A5053172900- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Food Supply Chain Traceability
- Social Media in Health Education
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
Magna Graecia University
2020-2025
Department of Medical Sciences
2024
Universidad de Granada
2020
Azienda Ospedaliero Universitario Mater Domini
2019
University of Catania
2003-2013
Understanding parents' hesitancy against COVID-19 vaccination for their children is useful.A self-administered online survey was conducted among 394 parents with at least one child aged 12-18 years in Italy.The mean perceived risk that can be infected by the SARS-CoV-2, measured on a 10-point Likert-type scale, 7.7 and it higher if parent/partner cohabitant have had COVID-19, those who believed serious illness, not vaccinated child. 82.1% respondents were willing to vaccinate this more...
Vaccine administration is a recommended, safe, and effective measure to protect pregnant women against vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). Despite available guidance, maternal immunization rates for vaccination influenza with the reduced antigen content tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) in Italy remain incredibly low. The primary goal of study was explore what Italian knew about VPDs during pregnancy factors affected their decision be vaccinated.This cross-sectional took...
Background: This study was conducted to assess parents’ willingness vaccinate their children with the RSV vaccine and key predictors of this intention among parents in Italy. Methods: Data were collected using an anonymous self-administered questionnaire from April November 2023, targeting public kindergartens nursery schools southern The survey assessed socio-demographic characteristics, health-related details, child’s health status, attitudes toward infection its vaccine, source(s)...
Abstract Mowat–Wilson syndrome (MWS) is a genetic disease caused by heterozygous mutations or deletions of the ZEB2 gene and characterized distinctive facial features, epilepsy, moderate to severe intellectual disability, corpus callosum abnormalities other congenital malformations. Epilepsy considered main manifestation syndrome, with prevalence about 70–75%. In order delineate electroclinical phenotype epilepsy in MWS, we investigated onset evolution, including seizure types, EEG response...
This study aimed to assess the knowledge on antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) antibiotic use among general public in Southern Italy analyze whether sociodemographic characteristics could be associated with poor improper practices.From March November 2019, a face-to-face interview was conducted adult subjects attending waiting room of 27 randomly selected practitioners (GPs) Italy. The questionnaire covered characteristics, AMR practices regarding consumption self-medication...
Understanding the potential impact of COVID-19 on receiving influenza vaccination among healthcare workers (HCWs) is utmost importance. The purposes present cross-sectional study were to describe characteristics and explore predictors a large cohort Italian HCWs in hospital settings. Information was collected through an anonymous questionnaire from December 2020 January 2021. General practice characteristics, perceived risk seasonal influenza, attitudes towards efficacy safety vaccination,...
This cross-sectional survey was designed to evaluate pregnant women's awareness regarding Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection and willingness receive the vaccine during pregnancy vaccinate their newborn against RSV.An anonymous administered from 20 April 30 June 2023, women aged ≥ 18 years attending gynecology wards of randomly selected public hospitals in southern Italy. A minimum sample size 427 participants calculated. The assessed socio-demographic characteristics, health-related...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> The quality of online information regarding the risks associated with meat consumption could play a crucial role in shaping consumers' behavior. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> study aimed to investigate Italian, British, and American websites (WSs) addressing this topic. <title>METHODS</title> top 100 webpages on attributable were downloaded assessed for trustworthiness using “JAMA benchmarks” tool, whether certified professionals authored content, it...
Background/Objectives: In recent decades, the need for sustainable alternatives to traditional foods global population has become urgent. To this aim, edible insects, cultivated meat, and vegetables produced through soil-less farming have been proposed. This cross-sectional study was aimed at exploring willingness eat these novel its possible correlates in young Italian adults. Methods: An electronic questionnaire administered student populations of 13 universities throughout territory....
Objectives: The aim of the present study was to provide insight into potential predictors HPV vaccination uptake and willingness get vaccinated. Methods: This cross-sectional conducted among university students using an online, anonymous, self-administered questionnaire. Vaccine hesitancy measured according adult Hesitancy Scale (aVHS). Sociodemographic characteristics, beliefs about decision-making, behavior, receive vaccine unvaccinated students, sources information vaccinations were...
Background: This survey investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors towards HPV preventive measures among university students in Italy their associated factors. Methods: The cross-sectional was conducted between November 2022 April 2023. Results: Only 41.7% knew about infection main measures. Multilevel mixed-effects logistic regression analysis showed that females, those aged 25–30 years, who have had oral sex, received information from physicians, needed additional were more...
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most concerning issues in medicine today. The objectives this study were to investigate AMR distribution blood-borne pathogens isolated over a two-year period an Italian region. Methods: A retrospective electronic record review laboratory-confirmed bloodstream infections (BSIs) was done, and data from three major diagnostic laboratories used. Twelve invasive clinically important bacteria species included sample. Results: During period,...
Inappropriate use of antibiotics in the community contributes to development antibiotic resistance (ABR), one most concerning issues modern medicine. The objectives study were investigate knowledge and attitudes regarding ABR dispensing without prescription (DAwP) assess extent practice DAwP among Italian pharmacists (CPs). A nationwide cross-sectional using an anonymous, structured, validated, pilot-tested questionnaire was conducted.
Abstract Purpose The aim of the study was to evaluate caffeinated Energy Drinks (EDs) consumption among a large sample Italian undergraduates and its association with some major lifestyle risk factors. Methods Students attending twelve public universities were involved between October 2021 May 2022. Information on socio-demographic characteristics, ED consumption, health-related behaviors participants collected by use web-based questionnaire. Results A total 2165 students participated in...
Background A variety of circumstances can influence how widely vaccination during pregnancy is accepted. Healthcare workers (HCWs) are often seen as the main resource for recommending vaccination. The purpose current study was to determine whether Italian HCWs advise and recommend pregnant people receive influenza vaccinations, well what knowledge attitudes affect their practices. secondary aim evaluate HCWs’ towards COVID-19 Methods This cross-sectional study, took place between August 2021...
Abstract Given the numerous evidence demonstrating influence of emotions in engaging risky behaviors, it seems inevitable to consider new approaches that promote healthy lifestyles. This study examines relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and unhealthy lifestyles among undergraduate university students Southern Italy, since a correlation EI harmful health behaviors has been postulated. The present cross-sectional was conducted over 18-year-old using an online, anonymous,...
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) could be important causative agents of a number human diseases, including cancer. Thus, antioxidants, which control the oxidative stress state, represent major line defense regulating overall health. Human plasma contains many different nonenzymatic antioxidants. Because their number, it is difficult to measure each these antioxidants separately. In addition, antioxidant status in dynamic and may affected by factors. relationship between capacity levels...
This study was designed to evaluate vaccination hesitancy and behaviors among parents of children with chronic conditions.This cross-sectional conducted from June December 2021 in three public hospitals southern Italy. Data were collected using a face-to-face interview up 17 years age at least one condition.Of the 532 approached, 444 agreed participate, response rate 83.4%. Almost half (43%) knew that diseases are greater risk complications VPDs, 21.6% all vaccinations available...
The purpose of the present study is to assess extent knowledge and food safety practices among handlers (FHs) prevent risks. This cross-sectional was conducted between July 2021 February 2022 in a random sample FHs working three regions Southern part Italy. A two-stage cluster sampling strategy used select at businesses Regions. Data collected through an anonymous self-administered questionnaire that consisted 33 questions grouped into five sections gather sociodemographic professional...
The objectives of this study were to evaluate the pattern antibiotic prescription for endodontic infections (EIs) among Italian dental practitioners (DPs) and explore role potential predictors overprescription. A nationwide cross-sectional survey was conducted between 1 April 30 October 2019 using a structured questionnaire. Information gathered on demographics, professional characteristics, practices regarding both therapeutic prophylactic purposes. Of 1,250 invited DPs, 563 answered...
In Europe during 2019, just over half of those with HIV were diagnosed at a late stage infection. Even though testing is crucial for all strategies related to care, prevention and treatment HIV/AIDS, we hypothesized that it less practiced among university students, and, therefore, this study aimed assess the uptake factors associated in southern part Italy.A cross-sectional was conducted from 1st 31st July 2020 undergraduate students aged 18-29 years. Data collected through an anonymous...