COVID-19 Vaccination among a Population Experiencing Homelessness: A Survey in Italy

Polla, Giorgia Della; Giudice, Grazia Miraglia del; Napoli, Annalisa; Folcarelli, Lucio; Angelillo, Italo Francesco

doi:10.3390/vaccines10122118

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“…This survey is part of a larger research project also examining attitudes and practices about COVID-19 among HCWs. The methodology is described in greater detail in a previous manuscript (30) and briefly summarized below.…”

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Knowledge and attitudes of health care workers about monkeypox virus infection in Southern Italy

Giudice

Polla²,

Folcarelli³

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundThis present survey sought to investigate the level of knowledge and the attitudes pertaining the monkeypox (mpox) virus infection among a sample of health care workers (HCWs) in Italy, as well as the possible role of different factors on these outcomes.MethodsThe cross-sectional survey was performed from July through October, 2022 at four randomly selected hospitals located in Southern Italy.ResultsThe questionnaire was completed by 421 HCWs, for an overall 59% response rate. Less than two-thirds were able to define the disease and the correct answer of the transmission mechanisms ranged from 22.8% for contact with contaminated objects to 75.8% through close contact with body fluids. Only 4% and 12.8% indicated HCWs and elderly/frail/people with underlying immune deficiencies as risk groups. The mean overall score of the knowledge assessment on mpox was 3.4 (0–9). The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that HCWs with a lower number of years of working experience and those who had acquired information about mpox from scientific journals were more likely to have a higher level of knowledge. The average score of the perception of the severity of the disease was 6.3. A similar score with a value of 6.1 has been observed for the statement that mpox is a serious problem for the population. Regarding the level of concern about contracting mpox, the mean score was 5.1. Only 10.5% reported that they feel that this disease can be prevented, with an overall mean score of 6.5. Almost all HCWs reported that they are still living as usual, with no modification of their behavior for fear of contracting the mpox. The results of the multivariate logistic regression model showed that women, HCWs with a higher level of knowledge about mpox, and those who needed additional information about mpox were more likely to have a higher level of perception of the severity of the disease.ConclusionThis survey has demonstrated that HCWs had an unsatisfactory level of knowledge toward mpox and only nearly half showed positive attitudes. Strategic health training programs should be made so that knowledge can be acquired.

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confidence: 99%

Knowledge and attitudes of health care workers about monkeypox virus infection in Southern Italy

Giudice

Polla²,

Folcarelli³

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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Health of homeless individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic

Rüth

Hajek

Heinrich

et al. 2023

Bundesgesundheitsbl

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ZusammenfassungDie Lebenssituation und die Gesundheit wohnungsloser Menschen unterscheiden sich in vielerlei Hinsicht von denen der Allgemeinbevölkerung. Die Vermutung liegt nahe, dass es sich bei wohnungslosen Menschen um eine besonders vulnerable Personengruppe während der Coronavirus-Disease-2019(COVID-19)-Pandemie handelt. In dieser narrativen Übersichtsarbeit soll die aktuelle Literatur zur Gesundheit und Versorgung von wohnungslosen Menschen während der COVID-19-Pandemie zusammengefasst werden. Recherchiert wurde zwischen Dezember 2022 und Februar 2023. Neben der aktuellen nationalen und internationalen Literatur sollen insbesondere die Ergebnisse des „National survey on psychiatric and somatic health of homeless individuals“ (NAPSHI-Studie) synoptisch dargestellt werden; diese untersucht psychische und somatische Erkrankungen sowie die Versorgung wohnungsloser Menschen in Deutschland.Wohnungslose Menschen sind häufig psychisch und somatisch erkrankt und haben einen eingeschränkten Zugang zum medizinischen Regelsystem. Versorgungseinrichtungen mit Gruppenräumen und Schlafsälen stellen ein Risiko für ein Ausbruchsgeschehen in der COVID-19-Pandemie dar. Wie vermutet, zeigten sich im Verlauf der Pandemie bei wohnungslosen Menschen häufiger als in der Allgemeinbevölkerung Hinweise für Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Type 2(SARS-CoV‑2)-Infektionen, viele davon schienen allerdings asymptomatisch zu verlaufen. Eine hohe Rate an unwissentlich infizierten wohnungslosen Menschen könnte zur Verbreitung der Viruserkrankung beigetragen haben. Trotzdem war ein unkontrolliertes COVID-19-Ausbruchsgeschehen, vor dem einige Wissenschaftler:innen zu Beginn der Pandemie warnten, nicht zu beobachten.

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The effect of a financial incentive on COVID-19 vaccination uptake, and predictors of uptake, in people experiencing homelessness: A randomized controlled trial

McCosker,

Ware,

Seale

et al. 2024

Vaccine

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COVID-19 Vaccination among a Population Experiencing Homelessness: A Survey in Italy

Cited by 7 publications

References 49 publications

Knowledge and attitudes of health care workers about monkeypox virus infection in Southern Italy

Knowledge and attitudes of health care workers about monkeypox virus infection in Southern Italy

Health of homeless individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic

The effect of a financial incentive on COVID-19 vaccination uptake, and predictors of uptake, in people experiencing homelessness: A randomized controlled trial

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