human and economic tragedy. This crisis also affects health status, including oral health. To carry out an exploratory analysis on extent caries Ukrainian refugee children adolescents, addition to determine whether there was a statistically significant association between age, gender, periodontal status (using Periodontal Screening Recording (PSR) index), self-reported socioeconomic Italian language speaking skills....
The Syrian crisis has put tremendous strain on the Lebanese health system, particularly in historically underserved border region. ICRC Primary Health Care program focused refugee and host communities these areas. This study objectives were: 1) to determine whether was reaching most vulnerable populations; 2) understand key perceived needs catchment areas of supported facilities; 3) identify barriers utilization care services.Between July September 2017 we conducted two cross-sectional...
A substantial body of evidence has recently emphasized the risks associated with antibiotic resistance (ABR) in conflicts Middle East. War-related, and more specifically weapon-related wounds can be an important breeding ground for multidrug resistant (MDR) organisms. However, majority available comes from military literature focused on patterns ABR infections combat-related injuries among personnel. The overall aim this study is to contribute scarce existing burden patients, including...
There is limited research soliciting the patient and staff perspectives on overall effects of COVID-19 utilization provision primary care in Lebanon. The present study was part a larger effect both essential health services within Lebanese network (PHCN). Here, we continuity service provision, adherence to infection prevention control measures, role PHCN epidemic preparedness response. We conducted cross-sectional survey between June July 2021 among patients who had received 2019 or 2020...
The Syrian crisis, followed by a financial port explosion, and COVID-19, have put enormous strain on Lebanon's health system. refugees the vulnerable host population high burden of Non-communicable Diseases (NCD) morbidity unmet mental health, psychosocial rehabilitation needs. International Committee Red Cross (ICRC) recently introduced integrated NCD services within its package primary care in Lebanon, which includes care, rehabilitation, support services. We aimed to identify relevant...
Background: This review was based on the following question: “What is state-of-the-art regarding effect of zinc exposure in oral cavity a population adults and children, compared to dental products containing materials other than zinc, considering vivo (clinical trials observational studies) vitro studies?” according PICOS strategy format. study aims analyze application materials, with different compositions chemical formulations, how mechanical biological properties may influence its...
The diseases caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), in both AIDS and non-AIDS populations, are increasingly recognized worldwide. Although the American Thoracic Society published guidelines for diagnosis of NTM pulmonary disease (NTM-PD), is still difficult. In first part study, we collected data on isolates Mycobacteriology Laboratory Careggi Hospital (Florence, Italy) analysed epidemiological isolates. Then, to analyse risk factors associated NTM-PD, studied presence ATS/IDSA...
Abstract In humanitarian contexts, it is a difficult and multi-faceted task to enlist academics, actors health authorities in collaborative research effort. The lack of such settings has been widely described the past decade, but few have analysed challenges building strong balanced partnerships. major issues include considering operational priorities, ethical imperatives power differentials. This paper analyses two steps empirical endeavour assess service utilization by Syrian refugee...
Humanitarian health care models increasingly incorporate for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Current research evidence focuses on burden of disease, service provision and access to care, less is known about patient’s experience the continuum in humanitarian settings. To address this gap, study explored experiences displaced Syrian vulnerable Lebanese patients receiving hypertension and/or diabetes at four facilities supported by organisations Lebanon. We conducted in-depth, semi-structured...
Efforts to reduce the gap between research evidence base and humanitarian responses have focused on producing quality ensuring its use in decision-making. Yet, how translates into field-level implementation is not well understood contexts. This study analysed recommendations produced through academic partnerships were implemented by International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) Lebanon Myanmar. The methodology included: social network analysis represent collective dynamics; document reviews...
<title>Abstract</title> Background After the second year of war, Russian invasion Ukraine resulted in a widespread human and economic tragedy. This crisis also affects health status, including oral health. Objective To evaluate prevalence severity caries Ukrainian war refugee children using decayed, missing filled teeth (DMFT/dmft) index addition to relate findings age, gender, self-reported socioecomic status Italian language speaking skills order determine whether there was statically...
Achieving equitable healthcare access for persons with disabilities is vital, as they often face various barriers that impact their health and well-being. Recognizing the importance of gender equity, this study aims to explore specific faced by women girls in accessing quality services Lebanon. A mixed-method sequential explanatory approach was employed. Initially, a retrospective descriptive analyzed data from International Committee Red Cross (ICRC)-supported physical rehabilitation...
Background: The application of fixed orthodontic appliances plays a crucial role in altering the oral biofilm, exposing patients to an increased risk caries and periodontal diseases. For this reason, literature consistently recommends use chlorhexidine fluoride containing mouthwashes as adjuncts routine hygiene practices. Furthermore, it is known that appliance components are not sterile when removed from their packaging should therefore undergo disinfection sterilization before use. Aim: To...