Maria Rosaria Gualano
Biographic Data
| ID | 5942292 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Maria Rosaria Gualano |
| GIVEN NAMES | Maria Rosaria |
| FAMILY NAME | Gualano |
| SIGNATURE | GUALANO M R |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Turin |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7357-2892 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 22 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 22 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
LLM-as-a-judge for infection prevention and control and antimicrobial resistance impact: Comparing three main LLMs vs. human experts' assessment
Background Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly used to generate health information, yet their reliability as evaluators remains unclear. This study investigated the feasibility of an LLM-as-a-judge methodology in the context of infection prevention and antimicrobial resistance (AMR), comparing automated ratings with human expert benchmarks. Methods We performed a secondary analysis of an expert-annotated dataset of health messages. Thre…
Navigating Healthcare Excellence: Organizational Models, Human Capital, and the Power of Transversal Competencies
Background/Objectives: Contemporary healthcare systems face compound challenges (including technological acceleration, demographic aging, rising chronic disease burden, and growing patient expectations) that demand models that are simultaneously efficient, high-quality, and person-centered. Despite a substantial body of research addressing organizational design, human capital management, and clinical competencies, these dimensions have largely be…
The role of ethical climate on teachers’ wellbeing: Relationship with psychophysical wellbeing and general health
Introduction Previous studies have highlighted that the dissonance between workplace and personal ethics can lead to poorer mental health for employees. However, studies addressing the relationship between teachers’ wellbeing and workplace ethics are scarce. This study aims to investigate the relationship between ethical climate and mental and physical health outcomes in teachers. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with 255 Italian tea…
Pandemic, religion, and vaccination resistance: A multidimensional analysis of religious communities in Italy
Background The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the intricate relationship between vaccine hesitancy among religious communities and public health efforts, particularly in Italy. Religious groups such as Orthodox Christians, Protestants, Muslims, and Catholics exhibited varying degrees of resistance to vaccination, shaped by theological interpretations, historical mistrust of institutions, and disruptions to communal practices. This study explores t…
Strategies and bottlenecks to tackle infodemic in public health: A scoping review
Background: The World Health Organization defines "infodemic" as the phenomenon of an uncontrolled spread of information in digital and physical environments during a disease outbreak, causing confusion and risk-taking behaviors that can harm health. The aim of this scoping review is to examine international evidence and identify strategies and bottlenecks to tackle health-related fake news. Methods: We performed a scoping review of the literatur…
Evaluation of ethical standards in a large sample of Italian white-collar workers: A pilot study
In recent years many tools have been developed for the objective assessment of the impact of ethics in the occupational world; in the Italian context, many different methods have been used to assess ethical values in the occupational context, which presents difficulties for the occupational physician in the interpretation of the results. To standardize the evaluation of ethical standards in the workplace, the short version of a questionnaire base…
Quiet Quitting: The Need to Reframe a Growing Occupational Health Issue
Journal Article Quiet Quitting: The Need to Reframe a Growing Occupational Health Issue Get access Maria Francesca Rossi, Maria Francesca Rossi Section of Occupational Health, Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Flavia Beccia, Flavia Beccia Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica …
Mental health of medical students belonging to sexual minorities: A focus on help-seeking behavior in an Italian multicenter survey
Is Endemicity a Solution for the Covid-19 Pandemic? The Four E's Strategy for the Public Health Leadership
OPINION article Front. Public Health, 28 June 2022Sec. Infectious Diseases – Surveillance, Prevention and Treatment https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.911029
The Dermatological Effects and Occupational Impacts of Personal Protective Equipment on a Large Sample of Healthcare Workers During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Introduction Working during the Sars-CoV-2 pandemic healthcare workers (HCWs) had to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) for extended periods of time, leading to an increase in dermatological reactions. The study evaluates the prevalence of adverse skin reactions to PPEs among Italian healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and aims to determine whether prolonged PPEs usage poses a significant occupational health risk, by measuring…
Buffering the Effects of Burnout on Healthcare Professionals’ Health—The Mediating Role of Compassionate Relationships at Work in the Covid Era
Managing the COVID-19 pandemic posed several challenges for healthcare professionals, which likely heightened their risk of burnout (Amanullah and Ramesh Shankar, 2020) and, consequently, their general physical and mental health. Although it may not be possible to address and eliminate the causes of burnout, current research informs healthcare organizations about protective strategies to reduce its detrimental consequences. The promotion of compa…
Stress in Medical Students: PRIMES, an Italian, Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study
Medical students (MSs) are healthcare workers and must also cope with education-related stressors. This study aims to assess factors associated with perceived stress in Italian MSs. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 12 Italian medical schools (MSCs) in November 2018. A questionnaire assessed socio-demographic characteristics, habits, opinions about MSC, and concerns about the future. Stress was assessed with the PSS-10. Descriptive and uni…
Post-Acute Covid-19 Sequelae in a Working Population at One Year Follow-Up: A Wide Range of Impacts from an Italian Sample
Long COVID-19 is a term used to describe the symptomatic sequelae that develop after suffering from COVID-19. Very few studies have investigated the impact of COVID-19 sequelae on employment status. The aim of this research was to characterise sequelae of COVID-19 in a population of workers who tested positive for COVID-19, with a follow-up within one year of the acute illness, and to analyse the possible association between this and changes in t…
Public Health Regulations and Policies Dealing with Preparedness and Emergency Management: The Experience of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Italy
Worldwide, the management of health emergencies requires a high degree of preparedness and resilience on the part of governments and health systems. Indeed, disasters are becoming increasingly common, with significant health, social, and economic impacts. Living in a globalized world also means that emergencies that occur in one country often have an international, in some cases global, spread: the COVID-19 pandemic is a cogent example. The key e…
A new tool to evaluate burnout: The Italian version of the BAT for Italian healthcare workers
The BAT for HCWs is eligible as a new tool to evaluate burnout in the at-risk HCWs as a multi-facet constellation of symptoms
Mental health and discrimination among migrants from Africa: An Italian cross‐sectional study
This study aimed to assess depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and discrimination in African migrants and investigate determinants. A cross‐sectional study was conducted in Italy (July 2019–February 2020). Inclusion criteria: being a citizen of an African country or having parents who are citizens of an African country. Questionnaires included tests for depression, anxiety, PTSD, discrimination. Multivariable regressions wer…
Beyond Covid-19: A cross-sectional study in Italy exploring the covid collateral impacts on healthcare services
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in a Sample of Italian Men Who Have SEX with MEN (MSM)
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is suitable for high human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infection risk people, foremost among whom are males who have sex with other males (MSM). This study evaluated knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding PrEP in a sample of Italian MSM, in order to hypothesize strategies to implement PrEP awareness and use. No previous study has assessed this issue; Methods: An online survey was given to an opportunistic sa…
Exploring the possible health consequences of job insecurity: A pilot study among young workers
Socio-economical changes in Europe are leading to the rise of new issues regarding the labour market and health of young workers. Job insecurity is a widely studied phenomenon that involves an increasing number of young workers. We investigated its association with mental health and hazardous behaviours. In this pilot study, 504 subjects aged between 18 and 40 were interviewed. STROBE guidelines were used. Socio-economic factors were evaluated. A…
Effects of Covid-19 Lockdown on Mental Health and Sleep Disturbances in Italy
Italy was the first European country that entered a nationwide lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since quarantine can impact on mental health, this study aimed to estimate the prevalence of depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms and sleeping disturbances in the Italian population during lockdown. The factors that might influence such outcomes were explored. A national cross-sectional survey was performed during the last 14 days of the Italian…
The impact of intergenerational programs on children and older adults: A review
Background:Elderly are at particular risk of social isolation. This condition significantly affects health; on the contrary, social involvement can be extremely advantageous. In this context, intergenerational programs improve interactions between different ages. Then, we conducted a review regarding intergenerational programs, to summarize the effects of these activities on both elderly and children. METHODS: Our review followed the PRISMA state…
Pregnancy e-health: A multicenter Italian cross-sectional study on internet use and decision-making among pregnant women
BACKGROUND: Our study aimed to estimate the prevalence of pregnancy e-health seekers in a large Italian sample; to explore the factors influencing the choices of the childbearing women regarding their lifestyles after internet consultation; and finally to investigate potential differences between primiparous and multiparous women in internet use to find information about pregnancy. METHODS: A multicentre survey was carried out in seven Italian ci…
Mental health and discrimination among migrants from Africa: An Italian cross‐sectional study
This study aimed to assess depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and discrimination in African migrants and investigate determinants. A cross‐sectional study was conducted in Italy (July 2019–February 2020). Inclusion criteria: being a citizen of an African country or having parents who are citizens of an African country. Questionnaires included tests for depression, anxiety, PTSD, discrimination. Multivariable regressions wer…
Pregnancy e-health: A multicenter Italian cross-sectional study on internet use and decision-making among pregnant women
BACKGROUND: Our study aimed to estimate the prevalence of pregnancy e-health seekers in a large Italian sample; to explore the factors influencing the choices of the childbearing women regarding their lifestyles after internet consultation; and finally to investigate potential differences between primiparous and multiparous women in internet use to find information about pregnancy. METHODS: A multicentre survey was carried out in seven Italian ci…
Pregnancy e-health: A multicenter Italian cross-sectional study on internet use and decision-making among pregnant women
BACKGROUND: Our study aimed to estimate the prevalence of pregnancy e-health seekers in a large Italian sample; to explore the factors influencing the choices of the childbearing women regarding their lifestyles after internet consultation; and finally to investigate potential differences between primiparous and multiparous women in internet use to find information about pregnancy. METHODS: A multicentre survey was carried out in seven Italian ci…
The impact of intergenerational programs on children and older adults: A review
Background:Elderly are at particular risk of social isolation. This condition significantly affects health; on the contrary, social involvement can be extremely advantageous. In this context, intergenerational programs improve interactions between different ages. Then, we conducted a review regarding intergenerational programs, to summarize the effects of these activities on both elderly and children. METHODS: Our review followed the PRISMA state…
Exploring the possible health consequences of job insecurity: A pilot study among young workers
Socio-economical changes in Europe are leading to the rise of new issues regarding the labour market and health of young workers. Job insecurity is a widely studied phenomenon that involves an increasing number of young workers. We investigated its association with mental health and hazardous behaviours. In this pilot study, 504 subjects aged between 18 and 40 were interviewed. STROBE guidelines were used. Socio-economic factors were evaluated. A…
Effects of Covid-19 Lockdown on Mental Health and Sleep Disturbances in Italy
Italy was the first European country that entered a nationwide lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since quarantine can impact on mental health, this study aimed to estimate the prevalence of depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms and sleeping disturbances in the Italian population during lockdown. The factors that might influence such outcomes were explored. A national cross-sectional survey was performed during the last 14 days of the Italian…
Beyond Covid-19: A cross-sectional study in Italy exploring the covid collateral impacts on healthcare services
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in a Sample of Italian Men Who Have SEX with MEN (MSM)
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is suitable for high human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infection risk people, foremost among whom are males who have sex with other males (MSM). This study evaluated knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding PrEP in a sample of Italian MSM, in order to hypothesize strategies to implement PrEP awareness and use. No previous study has assessed this issue; Methods: An online survey was given to an opportunistic sa…
Is Endemicity a Solution for the Covid-19 Pandemic? The Four E's Strategy for the Public Health Leadership
OPINION article Front. Public Health, 28 June 2022Sec. Infectious Diseases – Surveillance, Prevention and Treatment https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.911029
The Dermatological Effects and Occupational Impacts of Personal Protective Equipment on a Large Sample of Healthcare Workers During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Introduction Working during the Sars-CoV-2 pandemic healthcare workers (HCWs) had to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) for extended periods of time, leading to an increase in dermatological reactions. The study evaluates the prevalence of adverse skin reactions to PPEs among Italian healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and aims to determine whether prolonged PPEs usage poses a significant occupational health risk, by measuring…
Buffering the Effects of Burnout on Healthcare Professionals’ Health—The Mediating Role of Compassionate Relationships at Work in the Covid Era
Managing the COVID-19 pandemic posed several challenges for healthcare professionals, which likely heightened their risk of burnout (Amanullah and Ramesh Shankar, 2020) and, consequently, their general physical and mental health. Although it may not be possible to address and eliminate the causes of burnout, current research informs healthcare organizations about protective strategies to reduce its detrimental consequences. The promotion of compa…
Stress in Medical Students: PRIMES, an Italian, Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study
Medical students (MSs) are healthcare workers and must also cope with education-related stressors. This study aims to assess factors associated with perceived stress in Italian MSs. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 12 Italian medical schools (MSCs) in November 2018. A questionnaire assessed socio-demographic characteristics, habits, opinions about MSC, and concerns about the future. Stress was assessed with the PSS-10. Descriptive and uni…
Post-Acute Covid-19 Sequelae in a Working Population at One Year Follow-Up: A Wide Range of Impacts from an Italian Sample
Long COVID-19 is a term used to describe the symptomatic sequelae that develop after suffering from COVID-19. Very few studies have investigated the impact of COVID-19 sequelae on employment status. The aim of this research was to characterise sequelae of COVID-19 in a population of workers who tested positive for COVID-19, with a follow-up within one year of the acute illness, and to analyse the possible association between this and changes in t…
Public Health Regulations and Policies Dealing with Preparedness and Emergency Management: The Experience of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Italy
Worldwide, the management of health emergencies requires a high degree of preparedness and resilience on the part of governments and health systems. Indeed, disasters are becoming increasingly common, with significant health, social, and economic impacts. Living in a globalized world also means that emergencies that occur in one country often have an international, in some cases global, spread: the COVID-19 pandemic is a cogent example. The key e…
A new tool to evaluate burnout: The Italian version of the BAT for Italian healthcare workers
The BAT for HCWs is eligible as a new tool to evaluate burnout in the at-risk HCWs as a multi-facet constellation of symptoms
Mental health and discrimination among migrants from Africa: An Italian cross‐sectional study
This study aimed to assess depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and discrimination in African migrants and investigate determinants. A cross‐sectional study was conducted in Italy (July 2019–February 2020). Inclusion criteria: being a citizen of an African country or having parents who are citizens of an African country. Questionnaires included tests for depression, anxiety, PTSD, discrimination. Multivariable regressions wer…
Mental health of medical students belonging to sexual minorities: A focus on help-seeking behavior in an Italian multicenter survey
Strategies and bottlenecks to tackle infodemic in public health: A scoping review
Background: The World Health Organization defines "infodemic" as the phenomenon of an uncontrolled spread of information in digital and physical environments during a disease outbreak, causing confusion and risk-taking behaviors that can harm health. The aim of this scoping review is to examine international evidence and identify strategies and bottlenecks to tackle health-related fake news. Methods: We performed a scoping review of the literatur…
Evaluation of ethical standards in a large sample of Italian white-collar workers: A pilot study
In recent years many tools have been developed for the objective assessment of the impact of ethics in the occupational world; in the Italian context, many different methods have been used to assess ethical values in the occupational context, which presents difficulties for the occupational physician in the interpretation of the results. To standardize the evaluation of ethical standards in the workplace, the short version of a questionnaire base…
Quiet Quitting: The Need to Reframe a Growing Occupational Health Issue
Journal Article Quiet Quitting: The Need to Reframe a Growing Occupational Health Issue Get access Maria Francesca Rossi, Maria Francesca Rossi Section of Occupational Health, Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Flavia Beccia, Flavia Beccia Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica …
The role of ethical climate on teachers’ wellbeing: Relationship with psychophysical wellbeing and general health
Introduction Previous studies have highlighted that the dissonance between workplace and personal ethics can lead to poorer mental health for employees. However, studies addressing the relationship between teachers’ wellbeing and workplace ethics are scarce. This study aims to investigate the relationship between ethical climate and mental and physical health outcomes in teachers. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with 255 Italian tea…
Pandemic, religion, and vaccination resistance: A multidimensional analysis of religious communities in Italy
Background The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the intricate relationship between vaccine hesitancy among religious communities and public health efforts, particularly in Italy. Religious groups such as Orthodox Christians, Protestants, Muslims, and Catholics exhibited varying degrees of resistance to vaccination, shaped by theological interpretations, historical mistrust of institutions, and disruptions to communal practices. This study explores t…
LLM-as-a-judge for infection prevention and control and antimicrobial resistance impact: Comparing three main LLMs vs. human experts' assessment
Background Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly used to generate health information, yet their reliability as evaluators remains unclear. This study investigated the feasibility of an LLM-as-a-judge methodology in the context of infection prevention and antimicrobial resistance (AMR), comparing automated ratings with human expert benchmarks. Methods We performed a secondary analysis of an expert-annotated dataset of health messages. Thre…
Navigating Healthcare Excellence: Organizational Models, Human Capital, and the Power of Transversal Competencies
Background/Objectives: Contemporary healthcare systems face compound challenges (including technological acceleration, demographic aging, rising chronic disease burden, and growing patient expectations) that demand models that are simultaneously efficient, high-quality, and person-centered. Despite a substantial body of research addressing organizational design, human capital management, and clinical competencies, these dimensions have largely be…
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