The role of Pap test screening against cervical cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: The first aim of this article is to quantify the role of Pap test in cervical cancer prevention, updating the pool of available studies included in a previous meta-analysis. Potential sources of meta-analysis heterogeneity were investigated as second aim. Further evidence of cost-effectiveness has been provided about age and best time interval to perform Pap test screening.

[Effectiveness of a protocol treatment for overweight/obese patients (SIAN - ASL RMA)].

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of treatment protocols in patients overweight/obese, pertaining to outpatient of dietary preventive of SIAN (in English: Service of Food Hygiene and Nutrition) RMA.

Materials And Methods: We extracted data from the medical records of patients with BMI≥25 (2009-2012). It was conducted a descriptive analysis, univariate analysis (chi-square test; p≤0.

[Validation of a questionnaire to assess consumer satisfaction with mammography screening, Rome (Italy)].

Only 40% of women in the territory of the Local Health Unit RMA (Rome, Italy) adhere to the local breast cancer screening programme. A questionnaire was administered to participating women, to assess their level of satisfaction with the programme. A descriptive analysis, logistic regression and reliability analysis using the Cronbach's alpha as a measure of internal consistency, were performed.

Knowledge, opinions and attitudes of Italian mothers towards HPV vaccination and Pap test.

Aim: This study evaluated the knowledge and attitudes of Italian mothers - whose daughters had been vaccinated in 2012 - towards primary (anti-HPV vaccination) and secondary (Pap test screening) cervical cancer prevention, as well as sources of information and mother-daughter communication on health issues.

Methods: The survey - part of a multicenter study carried out in 4 Italian cities (Ferrara, Rome, Cassino and Palermo) - was conducted through self-administered questionnaires. The first univariate analysis evaluated differences between mothers of under-18s and over-18s relative to knowledge and attitudes on HPV vaccination and Pap test.

Socio-demographic inequalities and teeth extraction in the last 12 months in Italy.

Aims: Teeth loss represents a major concern for the global oral health status of a population. The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence of teeth extraction among the Italian adult population, analyzing the association between teeth extraction in the last 12 months and socio-demographic characteristics.

Methods: This cross-sectional study is based on the national survey 'Health Conditions and Healthcare Services Use', carried out by the Italian National Centre of Statistics (ISTAT) in 2005.