Publications by authors named "R Bannour"

Objective: To evaluate the impact of infertility and Medically Assisted Procreation (MAP) on female sexuality. Human sexuality presents a multifaceted complexity, shaped by diverse factors and individual intricacies. Infertility and assisted reproductive treatments entail a prolonged and arduous journey, amplifying pre-existing sexual dysfunctions and serving as a rigorous trial of the affected women's sexuality and the resilience of couples.

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  • - The study focused on assessing healthcare waste (HCW) management practices at Sahloul University Hospital in Tunisia from 2019 to 2021, aiming to evaluate the impact of training on staff behaviors and practices.
  • - Following educational sessions, there was a notable increase in compliance rates for sorting HCW, with sharps sorting improving from 60.3% to 77.6%, while soft and solid waste sorting rose from 32.5% to 72.4% by 2021.
  • - Despite these positive changes, issues like inadequate container labeling and difficulties in tracking waste collection times persisted, indicating areas where further improvements are still needed.
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Background: The physical changes that accompany the onset of puberty demand a constant restructuring of the adolescent's perception of their body and may influence adolescents' mental health.

Aim: To describe weight status perception and its association with socio-demographic characteristics (SDC) and mental health disorders among adolescents in a low and middle-income country (LMIC).

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in high schools in the urban area of the governorate of Sousse, Tunisia in 2018.

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Objectives: The main objective is to study gynecological and obstetrical emergencies among adolescents admitted to the emergency room in our department.

Methods: At the Farhat Hached University Hospital in Sousse's Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, we carried out a retrospective study. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of adolescents who consulted over a period of 12 months were described.

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Objectives: Dysmenorrhea is a known phenomenon and not just recently, and investigations conducted recently have shown that female adolescents are very susceptible to this condition. Our goal is to determine the prevalence of dysmenorrhea in Tunisia, its risk factors, its impact on truancy rates, and the therapeutic attitudes of girls attending high school about this illness using an epidemiological survey.

Methods: This eight-month study, which spans from October 2022 to May 2023, focuses on 160 high school girls between the ages of 13 and 21.

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