Publications by authors named "M El Hajjaji"
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- This study evaluates bitter apricot kernels (BAK) for their phytochemical content, antioxidant activity, and pharmacological effects using hydro-ethanolic extract.
- HPLC-ESI-MS analysis identified 17 phenolic compounds, including important acids and flavonoids, contributing to the extract's antioxidant properties.
- The research demonstrated significant analgesic (63.46% pain relief) and anti-inflammatory effects (77.4% after 6 hours), along with effective wound healing in rats from a 10% BAK ointment.
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- The study aims to identify key factors affecting the success of returning to work (RTW) after occupational injuries among Tunisian workers.
- It involved a survey of 199 injured workers, revealing that 39.7% struggled with RTW, with low social support and higher biomechanical exposure being critical issues.
- The findings highlight that inadequate social support at work is the most significant risk factor for unsuccessful RTW, alongside factors like job repetitiveness and the physical effort required.
Vitiligo is a multifactorial dermatosis with many etiological hypotheses that have been suggested for its occurrence. To our knowledge, few epidemiological studies are available on vitiligo induction factors and particularly on the role of exposure to chemicals in the onset of the disease has been found. Therefore, there is need to investigate the relationship between vitiligo and chemical exposures in order to understand this mysterious disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Healthcare professionals (HCPs) are exposed to multiple psychosocial risks that may lead to high levels of stress and low levels of life satisfaction and well-being. Mindfulness, defined as the awareness that arises by intentionally paying attention in the present moment and in a non-judgmental way, seems to be a moderator in the causal association between life stressors and well-being.
Aims: The aim of the present study was to test the model of relationships between self-reported mindfulness, perceived stress, well-being index and life satisfaction in a sample of Tunisian HCPs.