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The Impact of Night Shift Work on Mental Health Outcomes in a Tunisian Industrial Setting Open
Introduction The increasing prevalence of shift work, particularly night shifts, in modern industrial settings has raised concerns about its potential detrimental effects on workers’ health. Disruptions to circadian rhythms, sleep deprivat…
The Impact of Sedentary Lifestyle on the Psychological Well-being of Hospital Administrative Staff Open
Introduction Sedentary behavior, a leading cause of preventable mortality in developed nations, has been linked to a range of health problems, including cardiovascular disease and depression. While the benefits of leisure-time physical act…
Long-Term Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Healthcare Workers Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has placed immense psychological pressure on healthcare workers (HCWs) worldwide. In addition to the physical risks of infection, HCWs have faced high levels of anxiety due to their proximity to the virus…
Screening for insomnia disorders among flight crews in Tunisia Open
Introduction Flight crew members are subjected to various stressors that can disrupt their sleep-wake cycle, leading to a higher prevalence of sleep disorders. Objectives to assess the prevalence of sleep disturbances among flight crew mem…
An epidemiological survey of occupational stress among teachers in Tunisia Open
Introduction Stress is one of the biggest problems facing teachers today. The increasingly demanding nature of their job has also increased pressure levels dramatically. Research shows that teachers are now facing greater day-to-day proble…
Nurses’ knowledge and attitudes regarding postpartum depression Open
Introduction Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious mental health condition that can be challenging to diagnose due to its varying symptoms. As a result, multiple healthcare providers collaborate in its prevention, screening, and treatme…
Mental health status among physiotherapists. A cross-sectional study in Tunisia Open
Introduction In the high-stress world of healthcare, the intertwined relationship mental health and the life quality is pivotal. Prioritizing healthcare professionals’ mental health and nurturing a positive safety climate are essential to …
The association between Mental Health and Workaholism in Healthcare Workers Open
Introduction Workaholism, or work addiction, is a compulsive drive to work excessively, often at the detriment of personal and professional well-being. This behavior is associated with increased risk of burnout and psychosocial disorders. …
Exploring ultrasound and electromyography for carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosis: a comprehensive comparative study and implications for occupational medicine Open
Background To assess the contribution of ultrasound in diagnosing occupational carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), compare it with electromyography (EMG) results, and evaluate the ultrasound characteristics of CTS patients. Methods A nine-month …
P-271 RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS IN POST COVID SYNDROME IN HEALTHCARE WORKERS Open
Background Lung injury is one of the most common and damaging lesions of COVID-19. Some of the manifestations may persist after the clinical recovery as part of a post-COVID syndrome. Aim To study the prevalence of persistent respiratory s…
P-008 ACTIVE SMOKING BEHAVIOR AND OCCUPATIONAL ALLERGIC RHINITIS SEVERITY Open
Introduction Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common disease of the upper respiratory tract. Its severity is closely related to its impact on both quality of life and occupational performance. The risk of chronic rhinitis may be increased by ac…
The impact of Extremely Low Frequency Electro- Magnetic Fields on Depression Anxiety and Stress Open
Introduction According to World Health Organisation (WHO), Extremely Low Frequency Electro-Magnetic Fields (ELF-EMF) include frequencies ranging from 0 to 300 Hz. They are widespread in our daily life and in the workplace. These fields hav…
Prevalence and predictive factors of depressive and anxious symptoms among healthcare professionals at Farhat Hached University Hospital in Sousse during COVID-19 Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic was originally of a magnitude exceeding that of previous epidemics, placing a heavy burden on healthcare systems in general and healthcare professionals in particular. Objectives To assess the prevalence …
Factors associated with the quality of conflict management among anesthesia technicians Open
Introduction A conflict arises when one or more individuals, groups or organizations disagree, creating internal or external tensions that can cause damage. This is particularly serious in operating theatres, where decisions involving life…
The neuro-psychological manifestations of COVID-19 in healthcareworkers Open
Introduction At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, respiratory expression of SARS-CoV-2 infection was the most worrying one. Later, other symptoms appeared to be more disturbing such as neurological and psychiatric manifestations, whi…
Post-traumatic stress in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study Open
Introduction During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare professionals worked under critical care conditions and had to adapt quickly to extreme work situations. They were confronted with several occupational stressors. Objectives To determin…
Depression, anxiety and stress among flight crews in Tunisia Open
Introduction The mental health of flight crews is of paramount importance. Due to the demanding nature of their work, crew members are subject to various stress factors such as irregular working hours, time differences, operational demands…
P-299 Occupational exposure and lifestyle factors and risk of prostate cancer in the central region of Tunisia a case-control study Open
Introduction Background Prostate cancer (PC) is the most common leading cause of cancer death and morbidity among males. It has been known to be related to many established factors. Recently, others environmental, occupational, and lifesty…
Levels of anxiety, depression and stress among health care workers during the COVID19 pandemic: Study conducted at the University Hospital Farhat Hached of Sousse-Tunisia Open
Introduction During the COVID-19 pandemic, health care workers found themselves threatened by developing psychological effects. Objectives The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of exposure to COVID-19 on the mental health o…
P-295 Work-related risk factors for breast cancer a case-control study in Tunisia Open
Introduction Breast cancer (BC) is the leading cause of cancer mortality and morbidity in women. Preventive measures should target modifiable risk factors. Several recent studies have focused on work-related factors (WRF) in BC but results…
O-293 Work-related risk factor for multiple sclerosis: a case control study in Tunisia Open
Introduction Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory, demyelinating and degenerative disease of the nervous system. To date, few occupational factors such as organic solvents, heavy metals, and ionizing radiation have been report…
Quality of Life Among Women With Breast Cancer Open
Introduction Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer in women all over the world. Its physical consequences and psychosocial distress had adverse effect on quality of life (QOL). Objectives Evaluate the QOL among women with BC. Method…
Trend in the variation of sensitization of the European standard battery allergens over 26 years Open
Background: Epidemiological monitoring of sensitization rates to common allergens and identification of emerging allergens are needed to assess preventive measures. The aim of this study was to assess trends in the frequencies of sensitiza…