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Article ; Online: A Systematic Review of Radon Risk Perception, Awareness, and Knowledge

Liliana Cori / Olivia Curzio / Gabriele Donzelli / Elisa Bustaffa / Fabrizio Bianchi

Sustainability, Vol 14, Iss 10505, p

Risk Communication Options

2022 Volume 10505

Abstract: Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking, and research on individual risk perception of radon is crucial to prevent its health effects. In this work, we aimed to systematically review the scientific literature that has ... ...

Abstract	Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking, and research on individual risk perception of radon is crucial to prevent its health effects. In this work, we aimed to systematically review the scientific literature that has analyzed radon risk perception, awareness, and knowledge to provide insight on communication actions. For this purpose, following the PRISMA 2020 statement, we searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science, focusing on articles published since 2010. After the screening process, we included 40 articles, of which 5 explored only knowledge, 11 added risk perception, 11 further investigated the willingness to make radon measurements, and 13 examined the full cycle of prevention, including risk mitigation actions. Many articles performed a quantitative assessment of the relationship between knowledge/awareness/perception and actions such as radon testing and remediation, showing positive associations and providing interesting elements for evaluating interventions. Furthermore, citizen science actions described by some studies could be crucial for enhancing community self-sufficiency, responsibility, and the quality of preventive actions. To conclude, risk communication can play a key role in making risk prevention possible by reducing exposure, and a multidisciplinary approach, involving constant collaboration with different experts, is essential.
Keywords	radon ; awareness ; knowledge ; risk perception ; risk communication ; risk management ; Environmental effects of industries and plants ; TD194-195 ; Renewable energy sources ; TJ807-830 ; Environmental sciences ; GE1-350
Subject code	300
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-08-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	MDPI AG
Document type	Article ; Online
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Article ; Online: Risk Perception of Air Pollution

Liliana Cori / Gabriele Donzelli / Francesca Gorini / Fabrizio Bianchi / Olivia Curzio

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 17, Iss 6424, p

A Systematic Review Focused on Particulate Matter Exposure

2020 Volume 6424

Abstract: The adverse health effects of exposure to air pollutants, notably to particulate matter (PM), are well-known, as well as the association with measured or estimated concentration levels. The role of perception can be relevant in exploring effects and ... ...

Abstract	The adverse health effects of exposure to air pollutants, notably to particulate matter (PM), are well-known, as well as the association with measured or estimated concentration levels. The role of perception can be relevant in exploring effects and pollution control actions. The purpose of this study was to explore studies that analyse people’s perception, together with the measurement of air pollution, in order to elucidate the relationship between them. We conducted a systematic review in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. In March 2020, PubMed, EMBASE, and Scopus databases were explored in an attempt to search for studies published from 2000 to 2020. The review included 38 studies, most of which were conducted in China ( n = 13) and the United States ( n = 11) and published over the last four years ( n = 26). Three studies were multicenter investigations, while five articles were based on a national-level survey. The air quality (AQ) was assessed by monitoring stations ( n = 24) or dispersion models ( n = 7). Many studies were population questionnaire-based, air monitoring and time-series studies, and web-based investigations. A direct association between exposure and perception emerged in 20 studies. This systematic review has shown that most of the studies establish a relationship between risk perception measurement. A broad spectrum of concepts and notions related to perception also emerged, which is undoubtedly an indicator of the wealth of available knowledge and is promising for future research.
Keywords	air pollution exposure ; particulate matter (pm) ; environmental epidemiology ; environmental pollution ; perception ; risk perception ; Medicine ; R
Subject code	333
Language	English
Publishing date	2020-09-01T00:00:00Z
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Article ; Online: Community Concern about the Health Effects of Pollutants

Elisa Bustaffa / Olivia Curzio / Fabrizio Bianchi / Fabrizio Minichilli / Daniela Nuvolone / Davide Petri / Giorgia Stoppa / Fabio Voller / Liliana Cori

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 19, Iss 14145, p

Risk Perception in an Italian Geothermal Area

2022 Volume 14145

Abstract: Geothermal fluids for electricity and heat production have long been exploited in the Mt. Amiata area (Tuscany, Italy). Public concern about the health impact of geothermal plants has been present from the outset. Several factors influence the way people ...

Abstract	Geothermal fluids for electricity and heat production have long been exploited in the Mt. Amiata area (Tuscany, Italy). Public concern about the health impact of geothermal plants has been present from the outset. Several factors influence the way people perceive risk; therefore, the objective of the present research is to develop indicators of risk perception and assess indices differences in relation to some questionnaire variables. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in the Amiata area on 2029 subjects aged 18–77. From the questionnaire section about risk perception from environmental hazards, four indicators were developed and analysed. A total of 64% of the subjects considered the environmental situation to be acceptable or excellent, 32% serious but reversible, and 4% serious and irreversible; as the values of the various perception indicators increased, an upward trend was observed in the averages. Risk perception was higher among women and young people, and was associated with higher education. Those who smelled bad odours in their surroundings reported higher risk perception. Furthermore, risk perception was higher in four municipalities. The results represent the basis for further investigations to analyse the link among risk perception indicators, exposure parameters, and health status.
Keywords	geothermal area ; risk perception ; cross-sectional study ; risk communication ; environmental monitoring ; Medicine ; R
Subject code	300
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-10-01T00:00:00Z
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Article ; Online: Anorexia Nervosa, Body Image Perception and Virtual Reality Therapeutic Applications

Massimo Magrini / Olivia Curzio / Marco Tampucci / Gabriele Donzelli / Liliana Cori / Maria Cristina Imiotti / Sandra Maestro / Davide Moroni

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 19, Iss 2533, p

State of the Art and Operational Proposal

2022 Volume 2533

Abstract: Anorexia Nervosa (AN) patients exhibit distorted body representation. The purpose of this study was to explore studies that analyze virtual reality (VR) applications, related to body image issues, to propose a new tool in this field. We conducted a ... ...

Abstract	Anorexia Nervosa (AN) patients exhibit distorted body representation. The purpose of this study was to explore studies that analyze virtual reality (VR) applications, related to body image issues, to propose a new tool in this field. We conducted a systematic review in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were explored; the review included 25 studies. Research has increased over the last five years. The selected studies, clinical observational studies ( n = 16), mostly concerning patients’ population with AN ( n = 14) or eating disorders (EDs) diagnosis, presented multiple designs, populations involved, and procedures. Some of these studies included healthy control groups ( n = 7). Studies on community sample populations were also selected if oriented toward clinical applications ( n = 9). The VR technologies in the examined period (about 20 years) have evolved significantly, going from very complex and bulky systems, requiring very powerful computers, to agile systems. The advent of low-cost VR devices has given a big boost to research works. Moreover, the operational proposal that emerges from this work supports the use of biofeedback techniques aimed at evaluating the results of therapeutic interventions in the treatment of adolescent patients diagnosed with AN.
Keywords	anorexia nervosa ; body image ; virtual reality ; systematic review ; Medicine ; R
Subject code	610
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-02-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	MDPI AG
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Article ; Online: Mortality and Morbidity in a Population Exposed to Emission from a Municipal Waste Incinerator. A Retrospective Cohort Study

Anna Maria Romanelli / Fabrizio Bianchi / Olivia Curzio / Fabrizio Minichilli

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 16, Iss 16, p

2019 Volume 2863

Abstract: In the present research, we evaluated the health effects of exposure to the municipal waste incinerator (MWI) in Pisa, Italy, through a population-based cohort design. The individual exposure pattern in the area was estimated through CALPUFF dispersion ... ...

Abstract	In the present research, we evaluated the health effects of exposure to the municipal waste incinerator (MWI) in Pisa, Italy, through a population-based cohort design. The individual exposure pattern in the area was estimated through CALPUFF dispersion models of NO χ (developed by Atmospheric Studies Group Earth Tech, Lowell, Massachusetts), used as pollution proxies of the MWI and the relevant industrial plant, and through land-use regression for NO χ due to traffic pollution. Using Cox regression analysis, hazard ratios (HR) were estimated adjusting for exposure to other sources of pollution, age, and socioeconomic deprivation. An adjusted linear trend of HR (HRt) over the categories of exposure, with the relative 95% CI and p-value, was also calculated. Mortality and hospital discharge were studied as impact outcomes. Mortality analysis on males showed increased trends of mortality due to natural causes (HRt p < 0.05), the tumor of the lymphohematopoietic system (HRt p = 0.01), cardiovascular diseases (HRt p < 0.01); in females, increased trends for acute respiratory diseases (HRt p = 0.04). Morbidity analysis showed a HRt for lymphohematopoietic system tumor in males (HRt p = 0.04). Some of the excesses are in agreement with previous evidence on the health effects of MWIs, although the observation in males but not in females, suggests a cautious interpretation. Confounding due to other sources of exposure cannot be ruled out. The evidence was considered important in the decision-making process of the waste cycle.
Keywords	residential cohort study ; waste ; incinerator ; mortality ; hospitalization ; Medicine ; R
Subject code	333
Language	English
Publishing date	2019-08-01T00:00:00Z
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Article ; Online: COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Unvaccinated Adults

Olivia Curzio / Liliana Cori / Fabrizio Bianchi / Federica Prinelli / Massimo Galli / Andrea Giacomelli / Maria Cristina Imiotti / Nithiya Jesuthasan / Virginia Recchia / Fulvio Adorni

Vaccines, Vol 11, Iss 12, p

A Cross-Sectional Exploratory Analysis of Vaccination Intentions in Italy Related to Fear of Infection

2023 Volume 1790

Abstract: From the initial COVID-19 outbreak, Italy was the first Western country to be seriously affected by the pandemic. Understanding vaccine hesitancy can help efforts to achieve broad vaccination coverage. The objectives of this research were to determine ... ...

Abstract	From the initial COVID-19 outbreak, Italy was the first Western country to be seriously affected by the pandemic. Understanding vaccine hesitancy can help efforts to achieve broad vaccination coverage. The objectives of this research were to determine the extent of vaccine hesitancy in Italy and to understand the characteristics of those segments of the population with some hesitancy. Between January and February 2021, 41,473 subjects answered the second questionnaire delivered in phase II of the web-based EPICOVID19 survey. Among the included adult volunteers living in Italy, 4653 (11.2%) reported having previously received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. In the sample of 36,820 respondents, all not vaccinated (age 51.1 ± 13.5; 59.7% female; 63.6% high level of education), the comparison between hesitant and inclined participants was accompanied by percentages and odds ratios. A total of 2449 individuals were hesitant (6.7% of the unvaccinated ones). Hesitancy was higher among women (OR = 1.48; 95%CI: 1.36–1.62); it was highest in the 50–59 and 40–49 age groups and among those with a lower educational level. A higher level of education was associated with a lower proportion of hesitancy (5.54%) compared with 9.44% among respondents with a low level of education (OR = 0.56; 95%CI: 0.46–0.68). Hesitancy was most common in subjects who did not report fear of infection (12.4%, OR = 4.0; 95%CI: 3.46–4.61). The results can guide the design of tailored information and communication campaigns through considering objective and subjective characteristics.
Keywords	COVID-19 ; SARS-CoV-2 ; observational study ; public health ; self-reported data ; web-based survey ; Medicine ; R
Subject code	300
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-11-01T00:00:00Z
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Article ; Online: Fear of COVID-19 for Individuals and Family Members

Liliana Cori / Olivia Curzio / Fulvio Adorni / Federica Prinelli / Marianna Noale / Caterina Trevisan / Loredana Fortunato / Andrea Giacomelli / Fabrizio Bianchi

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 18, Iss 3248, p

Indications from the National Cross-Sectional Study of the EPICOVID19 Web-Based Survey

2021 Volume 3248

Abstract: The study analyzed the association of the fear of contagion for oneself and for family members (FMs) during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, with demographic and socioeconomic status (SES) and health factors. The study was performed within the ... ...

Abstract	The study analyzed the association of the fear of contagion for oneself and for family members (FMs) during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, with demographic and socioeconomic status (SES) and health factors. The study was performed within the EPICOVID19 web-based Italian survey, involving adults from April–June 2020. Out of 207,341 respondents, 95.9% completed the questionnaire (60% women with an average age of 47.3 vs. 48.9 years among men). The association between fear and demographic and SES characteristics, contacts with COVID-19 cases, nasopharyngeal swab, self-perceived health, flu vaccination, chronic diseases and specific symptoms was analyzed by logistic regression model; odds ratios adjusted for sex, age, education and occupation were calculated (aORs). Fear for FMs prevailed over fear for oneself and was higher among women than men. Fear for oneself decreased with higher levels of education and in those who perceived good health. Among those vaccinated for the flu, 40.8% responded they had feelings of fear for themselves vs. 34.2% of the not vaccinated. Fear increased when diseases were declared and it was higher when associated with symptoms such as chest pain, olfactory/taste disorders, heart palpitations (aORs > 1.5), lung or kidney diseases, hypertension, depression and/or anxiety. Trends in fear by region showed the highest percentage of positive responses in the southern regions. The knowledge gained from these results should be used to produce tailored messages and shared public health decisions.
Keywords	Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) ; voluntary respondents ; web-based survey ; self-reported symptoms ; fear ; health status ; Medicine ; R
Subject code	150
Language	English
Publishing date	2021-03-01T00:00:00Z
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Article ; Online: Augmented Interaction Systems for Supporting Autistic Children. Evolution of a Multichannel Expressive Tool

Massimo Magrini / Olivia Curzio / Andrea Carboni / Davide Moroni / Ovidio Salvetti / Alessandra Melani

Applied Sciences, Vol 9, Iss 15, p

The SEMI Project Feasibility Study

2019 Volume 3081

Abstract: Background: Over the past ten years, the authors have been designing, developing, and testing pervasive technology to support children with autism (ASD). Methods: In the present study, an integrated system based on multimedia and augmented interaction ... ...

Abstract	Background: Over the past ten years, the authors have been designing, developing, and testing pervasive technology to support children with autism (ASD). Methods: In the present study, an integrated system based on multimedia and augmented interaction technologies have been tested on young subjects with ASD and dyspraxia in the age range of 6−10 years, in charge for rehabilitation treatments; a team of clinical psychologists has analyzed the results of the experimentation. The ten children involved in the project underwent an initial assessment of praxis skills and motor coordination. Subsequently, the subjects were subdivided into two subgroups: five children participated in the experimentation and five were evaluated as the control group (treatment as usual). Results: The evaluation showed an increased score in the several aspects considered, and particularly those related to motor coordination. An improvement in balancing tests and in hands-movement testing was found. Conclusion: The children involved in the sessions showed greater ability to self-control the movement as well as to select specific motor areas. The methods used seem to be promising to improve emotional and social skills too in a motivating and enjoyable climate. A high level of acceptance by professionals was observed and parents’ feedback was also positive.
Keywords	multisensory experience ; multimedia and sensory input ; interaction design ; augmented interaction ; gesture tracking techniques ; children with autism ; assistive technology ; healthcare ; Technology ; T ; Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ; TA1-2040 ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5 ; Physics ; QC1-999 ; Chemistry ; QD1-999
Subject code	796
Language	English
Publishing date	2019-07-01T00:00:00Z
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Article ; Online: Generalized linear models and Capture-Recapture Method in a closed population

Giuseppe Rossi / Pasquale Pepe / Olivia Curzio / Marco Marchi

Statistica, Vol 70, Iss 3, Pp 371-

strengths and weaknesses

2013 Volume 390

Abstract: Capture-recapture methods are used by epidemiologists in order to estimate the size of hidden populations using incomplete and overlapping lists of cases. These models can be both continuous and discrete time and the particular population we want to ... ...

Abstract	Capture-recapture methods are used by epidemiologists in order to estimate the size of hidden populations using incomplete and overlapping lists of cases. These models can be both continuous and discrete time and the particular population we want to obtain a quantitative evaluation can be assumed to be closed or open. Here we specifically consider discrete-time models for closed population. The problem was treated using Generalized Linear Models as they allow to treat simultaneously both forms of dependence between sources than observed heterogeneity due to covariates effects. Specifically, we analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of Multinomial Conditional Logistic Model and presented a comparison with a correspondent Bayesian approach. The estimates obtained on simulated and real data appear to be enough reliable.
Keywords	Probabilities. Mathematical statistics ; QA273-280 ; Mathematics ; QA1-939 ; Science ; Q
Subject code	310
Language	English
Publishing date	2013-05-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	University of Bologna
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Article ; Online: Links between Psychotropic Substance Use and Sensation Seeking in a Prevalence Study

Marco Scalese / Olivia Curzio / Valentina Cutrupi / Luca Bastiani / Mercedes Gori / Francesca Denoth / Sabrina Molinaro

Journal of Addiction, Vol

The Role of Some Features of Parenting Style in a Large Sample of Adolescents

2014 Volume 2014

Abstract: Aims. The objectives of the study were to (a) investigate the prevalence risk of current drug users and (b) explore the association between parental monitoring, adolescent-parent relationship, family structure, financial status, and sensation-seeking and ...

Abstract	Aims. The objectives of the study were to (a) investigate the prevalence risk of current drug users and (b) explore the association between parental monitoring, adolescent-parent relationship, family structure, financial status, and sensation-seeking and psychotropic substance use. Methods. Data were drawn from the 2002 Italian student population survey of the European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs. The sample size was 10,790 adolescents, aged 15–19 years. Multivariate logistic analyses were performed. Findings. The prevalence of users was 27.3% (34.2% males; 21.6% females). Single-parent and reconstructed families were related to the greatest likelihood of substance use. A medium financial status and, for females, a satisfying relationship with father were protective factors. Probability of engaging in risk-taking behavior increased when parental knowledge decreased. Exploring deeper how parental monitoring could modify the relation between different traits of sensation seeking and substances use revealed the following: “thrill and adventure seeking,” within the case of a good monitoring, can help against the use of substances; “boredom susceptibility” is not associated with drug use, except when parental monitoring is weak. Conclusions. Specific subdimensions, associated with substance use, may be more amenable to prevention than general interventions on sensation-seeking personality. Family is the context that could promote health education.
Keywords	Social sciences (General) ; H1-99
Language	English
Publishing date	2014-01-01T00:00:00Z
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