The aim of this study has been to investigate the differences in the health-related behaviour by means of a questionnaire in a sample of elderly (>54 years, 1st generation) and younger adults (<54 years, 2nd generation, all of them sons/daughters of HCV positive subjects), given the high difference in HCV positive prevalence among the two groups (19.4% vs. 2.1%). Most (53.4% vs. 0.0%) of the 1st generation subjects used glass syringes while all the 2nd generation subjects used disposable syringes. Among the elderly, the frequency of hospitalisation (70% vs. 50%), transfusions (11.8% vs. 2.9%) and dental therapy by false dentists (52% vs. 0%) were higher. These results show that the use of non recyclable syringes is the main responsible for the drastic reduction of HCV circulation in the present community, and the consequent decrease in the risk for infection in younger subjects. Moreover, dental therapy was not related to an increased risk for infection, providing that the treatment has been made by a "true" dentist. Finally, the intrafamiliar transmission was not supported by the present data.

Iannazzo, S., Petti, S., Fabi, F., Divizia, M., Pasca Raymondo, F., Simonetti D'Arca, A. (2003). [Health-related behaviour and HCV prevalence among elderly and younger adults in an isolated community close to Rome (Italy)]. ANNALI DI IGIENE MEDICINA PREVENTIVA E DI COMUNITÀ, 15(5), 477-485.

[Health-related behaviour and HCV prevalence among elderly and younger adults in an isolated community close to Rome (Italy)]

DIVIZIA, MAURIZIO;
2003-01-01

Abstract

The aim of this study has been to investigate the differences in the health-related behaviour by means of a questionnaire in a sample of elderly (>54 years, 1st generation) and younger adults (<54 years, 2nd generation, all of them sons/daughters of HCV positive subjects), given the high difference in HCV positive prevalence among the two groups (19.4% vs. 2.1%). Most (53.4% vs. 0.0%) of the 1st generation subjects used glass syringes while all the 2nd generation subjects used disposable syringes. Among the elderly, the frequency of hospitalisation (70% vs. 50%), transfusions (11.8% vs. 2.9%) and dental therapy by false dentists (52% vs. 0%) were higher. These results show that the use of non recyclable syringes is the main responsible for the drastic reduction of HCV circulation in the present community, and the consequent decrease in the risk for infection in younger subjects. Moreover, dental therapy was not related to an increased risk for infection, providing that the treatment has been made by a "true" dentist. Finally, the intrafamiliar transmission was not supported by the present data.
2003
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Rilevanza nazionale
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Esperti anonimi
Settore MED/42 - IGIENE GENERALE E APPLICATA
Italian
Age Factors; Humans; Aged; Italy; Dental Care; Risk Factors; Adult; Health Behavior; Syringes; Hepatitis C; Female; Male; Prevalence
Iannazzo, S., Petti, S., Fabi, F., Divizia, M., Pasca Raymondo, F., Simonetti D'Arca, A. (2003). [Health-related behaviour and HCV prevalence among elderly and younger adults in an isolated community close to Rome (Italy)]. ANNALI DI IGIENE MEDICINA PREVENTIVA E DI COMUNITÀ, 15(5), 477-485.
Iannazzo, S; Petti, S; Fabi, F; Divizia, M; Pasca Raymondo, F; Simonetti D'Arca, A
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