Palmira Immordino
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 7851985 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Palmira Immordino |
| NOMBRES | Palmira |
| APELLIDO | Immordino |
| FIRMA | IMMORDINO P |
| AFILIACIONES | University of Palermo |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1051-6874 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 6 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 0 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 6 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2022 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
An observational study on non-communicable disease risk factors among healthcare workers in high-stress environments
Introduction: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 74% of global mortality and place significant socioeconomic burdens on healthcare systems. Despite their knowledge and awareness, healthcare workers (HCWs) often struggle to adopt preventive measures due to demanding work conditions and high-stress environments. Methods: This observational study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of NCD risk factors among HCWs at the University Hospital "Pa…
Prevalence of smoking habits, attitudes and knowledge on counteractive strategies among a sample of healthcare employees
Introduction: Tobacco use is responsible for over 7 million deaths annually, making smoking the leading cause of preventable mortality globally. Over the last two decades in Italy, the prevalence of smoking among physicians has consistently decreased, while it remains higher and is gradually decreasing among non-physician healthcare workers. The aim of this study was to investigate the Prevalence of smoking habits, attitudes, and knowledge on cou…
The refugee and migrant health “global competency standards for health workers”
Background Refugees and migrants may represent the most vulnerable communities in many societies. Health systems should be sensitive to needs of refugees and migrants. The document “The Refugee and Migrant Health: Global Competency Standards for Health Workers (the Standards )” identifies the competencies and areas of practice of health workers working with refugees and migrants. The aim of this study is to provide an analysis of these competence…
Could a Behavioral Model Explain Adherence to Second-Level Colonoscopy for Colon Cancer Screening? Results of a Cross-Sectional Study of the Palermo Province Population
According to Italian Essential Levels of Assistance (ELA), a colonoscopy is strongly recommended after a positive fecal occult blood test (FOBT) due to its effectiveness in early colorectal cancer detection. Despite the evidence, the Palermo province population (Italy), after a positive FOBT, have a lower colonoscopy adherence compared to Italian standards. This cross-sectional study analyzed patients' perceptions of colonoscopy procedures to und…
Epidemiological Characteristics of Covid-19 Cases in Non-Italian Nationals in Sicily
As in other parts of the world, undocumented migrants in Italy suffer worse health status due to their immigration enforcement situation and other vulnerabilities such as precarious illegal jobs, exploitation and abuse or barriers to higher education, with higher prevalence of chronic noncommunicable diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic, as other pandemics, has not affected everyone equally. The undocumented was one of the most affected groups with re…
Tumours of Nasal Septum
While malignant lesions require an excision of the mass with resection of all layers of the nasal septum, benign lesions must be typed according to histological considerations in order to plan the most appropriate type of surgical resection
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Could a Behavioral Model Explain Adherence to Second-Level Colonoscopy for Colon Cancer Screening? Results of a Cross-Sectional Study of the Palermo Province Population
According to Italian Essential Levels of Assistance (ELA), a colonoscopy is strongly recommended after a positive fecal occult blood test (FOBT) due to its effectiveness in early colorectal cancer detection. Despite the evidence, the Palermo province population (Italy), after a positive FOBT, have a lower colonoscopy adherence compared to Italian standards. This cross-sectional study analyzed patients' perceptions of colonoscopy procedures to und…
Epidemiological Characteristics of Covid-19 Cases in Non-Italian Nationals in Sicily
As in other parts of the world, undocumented migrants in Italy suffer worse health status due to their immigration enforcement situation and other vulnerabilities such as precarious illegal jobs, exploitation and abuse or barriers to higher education, with higher prevalence of chronic noncommunicable diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic, as other pandemics, has not affected everyone equally. The undocumented was one of the most affected groups with re…
Tumours of Nasal Septum
While malignant lesions require an excision of the mass with resection of all layers of the nasal septum, benign lesions must be typed according to histological considerations in order to plan the most appropriate type of surgical resection
Prevalence of smoking habits, attitudes and knowledge on counteractive strategies among a sample of healthcare employees
Introduction: Tobacco use is responsible for over 7 million deaths annually, making smoking the leading cause of preventable mortality globally. Over the last two decades in Italy, the prevalence of smoking among physicians has consistently decreased, while it remains higher and is gradually decreasing among non-physician healthcare workers. The aim of this study was to investigate the Prevalence of smoking habits, attitudes, and knowledge on cou…
The refugee and migrant health “global competency standards for health workers”
Background Refugees and migrants may represent the most vulnerable communities in many societies. Health systems should be sensitive to needs of refugees and migrants. The document “The Refugee and Migrant Health: Global Competency Standards for Health Workers (the Standards )” identifies the competencies and areas of practice of health workers working with refugees and migrants. The aim of this study is to provide an analysis of these competence…
An observational study on non-communicable disease risk factors among healthcare workers in high-stress environments
Introduction: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 74% of global mortality and place significant socioeconomic burdens on healthcare systems. Despite their knowledge and awareness, healthcare workers (HCWs) often struggle to adopt preventive measures due to demanding work conditions and high-stress environments. Methods: This observational study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of NCD risk factors among HCWs at the University Hospital "Pa…
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