Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviours of a Sample of Italian Paediatricians Towards RSV and its Preventive Strategies: A Cross-Sectional Study

• 2024

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• Giulia Congedo; Gaia Lombardi; Doris Zjalic; Matta Di Russo; Emanuele La Gatta; Luca Regazzi
PMID: 38424627DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13052-024-01593-1

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This article presents findings from a study on Italian pediatricians' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and its preventive strategies. The study involved 507 pediatricians surveyed through an online questionnaire. Results showed gaps in understanding RSV transmission and prevention methods, with only a tiny percentage aware of available immunization options. Factors like age, experience, and RSV knowledge influenced attitudes towards preventive strategies. The study highlights the need to enhance education among pediatricians to effectively combat RSV infections, especially in vulnerable age groups like newborns and young children.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audience: Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Nirsevimab Library

Keywords: Antibodies, Monoclonal; Child; Child, Preschool; Cross-Sectional Studies; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Italy; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Pediatrics; Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections; Respiratory Syncytial Viruses; Immunization Programs; Pediatricians

Institutions: Instituto Di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri (IRCCS); Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore; Università degli Studi di Firenze; Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II

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