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View article: Tunisian Pediatricians’ Attitudes and Practices Toward COVID-19 Immunization and Other Vaccines
Tunisian Pediatricians’ Attitudes and Practices Toward COVID-19 Immunization and Other Vaccines Open
Pediatricians are among the most trusted sources of vaccine information for parents. We aimed, in this study, to describe the attitudes and practices of Tunisian pediatricians regarding non-National Immunization Schedule (NIS) vaccines, sp…
View article: Dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies after natural infection: insights from a study on Pasteur Institute of Tunis employees
Dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies after natural infection: insights from a study on Pasteur Institute of Tunis employees Open
This study aimed to assess the kinetics of antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2, following natural infection in a cohort of employees of the Institut Pasteur de Tunis (IPT) and to assess the risk of reinfection over a 12-months follow-up peri…
View article: Prognostic significance of tumor suppressor protein p53 in prostate cancer
Prognostic significance of tumor suppressor protein p53 in prostate cancer Open
Backround: The p53 gene mutation is one of the most common genetic alterations in many cancers. In prostate cancer (PCa), it has been associated with a poor prognosis, tumor progression and aggressiveness. P53 mutation induces an abnormal …
View article: Knowledge, attitudes and uptake related to influenza vaccine among healthcare workers in Tunisia
Knowledge, attitudes and uptake related to influenza vaccine among healthcare workers in Tunisia Open
Background: The influenza vaccine (IV) is considered the most effective strategy to prevent seasonal influenza infection and annual vaccination of healthcare workers (HCWs) is recommended by the World Health Organization given their high m…
View article: Epidemioclinical profile of cutaneous leishmaniasis in tataouine: a prospective longitudinal study
Epidemioclinical profile of cutaneous leishmaniasis in tataouine: a prospective longitudinal study Open
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…
View article: Predictive factors of difficult biliary cannulation: An experience of a tunisian tertiary center
Predictive factors of difficult biliary cannulation: An experience of a tunisian tertiary center Open
DBC is a frequent endoscopic situation. Predictors of DBC can be related to trainee involvement in the procedure, anatomical and clinical factors. A thorough understanding of these factors can actively contribute to ERCP management plans.
View article: COVID-19 in Tunisia (North Africa): Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in the General Population of the Capital City Tunis
COVID-19 in Tunisia (North Africa): Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in the General Population of the Capital City Tunis Open
Seroprevalence studies are essential to get an accurate estimate of the actual SARS-CoV-2 diffusion within populations. We report on the findings of the first serosurvey conducted in Tunis prior to the implementation of mass vaccination an…
View article: Knowledge attitudes and practices toward seasonal influenza vaccine among pregnant women during the 2018/2019 influenza season in Tunisia
Knowledge attitudes and practices toward seasonal influenza vaccine among pregnant women during the 2018/2019 influenza season in Tunisia Open
Background The uptake and acceptance of the influenza vaccine (IV) among pregnant women remain unknown in Tunisia despite the increased influenza-related complications and death. The present study aimed to assess the IV uptake and acceptab…
View article: COVID-19 in Tunisia (North Africa): Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in the general population of the capital city Tunis
COVID-19 in Tunisia (North Africa): Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in the general population of the capital city Tunis Open
Background: Monitoring the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic is primarily based on Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT PCR) detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). As this test is…
View article: COVID-19 in Tunisia (North Africa): Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in the general population of the capital city Tunis
COVID-19 in Tunisia (North Africa): Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in the general population of the capital city Tunis Open
Background: Monitoring the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic is primarily based on Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT PCR) detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). As this test is…
View article: Influenza vaccination knowledge, attitudes, and practices among Tunisian elderly with chronic diseases
Influenza vaccination knowledge, attitudes, and practices among Tunisian elderly with chronic diseases Open
Background Generally, seasonal influenza does not cause severe infection in healthy adults, but for the elderly, an infection can pose a serious health concern. Although several measures can help prevent influenza, vaccination is considere…
View article: Patients’ experiences and satisfaction with health care in the Salah Azaiez Institute of Cancer in Tunisia in 2020
Patients’ experiences and satisfaction with health care in the Salah Azaiez Institute of Cancer in Tunisia in 2020 Open
Measurement of patient-centered care is a key step to ensure quality of care improvement. The aims of this study were to evaluate the experience of hospitalized patients of Salah Azaiez Institute (SAI) of Cancer of Tunisia in 2020 and to a…
View article: COVID-19 Vaccination Acceptance and Its Associated Factors among Cancer Patients in Tunisia
COVID-19 Vaccination Acceptance and Its Associated Factors among Cancer Patients in Tunisia Open
The COVID-19 vaccine acceptance rate found in this study was low. Communication strategies of the vaccination campaigns should provide clear, simple and detailed messages about the efficacy and the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccines. More e…
View article: Patients’ experiences and satisfaction with health care in the Salah Azaiez Institute of Cancer in Tunisia in 2020
Patients’ experiences and satisfaction with health care in the Salah Azaiez Institute of Cancer in Tunisia in 2020 Open
Measurement of patient-centered care is a key step to ensure quality of care improvement. The aims of this study were to evaluate the experience of hospitalized patients of Salah Azaiez Institute (SAI) of Cancer of Tunisia in 2020 and to a…
View article: Premature mortality attributable to tobacco smoking among Tunisian adults in 2016
Premature mortality attributable to tobacco smoking among Tunisian adults in 2016 Open
Background Tobacco smoking is a major risk factor for several debilitating health conditions, causing thus premature deaths and disability. Globally, 8 million deaths, mainly occurring in low and middle income countries, are attributable t…
View article: Anxiety and depression among individuals in mandatory institutional quarantine in Tunisia
Anxiety and depression among individuals in mandatory institutional quarantine in Tunisia Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic is a challenging public health issue that have impacted people's health and livelihoods worldwide. Restrictive measures, such as quarantine, have been implemented in many countries in order to limit the spr…
View article: Cancer mortality attributable to cigarettes smoking in Tunisian adults, 2016
Cancer mortality attributable to cigarettes smoking in Tunisian adults, 2016 Open
Background The carcinogenic effect of tobacco smoking has been well established. In Tunisia, cancers ranked second leading cause of deaths from non-communicable diseases in 2014. In addition, Tunisia is classified among North African count…
View article: Impact of mandatory institutional quarantine on sleep quality: A cross sectional Tunisian study
Impact of mandatory institutional quarantine on sleep quality: A cross sectional Tunisian study Open
Background Given the COVID-19 pandemic, Tunisian authorities have imposed quarantine in dedicated centers mainly for travelers coming from countries with highest coronavirus infection rates. Such restrictive measures may have a detrimental…
View article: Assessment of COVID-19 vaccine literacy among cancer patients: A cross sectional Tunisian study
Assessment of COVID-19 vaccine literacy among cancer patients: A cross sectional Tunisian study Open
Background In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vaccine literacy (VL) is considered as an important determinant of vaccine hesitancy and uptake. Cancer patients constitute a target group for COVID-19 vaccination. Thus, we aimed in this…
View article: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Tunisian cancer patients in the Salah Azaeiz Institute of Cancer
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Tunisian cancer patients in the Salah Azaeiz Institute of Cancer Open
Background Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 is the most effective way to stop the pandemic and to avoid its related deaths. COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, represent now a major hurdle to achieve herd immunity. Cancer patients constitute a prior…
View article: Attitudes and beliefs regarding current vaccines among Tunisian cancer patients
Attitudes and beliefs regarding current vaccines among Tunisian cancer patients Open
Background Vaccines constitute a successful and cost-effective public health tool. Whereas, skepticism regarding their safety and efficacy remains prevalent. We aimed in this study to assess attitudes and beliefs regarding current vaccines…
View article: Trans fatty acids policy analysis to prevent non-communicable diseases in Tunisia
Trans fatty acids policy analysis to prevent non-communicable diseases in Tunisia Open
Background Despite the widely published international guidelines for a better implementation of health policies promoting healthy eating habits; the epidemiological situation regarding most weighing heavily non-communicable diseases (NCDs)…
View article: Determinants of healthcare workers’ willingness to receive the influenza vaccine in Tunisia
Determinants of healthcare workers’ willingness to receive the influenza vaccine in Tunisia Open
Background Influenza is a contagious respiratory disease that may lead to severe illness. Given their frequent contact with ill individuals, healthcare workers (HCWs) are at elevated risk of developing influenza and of transmitting the dis…
View article: Knowledge, Attitudes and Uptake Related to Influenza Vaccine Among Healthcare Workers in Tunisia
Knowledge, Attitudes and Uptake Related to Influenza Vaccine Among Healthcare Workers in Tunisia Open
Background: The influenza vaccine (IV) is considered the most effective strategy to prevent seasonal influenza infection and annual vaccination of healthcare workers (HCWs) is recommended by the World Health Organization given their high m…
View article: Characteristics and prognostic factors of COVID-19 among infected cases: A nationwide Tunisian analysis
Characteristics and prognostic factors of COVID-19 among infected cases: A nationwide Tunisian analysis Open
Background: The outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to constitute an international public health concern. Few data are available on the duration and prognostic factors of the disease. We aimed to study the recovery time am…
View article: Mental health status of adults under institutional quarantine: a cross sectional survey in Tunisia
Mental health status of adults under institutional quarantine: a cross sectional survey in Tunisia Open
high prevalence of psychiatric symptoms among quarantined individuals was found in this study. Psychological interventions should thus be an integral part of the COVID-19 control strategy in order to provide adequate psychological support …