Giacomo Biganzoli

Dr. Giacomo Biganzoli


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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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PPPier Mario Perrone
Pier Mario Perrone
GBGiacomo Biganzoli
Giacomo Biganzoli
MLMaurizio Lecce
Maurizio Lecce
ECEmanuela Maria Campagnoli
Emanuela Maria Campagnoli
ACAmbra Castrofino
Ambra Castrofino
SCSilvana Castaldi
Silvana Castaldi
Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, more than ever, optimal influenza vaccination coverage among healthcare workers (HCWs) is crucial to avoid absenteeism and disruption of health services, as well as in-hospital influenza outbreaks. The aim of this study is to analyze the 2020 influenza vaccination campaign, comparing it with the previous year’s in a research and teaching hospital in Northern Italy. Methods: adopting an approach based on combined strategies, three interventions were deployed: a promotional and educational campaign, vaccination delivery through both ad hoc and on-site ambulatories, and a gaming strategy. Personal data and professional categories were collected and analyzed using univariate logistic regression. Vaccinated HCWs were asked to fill in a questionnaire to describe their reasons for vaccination adherence. Results: the vaccination coverage rate (VCR) was 43.1%, compared to 21.5% in 2019. The highest increase was registered among administrative staff (308.3%), while physicians represent the most vaccinated category (n = 600). Moreover, residents (prevalence ratio (PR): 1.12; 95% CI 1.04–1.20), as well as intensive care (PR: 1.44; 95% CI: 1.24–1.69) and newborn workers (PR: 1.41; 95% CI: 1.20–1.65) were, respectively, the categories most frequently vaccinated for the first time. Conclusion: the significant increase in vaccination coverage rate confirms the suitability of the combined strategy of delivering the flu vaccination campaign and represents a first step towards reaching WHO recommended vaccination rates.

1 February 2022 in Clinical Nutrition
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SFSimona Ferraro
Simona Ferraro
GBGiacomo Biganzoli
Giacomo Biganzoli
MGMichele Gringeri
Michele Gringeri
SRSonia Radice
Sonia Radice
ARAlessandra Stefania Rizzuto
Alessandra Stefania Rizzuto
ECEmilio Clementi
Emilio Clementi