A5044796673- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Manufacturing Process and Optimization
- Student Stress and Coping
- Educational Methods and Impacts
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes
- Educational and Social Studies
- Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
- Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Flexible and Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems
- Healthcare Facilities Design and Sustainability
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
University of Palermo
2017-2022
Agenzia Regionale Parchi
2020
Regione Lazio
2020
University of Rome Tor Vergata
2019-2020
Counteract vaccine hesitancy is a public health priority. Main objectives of the cross-sectional study conducted were to evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding vaccination issues, estimate prevalence effectiveness counseling on community advocacy in sample general population. An anonymous validated questionnaire was administered April 2017 at main shopping center Palermo followed by tailored interventions. To interventions four connection parameters vaccinarsi.org website...
In Italy, following the start of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination campaign, community pharmacies (CPs) were recruited on a voluntary basis in order to administer COVID-19 vaccines as part their activities. The aim present study was investigate knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding infection prevention, vaccine acceptance/hesitancy towards influenza vaccinations among pharmacists operating Palermo Province. A cross-sectional conducted, with two different questionnaires administered before after...
In recent years, vaccination coverage rates against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) in Europe have shown a decreasing trend and remain below the required standard. The present study aims to assess knowledge attitudes regarding HPV infection among representative sample of preadolescents Palermo, Italy. A survey was carried out throughout two questionnaires, before after carrying an educational intervention scheduled during school hours. total 1702 students attending first-grade secondary schools...
The 2017-2019 Italian National Vaccination Plan promotes the improvement of knowledge and attitudes healthcare workers about vaccine prevention, in order to spread a vaccination culture among general population. Similarly General Practitioner, Pharmacist represents fundamental forefront for both patients healthy people, also promoting acceptance. This research aims analyze vaccines Community Pharmacists evaluate burden counselling during their work activities.A standardized,...
BACKGROUND AND AIM OF THE WORK Even though vaccination is easy to access in Europe, it has been facing several outbreaks caused by vaccine preventable diseases. Trying balance the right health of community with individual self-determination, Italy was mandate for ten diseases 2017. The project Sportello Vaccinale provided a counseling service parents kindergarten Palermo. main objective study investigate knowledge and compliance on children's after implementation mandatory vaccination....
Bullying involves a significant percentage of school-age children. According to the latest available surveillance data, in Sicily, estimated prevalence among 11-15 years old children is 14%. This study aimed estimate bullying phenomenon, observed by teachers, sample secondary schools Palermo, Sicily. Moreover, after conduction preventive interventions evaluate any modification prevalence.A cluster sampling selection according socio-economic level school neighborhood was carried out. Two...
Abstract Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines are the most important strategy to prevent HPV-related cancers and benign lesions. However, low immunization levels observed in several countries requires a deeper analysis of determinants associated with HPV vaccination uptake. Aim research is identify main uptake among European adolescents, through systematic literature review meta-analysis. Methods The was conducted on electronic databases including PubMed/MEDLINE SCOPUS, identifying...
Background and aim of the works: Rotavirus (RV) is considered main cause gastroenteritis in children from 0 to 59 months vaccination represents only strategy prevent hospitalizations due RV. In 2013 Sicilian Region introduced universal RV for all newborns. The present study aims estimate reduction rotavirus (RVGE) hospitalization rates among their relations with coverages nine Local Health Units (LHUs).Were analyzed hospital discharge records including a diagnosis RVGE occurred January 2009...
In Industry 4.0 era, rapid changes to the global landscape of manufacturing are transforming industrial plants in increasingly more complex digital systems. One most impactful innovations generated this context is "Digital Twin", a copy physical asset, which used perform simulations, health predictions and life cycle management through use synchronized data flow plant. paper, an innovative approach proposed order contribute current collection applications Digital Twin manufacturing: Shadow...
Engineering fields with high technological contents involve manufacturing requirements in which the control of margins tolerance, as well verification manufactured components, has economic impacts relationships customers. The actual geometry after then acquires paramount importance, and it can be substantially improved by adopting digital twin approach: CAE model system is adapted onto shape making numerical prediction individual component specific. CAEUp aims at implementing a cloud-based...
BACKGROUND AND AIM OF THE WORK In response to the alarming reduction of vaccination coverage rates, Italian Ministry Health approved law number 119/2017, which has extended mandatory vaccinations, for school attendance, from four ten. The present study aims evaluate accesses services Palermo Local Unit (LHU) and variation rates hexavalent measles, mumps, rubella varicella (MMRV) vaccines, after implementation 119/2017. METHODS An extent opening hours an involvement other health-care...
<b>Aim:</b> Acute exacerbation of COPD (AE-COPD) and pneumonia (CAP) are often clinically comparable. This study aims to explore whether breathprint analysis could easily discern between these two diseases correctly differentiate the acute phase remission lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), including both AE-COPD CAP. <b>Methods:</b> The exhaled breath 24 inpatients (15 AE-COPD; 9 CAP) was collected using pneumopipe, an innovative non invasive device that allow trap air into carbon...
Abstract Background In Italy, vaccination coverage against human Papilloma Virus (HPV) showed a decreasing trend during last years. Different reasons could lead to decrease in HPV confidence, such as not taking part school seminars on infection and vaccination. A pre-post intervention study was conducted order assess the improvement of knowledge, attitudes behavior HPV-related diseases willingness among secondary students. Methods Two anonymous questionnaires made up 25 8 items,...
Urban and transport planning, environmental exposures, physical activity human health are strictly linked. The aim of this study was to analyze the determinants sustainable active mobility in 4 Italian provinces.An online multiple-choice survey administered via Google Form between October 2019 February 2020.605 people answered questionnaire, reporting their practices. home location did not seem influence behaviours, with exception greater use public for those who live province capital....
Abstract Background: Bullying is recognized as one of the most significant social and health problems in school environment for children adolescents. In Italy, bullying involved 2 10 kids between 11-17 years that referred to have been bullied two or more times a month. Sicily, estimated prevalence aged 11 15 suffered at least act last months was 14% 2011. Methods: A questionnaire consisting 30 items investigating physical, verbal indirect bullying, observers resiliency, prosociality...