Research Officer
Dr
Francesca is a Research Officer at MAP with the passion for public health and epidemiology. Her role involves working with the Global Malaria Epidemiology team.
Francesca finished her PhD in Health Sciences with a focus on Epidemiology and Biostatistics within the Department of Public Health at the University of Verona, Italy and the Children’s Lung Health team at Telethon Kids Institute. Her research project aimed to investigate the early-life predictors of lung function trajectories over the life span, using data from a large prospective cohort of pregnancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood carried out in Australia.
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Publications
Jun 2023
Sense of Coherence (SOC) of Italian healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: analysis of associated factors
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges for healthcare workers worldwide, potentially affecting their sense of coherence (SOC) and overall well-being. This study aimed to identify factors associated with different levels of SOC among healthcare workers, exploring demographic characteristics, work-related factors, changes in relationships and social habits, and the overall well-being.
Published research Geospatial Health and Development COVID-19October 2022Longitudinal effects of prenatal exposure to plastic-derived chemicals and their metabolites on asthma and lung function from childhood into adulthood
Environmental exposure to phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA), chemicals used in the production of plastics, may increase risk for asthma and allergies. However, little is known about the long-term effects of early life exposure to these compounds.
Asthma Published research Children's Lung Health Subsite: Walyan Geospatial Health and Development Allergy -
Education and Qualifications