A5081929823- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Respiratory viral infections research
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Educational Methods and Impacts
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Stoma care and complications
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- Social Media and Politics
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Communication and COVID-19 Impact
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
University of Pavia
2019-2025
Karolinska Institutet
2023-2024
Introduction. Seasonal influenza epidemics represent a cost that affects companies in terms of sick leave and lost productivity, therefore vaccination can improve occupational health. The Healthcare Workers (HCW) has dual function because addition to protecting the workers, it also protects most fragile patients. students medical nursing degree courses, as well other health professions, attend workplace daily are similar workers inLegislative Decree 81/08. purpose this research is assess...
Abstract Aim Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of childhood respiratory infections. Non‐pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) can help to reduce RSV transmission and our aim was provide an overview recommended NPIs across Europe during the 2022–2023 epidemic season. Methods The webpages national European public health agencies ministries were reviewed information they provided on prevention compared with December 2022 guidelines from Centre for Disease Prevention Control....
An infodemic represents a concern for public health, influencing the general population's perceptions of key health issues. Misinformation is rapidly spread by social media, particularly among young generations. We used data from WHO "Social Media and COVID-19" study, which was conducted in 24 countries worldwide on over 23,000 subjects aged 18-40 years, to explore Generation Z Millennials' models health-information-seeking behaviors media. summarized most sources information, content...
Despite its effectiveness in the prevention of seasonal flu, influenza vaccination uptake remains low, even among healthcare workers (HCWs), despite their occupational risk. The aim this study was to explore association between main reasons for accepting or refusing and decision receive during both previous following year health sciences students. A multi-center, cross-sectional performed using a validated online questionnaire. Data were analyzed by performing univariable multivariable...
Influenza is an infectious disease with a high burden, for which safe and efficacy vaccine available. However, vaccination coverage generally low, also among Health Care Workers (HCW). Professions students are comparable to HCW in terms of workplace exposure.The study aim was identify predictive factors flu acceptance Italian Professions.A cross-sectional performed using validated, on-line, anonymous questionnaire. Data were analyzed performing both univariable multivariable logistic...
Diabetic patients are at higher risk of developing infectious diseases and severe complications, compared to the general population. Almost no data is available in literature on influenza immunization people with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). As part a broader project diabetic patients, we conducted cross-sectional study to: (i) report seasonal coverage rates T1DM (ii) explore knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAPs) towards this population, (iii) identify factors associated vaccine uptake,...
Unhealthy eating habits are one of the main risk factors for overweight/obesity, and food marketing plays a major role in their development. The aim this study was to monitor amount characteristics directed Italian children broadcasted on television (TV). WHO tool assess beverage multimedia aimed at used analyze TV recordings. Type product branded, viewing time, channel's target, broadcasting company were exposure variables analyzed. power persuasive techniques also assessed. Food products...
Background and aim: Social media platforms are common sources of information, even more so during the COVID-19 pandemic. YouTube is second most popular social platform both in Italy globally. Following criticisms regarding quality control pandemic, banners that would direct viewers to official health information were incorporated into Youtube videos related COVID-19. The aim this study assess reliability vaccination Italy.On March 2022, six different search queries used retrieve...
Background: Despite the free-of-charge offer of influenza vaccines to at-risk subgroups, vaccine coverage remains low and far from target, probably due false myths misperceptions. We aimed explore healthcare students’ vaccination behavior beliefs find any association between uptake during last 5 years future acceptance. Study design: A multicentre cross-sectional study. Methods: From Oct 2017 Nov 2018, Italian students 14 different universities in 2017/2018 were enrolled, through an online...
Healthcare workers' attitudes toward vaccination have been widely described in the literature, but a restricted amount of studies assessed healthcare students' knowledge, attitudes, and opinions on this issue. This study aimed to estimate influence degree course knowledge immunization behavior among students compare medical with from other health profession programs identify possible differences.A multicenter, cross-sectional was performed 2018 14 Italian Universities (3,131 were...
The flu vaccination rate is still too low, both among healthcare providers (HCPs) and health sciences university students. This study aims to assess the reasons of past future acceptance students, second, identify what interventions would be helpful foster HCPs. A multicentre cross-sectional was performed, using a validated questionnaire administered students enrolled in 14 Italian universities. multivariable logistic regression model used. total 3131 questionnaires were collected. statement...
Enhancing public health communication during a global crisis is crucial to promote resilience. This study examines the influence of in ten countries, analysing its positive and negative impact on society's behavior regarding origin, symptoms, prevention SARS-CoV-2.A comprehensive narrative analysis available data was conducted evaluate societal resilience responses COVID-19 pandemic. The consulted academic grey literature, from February 1, 2020, March 2022, focusing countries that exhibited...
Abstract Aim Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) represents a significant cause of morbidity for children worldwide, especially newborns. As RSV vaccines are not routinely used yet, non‐pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) represent the main strategy prevention. The objective this study was to investigate correlation between school holidays and transmission. Methods Data were collected from weekly reports on incidence 2021/2022 2022/2023 seasons in Sweden. 7‐day cumulative compared before after...
Abstract Luigi Sacco pioneered efforts in 19th-century Italian vaccination campaigns when mandatory practices began as a public health strategy. We bridge past and present through systematic review of both historical contemporary vaccine mandate policies. While Sacco’s early initiatives, characterised by compulsory effective communication strategies, set foundational principles for mandates, the modern era, especially during COVID-19 pandemic, has seen significant shift nature application...
Abstract Aim According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 40 million children aged < 5 and 131 of 5-9 are overweight or obese. Growing evidence is focusing on association between number hours spent watching television (TV) children's food behaviour. Our aim was assess amount TV marketing targeted Italian children, qualitatively analyse ads. Methods The most viewed channels were selected recorded for 20 days (non-consecutive, both week week-end days) analysed through WHO's tool...
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and attitude Health Sciences students towards vaccinations, investigating differences that may exist in different Italian Universities.METHODS: It a multicenter cross-sectional survey, using validated on-line questionnaire. A multivariate logistic regression analysis performed order association between geographical distribution vaccination behavior.RESULTS: collection 3131 questionnaires made show from seven northernmost...