Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage of Healthcare Professionals in Greece

Psarrou, Anna

doi:10.31925/farmacia.2018.4.3

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“…As of March 2020, vaccination for transmittable diseases is legally mandated in Greece, however, some vaccines such as those for meningitis‐B are still in the discretion of individuals and are not reimbursed 9 . Despite the high vaccination uptake, evidence in Greece has revealed differential attitudes and suboptimal completed vaccination rates even among healthcare professionals 10‐13 . In addition, a large share of Greek citizens perceives that vaccination is necessary only for children, thus increasing the susceptibility of adults 14…”

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“…9 Despite the high vaccination uptake, evidence in Greece has revealed differential attitudes and suboptimal completed vaccination rates even among healthcare professionals. [10][11][12][13] In addition, a large share of Greek citizens perceives that vaccination is necessary only for children, thus increasing the susceptibility of adults. 14 The existing variability in vaccination even within countries implies that there is a complex interplay of systemic and individual factors influencing uptake.…”

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Should vaccination be mandated? Individuals' perceptions on mandatory vaccination in Greece

Giannouchos

Steletou

Saridi

et al. 2021

Evaluation Clinical Practice

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Objectives The aim of this study was to explore factors that influence individuals' attitudes towards mandatory vaccination in Greece. Methods A nationally representative cross‐sectional telephone survey was conducted via a random multistage selection process in October 2019 in Greece. The survey was designed to obtain information about whether vaccination should be mandated or not among adults 18 years of age or older. A multivariable logistic regression model was used to estimate the association between individuals' sociodemographic, contextual and clinical characteristics, utilization, satisfaction, and trust in the healthcare system and providers and their preference over mandatory vaccination. Results A total of 901 participants fully completed the survey (response rate 90%‐901/1001). About 85% of the respondents supported mandatory vaccination. Individuals who used preventive services more often compared to those who never or rarely used such, those who reported increased trust in official healthcare authorities' guidelines and recommendations compared to those who reported no trust and those who had underage children living in the household were significantly more likely to support mandatory vaccination. No differences were observed for sociodemographic factors and mandatory vaccination support. Conclusion This survey revealed that most Greek citizens support mandatory vaccination, which was critically affected by the utilization of preventive services and trust in healthcare authorities. Our results suggest that healthcare policy interventions should promote mandatory vaccination through multi‐level initiatives to improve healthcare providers' and the general public's understanding of the value of vaccination.

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Should vaccination be mandated? Individuals' perceptions on mandatory vaccination in Greece

Giannouchos

Steletou

Saridi

et al. 2021

Evaluation Clinical Practice

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“…reported the Vicia faba seeds aqueous extract exhibited no antibacterial activity against both Gram‐positive and Gram‐negative bacteria, while the high concentration (500 mg/mL) of the biosynthesized nanocomposite C@Cu2O@Cu exhibited good antibacterial activity against E. coli , S. typhimurium , S. albus , and E. faecalis in the range of 11 to 22 mm inhibition zones. Konuklugil, et al [52] . reported that P. axinellae extract showed antibacterial activity against Klebsiella pneumoniae , S. typhimurium , Pseudomonas aeruginosa , S. aureus , Enterococcus faecium , and Streptococcus pneumoniae at concentrations ranging from 8 to <128 μg/mL.…”

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Parazoanthus axinellae Extract Incorporated Hybrid Nanostructure and Its Potential Antimicrobial Activity**

KONUKLUGİL

Seyda

Karsli

et al. 2023

Chemistry & Biodiversity

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This study, it was aimed to examine the change in the antimicrobial effect of sea anemone Parazoanthus axinellae extract by forming its nanoflowers. A scanning electron microscope (SEM) and Energy dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy (EDX) were expended to observe the morphologies of the Cu NFs that had been produced. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT‐IR) and X‐ray diffraction (XRD) techniques were expended to analyze the managing assemblies in Parazoanthus axinellae extract, which perform an effective part in the synthesis routine, as well as the crystal assembly of NFs. In addition, Cu NFs were tested for their antibacterial properties. Cu NFs have been discovered to exhibit antibacterial properties. It is suggested that Parazoanthus axinellae extract and various inorganic components be used to synthesize a variety of NFs and assess their suitability for usage in biomedical fields.

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“…Even on healthcare professionals, vaccine coverage is still moderate. Psarraou et al reported a prevalence of vaccination coverage between 55 -88% in a study carried out in Greece [11]. Occult hepatitis B infection (OBI) is defined as negative hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), positive antihepatitis B core (anti-HBc) antibodies and HBV DNA in the liver cells, with or without detectable HBV DNA in serum [4,12].…”

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Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation in Patients Undergoing Chemoimmunotherapy for Haematological Malignancies

Molagic¹

2020

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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection continues to be a major global health problem. HBV reactivation has been documented both in HBsAg positive patients and in individuals with occult hepatitis B infection (OBI)-negative for HBsAg but positive for anti-hepatitis B core IgG antibodies (IgG anti-HBc). HBV reactivation has a major clinical significance, especially in patients receiving chemoimmunotherapy for haematological malignancies (HM). We aimed to evaluate clinical and epidemiological patterns of HBV reactivation in the OBI group compared to the HBV reactivation in HBsAg positive patients (non-OBI group) during chemoimmunotherapy for HM. We enrolled 63 patients with HM and at least one serological marker of HBV infection, including 10 patients with OBI. Viral reactivation occurred overall in 29/63 patients (46.2%). In the OBI group, seven patients (70%) had reactivation with HBsAg reverse seroconversion after a mean of 5.5 chemotherapy cycles, compared to 22 patients (41.5%) in the non-OBI group (p = 0.0097). All patients with viral reactivation were treated with antiviral therapy (entecavir) with a favourable outcome. No deaths occurred due to hepatic failure and the risk of reactivation was not correlated with age, sex and type of HM in our patients. Rezumat Infecția cu virus hepatitic B (VHB) continuă să reprezinte o problemă majoră de sănătate publică la nivel mondial. Reactivarea infecției VHB a fost observată atât la pacienții AgHBs pozitivi, cât și la cei cu AgHBs negativ dar care prezentau anticorpi anti-HBc IgG (OBI). Reactivarea infecției VHB are o mare importanță clinică, mai ales la persoanele aflate sub chimioimunoterapie pentru hemopatii maligne (HM). Studiul de față a avut ca obiectiv evaluarea caracteristicilor clinice și epidemiologice ale reactivării infecției VHB la pacienții cu OBI comparativ cu pacienții cu AgHBs pozitiv (non-OBI) în timpul chimio-imunoterapiei pentru HM. Lotul a cuprins 63 pacienți care aveau cel puțin un marker serologic pozitiv pentru VHB, dintre care 10 pacienți au avut OBI. În ansamblul lotului de studiu, reactivarea virală a fost observată în 29/63 cazuri (46,2%). În grupul OBI reactivarea virală VHB a fost identificată la 7 pacienți (70%) care au prezentat revers seroconversie AgHBs în medie după 5,5 cicluri chimioterapice, față de 22 cazuri (41,5%) în grupul non-OBI (p = 0,0097). Toți pacienții cu reactivare virală VHB au primit tratament antiviral cu entecavir și au avut o evoluție favorabilă. Nu s-a înregistrat nici un deces datorat insuficienței hepatice, iar riscul de reactivare nu s-a corelat cu vârsta, sexul sau tipul histologic al afecțiunii hematologice la pacienții aflati în studiu.

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Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage of Healthcare Professionals in Greece

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Should vaccination be mandated? Individuals' perceptions on mandatory vaccination in Greece

Should vaccination be mandated? Individuals' perceptions on mandatory vaccination in Greece

Parazoanthus axinellae Extract Incorporated Hybrid Nanostructure and Its Potential Antimicrobial Activity**

Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation in Patients Undergoing Chemoimmunotherapy for Haematological Malignancies

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