Publications by authors named "Manar Jallal"
Introduction: The vital importance of engaging in physical activity for the maintenance and improvement of health is undeniable. The advent of digital technology has significantly enhanced the encouragement of physical activity (PA) through numerous interventions. Our study's goal is to examine the usage and prescription practices of mobile applications and fitness trackers by doctors operating in the private sector.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Moroccan healthcare system is grappling with a pronounced lack of resources, particularly in terms of human personnel. Presently, Morocco has 28,892 doctors, which equates to a ratio of around 7.8 doctors per 10,000 inhabitants, whereas the WHO recommends a minimum of 23 doctors per 10,000 inhabitants.
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- Family planning helps reduce health risks for mothers and children by promoting safe pregnancy spacing, especially during the postpartum phase when family planning services can be targeted.
- Various studies from 2012 to 2022 were reviewed, focusing on the impact of mobile apps on family planning and contraception, revealing positive outcomes in their usage.
- Overall, mobile applications are useful tools in family planning, enhancing healthcare delivery by saving time and making information more accessible for both providers and patients.
Understanding and Use of Artificial Intelligence Among Doctors in a University Hospital in Morocco.
Stud Health Technol Inform
October 2023
Introduction: Research and development in artificial intelligence (AI) has increased dramatically over the past decade, with all areas of life being affected and particularly the medical field. It is with this in mind that this study focused on the perceptions of AI by physicians at the University Hospital of Casablanca in Morocco.
Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted among physicians at the University Hospital of Casablanca in April 2023.
Article Synopsis
- The Moroccan healthcare system struggles with equitable access to quality services and rising costs.
- Telemedicine is seen as a solution that optimizes existing healthcare resources through telecommunications.
- The country aims to cover 80% of underserved areas by 2025 with initiatives, supported by a regulatory framework for telemedicine practice.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an enormous psychological impact worldwide. This study aimed to assess anxiety, depression, stress, and compensatory behaviors among Moroccan healthcare workers (HCWs) during COVID-19. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a snowball sampling strategy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: In many low-income countries, households bear most of the health care costs. Community-based health insurance (CBHI) schemes have multiplied since the 1990s in West Africa. They have significantly improved their members' access to health care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRecent technological advances have paved the way for a new modality of medical practice known as teleconsultation. Positive perceptions about the benefits of teleconsultation and its acceptance by clinicians are key predictors of its uptake. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, perceptions, and acceptability of teleconsultation among Moroccan physicians.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWhile students in the health sciences occupy pivotal roles in the Moroccan COVID-19 response and vaccination campaigns, factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine acceptability among students have not been reported. This study aimed to determine the willingness and identify predictive attitudes and beliefs of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among health science students in Morocco. A cross-sectional, self-administered online questionnaire was conducted among students of the Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences in Casablanca, Morocco in January 2021.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: To assess knowledge, attitudes and practices of Moroccan nursing students towards COVID-19.
Design: Cross-sectional study.
Method: Data were collected using an online questionnaire consisted of demographic characteristics and 24 items about COVID-19-related knowledge, attitudes and practices.
Introduction: Despite several initiatives by the Moroccan health ministry to protect migrants' rights to health services, the vaccination of migrant children remains a public health issue.
Aim Of The Study: The objective of this study was to measure the vaccination coverage and identify the factors associated with the non-completion of vaccination of sub-Saharan migrant children under 5 years of age in the city of Casablanca.
Methods: Based on an analytical cross-sectional study, snow-ball sampling was conducted and a questionnaire was given to sub-Saharan migrant mothers of children under 5.