Publications by authors named "Houcem Elomma Mrabet"
Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common chronic condition characterized by insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism, leading to significant health risks and impaired quality of life. Sodium-glucose transporter type 2 inhibitors have shown promise in improving the metabolic profile of women with polycystic ovary syndrome. However, their impact on hormonal parameters and cycle disorders remains uncertain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe hormonal balance is dependent on the internal and external stimuli. The baseline cortisol (BC) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels have been observed to vary and have a predictive value in critical illness settings. Few reports have studied their variation in non-severe acute illness.
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- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are linked to Internet Addiction (IA) among high-school students in Mahdia, Tunisia, with 97.5% of youth exposed to at least one ACE, primarily emotional neglect.
- The study involved 2,520 students, using validated tools to measure ACEs, resilience, and IA, revealing a higher prevalence of IA in boys (54.4%) compared to girls (47.7%).
- Resilience was found to mediate the relationship between ACEs and IA, significantly influencing girls (%mediated = 17) but showing no significant impact for boys.
Introduction: Self-medication of antibiotics among children is a very common problem in Tunisia. Its prevalence isn't well established. The aims of this study are to evaluate parents' knowledge concerning antibiotic use, and identify the factors associated with this problem.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To assess the distribution of cardiovascular risk factors in Maghreb's countries.
Methods: It is a systematic review including articles and reports that applied the WHO "STEPwise" approach, or a similar approach, studying cardiovascular risk factors in the Maghreb countries: Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Libya and Mauritania between 2004 and 2018.
Results: We selected five articles, a report for each country.
Objective: To determine the prevalence, risk factors as well as consequences of exposure to violence among youth in Maghreb countries.
Methods: This is a systematic review. The documentary request was done on 2 October 2019 and no filters were used.