A5009277273- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Hepatitis C virus research
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
University of Monastir
2016-2025
Hospital Fatuma Bourguiba Monastir
2016-2024
University of California, San Diego
2022
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to identify the factors influencing delay in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) RNA negative conversion.MethodsA cohort conducted that included patients with disease 2019 (COVID-19) admitted Tunisian national containment center. Follow-up consisted a weekly RT-PCR test. Multivariate Cox regression analysis performed determine independent predictors associated conversion.ResultsAmong 264 included, median duration viral clearance 20...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic neurodevelopmental condition that affects millions of children and adolescents worldwide. Knowledge risk factors associated with ADHD may reduce its prevalence severe impact on patient's quality life. The aim this study was to identify discuss their involvement in the genesis disorder. This case-control involving first group 74 (mean age = 9 years) diagnosed ADHD. second included 80 healthy control children. They were randomly...
Abstract Introduction The present study aimed to determine the impact of vitamin D supplementation (VDs) on recovery delay among COVID-19 patients. Methods We performed a randomized controlled clinical trial at national containment center in Monastir (Tunisia), from May August 2020. Simple randomization was done 1:1 allocation ratio. included patients aged more than 18 years who had confirmed reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and remained positive 14th day....
In COVID-19 management, a variety of pharmaceutical interventions (PI) and non- (NPI) were adopted to limit the spread disease its associated deaths. We aimed evaluate impact PI NPI on risks transmission collected aggregate data from March 2nd, 2020, December 1, 2022 Tunisian Ministry Health's website OurWorldInData.org site. Periods (NPIP: 2020 2021) (PIP) distributed NPIP1, 2, 3 4 PIP1, 4, respectively. calculated Relative Risks (RR) 95% Confidence Intervals (CI) by comparing subsequent...
Abstract Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic is regarded as a serious public health concern that boosts levels of stress and anxiety which could be explained by several reasons, including social isolation. In this regard, we aimed to assess the impact education on level patients during isolation period. Methods This randomized controlled trial conducted between February 2021 June 2021. Patients tested positive for Covid-19 with mild moderate forms were Education (n = 267) or control 269)....
We aimed to describe diagnosed acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and its care management outcomes in emergency departments (EDs) determine related cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs). conducted a cross sectional multicenter study that included 1173 adults admitted EDs for chest pain (ACP) 2015 at 14 sites Tunisia. Data patients' baseline characteristics, diagnosis, treatment output. ACS represented 49.7% of non-traumatic [95% CI: 46.7–52.6]; 74.2% cases were unstable...
Background Burnout syndrome may affect the safety of frontline healthcare care workers (HCW) and patients. We aimed to measure prevalence burnout among HCW in facilities Tunisia during Covid-19 pandemic identify its associated factors. Methods conducted a cross-sectional study practicing covid-19 health governorate Monastir. Data collection was carried out using an anonymous self-administered questionnaire composed by three sections: epidemiological clinical characteristics, professional...
Breast cancer is a major public health problem worldwide. It the leading cause of deaths in females. In developing countries like Tunisia, frequency this still growing. The aim study was to determine crude and standardized incidence rates, trends predictions until 2030 breast rates Tunisian governorate.This descriptive including all female patients diagnosed with Monastir between 2002 2013. data were collected from register center. Tumors coded according 10th version international...
Abstract Background Bullying is a serious problem that significantly affect adolescent well-being and health, needing the attention of teachers, school administrators, parents public health professionals. In this study, we aimed at estimating prevalence bullying, from perspective victims in middle students region Monastir Tunisia, as well analyzing its association with individual family context variables. Methods This cross-sectional study conducted December 2017 January 2018 among sample...
It has become increasingly clear that SARS-CoV-2 infection can lead to persistent physical and mental health problems lasting weeks or months, requiring prolonged periods of clinical care increasing the burden on healthcare system. This phenomenon, known as post COVID-19 syndrome (PCS), is a relatively new condition, its incidence still unclear differs between studies.
Few randomized controlled trials have examined the efficacy time of smoking cessation in hospitalized patients with acute coronary syndrome, either during hospitalization or after discharge.To assess rates at 24 weeks among syndrome. Group A had begun nicotine replacement therapy hospitalization, and B discharge. We also determined factors predicting success.We conducted a trial Cardiology Department Smoking Cessation Service University Hospital Monastir, Tunisia from January 2015 to June...
Abstract Early life adversities (ELAs) are shown as significant risk factors for chronic health conditions (CHCs). ELAs include multiple types of abuse such the social (peer, community, and collective violence). The purpose is to describe relationship between childhood in adulthood among a sample adults Tunisia investigate role obesity tobacco use mediators this association. A cross-sectional study was conducted Tunisia, from January June 2016 using Arabic Adverse Childhood Experiences...
The emergence and the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) induced by SARS-CoV-2 virus has multiple consequences in all countries around world. Male germ cells infertile patients which are shown to be vulnerable many environmental conditions, could particularly such an exceptional pandemic situation. We aimed through current study investigate potential variations sperm quality during COVID-19 Tunisia.This was a cohort including 90 addressed Laboratory Cytogenetics Reproductive Biology...
The aim of this study was to characterize the transmission chains and clusters COVID-19 infection in Tunisia.
Rabies is a disease that still exists in developing countries and leads to more fatalities than other zoonotic diseases. Our study aimed describe the profile of human exposures animals over fifteen years assess post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) practices governorate Kasserine (Tunisia) on pre- post-revolution (2011).We carried out descriptive using surveillance data from region Central-West Tunisia. All humans exposed animals, residents Governorate declared regional directorate primary health...
In spite of the epidemiological transition, communicable diseases remain a public health problem and represent significant cause morbidity mortality worldwide, especially in developing countries. This study aimed to determine crude standardized prevalence rates hospitalizations for disease (HCD) assess trends HCD by age sex at university hospital Tunisia over period 12 years (2002-2013).All cases from 2002 2013 departments were included. Data collected regional register used. The discharge...
We aimed to describe incidence, trends of tuberculosis (TB) over 18 years and evaluate the impact BCG vaccine after four decades immunization program according three protocols. performed a cohort study including declared cases in Monastir from January 1, 2000 December 31, 2017. reported 997 TB. The predominant site was pulmonarylocalization (n = 486). age standardized incidence pulmonary lymph node TB per 100,000 inh were 5.71 2.57 respectively. Trends negative for (PTB) (b - 0.82; r -0.67;...
Abstract Background The rapidly emerging Coronavirus infectious disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread around the world yielding in significant changes almost every aspect of daily life. While primary research epidemic COVID-19 focused on psychological impact general population and health professionals, no survey pandemic-resulting containment parents their children been yet addressed Tunisian-North African population. This study aimed to assess profile youth Tunisia during a period COVID 19...
Abstract Background The choice of spirometry, a biomarker lung health, as motivator for smoking cessation is based on its fidelity in emphasizing tobacco adverse effects. Yet, there paucity evidence efficacy, and the findings are currently inconclusive. aim this study was to determine whether spirometry age communication has an effect rates. Methodology We conducted randomized controlled trial among patients who attended clinic (SCC) at Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital Monastir, from...
Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at high risk of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Indeed, they exposed to blood and body fluid which put them an important transmission various borne pathogens including HCV. The goal this study was determine the magnitude occupational exposure infection as well factors associated among HCWs a Tunisian University Hospital in 2017.