Publications by authors named "Valentina Manca"
Article Synopsis
- * A retrospective study revealed that while HCV seroprevalence was significantly higher among female inmates, there were no major differences in active infections or co-infections with HIV and HBV between genders.
- * Both male and female populations had low fibrosis levels, and nearly all patients received antiviral treatment, achieving high success rates, highlighting the need to tailor HCV care to address gender-specific health issues in prisons.
Introduction: Migration has a direct influence on sexual health. Differences both in sexual networks and the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) between racial or ethnic minorities and the native population have been described in the literature.
Methodology: We collected data on medical history, physical examination, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/STDs tests.
Article Synopsis
- * The review analyzed literature on HCV in groups such as incarcerated individuals, those with psychiatric disorders, and migrants, highlighting gaps in data and the need for more focused research.
- * Findings indicate a significant decline in HCV among prisoners, high prevalence in psychiatric patients despite limited infection data, and inconsistent screening outcomes for migrants, urging caution when interpreting prevalence statistics from these diverse groups.
Article Synopsis
- * A retrospective study analyzed 586 patients in psychiatric nursing homes, revealing a 39.4% HCV seroprevalence, with 95.2% of positive cases having active infections, primarily among males with an average age of 43.
- * The study emphasized the importance of rapid testing and pangenotypic direct-acting antiviral treatments, highlighting the need for customized strategies to improve HCV elimination in hard-to-reach populations.
Objective: To examine the relationship between sense of coherence (SOC) and physical health-related quality of life in patients with chronic illnesses by focusing on the mediating role of the mental component of quality of life.
Design: Cross-sectional survey design.
Setting: Secondary care; three departments of an Italian university hospital.