A5103197389- School Health and Nursing Education
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Chemical Safety and Risk Management
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Nail Diseases and Treatments
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Disaster Response and Management
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Fungal Infections and Studies
- Occupational and environmental lung diseases
- Machine Learning in Healthcare
University of L'Aquila
2013-2025
Stockholm County Council
2021
University of Foggia
2012
University of Bologna
2012
University of Palermo
2012
University of Molise
2012
San Salvatore Hospital
2010
Recordati (Italy)
1990
University of Milan
1990
University of Padua
1987
This paper presents the rationale, development and application of 'Unplugged', a new school programme for prevention substance abuse, which is based on comprehensive social influence approach (CSI). The was developed, implemented evaluated by cross-disciplinary group experts in frame multi-centre study seven European countries. basic curriculum consists 12 units, are delivered class teachers to target population 12–14 year-old students. Additional components were workshops students' parents...
In Italy, vaccination against hepatitis B became compulsory for all the newborns and 12-years-old adolescents in 1991. The main purpose of this study was to evaluate persistence long-term protection HBV medical students University L'Aquila postgraduates Medical Doctors (HCWs) working San Salvatore Hospital. second aim variables associated with a protective anti-HBs antibody level, such as age at vaccination, gender, time elapsed from last dose vaccination.Three hundred forty-two subjects...
Background/Objectives: The Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire (DSMQ) provides a multidimensional measure of diabetes self-management behaviors essential for glycemic control. However, the DSMQ has never been validated in Italy despite increasing prevalence diabetes. This study aims to validate Italian version (I-DSMQ), with an additional focus on patients type 2 Methods: Two samples attending diabetology clinic at ASL Rieti were selected. first sample included 70 diagnosed either Type 1...
Workplace physical activity programs (WPAPs) are increasingly being recognized for improving employee health, though the results remain inconsistent. Universities provide favorable settings WPAPs. This study examined effects of a 24-week circuit training and mobility program on fitness (PF) body composition university employees. Thirty-eight employees (9 males 29 females; 51.5 ± 12.6 years) followed consisting two sessions one session per week. PF (including cardiorespiratory (CRF), grip...
Unplugged is a school-based prevention programme designed and tested in the EU-Dap trial. The consists of 12 units delivered by class teachers to adolescents 12-14 years old. It strongly interactive including training personal social skills with specific focus on normative beliefs. aim this work define theoretical model program, contribution theories units, targeted mediators. integrates several theories: Social Learning, Norms, Health Belief, theory Reasoned Action-Attitude, Problem...
Adolescents' perceptions of parental norms may influence their substance use. The relationship between toward cigarette and alcohol use, the use illicit substances among adolescent children is not sufficiently investigated. purpose this study was to analyze relationship, including gender differences, using longitudinal data from a large population-based study.The present analyzed 3171 12- 14-year-old students in 7 European countries allocated control arm Drug Addiction Prevention trial....
On 6 April 2009, the city of L'Aquila was hit by a violent earthquake that destroyed almost all its medieval centre, and surviving inhabitants were evacuated relocated in temporary quarters or undamaged homes. The aim this study to investigate perceived quality life elderly population 3 years after relation social logistic issues new housing. carried out between October 2011 March 2012, involved 571 subjects aged over 65 living municipality L'Aquila. interviews took place surgeries general...
Active immunization is an important concern for health care workers (HCWs) susceptible subjects and potential sources of infection patients. However, the vaccine coverage preventable diseases (VPDs) below recommended standards. The aims study were to estimate hospitals' HCWs' susceptibility vaccination rates VPDs analyze role attitudes knowledge as determinants practices. A cross-sectional enrolled 334 HCWs (physicians, nurses, others) at local hospital in L'Aquila (Italy). By means...
The city of L'Aquila (central Italy) was hit by a strong earthquake in 2009 that caused the collapse several buildings, deaths and injured people. In following years, great number building sites were activated, workers resulted intensely exposed represent relevant target for research on environmental mutagenesis epidemiological surveillance. Cells buccal mucosa are considered an appropriate site early detecting cytogenetic damage, since it represents first barrier inhalation or ingestion can...
Active immunization in pregnancy is recommended for the influenza and tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccines. Evidence indicates vaccine effectiveness preventing influenza-related hospitalizations early infancy. We investigate uptake pregnant non-pregnant women through a sample of young consultant gynecologists, along with potential predisposing and/or enabling factors affecting attitudes to vaccination (knowledge, beliefs, barriers). A cross-sectional study was conducted...
The study aims to investigate the impact of earthquake on public health, in terms hospitalizations for respiratory diseases Abruzzo region, focusing area damaged by “Crater”. We collected data residents between 2009 and 2015. Hospital Discharge Records (HDRs) with a primary diagnosis disease were included divided into pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), insufficiency. Absolute frequencies standardized hospitalization rates calculated perform both short-term medium-long...
Abstract Objectives Following an earthquake that occurred in middle Italy 2009, the involved territory hosted 10 years thousands of construction sites. The aim this study is to assess inhalable, respirable, and respirable crystalline silica exposure workers rebuilding activities. Methods Six companies joined air sampling We identified four work tasks: bricklayer similar; scaffolder carpenter; manual demolition; other tasks. reported 8-h time-weighted concentrations. Results “All tasks”...
Physical inactivity represents the fourth leading risk factor with highest epidemiological impact on population health worldwide, as estimated by measures used in global surveillance systems Global Burden of Disease Study. Scientific research has provided compelling evidence to establish and clarify causal relationships devise effective intervention strategies, including development both national international recommendations planning whole-of-system integrated actions. Over last few years,...
The aim of this study was to analyze the training regimens top level rhythmic gymnasts and their state health.The research also focused on information provided athletes about relationship between sport sample consisted fourteen high-level Italian aged thirteen eighteen.The instrument used a structured medical history interview conducted by doctor graduate student in physical education.A descriptive approach for data analysis.The distribution variables collected group studied.The results...
Objective and Design: Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) is a severe complication associated with increased morbidity mortality in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. Extensive inflammatory state CF leads to pancreas damage insulin resistance consequent altered glucose tolerance CFRD development. The aim of the present study was identify circulating levels markers specifically impaired (IGT) overt sample young adults CF. Materials Methods: Sixty-four outpatients, without evident active...
SummaryAn open, randomized comparative clinical trial was performed in 1–53 patients suffering from symptomatic vaginal candidiasis confirmed by mycological tests. Patients were allocated at random into two groups: the first group (consisting of 7.5 subjects) treated with a single ovule fenticonazole (600 mg) and second 78 tablet cloirimazole (500 mg). Therapeutic efficacy assessed microbiological criteria 7 days 1 month (when possible) after dose treatment. At follow-up visit, complete...
The body art (tattoos, piercing and other aesthetic practices) is increasing at global level involves different aspects of public health, from epidemiological feature to cultural psychosocial determinants regulatory issues. study aimed estimating the prevalence tattooed pierced in youth, focusing on emerging profiles.A cross-sectional has been conducted 575 students first year degree courses an Italian University.Students were asked fill online questionnaire. Logistic regression models...
Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged many countries worldwide since December 2019. high infection rates, and the need for health care assistance individuals with comorbidities, strained national systems around world. Outbreak peaks increased burden on hospitals that where perceived as high-risk places by people, who often decided to cancel or defer hospital visits. Thus, Italian Local Health Authorities had develop new organizational models meet needs of population. aim this...
A double-blind clinical trial was performed to evaluate efficacy and tolerance of once-daily 2% fenticonazole compared with 1% cyclopyroxolamine spray applied for 2–4 weeks in 100 patients cutaneous mycotic lesions. After treatment lasting 21.9 ± 6.7 or 22.5 6.2 days, respectively, receiving had negative microscopic findings cultures were sterile. Comparable improvement observed both groups, 91.8% 89.8% patients, being evaluated as cured greatly improved. Following a drug-free period, the...