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Effective public health measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19: a systematic review by Ayouni, Imen, Maatoug, Jihen, Dhouib, Wafa, Zammit, Nawel, Fredj, Sihem Ben, Ghammam, Rim, Ghannem, Hassen

“…In December 2019, a novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) was recognized in Wuhan, China. It was characterised by rapid spread causing a pandemic. Multiple public…”
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The incubation period during the pandemic of COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Dhouib, Wafa, Maatoug, Jihen, Ayouni, Imen, Zammit, Nawel, Ghammem, Rim, Fredj, Sihem Ben, Ghannem, Hassen

“…The aim of our study was to determine through a systematic review and meta-analysis the incubation period of COVID-19. It was conducted based on the preferred…”
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Surveillance of tobacco use among young adolescents: trends and predictors across three years in Sousse, Tunisia by Zammit, Nawel, Maatoug, Jihene, Ghammam, Rim, Fredj, Sihem Ben, Dhouib, Wafa, Ayouni, Imen, Maatouk, Amani, Belgacem, Waad Ben, Ouertani, Mohamed, Ghannem, Hassen

“…Abstract Background In developed countries, there was an overall decrease in tobacco use over the last decades. In Tunisia, a national strategy to reduce…”
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Screening and health education practices related to cardiovascular risk factors among adults: results of a households survey in Sousse, Tunisia by Zammit, Nawel, Belgacem, Waad Ben, Ghammam, Rim, Fredj, Sihem Ben, Krifa, Rim, Ouertani, Mohamed, Maatouk, Amani, Maatoug, Jihene, Ghannem, Hassen

“…In Tunisia, despite the implementation of national strategies to prevent some of cardiovascular risk factors, these diseases still represent the leading cause…”
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Studying SARS-CoV-2 vaccine hesitancy among health professionals in Tunisia by Zammit, Nawel, Gueder, Amani El, Brahem, Aïcha, Ayouni, Imen, Ghammam, Rim, Fredj, Sihem Ben, Sridi, Chaima, Chouchene, Asma, Kalboussi, Houda, Maalel, Olfa El, Chatti, Souhaeil, Maatoug, Jihene, Ghannem, Hassen, Mrizak, Néjib

“…People's lives were seriously affected by the emergence and the spread of the COVID-19 disease. Several vaccines were developed in record time to overcome this…”
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Co-occurrence of problematic facebook and video game use: prevalence and association with mental health disorders among adolescents by Fredj, Sihem Ben, Ouertani, Mohamed, Zammit, Nawel, Ghammam, Rim, Maatoug, Jihen, Chouikha, Firas, Harrabi, Imed, Ghannem, Hassen

“…The rapid proliferation of technology and its impact on adolescents' lives have raised concerns about addictive behaviors and its potential consequences,…”
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Protective Effect of the MCP-1 Gene Haplotype against Schizophrenia by Hadj Jrad, Besma Bel, Ben Mohamed, Bochra, Hassine, Mohsen, Ben Fredj, Sihem, Inoubli, Oumaima, Saoud, Hana, Gaha, Lotfi

“…While cytokines and their genetic variants have been intensively studied in schizophrenia, little attention has been focused on chemokines in the last years…”
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Haplotypes of TNFα/β Genes Associated with Sex-Specific Paranoid Schizophrenic Risk in Tunisian Population by Gaha, Lotfi, Hadj Jrad, Besma Bel, Mechri, Anouar, Inoubli, Oumaima, Jemli, Achraf, Ben Fredj, Sihem

“…Several medical research findings have announced a strong association between the biology of cytokines and various brain activities. Since growing evidences…”
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Validity and reliability of a modified short version of a stigma scale for use among Tunisian COVID‐19 patients after quarantine: A cross‐sectional study by Mlouki, Imen, Zammit, Nawel, Ghammem, Rim, Ben Fredj, Sihem, Bannour, Rania, El Echi, Ansar, Ladhari, Hafsia, Haddedi, Adel, Ghodhbani, Mohamed Mizouni, Maatoug, Jihene, Ghannem, Hassen

“…Background and Aim The COVID‐19 is a stigmatizing infectious disease even after healing. Until now, no COVID‐19 stigma scale validated in Tunisian Arabic…”
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Multimodal intervention program to improve hand hygiene compliance: effectiveness and challenges by Ben Fredj, Sihem, Ben Cheikh, Asma, Bhiri, Sana, Ghali, Hela, Khefacha, Salwa, Dhidah, Lamine, Merzougui, Latifa, Ben Rejeb, Mohamed, Said Latiri, Houyem

“…BackgroundHand hygiene (HH) is considered the most important measure to tackle the transmission of healthcare-associated pathogens. However, compliance with…”
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Smoking dependence and anxio-depressive disorders in Tunisian smokers attending the smoking cessation clinic in a university hospital by Ghali, Héla, Rejeb, Oussama Ben, Fredj, Sihem Ben, Khéfacha, Salwa, Dhidah, Lamine, Rejeb, Mohamed Ben, Latiri, Houyem Said

“…Abstract Background Smokers with comorbid anxio-depressive disorders are more prone to progress to a more severe level of dependence and to experience more…”
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Challenges and results of a school-based intervention to manage excess weight among school children in Tunisia 2012-2014 by Maatoug, Jihen, Fredj, Sihem Ben, Msakni, Zeineb, Dendana, Emna, Sahli, Jihene, Harrabi, Imed, Chouikha, Firas, Boughamoura, Lamia, Slama, Slim, Farpour-Lambert, Nathalie, Ghannem, Hassen

“…Obesity is a serious health issue and predisposes individuals to an increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Its prevalence in children has increased…”
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Cross-sectional study of co-occurring addiction problems among high school students in Tunisia by Mbarki, Oumayma, Ghammem, Rim, Zammit, Nawel, Ben Fredj, Sihem, Maatoug, Jihene, Ghannem, Hassen

“…Addictive behaviours are a major public health problem, especially among adolescents, who are susceptible to experiencing multiple co-occurring addictions. To…”
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Weight perception and mental health disorders among adolescents of central-eastern Tunisia: A cross-sectional study by Ghammem, Rim, Ghali, Hela, Pavicic, Laura, Ben Fredj, Sihem, Zammit, Nawel, Dalhoumi, Amira, Bannour, Rania, Maatoug, Jihene, Ghannem, Hassen

“…The physical changes that accompany the onset of puberty demand a constant restructuring of the adolescent's perception of their body and may influence…”
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Case of Massive Hydatid Pulmonary Embolism Incidentally Discovered in a 56-Year-Old Woman with Posttraumatic Abdominal Pain by Waz, Ines, Saada, Asma, Methamem, Mehdi, Sandid, Samar Hajer, Jedidi, Maher, Amara, Amel, Ben Fredj, Sihem, Mahjoub, Mohamed, Ben Soltane, Houda, Khrouf, Mariem, Mezgar, Zied, Zaouali, Sarra

“…Hydatid pulmonary embolism rarely occurs. It arises from the rupture of a hydatid heart cyst or the opening of a visceral hydatid cyst into the venous…”
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Prevalence of pediculosis among primary school children in Tunisia by Farjallah, Dhekra, Belgacem, Sameh, Remadi, Latifa, Chaabane-Banaoues, Raja, Trimech, Faouzia, Ben Fredj, Sihem, Babba, Hamouda, Haouas, Najoua

“…Background: Pediculus humanus capitis (head lice) infestation is a global health concern, yet no study has examined its occurrence among primary school…”
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Risk factors for severe Covid-19 breakthrough infections: an observational longitudinal study by Ben Fredj, Sihem, Ghammem, Rim, Zammit, Nawel, Maatouk, Amani, Haddad, Nihel, Haddad, Nouha, Kachroudi, Manel, Rebai, Senda, Laadhari, Hafsia, Ghodhbani, Mohamed Mizouni, Maatoug, Jihen, Ghannem, Hassen

“…Abstract Background The drive to vaccinate large populations is nowadays the main instrument for combating the pandemic and preventing serious disease and…”
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Haplotypes of TNF[alpha]/[beta] Genes Associated with Sex-Specific Paranoid Schizophrenic Risk in Tunisian Population by Inoubli, Oumaima, Jemli, Achraf, Fredj, Sihem Ben, Mechri, Anouar, Gaha, Lotfi, Jrad, Besma Bel Hadj

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Effectiveness of a Community-Based Intervention Program to Reduce Hypertension Prevalence Among Adults: Results of a Quasiexperimental Study With Control Group in the Region of Sousse, Tunisia by Sahli, Jihene, Maatoug, Jihene, Harrabi, Imed, Ben Fredj, Sihem, Dendana, Emna, Ghannem, Hassen

“…High blood pressure is preventable and is directly related to lifestyle habits such as an unbalanced diet, low levels of physical activity, and tobacco use…”
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Adverse events in a Tunisian university hospital: incidence and risk factors by Ghali, Hela, Cheikh, Asma Ben, Bhiri, Sana, Fredj, Sihem Ben, Layouni, Sawssen, Khefacha, Salwa, Dhidah, Lamine, Rejeb, Mohamed Ben, Latiri, Houyem Saiid

“…To determine the incidence and risk factors of adverse events (AE) in a Tunisian university hospital. We carried out a longitudinal observational study in 2016…”
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