Knowledge and training of Italian students in Healthcare Settings on COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination strategies, one year after the immunization campaign.

Autor:	Bechini A; Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy., Vannacci A; Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health, University of Florence, Florence, Italy., Salvati C; Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy., Crescioli G; Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health, University of Florence, Florence, Italy., Lombardi N; Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health, University of Florence, Florence, Italy., Chiesi F; Central Tuscany LHU, Florence, Italy., Shtylla J; SIAF - Digital Learning and IT Training Process Unit, Area for the Innovation and Management of Information and Computer Systems, University of Florence, Florence, Italy., Del Riccio M; Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy., Bonanni P; Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy., Boccalini S; Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene [J Prev Med Hyg] 2023 Aug 01; Vol. 64 (2), pp. E152-E160. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Aug 01 (Print Publication: 2023).
DOI:	10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2023.64.2.2934
Abstrakt:	Introduction: COVID-19 vaccines represent an important opportunity for defeating the disease, as long as high vaccination acceptance rates are achieved. Healthcare workers (HCWs) have a relevant role in the promotion of immunization among the population and since students in healthcare area will be HCWs it is crucial to provide more in-depth knowledge on vaccinations. Therefore, the aim of the study is to assess the knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical area students regarding COVID-19 vaccination and the impact of a specific Elective Teaching Activity (ETA) on the increase of students' knowledge. The ETA was held one year after the immunization campaign in Italy. Methods: Students' knowledge was tested with a questionnaire before and after attending the course. Descriptive statistical methods were used to analyse the results obtained. Student's t-tests for paired data were used. Results: Overall, 387 students at the University of Florence attended the course and took the same test before and after the ETA on COVID-19 vaccines. Despite achieving satisfactory average scores in the pre-course test (26/32 ± 4.0), all students were able to significantly enhance their final score (+17.1%; p < 0.001), indicating that the ETA was highly effective in improving their knowledge of COVID-19 vaccination. Medical students demonstrated a better comprehension of the role of the medical specialist in public health in the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, while some uncertainties were revealed regarding the role of pharmacists. Conclusions: The results of this study confirm that specific training activities on vaccination are effective for implementing the knowledge of future health professionals. Competing Interests: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare. (©2023 Pacini Editore SRL, Pisa, Italy.)
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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