Attitudinal variables and a possible mediating mechanism for vaccination practice in health care workers of a local hospital in L'Aquila (Italy)

• Main Authors: Maria Scatigna (Author), Leila Fabiani (Author), Giovanna Micolucci (Author), Flavio Santilli (Author), Pasquale Mormile (Author), Anna Rita Giuliani (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Active immunization is an important concern for health care workers (HCWs) susceptible subjects and potential sources of infection for patients. However, the vaccine coverage for vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) is below recommended standards. The aims of the study were to estimate the hospitals&...