Prevalence and predictors of overweight and obesity among women of childbearing age in the province of Essaouira, Morocco.

Low- and middle-income countries are facing a rapid increase in nutritional problems, particularly in Africa, where undernutrition, overweight and micronutrient deficiencies coexist, creating a double burden of malnutrition and a challenge to public health policies. In this context, Morocco stands out for its early nutritional transition, characterized by a moderate prevalence of overweight and undernutrition and elevated levels of micronutrient deficiencies. The aim of this study was to assess the weight status of women of childbearing age and identify its determinants to suggest ways to improve it.

Prevalence and determinants of frailty among the elderly in the province of Essaouira, Morocco.

Introduction: Morocco is no exception to the global phenomenon of an ageing population. The number of people aged 60 and over rose from one million to 4.5 million between 1970 and 2022.

The triad of knowledge, regular medical consultation, and recommendations for enhanced breast cancer screening intention in Morocco.

Purpose: The low rate of breast cancer screening in Morocco is linked to delayed diagnosis and increased mortality rates. Furthermore, there is a lack of research on the association between screening intention and knowledge levels. Our objective was to assess the level of knowledge regarding breast cancer and screening, identify the determinants of this knowledge, and determine predictive factors for screening intention.

Quality of Life of Patients With Cancer at the Beni Mellal Oncology Center.

Objectives: Cancer and its treatments significantly impact individuals' lives and quality of life (QOL). Research on QOL examines these effects, encompassing physical, psychological, and social aspects. Understanding QOL factors is vital for both patients and clinicians.

Sexual dysfunction in hemodialysis patients: Prevalence and risk factors in Morocco.

This research was designed to investigate the prevalence and risk factors associated with sexual dysfunction in women with chronic renal failure on hemodialysis in the Marrakech-Safi region of Morocco. A questionnaire was distributed to 225 sexually active married CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis. Their results were compared with those of 120 healthy, sexually active married women matched for age and socioeconomic class.

The effect of sexuality on the quality of life of elderly people in Morocco.

In Morocco, the sexuality of the elderly is still a taboo subject, and sexual health is very much marginalised in the care system. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between sexuality and the quality of life of elderly people in Morocco. A cross-sectional survey using a structured questionnaire aimed at a sample of 354 people aged 65 and over attending health centres in the province of Essaouira was conducted between 2021 and 2022.

Knowledge and Attitudes about Mother-to-Child Transmission of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus in a Context of Social Vulnerability: The Case of the Province of Essaouira, Morocco.

Background: Despite health education efforts, pregnant women still face major health problems.The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women on measures to prevent mother-to-child transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus in a context of social vulnerability.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional survey of 384 pregnant women randomly selected from the 20 health districts in the province of Essaouira.

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Introduction : Maternal morbidity is a public health problem in developing countries.Purpose of research : The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of maternal morbidity among women of reproductive age in the province of Essaouira (Morocco) and to describe the factors associated with it. The authors conducted a cross-sectional structured interview survey of 1300 married women aged 18 to 49.

Predictors of herbal medicine use among cancer patients.

Purpose: Moroccan studies have shown a high frequency of use of traditional and complementary medicines (T&CM). No survey has investigated the predictive factors of the use of traditional herbal medicine. This study aims to assess the prevalence, the determinants, and the predictors of this use.

Efficacies and side effects of medicinal plants used by patients with cancer in Morocco: A retrospective treatment-outcome study.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Medicinal plants have long been used as traditional medicines in Morocco. Patients with cancer frequently use medicinal plants, with a frequency ranging from 11% to 39%. No studies have evaluated these patients in the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region.

Factors Influencing Therapeutic Observance in Diabetic Subjects in the Province of Essaouira (Morocco): A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Therapeutic observance remains a major problem in managing diabetic subjects, just like in other pathologies treated by medication and lifestyle modification. This study aims to determine the rate of therapeutic observance among diabetic subjects in the province of Essaouira and to identify the factors that influence it.

Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among 498 type 1 and 2 diabetic subjects, regularly being checked at different health centers in the province of Essaouira (Morocco).

Observance of hygiene and dietary rules and the associated factors among diabetic subjects in Essaouira Province, Morocco: a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: hygiene and dietary recommendations are a fundamental pillar of diabetes management. The objective of this study is to measure the rate of observance of hygiene and dietary rules and the factors associated with these among a group of Moroccan diabetic subjects.

Methods: a cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted on 522 subjects with types 1 and 2 diabetes followed at different health centres in the province of Essaouira (Morocco).

Socio-economic, cultural and demographic profile of a group of Moroccan anaemic pregnant women.

Background: Anemia is a major public health problem in Morocco especially among vulnerable groups including pregnant women. Several studies have confirmed that anemia is associated with demographic, socioeconomic and cultural factors.

Objective: The objective of this study is to describe the socioeconomic, cultural and demographic profile of a group of anemic pregnant women and to determine the conditions influencing the development of anemia in the Moroccan context.

[Prevalence and social determinants of anemia in pregnant women in Essaouira Province, Morocco].

Objectives: The objective of this study is to provide data on the prevalence of anemia among pregnant women and to examine factors associated with anemia in Essaouira province, Morocco.

Patients And Methods: To study the prevalence of anemia, we analyzed 3806 obstetrical files of pregnant women between February 2015 and January, 2016. 1558 women had anemia.