A5009014917- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Blood groups and transfusion
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Erythrocyte Function and Pathophysiology
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Multiple and Secondary Primary Cancers
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Mohammed VI
2024-2025
Cadi Ayyad University
2025
Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science, Innovation and Research
2015-2019
Service Régional Vaudois de Transfusion Sanguine
2017
Institut National de la Transfusion Sanguine
2013
Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes
2013
World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean
2007
Ministère de la Santé
2005
Yale University
1997
Abstract Objective In Morocco, the association between obesity/overweight and socio-demographic lifestyle factors is poorly understood. The present study aimed to investigate this in a representative sample of Moroccan population aged 18 years above. Design This cross-sectional using questionnaire including demographic, socio-economic physical activity items. Height weight were measured BMI was computed. obesity (BMI ≥ 30·0 kg/m 2 ) or overweight (25·0 ≤ < 29·9 other variables analysed...
Dietary habits in Morocco are changing and the causes not well understood. This study aimed to analyse socio-demographic factors associated with adherence Mediterranean diet (MeDi) a national random sample of adult Moroccan population.
Abstract Background Understanding the effects of cancer on quality life affected patients is critical to clinical research as well optimal management and care. The aim this study was adapt European Organization for Research Treatment Cancer Quality Life Questionnaire-C30 (EORTC QLQ-C30) questionnaire into Moroccan Arabic determine its psychometric properties. After translation, back translation pretesting pre-final version, translated version submitted a committee professionals composed by...
Quality of life (QOL) and its measurement in cancer patients is becoming increasingly important. Breast diagnosis treatment are often associated with psychological distress reduced QoL. In Arabic-speaking countries, QoL inadequately studied. The aim this study was to test the reliability validity Moroccan Arabic version European Organization for Research Treatment Cancer (EORTC) Cancer-Specific Life Questionnaire (QLQ-BR23). After translation cross-cultural adaptation, questionnaire tested...
Background: Breast cancer is the most common among women in countries of world. It ranked first females Morocco (accounting for 33.4% total burden) and more than 60% cases are diagnosed at stage III or IV. During last decade, health-related quality life (HRQOL) has become an important aspect breast treatment. The objective this study was to describe self-reported HRQOL patients with investigate its associations sociodemographic clinical variables. Methods: A prospective carried out main...
Crush trauma of extremities, resulting from a crushing force, can be life-threatening even without involving vital organs. syndrome, or traumatic rhabdomyolysis, occurs when muscle cell breakdown releases contents into the bloodstream, leading to systemic complications like acute renal failure. A 35-year-old woman trapped under rubble during11 hours during seismic event, presenting with compartment syndrome in her left arm and thigh crush syndrome. Emergent fasciotomy aggressive fluid...
To monitor the epidemiology of invasive aspergillosis at a university hospital during period construction. compare efficacy active epidemiologic surveillance for using Aspergillus cultures with antigen detection.A prospective study.An 850-bed, tertiary-care, university-based hospital.A convenience sample 153 patients testing and culture.24 cases were identified over 12-month period; 7 nosocomial, 17 community-acquired. Cases occurred primarily in hematologic malignancy, but also solid tumor,...
A multicentre cohort study was held in Morocco, designed to evaluate the quality of life cancer patients. The aim this paper is report assessment early colorectal patients, before and after treatment, identify other factors which are related life. We used third version QLQ-C30 questionnaire European organization for Research treatment Cancer (EORTC) a transcultural validation. Data collection done at inclusion then every twelve weeks achieve one year follow up. Overall 294 patients presented...
Quality of life has an important place in the future patients with breast cancer. The objective this study is to assess evolution patient's quality cancer Morocco after a year follow-up.This involved all types treatment as determined by their physicians. Patient's was assessed Moroccan Arabic version QLQ- EORTC QLQ C30 and EORTC-BR23 questionnaires. Data were analyzed using SPSS Version 20 software.Regarding EOTRC questionnaires C-30, there significant improvement global health status scales...
In Morocco, knowledge of cancer risk factors, a crucial element in the process behavioral change, has never been evaluated. This study aims to provide information on level awareness factors among Moroccan general population.A cross sectional survey was carried out May 2008, using stratified sampling method representative sample adult population. The used questionnaire included social and demographic data as well questions about 14 related regarding passive or active smoking, alcoholic...
This study aims to explore the perception and satisfaction of cervical cancer screening by Visual Inspection with Acetic acid (VIA) in Meknes-Tafilalet Region among target women. A cross-sectional was conducted using face-to-face interviews women, routinely attending health centers, who met inclusion criteria. Descriptive analysis undertaken report data. total 324 women were included study. Results revealed low awareness about (19.6 %) a very high acceptability VIA (94.5 %). Of 306 screened,...
Background: Pesticides in Morocco are extensively used for pest control agriculture.Their usage practices may potentially result high farmer exposures and adverse health effects.The objective of this study is to evaluate the risks human phytosanitary rural farmers region Meknes.Methods: This was based on a transversal survey dealt with 402 farming households 15 communes.The results have undergone statistical analysis.Results: A sample individuals were included survey; it found that age...
Data about the public's awareness and acceptability of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine are lacking in Eastern Mediterranean Region. This study aimed to explore parental HPV vaccination for their daughters Morocco. A cross-sectional survey was carried out among mothers fathers girls aged 12-15 years at 12 middle schools from 6 regions Despite weak knowledge genital warts infection, 76.8% (95% CI: 73.3-79.9%) 68.9% 65.2-72.5%) fathers. Only 8.8% 7.0% were against administration daughters....
In Morocco, the epidemiological profile of cervical cancer is not well established. The focus present study was both and pathological characteristics.For all cases treated between 2003 2007 in National Institute Oncology Department IbnRochd hospital (Casablanca), 900 were randomly selected.The mean age 52.1±11.8 years. most (90.5%) represented histological type squamous cell carcinoma. For more than 57.0% distance patient's origin center treatment greater 100 km. According to FIGO...
Abstract Objective: To monitor the epidemiology of invasive aspergillosis at a university hospital during period construction. compare efficacy active epidemiologic surveillance for using Aspergillus cultures with antigen detection. Design: A prospective study. Setting: An 850-bed, tertiary-care, university-based hospital. Patients: convenience sample 153 patients testing and culture. Results: 24 cases were identified over 12-month period; 7 nosocomial, 17 community-acquired. Cases occurred...
Objective: Cervical cancer is a huge public health issue in Morocco which represents the second most frequent and fatal among women. Countries that have not yet introduced HPV vaccine could benefit greatly, but before implementation it necessary to perform country-specific economic assessments include current screening practices. Methods: A Markov model was developed simulate natural history of cervical so as calculate long-term benefits costs vaccination by visual inspection with acetic...