Revolutionizing Physical Activity: How Private Sector Physicians Harness Mobile Apps for Enhanced Health Outcomes.

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.

Current State and Prospects of Telemedicine in Morocco: Analysis of Challenges, Initiatives, and Regulatory Framework.

The 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.

Does cannabis affect cognitive functioning in patients with schizophrenia?

Introduction: Cannabis use impairs cognitive performance in healthy subjects; several studies have shown improved cognitive outcomes in schizophrenic patients using cannabis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of cannabis use on cognitive function in Moroccan patients with schizophrenia who were cannabis users.

Method: Two groups were recruited in a Moroccan University Psychiatric Centre.

Understanding and Use of Artificial Intelligence Among Doctors in a University Hospital in Morocco.

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.

Predictors of poor response to oral propranolol in infantile hemangiomas.

Background: Propranolol is the first-line treatment for infantile hemangiomas (IH). Cases of propranolol-resistant infantile hemangiomas are rarely reported. The purpose of our study was to investigate the predictive factors for poor response to propranolol.

Parental Response to Children's Chronic Pain.

Aims: The aim of this study was to describe the behavior of Moroccan parents toward their children's chronic pain.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in different hospital wards. Parents of hospitalized children with chronic pain aged six or over participated in the study.

Women's Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Cervical Cancer Screening in Morocco.

High incidence rates of cervical cancer are still common in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with ineffective prevention policies. This study assessed Moroccan women's knowledge and practices regarding the cervical cancer screening program. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2019 in four primary healthcare centers in Casablanca.

How Physicians in a Moroccan Tertiary Care Center Perceive Teleconsultation During COVID-19 Pandemic?

Recent 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.

Maghreb doctors need capacity building in epidemic investigation and control.

Objective: Describe the training needs of young Maghreb doctors in epidemic management.

Methods: This is a study to quantify the need for medical training on "epidemic management". The study population was formed by residents and assistant professors of the French-speaking faculties of medicine in the Greater Maghreb, hospital-university professors, who were invited to respond to an online questionnaire.

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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.

Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of "Malocclusion Impact Questionnaire" into Moroccan Arabic.

Introduction: The malocclusion index questionnaire (MIQ) is widely used in research and clinical practice. To our knowledge, there are no studies of its use in Moroccan patients.

Aim: The objective of this study was to translate and culturally adapt the malocclusion impact questionnaire (MIQ) into Moroccan Arabic and to assess its reliability and validity among a sample of young Moroccan teenagers.

Antidiabetics and antihypertensive medications use in Morocco: A pharmacoepidemiological descriptive study.

Unlabelled:  Background: In Morocco, and many other African countries, there is a paucity of antihypertensive and antidiabetics use amongst the general population.

Aim: To investigate the epidemiological profile of antihypertensive and antidiabetics use and analysis their adverse reactions.

Setting: This study was conducted in the prefecture of Figuig, Morocco.

Monitoring Mental Healthcare Services Using Business Analytics.

Objectives: Monitoring healthcare activities is the first step for health stakeholders and health professionals to improve the quality and performance of healthcare services. However, monitoring remains a challenge for healthcare facilities, especially in developing countries. Fortunately, advances in business analytics address this need.

Electronic health records implementation in Morocco: Challenges of silo efforts and recommendations for improvements.

Objective: Electronic Health Records (EHRs) interventions hold the promise for enabling better healthcare. However, the implementation of EHR systems has been scarce in developing countries. The objective of this study is to investigate the state of EHRs implementation in Morocco; and draw insights for potential improvements.

Comparative study of post-graduate training programs in public health in the great maghreb countries.

Background: Training in public health, an essential lever for the success of health programs, mobilizes several disciplines, from the description of health situations to the study of their determinants, and to health management.

Objective: To compare postgraduate training programs in Public Health, provided in the countries of the Greater Maghreb.

Methods: Through a documentary study, various components of post-graduate training in Public Health in the Maghreb have been identified: offers and methods of training, learning objectives, program content and reference skills.

Profile and evolution of the Global Burden of Morbidity in the Maghreb (Tunisia,Morocco, Algeria). The Triple burden of morbidity.

Background: The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) is an objective method of measurement of disease disability, allowing the quantification of a population's health status, the identification of its health needs, and the determination of its public health priorities.

Objectives: To document the epidemiological transition in Maghreb countries (Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria) over the past three decades and to identify their priority health problems, which are responsible for a considerable burden of disability.

Methods: This is a data synthesis work of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) global burden of disease, through its project "GBD Compare Data Visualization".

[Occupational exposure to blood among medical students in Casablanca (Morocco): Analysis of knowledge and practices].

Occupational exposure to blood (OEB) is associated with a significant risk of transmission of bloodborne viruses to medical students. The objective of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and practices of Casablanca medical students concerning OEB preventive measures and their behaviour after accidental exposure. A cross-sectional study was carried out at the Ibn Rochd University Hospital in Casablanca using stratified cluster sampling ; data from this study were collected by means of an anonymous self-administered questionnaire.

[Evaluation of burnout syndrome among doctors in training at the Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca].

Methods: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study of a sample of 300 physicians using self-administered questionnaire over the period 2013- 2014. Burnout has been operationally defined through a French translation of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI).

Results: A total of 191 physicians participated in the study (response rate 63.

[Use of mobile applications by interns at Ibn-Rochd University Hospital in Casablanca, Morocco].

Introduction: Mobile applications are now increasingly used by trainee and practising physicians due to the wide range of applications available in the field of healthcare and their ease of use. The objective of this study was to estimate the frequency and describe the use of these applications by interns at Ibn-Rochd University Hospital in Casablanca. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in December 2014 on a sample of Ibn-Rochd interns.

Validation of EORTC IN-PATSAT 32 in Morocco: Methods and Processes.

Background. The EORTC IN-PATSAT32 questionnaire was developed by the EORTC Quality of Life (QL) Group to assess the satisfaction of patients affected by cancer and hospitalized in oncology centers. The aim of this study is to assess the psychometric properties of the EORTC IN-PATSAT32 administered to Moroccan patients.

Psoriasis and Staphylococcus aureus skin colonization in Moroccan patients.

Unlabelled: Psoriatic lesions are rarely complicated by recurrent infections. The aim of our study is to determine skin colonisation and nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus in patients with psoriasis and in healthy persons.

Patients And Methods: a comparative study that include 33 patients with psoriasis and 33 healthy persons.

Waiting times before dental care under general anesthesia in children with special needs in the Children's Hospital of Casablanca.

Introduction: Oral diseases may have an impact on quality of children's life. The presence of severe disability requires the use of care under general anesthesia (GA). However, because of the limited number of qualified health personnel, waiting time before intervention can be long.