A Multicentric Cross-Sectional Study Investigating the Profile and Motivations of Women Seeking Unsafe Abortions in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

Background: Unsafe abortions represent a significant public health issue in Cameroon, often resulting in severe health consequences. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, motivations, and factors associated with unsafe abortions among women in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among women of childbearing age attending three urban health facilities in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

Antibiotics' resistance profile of pathogens isolated from fish products sold in the city of Bangangté, Cameroon: Aqueous extracts from spices' formulations used as accompanying soup of braised fish as antimicrobial alternative.

The present study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of aqueous extracts of the mixture of spices used as accompanying soup of braised fish against multidrug resistant (MDR) bacteria isolated from raw and braised fish collected in the city of Bangangté, Cameroon. A survey was conducted in the city of Bangangté to diagnose the braising fish processes. Pathogens were isolated from raw and braised fish samples collected in fish farms and selling points, and their susceptibility to 16 commonly used antibiotics was tested using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method.

The prevalence of tobacco, alcohol, stimulant, khat, and cannabis use among school-going students in African and Arab countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: The objectives of this review and meta-analysis were twofold: first, to determine the prevalence of substance use among school-going children in Arab and African countries; and second, to highlight the considerable influence of variables such as the nation's region and the timeframe of the study on the prevalence of substance use.

Methods: Research was sourced from Science Direct, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and PubMed. Thirty-seven articles were incorporated in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines.

Cross-cultural adaptation of the Quality of Life after Brain Injury (QOLIBRI) questionnaire in patients after traumatic brain injury in Morocco.

Objectives: Individuals after traumatic brain injury (TBI) commonly experience a variety of symptoms that impact their daily life functioning. This study aims to evaluate the applicability, validity, and reliability of the health-related Quality of Life after Brain Injury (QOLIBRI) questionnaire in the Moroccan context.

Methods: This multicentric cross-sectional study included 203 individuals after TBI in medical centers from three different cities at a mean of 4.

Operative Treatment of Nonprimary Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: A Systematic Review.

Background: Nonprimary osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) pose a significant challenge in orthopaedics, with no definitive consensus on optimal surgical treatment.

Purpose: To consolidate the most recent evidence on operative treatments for nonprimary OLT by assessing patient-reported outcomes (PROs), postoperative complications, and clinical failures.

Study Design: Systematic review; Level of evidence, 4.

Self-Assessment of Psychosocial Care Proficiency among Nurses and Oncologists at the Mohammed VI University Hospital Center (Morocco).

 In Morocco, cancer is a disease with a concerning incidence to the point that patients are diagnosed at advanced stages. As a result, patient care requires a holistic approach, integrating medical treatment and appropriate psychosocial support to improve their well-being. This study aimed to evaluate the psychosocial care competencies of oncology healthcare professionals at the Mohammed VI University Hospital Center (CHU) in Marrakech.

Optimizing radiation dosimetry: Impact of PMMA layers on electronic equilibrium for the calibration of radiation protection instruments.

In radiation dosimetry, achieving electronic equilibrium is vital for accurate dose measurements in radioprotection. This study investigates the effect of Poly Methyl Methacrylate (PMMA) layers, known by its chemical formula CHO and a density of 1.19 g/cm³ (PNNL, 2011), on electronic equilibrium for the calibration of radiation protection instruments, focusing on photon beams of varying energies.

Electronic patient-reported outcome measures (ePROs) as tools for assessing health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in women with gynecologic and breast cancers: a systematic review.

Objectives: To provide a comprehensive review of the use of electronic patient-reported outcomes measures (ePROs) as digital health tools to assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in women with breast, ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancers.

Methods: A systematic review was conducted to identify studies that used ePROs to evaluate HRQoL in women diagnosed with breast and gynecological cancers. The review followed the 2020 update of the PRISMA guidelines and a pre-registered protocol in PROSPERO (CRD42024516737).

Governance of healthcare quality: exploring the relationships between hospital board performance and healthcare quality outcomes.

Purpose: This paper aims to contribute to the existing literature in the field of hospital governance by exploring the relationship between the attributes and performance of hospital boards and hospital performance in terms of quality of healthcare.

Design/methodology/approach: A survey of board performance in public hospitals in Morocco was carried out, in which we surveyed all board members of the 13 hospitals in the Casablanca-Settat region. A total of 82 members responded (82% response rate) to the previously adapted and validated self-evaluation questionnaire on board self-assessment questionnaire (BSAQ) board member performance.

Immunohistochemical-Based Molecular Subtypes of Female Breast Cancer: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study at Cheikh Khalifa Hospital in Casablanca, Morocco.

Introduction: Breast cancer is a major public health concern worldwide and the most prevalent form of cancer in Morocco. This study aimed to describe the histological and immunohistochemical profiles of breast cancer in women admitted to Cheikh Khalifa Hospital in Casablanca, Morocco.

Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study.

Teaching under pressure: assessing burnout among high school teachers.

Introduction: the increasing demands and responsibilities placed upon teachers are causing overwhelming stress. As a result, many teachers struggle with managing their workload effectively, which increases their susceptibility to burnout. This study aims to investigate burnout among high school teachers in Tetouan, Morocco, and explore the various contributing factors.

Determinants of malaria spread among under-five children in Nigeria: results from a 2021 Nigerian malaria indicator cross-sectional survey.

Background: Malaria is a global disease burden, especially in Africa, with Nigeria having the highest prevalence of malaria, with approximately 50% affecting children. Children under five years of age are vulnerable to the risk of malaria spread. This research aimed to identify the determinants of malaria spread among children under the age of 5 in Nigeria.

Opportunistic Infections in HIV-Infected Children on Treatment in Southern Morocco: A 12-Years Retrospective Follow-up Study.

Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in children is a significant public health concern, increasing the risk of infant mortality. Immunodeficiency caused by HIV favors the development of opportunistic infections (OIs), which are responsible for over 90% of HIV-related deaths. This study seeks to determine the primary OIs in children with HIV followed at the Hassan II Regional Hospital Center in Sous Massa, during the period from 2012 to 2023.

Factors Influencing the Quality and Extent of the Informed Consent Process in Patients Undergoing Surgical Procedures: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background Informed consent is an essential component of medical practice, particularly in surgical procedures, as it guarantees that patients are thoroughly informed of the risks, benefits, and alternatives prior to receiving treatment. Nevertheless, research has demonstrated that patients frequently fail to recall critical information that was conveyed during the informed consent process, which emphasizes the potential for communication and comprehension deficiencies. Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the quality of informed consent and the decision-making preferences of patients who are undergoing surgical procedures.

Antioxidant Effects of Cactus Seed Oil against Iron-Induced Oxidative Stress in Mouse Liver, Brain and Kidney.

In recent times, exploring the protective potential of medicinal plants has attracted increasing attention. To fight reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are key players in hepatic, cerebral and renal diseases, scientists have directed their efforts towards identifying novel compounds with antioxidant effects. Due to its unique composition, significant attention has been given to Cactus Seed Oil (CSO).

Synthesis and Antiproliferative Effect of 3,4,5-Trimethoxylated Chalcones on Colorectal and Prostatic Cancer Cells.

In the context of designing innovative anticancer agents, the synthesis of a series of chalcones bearing a 3,4,5-trimethoxylated A ring and a variety of B rings, including phenols and original heterocycles such as chromones, was conducted. For this end, Claisen-Schmidt condensation was performed in basic or acidic conditions between the common starting material 3,4,5-trimethoxyacetophenone and appropriate aldehydes; this allowed the recovery of fifteen chalcones in moderate-good yields. The synthesized compounds were screened for their antiproliferative activity against colorectal and prostatic cancer cells, using a colorimetric MTT assay.

Assessment of mental well-being and psychological distress in Moroccan breast cancer patients.

Unlabelled: The quality of life of breast cancer patients is strongly affected by physical pain, psychological distress, and uncertainty about vital prognosis.

Objective: To assess breast cancer patients' mental well-being and level of psychological distress at the Mohammed VI University Hospital in Marrakech.

Methods: Cross-sectional study carried out from April to December 2023 at the Mohammed VI University Hospital of Marrakech.

Digital health for cancer symptom management in palliative medicine: systematic review.

Background: Digital health technologies (DHTs) play a crucial role in symptom management, particularly in palliative care, by providing patients with accessible tools to monitor and manage their symptoms effectively. The aim of this systematic review was to examine and synthesise the scientific literature on DHTs for symptom management in palliative oncology care.

Methods: A systematic review was conducted in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines for systematic reviews and meta-analyses from 2 June to 20 June 2024.