Maria Kyprianidou

Biographic Data

ID7549429
NAMEMaria Kyprianidou
GIVEN NAMESMaria
FAMILY NAMEKyprianidou
SIGNATUREKYPRIANIDOU M
AFFILIATIONSCyprus University of Technology
ORCID0000-0002-4917-0508
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS9
TOTAL CITATIONS0
WORKS AS AUTHOR9
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2021
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX0

  • Beyond emotions

    Open AccessAthina Manoli, Maria Kyprianidou et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2026

    Understanding the drivers of COVID-19 vaccination intentions remains relevant as public health systems prepare for future pandemics. This study examined how emotional and social-cognitive factors influence COVID-19 vaccination intentions during two key phases of the COVID-19 pandemic: before (April-June 2020) and after (January-February 2021) vaccination rollout. A total of 586 adults completed an online survey assessing beliefs about COVID-19, s…

  • Behavioral, cognitive and emotional determinants of getting vaccinated for Covid-19 and the mediating role of institutional trust among young adults in Cyprus

    Open AccessPinelopi Konstantinou, Maria Kyprianidou et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024

    When tackling COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy, behavioural, cognitive, and emotional aspects should be considered. Stakeholders and policymakers are advised to implement targeted vaccination programs in young people while at the same time building trust and improving their capabilities and motivation towards getting vaccinated

  • Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination for Healthcare Professionals and Its Association With General Vaccination Knowledge

    Open AccessKonstantinos Giannakou, Maria Kyprianidou et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2022

    COVID-19 compulsory vaccination for healthcare professionals (HCPs) is a sensitive and controversial topic, with different support rates worldwide. Previous studies in Cyprus identified a low COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among HCPs, however, no studies have investigated their perceptions toward mandatory COVID-19 vaccination. This is the first study to investigate the attitudes of HCPs toward mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and its association …

  • Profiling Hesitancy to Covid-19 Vaccinations in Six European Countries

    Open AccessMaria Kyprianidou, Pinelopi Konstantinou et al.ARTICLEBehavioral Medicine2022

    Vaccination hesitancy is an important barrier for the effective control of the COVID-19 pandemic. Identifying determinants of COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy is essential in order to reduce mortality rates. Further, given the variability of the factors and the different recommendations used in each country, it is important to conduct cross-country research to profile individuals who are hesitant toward COVID-19 vaccinations. This cross-sectional s…

  • Attitudes and Acceptance of Covid-19 Vaccination Among Nurses and Midwives in Cyprus

    Open AccessGeorgia Fakonti, Maria Kyprianidou et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2021

    Healthcare workers are at the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic and have been identified as a priority target group for COVID-19 vaccines. This study aimed to determine the COVID-19 vaccination intention among nurses and midwives in Cyprus and reveal the influential factors that affected their decision. An Internet-based cross-sectional survey was conducted between December 8 and 28, 2020. Data collection was accomplished using a self-administer…

  • Quality of Sleep in the Cypriot Population and Its Association With Multimorbidity

    Open AccessMaria Kyprianidou, Demosthenes B Panagiotakos et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2021

    Poor sleep is a relatively common condition with possibly serious adverse health consequences. Lack of sleep affects the endocrine, immune, and nervous systems. In Cyprus, there is no information about the quality of sleep in the population. The goal of this study was to assess the quality of sleep in the Cypriot population and evaluate its association with multimorbidity. A representative sample of the adult population of Cyprus was selected in …

  • Perceived Stress During the Covid-19-Related Confinement in Cyprus

    Open AccessMaria Kyprianidou, Costas A Christophi et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2021

    The COVID-19 pandemic is a serious global health emergency that could potentially have a significant impact on both somatic as well as psychological level. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of perceived stress in the general adult population of Cyprus during the first COVID-19 lockdown period. This was an internet-based cross-sectional study conducted between 6 April and 20 June 2020, one to two and a half months after the introd…

  • Knowledge of mothers regarding children’s vaccinations in Greece

    Open AccessKonstantinos Giannakou, Maria Kyprianidou et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2021

    Our findings show that the vast majority of mothers in Greece did vaccinate their child/children, while pediatricians appear to have a very influential role in mothers' decision making. High knowledge around vaccination was associated with mothers' educational attainment, being particularly high among those who completed higher education. Considerable attention is required from public health authorities to promote vaccination through educational …

  • Adherence to the Mediterranean diet in Cyprus and its relationship to multi-morbidity

    Open AccessMaria Kyprianidou, Demosthenes B Panagiotakos et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2021

    Objective: To examine the adherence to the Mediterranean diet in the adult general population of Cyprus and assess its relationship with multi-morbidity. Design: A representative sample of the adult population of Cyprus was selected in 2018–2019 using stratified sampling. Demographics, Mediterranean diet, smoking and physical activity, as well as the presence of chronic, clinical and mental conditions, were collected using a validated questionnai…