Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to Covid-19 among health professionals in El Jadida Province, Morocco.

Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns were raised about the lack of knowledge and awareness of health workers (HW) in hampering the implementation of COVID-19 preventive strategies in hospitals.

Objective: This cross-sectional study aims to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of the health workers related to COVID-19 in Moroccan hospitals and health facilities.

Materials And Methods: We administered an adapted questionnaire to 242 HW working in Azemmour and El Jadida hospital (two sites) and in 41 health centers in El Jadida province.

Epidemiological, Cytochemical and Bacteriological Profile of Meningitis among Adults and Children in North West of Morocco.

Background And Objective: Meningitis is a medical and public health problem in Morocco, particularly in the North West region. The purpose of present study was to identify the pathogen in pyogenic meningitis and to determine its antibiotic susceptibility pattern Materials and Methods: A total of 247 cases were included in the diagnosis of meningitis on the basis of clinical findings and positive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

Results: The study included 247 cases with a mean cumulative incidence of 4.

Mother's awareness and attitudes towards prenatal screening for Down syndrome in Muslim Moroccans.

Background: Abortion is prohibited and penalized in Morocco. On the other hand, there is no strategy or consensus for prenatal screening for Down syndrome (DS) included into the Moroccan pregnancy monitoring national program.

Objectives: This study aims to explore the awareness and attitudes of women who have a child with DS regarding prenatal screening for DS.