Maria Cristina Marazzi
Biographic Data
| ID | 7022807 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Maria Cristina Marazzi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Maria Cristina |
| FAMILY NAME | Marazzi |
| SIGNATURE | MARAZZI M C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Libera Università Maria SS. Assunta |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2031-5213 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 12 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1994 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The DREAM Programme, lessons learnt from 20 years of experience
We describe characteristics and results from the DREAM Program, a public health program initiated in Mozambique in 2002 to fight AIDS and other chronic diseases in Sub Saharan Africa. The DREAM Program is currently implemented in 10 countries providing free-of-charges services to over 110,000 patients. DREAM achieved remarkable success in the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV, in adherence and retention support, in viral load moni…
Determinants of gender-equitable attitudes among adult men in a health education program
The findings of this study shed light on the significant role of educational grade and living in an urban area as determinants of gender-equitable attitudes among men in south-eastern Malawi. More equitable perspectives towards gender norms were associated with being more involved in tasks typically assigned to women and in joint decision-making. Incorporating gender in research can contribute to the advancement of a more inclusive healthcare sys…
Improving Male Partner Involvement in HIV-Positive Women's Care Through Behavioral Change Interventions in Malawi (WeMen Study)
Several strategies and interventions have been implemented to improve male partner involvement (MI) in Sub-Saharan Africa, but evidence on successful interventions is scarce. This controlled before-and-after intervention study aims to evaluate the impact of three interventions on male partners' involvement in HIV+ women's care in Malawi. We piloted these three interventions: the organization of a special day for men, the deployment of male champi…
Understanding the meanings of male partner support in the adherence to therapy among HIV-positive women
BACKGROUND: Previous literature reports that low male partner support is a barrier to women's adherence and retention in HIV care programs. OBJECTIVE: This qualitative study explored the relationships between partners to understand what is meant by male partner support in adherence of HIV-positive women in four healthcare facilities in Southern Malawi. METHODS: We conducted 8 semi-structured focus group discussions (FGDs) with 73 participants (40…
The Effectiveness of Intervening on Social Isolation to Reduce Mortality during Heat Waves in Aged Population
Reducing social isolation could limit the impact of heat waves on the mortality of the elderly population
Does the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic Call for a New Model of Older People Care
OPINION article Front. Public Health, 18 June 2020Sec. Aging and Public Health Volume 8 - 2020 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2020.00311
Social determinants of male partner attendance in women’s prevention-of mother-to-child transmission program in Malawi
Our study shows a high male attendance in Malawi compared to other studies performed in SSA. This study highlights that women's level of knowledge on HIV and their economic condition (employment and owning a means of transport) affects male attendance. Moreover, the study points out that gender power relationships and stringent gender norms play a crucial role thus they should be considered to enhance male involvement
Social Interventions to Prevent Heat-Related Mortality in the Older Adult in Rome, Italy
This study focuses on the impact of a program aimed at reducing heat-related mortality among older adults residing in central Rome by counteracting social isolation. The mortality of citizens over the age of 75 living in three Urban Areas (UAs) located in central Rome is compared with that of the residents of four adjacent UAs during the summer of 2015. The data, broken down by UA, were provided by the Statistical Office of the Municipality of Ro…
Nutritional Rehabilitation of HIV-Exposed Infants in Malawi
Infant malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa is a public health priority and a challenge in high HIV prevalence areas. The Drug Resources Enhancement Against AIDS and Malnutrition program, with multiple medical centers in Sub-Saharan Africa, developed an innovative intervention for the surveillance and control of malnutrition. In a pilot initiative, 36 HIV-exposed children were evaluated at baseline upon presentation for malnutrition and at six mont…
The DREAM model's effectiveness in health promotion of Aids patients in Africa
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a holistic model for treating people living with AIDS in Africa; the model aims to improve knowledge about AIDS prevention and care, increase trust in the health centre, impact behaviour, and promote a high level of adherence to HAART. The study took place in the context of the DREAM (Drug Resource Enhancement against AIDS and Malnutrition) programme in Mozambique, designed by the Community of Sant'Egidio…
The impact of socio-economic factors, mental health and functional status on survival in a sample of Aids patients
The aim of the paper is to examine the influence of socio-economic conditions, mental health and functional status on survival of a sample of people with AIDS. It is a longitudinal prospective study carried out in five infectious disease wards in Rome and Naples, Italy. Patients enrolled (total 168) are all diagnosed as having AIDS in 1992. The Functional Multidimensional Evaluation Questionnaire for people infected with HIV was administered to a…
Care requirements of people with ARC/Aids in Rome
In Italy, care for people with AIDS (PWA) is centred on hospital services. However, other services are beginning to develop, both in the form of residential facilities and of home care. It seems, therefore, important to define the type of non-hospital services that should be supplied on the basis of AIDS patients' real needs. The aim of this paper is to contribute to the definition of care requirements by administration to 92 persons with ARC/AID…
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Care requirements of people with ARC/Aids in Rome
In Italy, care for people with AIDS (PWA) is centred on hospital services. However, other services are beginning to develop, both in the form of residential facilities and of home care. It seems, therefore, important to define the type of non-hospital services that should be supplied on the basis of AIDS patients' real needs. The aim of this paper is to contribute to the definition of care requirements by administration to 92 persons with ARC/AID…
The impact of socio-economic factors, mental health and functional status on survival in a sample of Aids patients
The aim of the paper is to examine the influence of socio-economic conditions, mental health and functional status on survival of a sample of people with AIDS. It is a longitudinal prospective study carried out in five infectious disease wards in Rome and Naples, Italy. Patients enrolled (total 168) are all diagnosed as having AIDS in 1992. The Functional Multidimensional Evaluation Questionnaire for people infected with HIV was administered to a…
The DREAM model's effectiveness in health promotion of Aids patients in Africa
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a holistic model for treating people living with AIDS in Africa; the model aims to improve knowledge about AIDS prevention and care, increase trust in the health centre, impact behaviour, and promote a high level of adherence to HAART. The study took place in the context of the DREAM (Drug Resource Enhancement against AIDS and Malnutrition) programme in Mozambique, designed by the Community of Sant'Egidio…
Nutritional Rehabilitation of HIV-Exposed Infants in Malawi
Infant malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa is a public health priority and a challenge in high HIV prevalence areas. The Drug Resources Enhancement Against AIDS and Malnutrition program, with multiple medical centers in Sub-Saharan Africa, developed an innovative intervention for the surveillance and control of malnutrition. In a pilot initiative, 36 HIV-exposed children were evaluated at baseline upon presentation for malnutrition and at six mont…
Social Interventions to Prevent Heat-Related Mortality in the Older Adult in Rome, Italy
This study focuses on the impact of a program aimed at reducing heat-related mortality among older adults residing in central Rome by counteracting social isolation. The mortality of citizens over the age of 75 living in three Urban Areas (UAs) located in central Rome is compared with that of the residents of four adjacent UAs during the summer of 2015. The data, broken down by UA, were provided by the Statistical Office of the Municipality of Ro…
Does the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic Call for a New Model of Older People Care
OPINION article Front. Public Health, 18 June 2020Sec. Aging and Public Health Volume 8 - 2020 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2020.00311
Social determinants of male partner attendance in women’s prevention-of mother-to-child transmission program in Malawi
Our study shows a high male attendance in Malawi compared to other studies performed in SSA. This study highlights that women's level of knowledge on HIV and their economic condition (employment and owning a means of transport) affects male attendance. Moreover, the study points out that gender power relationships and stringent gender norms play a crucial role thus they should be considered to enhance male involvement
The Effectiveness of Intervening on Social Isolation to Reduce Mortality during Heat Waves in Aged Population
Reducing social isolation could limit the impact of heat waves on the mortality of the elderly population
Improving Male Partner Involvement in HIV-Positive Women's Care Through Behavioral Change Interventions in Malawi (WeMen Study)
Several strategies and interventions have been implemented to improve male partner involvement (MI) in Sub-Saharan Africa, but evidence on successful interventions is scarce. This controlled before-and-after intervention study aims to evaluate the impact of three interventions on male partners' involvement in HIV+ women's care in Malawi. We piloted these three interventions: the organization of a special day for men, the deployment of male champi…
Understanding the meanings of male partner support in the adherence to therapy among HIV-positive women
BACKGROUND: Previous literature reports that low male partner support is a barrier to women's adherence and retention in HIV care programs. OBJECTIVE: This qualitative study explored the relationships between partners to understand what is meant by male partner support in adherence of HIV-positive women in four healthcare facilities in Southern Malawi. METHODS: We conducted 8 semi-structured focus group discussions (FGDs) with 73 participants (40…
Determinants of gender-equitable attitudes among adult men in a health education program
The findings of this study shed light on the significant role of educational grade and living in an urban area as determinants of gender-equitable attitudes among men in south-eastern Malawi. More equitable perspectives towards gender norms were associated with being more involved in tasks typically assigned to women and in joint decision-making. Incorporating gender in research can contribute to the advancement of a more inclusive healthcare sys…
The DREAM Programme, lessons learnt from 20 years of experience
We describe characteristics and results from the DREAM Program, a public health program initiated in Mozambique in 2002 to fight AIDS and other chronic diseases in Sub Saharan Africa. The DREAM Program is currently implemented in 10 countries providing free-of-charges services to over 110,000 patients. DREAM achieved remarkable success in the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV, in adherence and retention support, in viral load moni…
Medicine (11 works) · Nursing (8 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (6 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · Gerontology (6 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (6 works) · Public health (6 works) · Demography (5 works) · Global Maternal and Child Health (5 works) · Demography (4 works)