Publications by authors named "Giorgia Alderotti"
Objectives: To investigate seasonality, epidemiologic characteristics, and clinical severity variations of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated hospitalizations following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Tuscany, Italy, up to the 2022-2023 season.
Methods: From 2017 to 2023, a dynamic cohort consisting of all resident children aged ≤2 years was followed up in regional registries. The person-time incidence rate of RSV-associated hospitalizations per 1,000 person-years and risk of severe hospitalization (intensive care unit, continuous positive airway pressure, or mechanical ventilation) per 100 RSV hospitalizations were calculated.
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- A study looked at how kids' diets affect both their health and the environment, focusing on over 2,100 children in Italy.
- The researchers found that diets causing higher greenhouse gas emissions and land use were linked to being overweight, but not necessarily shorter.
- Eating more according to the Mediterranean Diet was linked to being a bit taller, showing that healthy eating can be good for kids and the planet too!
The rapid development of the vaccine and the infodemia have challenged communication about COVID-19 vaccines. This study aims to characterize-through the experience of vaccinators-the challenges faced during COVID-19 vaccination consultations and the communication strategies adopted. A qualitative study was conducted on COVID-19 vaccinators in Tuscany, Italy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIdentifying determinants of COVID-19 vaccine uptake is essential for developing effective strategies for promoting vaccination. This longitudinal study aimed to explore predictors of actual COVID-19 vaccine uptake in workers involved in essential services during the first lockdown period in the Prato Province (Italy). All essential workers were invited and surveyed before COVID-19 vaccine approval (96.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPreterm and small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infants are more susceptible to vaccine-preventable diseases. To evaluate routine vaccination timeliness in these high-risk groups, a full birth cohort of infants ( = 41,502) born in 2017 and 2018 in Tuscany was retrospectively followed up until 24 months of age. Infants were classified by gestational age (GA) and SGA status.
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