Publications by authors named "Michela Morri"
Background: In May 2023, Romagna, Italy, faced a devastating flood resulting in 16 fatalities, forced displacement of 26,000 citizens, and significant economic losses. Due to potential water contamination, implementing public health strategies became imperative for the Local Health Authority to mitigate the health consequences, analyze the flood's impact on the local population's health, and detect early anomalies requiring timely public health interventions.
Methods: Between June and July 2023, general practitioners who were part of the RespiVirNet surveillance network completed weekly structured forms.
Article Synopsis
- - The Herpes Zoster (HZ) vaccination is safe and effective, leading to cost savings in healthcare, and is provided for free in Italy to those aged 65 and older, with active and catch-up campaigns aimed at increasing vaccination coverage.
- - A study assessed vaccination rates in the Romagna Local Health Authority during 2023, revealing an overall uptake of 13.5% among individuals born in 1958, with variations among different centers and lower rates for those born in 1957 who were excluded from catch-up campaigns.
- - The use of text messages for alerts did not show significant differences in effectiveness among groups, but having relatives with HZ symptoms decreased reliance on these messages, indicating that combining multiple communication
SARS-CoV-2 Infection in San Patrignano, the Largest European Drug Rehabilitation Community.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
January 2023
Background: Studies on SARS-CoV-2 conducted in confined settings for prolonged times allow researchers to assess how the coronavirus spreads. San Patrignano (SP), Italy, is the largest European drug rehabilitation facility.
Methods: Between 15 October and 31 December 2020, all SP residents were tested for SARS-CoV-2.
Migrants referring to the Bologna Transcultural Psychiatric Team: reasons for drop-out.
Int J Soc Psychiatry
November 2011
Background: Recent immigrants face various difficulties in adjusting to western countries and show a high prevalence of mental disorders. Access to a culturally appropriate community mental health centre (CMHC) is crucial for immigrants (Bhui et al., 2007).
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