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Rosario Asciutto
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Prevalence and determinants of diabetes mellitus in a representative sample of Italian adults
2022
PREVALENCE AND DETERMINANTS OF DIABETES MELLITUS IN A REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE OF ITALIAN ADULTSBackground: Diabetes mellitus is a dramatic epidemic worldwide. This study providea an updated estimate of itsprevalence and determinants among Italian adults.Methods: Data were derived from a face-to-face survey conducted in 2013 on 2901 individuals (1391 men, 1510 women) aged ≥18 years, representative of the general adult Italian population. Odds ratios (OR) for diabetes versus non diabetes in relation to selected risk factors were derived using multiple logistic regression models.Results: Overall, 135 out of 2901 adults (4.7%) reported a diagnosis of diabetes, with similar prevalence in men (4.8%…
Knowledge, risk perception and behaviours in swimming pool users of Palermo city, Sicily
2012
Abstract To assess knowledge, risk perception and behaviours of a sample of swimming pool users in Palermo. A total of 498 subjects were interviewed by self-administered anonymous questionnaire including socio-demographic questions, knowledge/risk perception and behaviours. Overall, 289 subjects (58%) had a mean of 1.9±1.2 healthy behaviours. Age older than 30 years (OR=0.46; 95% CI=0.26–0.81), female sex (OR=0.52; 95% CI=0.35–0.76) and a high knowledge score (OR=0.15; 95% CI=0.03–0.69) were significantly associated with having healthy behaviours in both univariate and multivariate analysis. Unhealthy behaviours can be frequently found in swimming pool bathers and, particularly, in some tar…
Regular use of aspirin for cardiovascular disease prevention in Italy
2013
Abstract Objective Only a few European studies focused on aspirin use in the general population. We provide updated information on the prevalence and determinants of regular aspirin use for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the Italian adult population. Method We used data from a survey conducted in Italy in 2013, on a sample of 3000 individuals, representative of the general Italian population aged ≥ 15 years. Results Overall, 10.9% of Italians reported a regular use of aspirin, 11.2% of men and 10.5% of women. Aspirin use significantly increased with age. The highest prevalence of aspirin use was observed among the elderly (30.3%), ex-smokers (22.6%), and in individuals wi…
Insulin and other antidiabetic drugs and hepatocellular carcinoma risk: a nested case-control study based on Italian healthcare utilization databases
2015
Purpose Insulin and other antidiabetic drugs may modulate hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) risk in diabetics. Methods We have analyzed the role of various antidiabetic drugs on HCC in a nested case-control study using the healthcare utilization databases of the Lombardy Region in Italy. This included 190 diabetic subjects with a hospital discharge reporting a diagnosis of malignant HCC and 3772 diabetic control subjects matched to each case on sex, age, date at cohort entry, and duration of follow-up. Results Increased risks of HCC were found for use of insulin (odds ratio [OR] = 3.73, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.52–5.51), sulfonylureas (OR = 1.39, 95%CI 0.98–1.99), and repaglinide (OR = 2…
Which group of smokers is more vulnerable to the economic crisis?
2016
Objectives: Studies investigating whether smoking increases or decreases during economic downturn provided contrasting results. For the first time, we used direct questions to analyse changes in smoking behaviour due to the 2008 financial crisis, comparing socio-economic characteristics of smokers who changed with those who kept their smoking intensity. Study Design: Cross-sectional survey. Methods: We used data from three annual surveys conducted in Italy in 2012-2014 on representative samples of te Italian general population aged >_15 years. Results: A total of 1919 current smokers were asked specific questions on the influence of the economic crisis that started in 2008 on their smoking …
First detection of SARS-CoV-2 A.23.1 sub-lineage in migrants arriving to Italy via the Mediterranean Sea and public health implications
2021
The Particular Story of Italians' Relation with Alcohol: Trends in Individuals' Consumption by Age and Beverage Type.
2015
Aims In Italy, sales data show a dramatic fall in alcohol consumption between 1970 and 2010. The aim of our study is to provide updated information on trends, prevalence and determinants of alcohol drinking in Italy, using individual-level data. Methods Seven nationally representative cross-sectional surveys were conducted in Italy between 2006 and 2014, on a total sample of 21,416 participants aged ≥15 years, with available information on weekly consumption of wine, beer and spirits. Results Per capita alcohol consumption decreased by 23% between 2006 and 2014 (from 5.6 to 4.4 drinks/week), due to the fall in wine drinking. Overall, the prevalence of alcohol drinkers was 61.6%. Individuals…
Smoking in Italy 2013-2014, with a focus on the young.
2015
Aims To update smoking prevalence trends in Italy among adult and young populations; to determine the recent spread, particularly among young smokers, of roll-your-own (RYO) cigarettes (which cost approximately half the price of manufactured cigarettes); and to evaluate the effects of 2013 legislation increasing the minimum tobacco purchasing age from 16 to 18 years in Italy. Methods Two surveys on smoking were conducted in 2013 and 2014 in Italy, on a total sample of 6052 individuals, representative each year of the national population aged ≥15 years, where we collected data on type of tobacco most frequently smoked and on the perception of the enforcement of the tobacco sales-to-minors le…
Are medical residents a "core group" for for future improvement of influenza vaccination coverage in health-care workers? A study among medical resid…
2011
Abstract Despite international recommendations, vaccination coverage among European healthcare workers, including physicians, is widely recognized as unsatisfactory. In order to plan tailored vaccination campaigns and increase future coverage, we investigated reasons for refusing vaccination and determinants associated with influenza vaccine uptake among young health care workers. A survey was carried out during September and October 2010 on medical residents attending post-graduate Schools of the Medical Faculty at the University of Palermo (Italy). Each participant completed an anonymous web-based questionnaire including items on demographic and occupational characteristics, knowledge, at…
L'ABOLIZIONE DEL LIBRETTO DI IDONEITA' SANITARIA PER ALIMENTARISTI PUO' AVER INFLUENZATO IL TREND DI NOTIFICA DELLE TOSSINFEZIONI ALIMENTARI? ANALISI…
2011
CONOSCENZE, COMPORTAMENTI ED ATTITUDINI NEI CONFRONTI DELLA VACCINAZIONE ANTINFLUENZALE DEI MEDICI IN FORMAZIONE SPECIFICA IN MEDICINA GENERALE DELLA…
2012
Survey on attitudes, behaviours and perceptions of General Practitioner trainees towards influenza vaccination in Western Sicily (Italy)
2011
Carcinoma della cervice uterina: Monitoraggio delle strategie di prevenzione primaria e secondaria nella provincia di Palermo.
2012
INDAGINE CONOSCITIVA SULLE ATTITUDINI, COMPORTAMENTI E UTILIZZO DI FITOFARMACI IN AZIENDE FLOROVIVAISTICHE DELLA PROVINCIA DI PALERMO
2013
L’utilizzo di fitofarmaci costituisce a tutt’oggi un rischio non trascurabile per tutto il settore primario, coinvol- gendo sia coloro che sono addetti alle coltivazioni di prodotti destinati all’uso alimentare (agricoltori), sia di piante ornamentali e fiori (giardinieri e vivaisti). L’obiettivo dello studio è la verifica delle conoscenze specifiche dei lavora- tori addetti al settore florovivaistico, riguardo il corretto utilizzo di prodotti fitosanitari, in particolare nell’attività di stoccaggio, preparazione delle miscele e conservazione delle stesse presso la sede di lavoro. Inoltre è stata approfondita la tematica della corretta formazione, informazione ed addestramento delle maestra…
La Promozione della Salute nelle scuole: misure antropometriche in un campione di una popolazione scolastica di un Comune Siciliano.
2012
ATTITUDINI E CONOSCENZE SULLA VACCINAZIONE ANTINFLUENZALE TRA I MEDICI IN FORMAZIONE SPECIALISTICA PRESSO L'UNIVERSITA' DEGLI STUDI DI PALERMO
2011
Abitudini sessuali e fattori di rischio per le malattie sessualmente trasmesse degli studenti di Medicina e Chirurgia dell'Università degli studi di …
2012
Sexual habits and risk factors for sexually transmitted diseases among medical students of Palermo’s University in 2010–2011.
2012
Background The Residency Program in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine at Palermo’s University has conducted a survey among the students of the local Medical School regarding their knowledge about Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), with the aim to detect possible risk factors frequently associated with STDs. Objectives The study has been conducted with an anonymous questionnaire delivered, during classes, to the students attending the six years of Medical School. The medical residents on Hygiene and Preventive Medicine of the Department of Sciences for Health Promotion at Palermo’s University had previously made a short introduction about the study and its purpose and answered students’ que…