Publications by authors named "Raffaele Lanzano"
Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and current practices about prevention of meningococcal disease among general practitioners (GPs) and primary care pediatricians (PCPs) in Italy.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out between February 2022 and July 2023 among a random sample of GPs and PCPs in Southern Italy. The data were collected using a questionnaire accessible via an internet link with the free software Google Forms.
Background: This study assessed awareness, attitudes, and uptake of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and cervical cancer screening in detained women.
Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted from April to June 2022 in four women prisons in Italy.
Results: 41.
Background: This study explored the extent of COVID-19 vaccination coverage and investigated drivers and barriers to COVID-19 vaccine uptake among people in prison.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from July to October 2021 among 517 detained people in the Campania region of South Italy.
Results: In total, 47.
The cross-sectional study assessed knowledge, attitudes, and preventive practices toward COVID-19 disease of incarcerated people. A total of 685 subjects were surveyed. 94% were aware that respiratory droplets are involved in the transmission of COVID-19, and 77.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: This study explored the antimicrobial prescribing pattern for upper respiratory tract and dental infections in prisoners in Italy, with specific attention paid to the appropriateness of indication and its potential determinants.
Methods: This investigation was conducted through the consultation of clinical records of adult male inmates in a prison in the south of Italy.
Results: Prescription of antimicrobials for upper respiratory tract infections ranged from 41.