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Validation of the Arabic version of the smoking cessation motivation questionnaire among Tunisian student smokers Open

Selma Gallas, Héla Ghali, Houyem Said Latiri · 2025

Background Smoking remains a major public health problem, particularly among Tunisian health students, with a prevalence of 26%. Assessing motivation to quit smoking requires tools that have been validated in the local language. This study…

Prevalence of tooth decay and related factors among primary school children in central–eastern Tunisia: A cross-sectional study Open

Héla Ghali, Amani Maatouk, Syrine Souai, Sana Bhiri, Fatima Khouya , et al. · 2025

Objectives We aimed to determine the prevalence of dental caries and its associated factors among primary school children in Tunisia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among children enrolled in primary schools in Sousse, Tunis…

Epidemiology and risk factors of healthcare-associated urinary tract infections: a prospective study in a Tunisian tertiary hospital Open

Héla Ghali, Omar Khalil Ben Saad, Sana Bhiri, Salma Balhi, Farah Azouzi , et al. · 2025

Healthcare-associated urinary tract infections (HAUTIs) represent a significant challenge to healthcare systems worldwide, contributing to patient morbidity, mortality, and increased healthcare costs. Understanding the epidemiology and ris…

Factors associated with cross infections in COVID-19 patients in a Tunisian intensive care unit: a longitudinal study Open

Rim Chehaibi, Farah Azouzi, Héla Ghali, Sameh Boughattas, Soumaya Ketata , et al. · 2025

In COVID-19 ICU patients, the prevalence of cross infection was 32% within 8 ± 5 days. The main microorganism was Acinetobacter baumannii. Independent risk factors associated with cross infections were advanced age, and venous catheter use.

Impact of Implementing Electronic Nursing Records on Quality and Safety Indicators in Care Open

Matthew J. Douma, M. Ben Rejeb, Najet Zardoub, A. Braham, Houda Chouchene , et al. · 2024

Electronic Health Records (EHR) have been adopted to improve the quality of care. Despite the growing use of health information technology, nursing documentation remains a challenge. In Tunisia, the implementation of the Electronic Medical…

Prevalence of Tooth Decay and Related Factors Among Primary School Children Open

Héla Ghali, Sana Bhiri, Syrine Souai, Fatima Khouya, Abderrazek Ben Maatoug , et al. · 2024

Introduction Tooth decay is considered the fourth most important public health problem in the world. According to the latest studies, the prevalence of this disease is also important in school children. The interest of this work is to stud…

Impact de la Covid 19 sur la première ligne en Tunisie Open

Hassen Teyeb, Monji Marzougui, Olfa Bouallègue, Houyem Said Latiri · 2024

Introduction : Les structures de première ligne constituant la pierre angulaire du système de santé tunisien ont été, comme d’autres systèmes de santé, impacté par la Covid 19. But : Ce travail vise à évaluer l’impact de cette pandémie. Mé…

Tobacco use among 11-16 years old students of Sousse Tunisia in 2020: a cross sectional study with the GYTS method Open

R Bannour, Sami Bhiri, Asma Cheikh, Héla Ghali, Salwa Khéfacha , et al. · 2023

Introduction Despite tobacco control prevention programs, many adolescents start smoking at school age. The main objectives of this study were to assess the prevalence of smoking, secondhand smoke exposure, and susceptibility to smoking am…

Perceptions and use of surgical checklist practices in a tertiary hospital of Tunisia, 2023 Open

Sana Bhiri, Asma Ben Amor, Hela Bouhlel, Nouha Dammak, Sameh Ben Fencha , et al. · 2023

Introduction: Patient safety remains a major concern in the operating room (OR). The surgical checklist (CL) is presented as a solution for reducing postoperative complications by ensuring better patient safety, but the adoption and use of…

A retrospective analysis of adverse events reported by Tunisian intensive care professionals Open

Mohamed Ayoub Tlili, Wiem Aouicha, Nikoloz Gambashidze, Jihène Sahli, Asma Ben Cheikh , et al. · 2023

Introduction Adverse events (AEs) that occur in hospitals remain a challenge worldwide, and especially in intensive care units (ICUs) where they are more likely to occur. Monitoring of AEs can provide insight into the status and advances o…

Prevalence and associated factors of unhealthy diet among adolescents: cross-sectional study among Tunisian high school students Open

Souhir Ayadi, Héla Ghali, Samia Abdellberi, Amal Kochbati, Siwar Bkhairia , et al. · 2023

Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.These i…

Covid-19 and mortality risk factors in a tertiary care center in central eastern Tunisia: a survival analyses Open

Emna Hariz, Héla Ghali, Sami Bhiri, R Bannour, Souhir Ayadi , et al. · 2023

Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.These i…

Surgical site infections: 10-year prevalence trend (2012-2021) and risk factors in a Tunisian university hospital Open

Sami Bhiri, Emna Hariz, Héla Ghali, R Bannour, Souhir Ayadi , et al. · 2023

Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.These i…

Health and Environmental Impact of Hospital Wastes: Systematic Review Open

Héla Ghali, Asma Ben Cheikh, Sana Bhiri, Lamia Bouzgarrou, M. Ben Rejeb , et al. · 2023

Introduction: Healthcare activities are generally associated with the production of healthcare waste, a large part of which is assimilated to household waste (packaging, kitchen waste, green waste, etc.) and another category of waste which…

Time trends in Surgical Site Infection rates in a Tunisian university hospital Open

Héla Ghali, Sana Bhiri, Asma Ben Cheikh, R Bannour, Salwa Khéfacha , et al. · 2022

Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) in low- and middle-income countries. Many reports have shown that surveillance and management of factors associated with SSI decreased rates…

Control of Acinetobacter baumannii outbreak in intensive care units in Tunisia, 2022 Open

E. Mziou, Héla Ghali, Sana Bhiri, Asma Ben Cheikh, R Bannour , et al. · 2022

Introduction Acinetobacter baumannii is an emerging pathogen that is increasingly resistant to antibiotics and is mainly responsible for pneumopathy in fragile patients. This germ is frequently responsible for epidemics in hospitals. We ai…

Patient safety culture as perceived by operating room professionals: a mixed-methods study Open

Wiem Aouicha, Mohamed Ayoub Tlili, Jihène Sahli, Ali Mtiraoui, Thouraya Ajmi , et al. · 2022

Background Routine assessments of patient safety culture within hospitals have been widely recommended to improve patient safety. Experts suggested that mixed-methods studies can help gain a deeper understanding of the concept. However, st…

Evidence-based practice among health students: attitudes, knowledge, skills and perceived barriers Open

R Bannour, S Tarchoun, Wafa Dhouib, Asma Ben Cheikh, Sana Bhiri , et al. · 2021

Introduction Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a worldwide approach in optimizing quality of healthcare. As healthcare providers are increasingly more involved in clinical decision making, it is becoming important for them to use the best e…

Quality of life in adult patients with open-angle glaucoma:a systematic review Open

Wafa Dhouib, S Abdallah, R Bannour, Asma Ben Cheikh, Sana Bhiri , et al. · 2021

Background Assessment of the quality of life of glaucoma is an essential basis for their management in order to prevent deterioration of the disease. The aim of the study was to describe through a systematic review the quality of life of p…

Social support and health-related quality of life among patients with chronic heart failure Open

R Bannour, Z Harzali, Wafa Dhouib, Asma Ben Cheikh, Sana Bhiri , et al. · 2021

Introduction Heart failure (HF) represents a major public health issue in Tunisia due to its frequency and its consequences in terms of morbidity and mortality. Despite improved treatment, HF is still associated with high mortality and imp…

The burden of Alzheimer’s caregivers and social support in the Tunisian family Open

Wafa Dhouib, Bridget Basile Ibrahim, R Bannour, Asma Ben Cheikh, Sana Bhiri , et al. · 2021

Background Alzheimer is a pathology that concers the patient and his family having a physical, social, economic and psychological impact. Research on family caregivers is still lacking and little is known about caregivers burden and ist as…

Investigation of nonisothermal fusion bonding for extrusion additive manufacturing of large structural parts Open

Nevine Tagscherer, Patrick Consul, Ingo Leonard Kottenstedde, Houyem Said Latiri, S. Zaremba , et al. · 2021

Fusion bonding is understood to be the decisive mechanism for the interlayer strength in extrusion additive manufacturing. This study links the characteristic temperatures of semicrystalline thermoplastics, namely, PA6 with 40% carbon fibe…

Nosocomial infection: A comparative study between COVID19 patients and other hospitalized patients in a Tunisian university hospital Open

R Bannour, Sana Bhiri, Asma Ben Cheikh, Héla Ghali, Wafa Dhouib , et al. · 2021

Trends of Healthcare-associated Infections in a Tuinisian University Hospital and Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Open

Héla Ghali, Asma Ben Cheikh, Sana Bhiri, Selwa Khefacha, Houyem Said Latiri , et al. · 2021

Background Although efforts to manage coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have understandably taken immediate priority, the impacts on traditional healthcare-associated infection (HAI) surveillance and prevention efforts remain co…

Risk factors of illicit substance use among Tunisian adolescents of Sousse Open

Héla Ghali, Sana Bhiri, Asma Ben Cheikh, Salwa Khéfacha, M Tourki Dhidah , et al. · 2020

Background and aims Adolescence is a period of physical, psychological and socio-cultural transformation, but also of curiosity, experimentation and acquisition. It is mainly during adolescence that people are introduced to the use of legi…

Prevalence of burnout among operating room professionals in the district of Sousse Open

Wiem Aouicha, Mohamed Ayoub Tlili, Jihène Sahli, A Hlaoui, A Chniti , et al. · 2020

Background The Operating Room (OR) is a complex, stressful and potentially dangerous environment. In fact, the professionals practicing in these units suffer from a continuous exposure to multiple stressors that can, eventually, lead to a …

Surgical gloves' perforation rate and its associated factors in three Tunisian surgical departments Open

Mohamed Ayoub Tlili, Haifa Sridi, Maha Akouri, Wiem Aouicha, Amina Belgacem , et al. · 2020

Background Surgical teams rely on gloves as a barrier that can prevent transmission of microorganisms from the practitioners to the patient and from patient to surgical team. However, holes and micro-perforations may occur in gloving mater…

Characteristics of smoking behavior in adolescents, Sousse, Tunisia Open

Héla Ghali, Salwa Khéfacha, Asma Ben Cheikh, Sana Bhiri, M Tourki Dhidah , et al. · 2020

Background and aims Adolescence is a period of physical, psychological and socio-cultural transformation, but also of curiosity, experimentation and acquisition. It is mainly during adolescence that people are introduced to the use of legi…

Differences between surgical team members in terms of teamwork, workload and stress Open

Wiem Aouicha, Mohamed Ayoub Tlili, Jihène Sahli, Manel Limam, Mohamed Ben Dhiab , et al. · 2020

Background Within Operating Rooms (OR), teams consisting of professionals with different training and backgrounds are expected to function optimally in a high-risk environment that is scattered with stressors, that often appear simultaneou…

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: Incidence and risk factors six intensive care units in Tunisia Open

Asma Ben Cheikh, Sana Bhiri, N ketaka, Australia Christopher De Gara, Salwa Khéfacha , et al. · 2020

Background Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) continues to cause significant morbidity, mortality, and hospital costs, especially in the intensive care unit (ICU). This study aimed to determine incidence and factors associated with VAP …

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