Elena Maria Ticozzi
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Elena Maria Ticozzi has a total of 6 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Daniele Solla
SIMED—Società Italiana di Medicina e Divulgazione Scientifica, 43125 Parma, Italy
1 shared publication - Dario Bottignole
Neurology Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy; Sleep Disorders Center, Department of General and Specialized Medicine, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy; "Mario Giovanni Terzano" Interdepartmental Center for Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
1 shared publication - Giovanni Gaetti
Società Italiana di Medicina e Divulgazione (SIMED), 20054 Milan, Italy
1 shared publication - Giuseppe Stirparo
Agenzia Regionale Emergenza Urgenza (AREU), Via Campanini 6, 20124 Milan, Italy
1 shared publication - Luca Gambolò
Department of Medicine and Surgery, Psychiatry Unit University of Parma Parma Italy
1 shared publication - Pasquale Di Fronzo
AUSL Parma
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 10 June 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Epidemiologia
- Vol. 6 (2) , 27
Navigating Vaccine Misinformation: Assessing Newly Licensed Physicians’ Ability to Distinguish Facts from Fake News
Background: Newly licensed physicians play a significant role in healthcare systems. However, they often lack knowledge about vaccine practices. This study aims to evaluate their ability to distinguish between fake news and the actual side effects of vaccines. Methods: We distributed a questionnaire to assess newly licensed physicians’ knowledge of side effects of vaccines and widespread fake news about them. We enrolled 317 newly licensed Italian physicians. Results: The average questionnaire score was 6.21/10 (SD = ±1.25). Work experience and age did not correlate with scores. Conclusions: Many participants were not able to distinguish between fake news and real vaccines’ side effects (e.g., the possible association between varicella vaccine and seizures). Furthermore, many physicians have been shown to believe in fake news. This lack of knowledge could lead to the inability to scientifically respond to anti-vaccinationists, thus increasing mistrust in medical counseling. Addressing knowledge gaps among recently licensed physicians is crucial to improving proper counseling and increasing public adherence to vaccination campaigns.
- 10 June 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Epidemiologia
- Vol. 6 (2) , 27
Open AccessNavigating Vaccine Misinformation: Assessing Newly Licensed Physicians’ Ability to Distinguish Facts from Fake News
Background: Newly licensed physicians play a significant role in healthcare systems. However, they often lack knowledge about vaccine practices. This study aims to evaluate their ability to distinguish between fake news and the actual side effects of vaccines. Methods: We distributed a questionnaire to assess newly licensed physicians’ knowledge of side effects of vaccines and widespread fake news about them. We enrolled 317 newly licensed Italian physicians. Results: The average questionnaire score was 6.21/10 (SD = ±1.25). Work experience and age did not correlate with scores. Conclusions: Many participants were not able to distinguish between fake news and real vaccines’ side effects (e.g., the possible association between varicella vaccine and seizures). Furthermore, many physicians have been shown to believe in fake news. This lack of knowledge could lead to the inability to scientifically respond to anti-vaccinationists, thus increasing mistrust in medical counseling. Addressing knowledge gaps among recently licensed physicians is crucial to improving proper counseling and increasing public adherence to vaccination campaigns.