Michela Bonafede
Biographic Data
| ID | 6174474 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Michela Bonafede |
| GIVEN NAMES | Michela |
| FAMILY NAME | Bonafede |
| SIGNATURE | BONAFEDE M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Istituto Nazionale per l'Assicurazione Contro gli Infortuni sul Lavoro |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3599-8136 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 12 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Modelled effect on mesothelioma mortality of the asbestos ban in Italy and the subsequent phases of exposure
BACKGROUND: In Italy, the 1992 asbestos ban prohibited all forms of asbestos production, use and importation. The epidemiological surveillance of mesothelioma mortality and incidence enabled the assessment of the ban's impact and subsequent phases in asbestos exposure patterns. METHODS: To estimate the effects of the ban, a quasi-Poisson generalised linear model was used to fit past asbestos consumption with mesothelioma mortality by gender, usin…
A Novel Macro-Level Model in Evaluating Health and Safety Training Based on Virtual Reality
This document proposes a new evaluation model to be applied to a training course on health and safety at work based on virtual reality. The model refers to three macro-levels (design, delivery, and evaluation), which extend throughout the training life cycle. At macro level 1, design, the quality of the model intended for the virtual reality experience is evaluated, as well as its adaptation to the work environment and its compliance with applica…
The psychological impact of asbestos exposure
Exposure to asbestos continues to be a global health hazard, with significant mortality linked to asbestos-related diseases. Despite asbestos bans in many countries, including Italy (1992), former asbestos workers continue to experience health risks and psychological distress. This study examines the psychological impact of asbestos exposure among former workers enrolled in the Tuscany Region’s health surveillance program, focusing on risk percep…
Occupational heat stress, heat-related effects and the related social and economic loss
Introduction: While there is consistent evidence on the effects of heat on workers' health and safety, the evidence on the resulting social and economic impacts is still limited. A scoping literature review was carried out to update the knowledge about social and economic impacts related to workplace heat exposure. Methods: The literature search was conducted in two bibliographic databases (Web of Science and PubMed), to select publications from …
Effects of Temperatures and Heatwaves on Occupational Injuries in the Agricultural Sector in Italy
The effects of heat on health have been well documented, while less is known about the effects among agricultural workers. Our aim is to estimate the effects and impacts of heat on occupational injuries in the agricultural sector in Italy. Occupational injuries in the agricultural sector from the Italian national workers' compensation authority (INAIL) and daily mean air temperatures from Copernicus ERA5-land for a five-year period (2014-2018) we…
Workers’ Perception Heat Stress
Many workers are exposed to the effects of heat and often to extreme temperatures. Heat stress has been further aggravated during the COVID-19 pandemic by the use of personal protective equipment to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, workers' risk perception of heat stress is often low, with negative effects on their health and productivity. The study aims to identify workers' needs and gaps in knowledge, suggesting the adaptation of measures…
Performances of Limited Area Models for the Worklimate Heat–health Warning System to Protect Worker’s Health and Productivity in Italy
Outdoor workers are particularly exposed to climate conditions, and in particular, the increase of environmental temperature directly affects their health and productivity. For these reasons, in recent years, heat-health warning systems have been developed for workers generally using heat stress indicators obtained by the combination of meteorological parameters to describe the thermal stress induced by the outdoor environment on the human body. …
A Web Survey to Evaluate the Thermal Stress Associated with Personal Protective Equipment among Healthcare Workers during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Italy
The pandemic has been afflicting the planet for over a year and from the occupational point of view, healthcare workers have recorded a substantial increase in working hours. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE), necessary to keep safe from COVID-19 increases the chances of overheating, especially during the summer seasons which, due to climate change, are becoming increasingly warm and prolonged. A web survey was carried out in Italy w…
Asbestos Exposure and Malignant Mesothelioma in Construction Workers—Epidemiological Remarks by the Italian National Mesothelioma Registry (ReNaM)
Notwithstanding the ban in 1992, asbestos exposure for workers in the construction sector in Italy remains a concern. The purpose of this study is to describe the characteristics of malignant mesothelioma (MM) cases recorded by the Italian registry (ReNaM) among construction workers. Incident mesothelioma cases with a definite asbestos exposure have been analyzed. Characteristics of cases and territorial clusters of crude rates of MM in construct…
Psychological Distress after a Diagnosis of Malignant Mesothelioma in a Group of Patients and Caregivers at the National Priority Contaminated Site of Casale Monferrato
This research suggests that for both patients and caregivers unconscious adaptive processes have a central role in dealing with overwhelming feelings related to the disease
Heat Stress Perception among Native and Migrant Workers in Italian Industries—Case Studies from the Construction and Agricultural Sectors
Climate change will increase the frequency and severity of hazard events such as heat waves, with important effects in several European regions. It is of importance to consider overall effects as well as specific impact on vulnerable population groups such as outdoor workers. The agricultural and construction sectors represent two strategic occupational fields that in relatively recent years involve an increasing number of migrant workers, and th…
The relevance of socio-demographic and occupational variables for the assessment of work-related stress risk
The findings suggest that the assessment and management of work-related stress risk should consider specific socio-demographic and occupational risk factors such as gender, age, educational level, job status, shift work, commuting time, job contracts
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The relevance of socio-demographic and occupational variables for the assessment of work-related stress risk
The findings suggest that the assessment and management of work-related stress risk should consider specific socio-demographic and occupational risk factors such as gender, age, educational level, job status, shift work, commuting time, job contracts
Heat Stress Perception among Native and Migrant Workers in Italian Industries—Case Studies from the Construction and Agricultural Sectors
Climate change will increase the frequency and severity of hazard events such as heat waves, with important effects in several European regions. It is of importance to consider overall effects as well as specific impact on vulnerable population groups such as outdoor workers. The agricultural and construction sectors represent two strategic occupational fields that in relatively recent years involve an increasing number of migrant workers, and th…
Psychological Distress after a Diagnosis of Malignant Mesothelioma in a Group of Patients and Caregivers at the National Priority Contaminated Site of Casale Monferrato
This research suggests that for both patients and caregivers unconscious adaptive processes have a central role in dealing with overwhelming feelings related to the disease
Performances of Limited Area Models for the Worklimate Heat–health Warning System to Protect Worker’s Health and Productivity in Italy
Outdoor workers are particularly exposed to climate conditions, and in particular, the increase of environmental temperature directly affects their health and productivity. For these reasons, in recent years, heat-health warning systems have been developed for workers generally using heat stress indicators obtained by the combination of meteorological parameters to describe the thermal stress induced by the outdoor environment on the human body. …
A Web Survey to Evaluate the Thermal Stress Associated with Personal Protective Equipment among Healthcare Workers during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Italy
The pandemic has been afflicting the planet for over a year and from the occupational point of view, healthcare workers have recorded a substantial increase in working hours. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE), necessary to keep safe from COVID-19 increases the chances of overheating, especially during the summer seasons which, due to climate change, are becoming increasingly warm and prolonged. A web survey was carried out in Italy w…
Asbestos Exposure and Malignant Mesothelioma in Construction Workers—Epidemiological Remarks by the Italian National Mesothelioma Registry (ReNaM)
Notwithstanding the ban in 1992, asbestos exposure for workers in the construction sector in Italy remains a concern. The purpose of this study is to describe the characteristics of malignant mesothelioma (MM) cases recorded by the Italian registry (ReNaM) among construction workers. Incident mesothelioma cases with a definite asbestos exposure have been analyzed. Characteristics of cases and territorial clusters of crude rates of MM in construct…
Workers’ Perception Heat Stress
Many workers are exposed to the effects of heat and often to extreme temperatures. Heat stress has been further aggravated during the COVID-19 pandemic by the use of personal protective equipment to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, workers' risk perception of heat stress is often low, with negative effects on their health and productivity. The study aims to identify workers' needs and gaps in knowledge, suggesting the adaptation of measures…
Occupational heat stress, heat-related effects and the related social and economic loss
Introduction: While there is consistent evidence on the effects of heat on workers' health and safety, the evidence on the resulting social and economic impacts is still limited. A scoping literature review was carried out to update the knowledge about social and economic impacts related to workplace heat exposure. Methods: The literature search was conducted in two bibliographic databases (Web of Science and PubMed), to select publications from …
Effects of Temperatures and Heatwaves on Occupational Injuries in the Agricultural Sector in Italy
The effects of heat on health have been well documented, while less is known about the effects among agricultural workers. Our aim is to estimate the effects and impacts of heat on occupational injuries in the agricultural sector in Italy. Occupational injuries in the agricultural sector from the Italian national workers' compensation authority (INAIL) and daily mean air temperatures from Copernicus ERA5-land for a five-year period (2014-2018) we…
A Novel Macro-Level Model in Evaluating Health and Safety Training Based on Virtual Reality
This document proposes a new evaluation model to be applied to a training course on health and safety at work based on virtual reality. The model refers to three macro-levels (design, delivery, and evaluation), which extend throughout the training life cycle. At macro level 1, design, the quality of the model intended for the virtual reality experience is evaluated, as well as its adaptation to the work environment and its compliance with applica…
The psychological impact of asbestos exposure
Exposure to asbestos continues to be a global health hazard, with significant mortality linked to asbestos-related diseases. Despite asbestos bans in many countries, including Italy (1992), former asbestos workers continue to experience health risks and psychological distress. This study examines the psychological impact of asbestos exposure among former workers enrolled in the Tuscany Region’s health surveillance program, focusing on risk percep…
Modelled effect on mesothelioma mortality of the asbestos ban in Italy and the subsequent phases of exposure
BACKGROUND: In Italy, the 1992 asbestos ban prohibited all forms of asbestos production, use and importation. The epidemiological surveillance of mesothelioma mortality and incidence enabled the assessment of the ban's impact and subsequent phases in asbestos exposure patterns. METHODS: To estimate the effects of the ban, a quasi-Poisson generalised linear model was used to fit past asbestos consumption with mesothelioma mortality by gender, usin…
Medicine (10 works) · Environmental health (7 works) · Climate Change and Health Impacts (6 works) · Occupational safety and health (6 works) · Air Quality and Health Impacts (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Thermoregulation and physiological responses (5 works) · Geography (4 works) · Occupational and environmental lung diseases (4 works) · Asbestos (3 works)