Publications by authors named "Doufik J"
Background: Medication non-adherence in schizophrenia is a major cause of relapse and hospitalization, presenting a significant challenge for clinicians. This study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of medication non-adherence and identify the impact of depression, as well as other factors, on medication adherence in individuals with schizophrenia.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among individuals with schizophrenia, both outpatients and inpatients.
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates the prevalence of Internet Addiction among university students in southern Morocco, involving 1,690 participants who completed questionnaires on socio-demographic factors, substance use, and behavioral assessments.
- Findings show that 30.6% of students are affected by Internet Addiction, with significant links to early tobacco use, cocaine use, and social phobia, while depressive symptoms showed no significant association.
- The researchers emphasize the need for multidisciplinary prevention strategies and early interventions to combat the adverse effects of Internet Addiction on students' lives.
Patients with schizophrenia in Morocco during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal observational study.
East Asian Arch Psychiatry
March 2024
Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, social-distancing and confinement measures were implemented. These may affect the mental health of patients with mental disorders such as schizophrenia. This study examined the clinical course of patients with schizophrenia at a public hospital in Morocco during the COVID-19 pandemic.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Recent studies on nursing and medical students showed a higher prevalence of depression and stress than the general population. Religiosity and spirituality are common in Muslim countries and are usually used as a means of coping strategy for psychological and mental disorders.
Objective: Our objective was to evaluate the association between religious actions, depressive symptoms, and stress among students of nursing education lasting 3 years and students from the first 3 years of medical education lasting 7 years.
Induced Depressive Disorder Following the First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine.
CNS Neurol Disord Drug Targets
March 2023
Introduction: Several COVID-19 vaccines have been implemented. However, some side effects of the vaccine have been reported, which are sometimes very harmful. Reported cases and data are still very limited regarding the psychiatric side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Stigma underlies the violation of certain social, economic, and cultural rights of patients with schizophrenia, including their access to treatment and care. Measurement of stigma remains as complex and multifaceted as the phenomenon itself. Several measurement tools are available to assess the prevalence, intensity and qualities of stigma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- The COVID-19 pandemic is causing increased stress and could lead to more mental health issues, such as acute psychotic disorders.
- Two cases of patients without prior mental health issues developed acute psychotic episodes with delusions related to the pandemic during mandatory confinement.
- Symptoms observed included hallucinations and religious-themed delusions, suggesting that extreme stress from the situation might trigger new psychotic episodes.
Introduction: Priapism is a persistent, and often painful, penile erection, lasting more than 3 hours, not usually associated with sexual stimuli. It is a urological emergency that can cause serious complications. Drugs are responsible of the onset of 25 to 40% of cases of priapism.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF