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Vaccination coverage in healthcare workers: a multicenter cross-sectional study in Italy.
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Academic Journal
Author
Genovese C; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dental Sciences and Morpho-functional images, University of Messina, Italy.; Picerno IAM; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dental Sciences and Morpho-functional images, University of Messina, Italy.; Trimarchi G; Department of Economy, University of Messina, Italy.; Cannavò G; Medical Direction Universitary Hospital 'G. Martino', Messina, Italy.; Egitto G; Medical Direction Universitary Hospital 'G. Martino', Messina, Italy.; Cosenza B; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dental Sciences and Morpho-functional images, University of Messina, Italy.; Merlina V; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dental Sciences and Morpho-functional images, University of Messina, Italy.; Icardi G; Hygiene Unit, 'Ospedale Policlinico San Martino IRCCS', Genoa, Italy.; Department of Health Sciences, University of Genoa, Italy.; Panatto D; Department of Health Sciences, University of Genoa, Italy.; Amicizia D; Department of Health Sciences, University of Genoa, Italy.; Orsi A; Hygiene Unit, 'Ospedale Policlinico San Martino IRCCS', Genoa, Italy.; Department of Health Sciences, University of Genoa, Italy.; Colosio C; Department of Health Sciences of the University of Milan, International Centre for Rural Health of the SS. Paolo and Carlo Hospital, Milan, Italy.; Marsili C; Department of Health Sciences of the University of Milan, International Centre for Rural Health of the SS. Paolo and Carlo Hospital, Milan, Italy.; Lari C; Medical Direction of the SS. Paolo and Carlo Hospital, Milan, Italy.; Palamara MAR; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dental Sciences and Morpho-functional images, University of Messina, Italy.; Vitale F; Department of Science for Health Promotion and Mother-Child Care 'G. D'Alessandro', University of Palermo, Italy.; Casuccio A; Department of Science for Health Promotion and Mother-Child Care 'G. D'Alessandro', University of Palermo, Italy.; Costantino C; Department of Science for Health Promotion and Mother-Child Care 'G. D'Alessandro', University of Palermo, Italy.; Azara A; Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, Italy.; Castiglia P; Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, Italy.; Bianco A; Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro 'Magna Græcia', Catanzaro, Italy.; Currà A; Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro 'Magna Græcia', Catanzaro, Italy.; Gabutti G; Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Italy.; Stefanati A; Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Italy.; Sandri F; Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Italy.; Florescu C; Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Italy.; Marranzano M; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies 'G.F. Ingrassia', University of Catania, Italy.; Giorgianni G; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies 'G.F. Ingrassia', University of Catania, Italy.; Fiore V; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies 'G.F. Ingrassia', University of Catania, Italy.; Platania A; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies 'G.F. Ingrassia', University of Catania, Italy.; Torre I; Department of Public Health, University 'Federico II' of Naples, Italy.; Cappuccio A; Department of Public Health, University 'Federico II' of Naples, Italy.; Guillari A; Department of Public Health, University 'Federico II' of Naples, Italy.; Fabiani L; Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Italy.; Giuliani AR; Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Italy.; Appetiti A; Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Italy.; Fauci V; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dental Sciences and Morpho-functional images, University of Messina, Italy.; Squeri A; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dental Sciences and Morpho-functional images, University of Messina, Italy.; Ragusa R; University Hospital 'Vittorio Emanuele', Catania, Italy.; Squeri R; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dental Sciences and Morpho-functional images, University of Messina, Italy.
Source
Publisher: Pacini editore Country of Publication: Italy NLM ID: 9214440 Publication Model: eCollection Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2421-4248 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 11212233 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Prev Med Hyg Subsets: MEDLINE
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Language
English
Abstract
Introduction: In recent years, a phenomenon known as "vaccine hesitancy" has spread throughout the world, even among health workers, determining a reduction in vaccination coverage (VC).A study aimed at evaluating VC among healthcare workers (HCWs) in 10 Italian cities (L'Aquila, Genoa, Milan, Palermo, Sassari, Catanzaro, Ferrara, Catania, Naples, Messina) was performed.
Materials and Methods: Annex 3 of the Presidential Decree n. 445 of 28 December 2000 was used to collect information on the vaccination status of HCWs. The mean and standard deviation (SD) were calculated with regard to the quantitative variable (age), while absolute and relative frequencies were obtained for categorical data (sex, professional profile, working sector, vaccination status). The connection between VC and the categorical variables was evaluated by chi-square method (statistical significance at p < 0.05). The statistical analyses were performed by SPSS and Stata software.
Results: A total of 3,454 HCWs participated in the project: 1,236 males and 2,218 females.The sample comprised: physicians (26.9%), trainee physicians (16.1%), nurses (17.2%) and other professional categories (9.8%). Low VC was generally recorded. Higher VC was found with regard to polio, hepatitis B, tetanus and diphtheria, while coverage was very low for measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, chickenpox and influenza (20-30%).
Conclusions: This study revealed low VC rates among HCWs for all the vaccinations. Measures to increase VC are therefore necessary in order to prevent HCWs from becoming a source of transmission of infections with high morbidity and/or mortality both within hospitals and outside.
Materials and Methods: Annex 3 of the Presidential Decree n. 445 of 28 December 2000 was used to collect information on the vaccination status of HCWs. The mean and standard deviation (SD) were calculated with regard to the quantitative variable (age), while absolute and relative frequencies were obtained for categorical data (sex, professional profile, working sector, vaccination status). The connection between VC and the categorical variables was evaluated by chi-square method (statistical significance at p < 0.05). The statistical analyses were performed by SPSS and Stata software.
Results: A total of 3,454 HCWs participated in the project: 1,236 males and 2,218 females.The sample comprised: physicians (26.9%), trainee physicians (16.1%), nurses (17.2%) and other professional categories (9.8%). Low VC was generally recorded. Higher VC was found with regard to polio, hepatitis B, tetanus and diphtheria, while coverage was very low for measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, chickenpox and influenza (20-30%).
Conclusions: This study revealed low VC rates among HCWs for all the vaccinations. Measures to increase VC are therefore necessary in order to prevent HCWs from becoming a source of transmission of infections with high morbidity and/or mortality both within hospitals and outside.