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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Taha Emre Kose, Dilara Nil Gunacar, Ipek Arslan, Kadriye Peker
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes towards pediatric dental radiography among Turkish parents seeking dental care for their children. The results showed that most parents had some knowledge and positive attitudes towards dental X-rays, but there is still room for improvement. Parents' education levels, information needs, and beliefs were found to be important factors affecting their knowledge. Attitudes towards radiation safety and goodness should be improved.
CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wieslawa Kuzniar, Tomasz Surmacz, Bogdan Wierzbinski
Summary: This study aims to investigate the impact of consumers' knowledge level and eco-friendly attitudes on their purchasing decisions, showing that increasing awareness helps expand consumers' knowledge of ecological farming and eco-friendly foods. Educational campaigns and promoting ecological foods play a crucial role in building consumer ecological awareness.
Review
Immunology
Louise E. Smith, Ava Hodson, G. James Rubin
Summary: Research shows reasonably high support for mandatory vaccination schemes among parents, but no consistent factors associated with this support. Qualitative studies reveal that parents perceive mandatory vaccination as an infringement of their rights, particularly disliking schemes offering financial incentives.
Article
Immunology
Marianna Riccio, Mattia Marte, Valentin Imeshtari, Francesca Vezza, Vanessa India Barletta, David Shaholli, Corrado Colaprico, Maria Di Chiara, Elena Caresta, Gianluca Terrin, Paola Papoff, Giuseppe La Torre
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of healthcare workers (HCWs) in relation to national vaccination recommendations. The study found that half of the HCWs were aware of the vaccination recommendations, with occupation and age being predictive factors. Although a majority of the sample perceived the diseases as a risk to their patients' health, this perception was lower in the over-40 age group. There were statistically significant differences between the care units. Approximately three-quarters of the sample agreed that vaccination should be mandatory, and willingness to undergo a future booster vaccination was correlated with age and care unit. The protection of health in the workplace can be achieved through strategic actions such as educational strategies, monitoring of immunocompetence, and improvement of vaccination.
Article
Environmental Studies
Serene Tse, Vincent Wing Sun Tung
Summary: Understanding residents' attitudes towards tourists is crucial in tourism research, and this study presents a tripartite model connecting stereotypes, emotions, and behaviours of residents against tourists. The model highlights how stereotypes influence emotions and subsequently impact residents' behaviours towards tourists.
TOURISM MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Goranka S. Loncarevic, Aleksa Lj Jovanovic, Milena S. Kanazir, Darija B. Kisic Tepavcevic, Gorica D. Maric, Tatjana D. Pekmezovic
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess parental knowledge and attitudes related to MMR vaccination and factors associated with the decision to vaccinate their child with MMR vaccine in the Serbian population. The study found that obtaining vaccination information from a pediatrician was associated with a 7.5-fold increased probability of vaccinating their child with MMR vaccine. Previous vaccination of the child and having two children were also associated with an increased likelihood of MMR vaccination.
Article
Immunology
Krista Salo-Tuominen, Tamara Teros-Jaakkola, Laura Toivonen, Helena Ollila, Paivi Rautava, Minna Aromaa, Elina Lahti, Niina Junttila, Ville Peltola
Summary: The study investigated the association between parental socioeconomic and psychosocial factors and the uptake of the 2009 pandemic influenza vaccine in children. It found that children of younger and less educated mothers had a lower rate of vaccine uptake. However, the individual or relational psychosocial well-being of parents was not associated with children's vaccination.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Vaclav Brazda, Otilia Porubiakova, Alessio Cantara, Natalia Bohalova, Jan Coufal, Martin Bartas, Miroslav Fojta, Jean-Louis Mergny
Summary: The study identified multiple potential G-quadruplex forming sequences in the G4-EA-H1N1 genomes, which could serve as potential therapeutic targets.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eberechukwu Johnpaul Ihemezie, Maximilian Nawrath, Lena Strauss, Lindsay C. Stringer, Martin Dallimer
Summary: Human attitudes and behaviors play a crucial role in the conservation of global biodiversity, particularly in forest ecosystems. Research indicates that human value orientations have a significant impact on conservation efforts, with anthropocentric and relational value orientations being the most prominent. Positive conservation attitudes and behaviors are associated with utilitarian motives and cultural beliefs, while negative attitudes and behaviors are often triggered by a dependence on forest resources, limited benefits from conservation, and conservation costs.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andrea E. Zuelke, Melanie Luppa, Tobias Luck, Steffi G. Riedel-Heller
Summary: Support for offering an early diagnosis of dementia and willingness to pursue a respective diagnosis has declined in the older German population over the last decade. However, it is still relatively high. Increasing knowledge on modifiable risk factors and better understanding of individual motives may improve acceptance in the general public.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Timo J. Lajunen, Mark J. M. Sullman, Buket Baddal, Burcu Tekes, Menelaos Apostolou, Masafumi Seki
Summary: This study investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors towards antibiotics among the public in Greece and Turkey. The findings revealed that Greek citizens were more educated and knowledgeable about antibiotics, while Turkish citizens found it easier to obtain antibiotics. However, Greek citizens were more likely to use leftover antibiotics or give them to others. These findings suggest that there are distinct variations in knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding antibiotic use and resistance between Greece and Turkey.
Article
Nursing
Lisbet Andersson, Sofia Almerud Osterberg, Kristofer Arestedt, Pauline Johansson
Summary: This study found that nurse anesthetists generally have a positive attitude towards the importance of parental presence during their child's anesthesia induction. However, areas of improvement were identified, such as nurses' relatively low valuation of family as its own resource and family as a conversational partner.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Mark J. M. Sullman, Timo J. Lajunen, Buket Baddal, Menelaos Apostolou
Summary: This study used an online questionnaire to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors towards antibiotics among the general public in the Republic of Cyprus (RoC) and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). The results showed that there were differences in knowledge and attitudes between the two regions, with the RoC having tighter controls on the sales of antibiotics. It was also found that knowledge was negatively correlated with positive attitudes towards antibiotic use. The study highlights the importance of stricter regulations, education, and media campaigns to promote prudent antibiotic use on the island.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Minghuan Jiang, Liuxin Feng, Weihua Wang, Yilin Gong, Wai-Kit Ming, Khezar Hayat, Pengchao Li, Ali Hassan Gillani, Xuelin Yao, Yu Fang
Summary: During the COVID-19 epidemic in China, adults showed insufficient knowledge about influenza, with a need for improvement in awareness and attitudes towards influenza vaccination. Factors such as medical profession and history of vaccination were found to influence participants' knowledge and attitudes.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Lingling Lu, Wei Gu, Hang Xie, Xu Wang, Liming Cao, Mingfeng Shan, Peng Wu, Ye Tian, Kai Zhou
Summary: This study investigated parents' attitudes towards vaccinating their children against COVID-19 in China and the influencing factors. The study found that children's age and recent physical condition were related to parents' willingness to vaccinate. Parents' major concerns were safety and unfamiliarity. Successful consultations with health workers increased parents' willingness to vaccinate.
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Immunology
P. Bonanni, A. Villani, S. Scotti, P. Biasci, R. Russo, T. Maio, G. Vitali Rosati, A. Moscadelli, G. Conforti, C. Azzari, A. Ferro, F. Francia, G. Chiamenti, M. Barretta, P. Castiglia, P. Macri, M. Conversano, E. Bozzola, I. F. Angelillo
Summary: The Vaccination Calendar for Life in Italy, established by an alliance of scientific and professional societies, provides a scientifically driven update on the ideal vaccination schedule. It has significantly influenced the Italian vaccination policy by adjusting the age and types of vaccines provided to improve vaccination coverage.
Article
Immunology
Gabriella Di Giuseppe, Concetta P. Pelullo, Giorgia Della Polla, Maria V. Montemurro, Francesco Napolitano, Maria Pavia, Italo F. Angelillo
Summary: The study found that females, older HCWs, and those who perceived COVID-19 as a severe disease had higher levels of perceived risk of developing COVID-19. HCWs who were concerned about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccination were more likely to be married/cohabitant, not physicians, and needed additional information about the vaccine.
EXPERT REVIEW OF VACCINES
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Francesco Napolitano, Gabriella Di Giuseppe, Maria Vittoria Montemurro, Anna Maria Molinari, Giovanna Donnarumma, Antonio Arnese, Maria Pavia, Italo Francesco Angelillo
Summary: The study showed rapid spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection in Southern Italy and emphasized the significant role of seroprevalence studies in assessing the circulation and potential spreading of the virus.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Gabriella Di Giuseppe, Concetta Paola Pelullo, Giorgia Della Polla, Maria Pavia, Italo Francesco Angelillo
Summary: Understanding the willingness to receive a future vaccine against COVID-19 among university population in Southern Italy can help develop effective strategies and interventions to contain the virus. The majority of the respondents were willing to receive the vaccine, especially among males, faculty members, and those who were not concerned about the safety of the vaccine. Only 21.4% of respondents expressed no worry about the safety of the vaccine.
Article
Immunology
Giorgia Della Polla, Francesca Licata, Silvia Angelillo, Concetta Paola Pelullo, Aida Bianco, Italo Francesco Angelillo
Summary: Understanding the potential impact of COVID-19 on the influenza vaccination among healthcare workers is crucial. A cross-sectional study in Italy found that less than half of healthcare workers perceive influenza as a serious illness, with concerns about vaccine safety being significant predictors, and half of them did not receive a seasonal influenza vaccine in the previous season.
Article
Immunology
Aida Bianco, Giorgia Della Polla, Silvia Angelillo, Concetta P. Pelullo, Francesca Licata, Italo F. Angelillo
Summary: Understanding parents' hesitancy towards COVID-19 vaccination for their children is important. A survey in Italy showed that the perceived risk, belief in the usefulness of the vaccine, and information sources all play a role in parents' decision-making. Communication and public health interventions are needed to address parents' concerns and promote vaccination.
EXPERT REVIEW OF VACCINES
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Lucio Folcarelli, Grazia Miraglia del Giudice, Francesco Corea, Italo F. Angelillo
Summary: This study investigated the willingness to receive the booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine among individuals who had completed the primary vaccination series in a hospital in Naples, Italy. The results showed that the majority of respondents were willing to receive the booster dose. Females and individuals without a cohabitant had a higher perceived risk of infection. Older respondents, those who perceived improved health status after the primary vaccination, those with friends or family members diagnosed with COVID-19, those who received information from official government organizations, and those who did not need additional information were more willing to get the booster dose. However, a minority of respondents hesitated to receive the booster dose, especially those who reported a lower health status after the primary vaccination, those without friends or family members diagnosed with COVID-19, those who did not receive information from official government organizations, and those who needed additional information. Information and communication regarding the benefits and efficacy of the booster dose are important to control the pandemic.
Article
Immunology
Grazia Miraglia del Giudice, Annalisa Napoli, Francesco Corea, Lucio Folcarelli, Italo Francesco Angelillo
Summary: This cross-sectional survey evaluated parental willingness and hesitancy regarding COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 5-11 with chronic conditions, finding that only 38.8% of parents were willing to vaccinate their children. Factors such as parental concern about the severity of COVID-19, child's age, and having cohabitant(s) positive for COVID-19 influenced parents' perceived risk of their child being infected and willingness to vaccinate.
Article
Immunology
Francesco Corea, Lucio Folcarelli, Annalisa Napoli, Grazia Miraglia del Giudice, Italo Francesco Angelillo
Summary: The objective of this survey was to explore the adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures among individuals who received the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose in Italy and identify associated predictors. The survey found that individuals' concern about contracting COVID-19 changed before and after vaccination, with females, those with lower self-perceived health status, and those who perceived COVID-19 as a serious health problem being more likely to report higher concern after receiving the booster dose. The majority of individuals were willing to continue practicing the preventive measures after vaccination. The findings suggest the need for targeted policy interventions to reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2.
Article
Immunology
Grazia Miraglia del Giudice, Giorgia Della Polla, Lucio Folcarelli, Annalisa Napoli, Raffaella Punzo, Martina Peracchini, Italo Francesco Angelillo
Summary: This cross-sectional survey investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning the COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women among midwives in Italy and the associated factors. The results showed that midwives with more education and who received information from official government organizations or scientific journals were more likely to have knowledge about the vaccine. The study also found that the perceived utility of the vaccination, workplace, personal concerns, and beliefs about the severity and safety of COVID-19 were factors influencing midwives' attitudes and practices.
Article
Immunology
Giorgia Della Polla, Grazia Miraglia del Giudice, Annalisa Napoli, Lucio Folcarelli, Italo Francesco Angelillo
Summary: The cross-sectional study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors about COVID-19 and vaccination among homeless individuals in Italy, as well as to identify associated factors. Findings showed that residents of homeless shelters had higher knowledge levels, while younger individuals, those with secondary school education, practicing Christianity, and doubting the severity of COVID-19 expressed higher concerns about vaccine safety. A majority (83.9%) had received the vaccine, with older individuals, those with accurate knowledge, higher perceived risk, and lower concerns about side effects being more likely to be vaccinated. Primary reasons for vaccine acceptance included prevention and the mandatory requirement.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Giorgia Della Polla, Grazia Miraglia del Giudice, Concetta Paola Pelullo, Italo Francesco Angelillo
Summary: The Italian Ministry of Health recommends the bivalent second booster dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine for individuals aged 60 and above, those with high frailty due to other conditions, and healthcare workers. A survey conducted in Naples, Italy aimed to understand the reasons for receiving the booster dose and associated factors among eligible individuals. The findings showed that concerns about acquiring COVID-19 were low, with younger individuals, those with chronic medical conditions, and those who perceived the disease as more serious being more concerned.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Grazia Miraglia del Giudice, Lucio Folcarelli, Giorgia Della Polla, Annalisa Napoli, Italo Francesco Angelillo
Summary: This cross-sectional survey explored the attitudes and factors associated with receiving the second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine among older adults and people with chronic medical conditions in Naples, Italy. The study found that males, those perceiving COVID-19 as a severe illness, those aware of their risk of infection, and those with higher trust in information were more likely to perceive the vaccine's utility. The main reasons for receiving the second dose included protection of self and family, fear of acquiring the disease, and physician's recommendation. Younger participants and those perceiving COVID-19 as severe were more likely to indicate protection as a reason, while individuals with chronic medical conditions and lower trust in information were more likely to receive the vaccine due to perceived risk of severe infection. Physicians play a crucial role in emphasizing the importance of the second dose and aiding decision-making.
Article
Immunology
Gabriella Di Giuseppe, Silvia Angelillo, Aida Bianco, Francesca Galle, Francesca Licata, Giorgio Liguori, Francesco Napolitano, Carmelo Giuseppe Angelo Nobile, Maria Pavia, Concetta Paola Pelullo, Italo Francesco Angelillo
Summary: This survey examined the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding HPV preventive measures among university students in Italy. The results showed that females, those aged 25-30 years, those who have had oral sex, those who have received information from physicians, and those who needed additional information were more knowledgeable. Only 39.1% had received at least one HPV vaccination dose, and factors such as being female, enrolled in health sciences, and having a higher knowledge about HPV were associated with a higher willingness to receive the vaccine.
Article
Immunology
Giorgia Della Polla, Grazia Miraglia del Giudice, Mario Postiglione, Italo Francesco Angelillo
Summary: This study investigates the willingness and uptake of recommended vaccinations among parents of children with chronic medical conditions in Italy. It finds that only 34.9% of the sample received all vaccinations and only 17.9% were willing to vaccinate their child. Factors influencing vaccination include physician recommendations, age, education level, and information sources.
