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Bouzgarrou L, Kheder A, Ben Afia L, Ormrane A, Hermassi F. Biomechanical Risk Factors of the Upper Limbs' Musculoskeletal Disorders among Carpet Weavers in Tunisia: Semi-Quantitative Ergonomic Assessment. Indian J Occup Environ Med 2023; 27:148-154. [PMID: 37600651 PMCID: PMC10434804 DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_109_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Background Musculoskeletal disorders are one of the most common occupational health problems and one of the leading causes of temporary disability. This study aimed to assess the biomechanical constraints of upper limb musculoskeletal disorders associated with Tunisian weavers' tasks. Methodology An ergonomic approach was adopted with a representative sample of Tunisian weavers. First, the activity was observed mainly for identifying tasks and sub-tasks. Then, the biomechanical constraints were assessed based on the Borg scale and the software analyses and encoding of the 2,000 images extracted from the activity video recordings. These analyses were done with the ERGOROM software. Results Four main tasks were identified (warping of the loom, weaving itself, beating up, and finishing). As for the subtasks, the six most important were thread coiling, shedding and picking, beating up the weft, knotting, cutting, and shearing. Semi-quantitative analysis revealed that weavers spent most of their working time in the constrained neck and upper limb postures. Shoulders were in flexion/abduction during 68.6% of the activity and pinch grip was spread over 83.3% of the working time. Furthermore, elbows and wrists were highly concerned by elevated gestural variability scores. The estimated deployed strength was "medium" to "strong" in 50% to nearly 80% of cases. Conclusion According to the results, in carpet weavers, exposure to biomechanical constraints at risk of musculoskeletal disorders was high for the various joints and parts of the upper limbs. It is, therefore, necessary to carry out interventional studies for the development of ergonomic hand tools and workstations adapted to the traditional weaver activity.
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- Lamia Bouzgarrou
- Department of Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Department of Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Department of Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Department of Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Department of Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
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Ghali H, Cheikh AB, Bhiri S, Bouzgarrou L, Rejeb MB, Gargouri I, Latiri HS. Health and Environmental Impact of Hospital Wastes: Systematic Review. Dubai Med J 2023. [DOI: 10.1159/000529432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> 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 may have a risk to health and the environment given its nature and typology. This category of waste at risk includes waste at risk of infection such as stinging, sharp waste (needles, blade, scalpel, etc.), and waste at chemical risk. Poor management of hospital waste is a problem in most countries and especially in developing countries. We aimed to determine the health and environmental impacts of the poor management of healthcare waste. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> We carried out a systematic review of the French and English literature on the scientific research sites Medline/PubMed and Embase. This research was carried out over 3 months (April–June 2020). The search strategy was used by combining keywords and Boolean operators: Health, Health impact assessment, Hospitals, Medical waste, Waste disposal facilities, Environment, Environment/Epidemiology, Hospital waste, impact, workplace, Environment hazards, Healthcare works, Waste management. <b><i>Results:</i></b> It has been clear that the current management of healthcare waste is not capable of adequately preserving human health and environmental contamination from infection. The surveys analyzed showed that if incineration is properly treated, it would be an appropriate treatment method to deal with healthcare waste. However, exposure to pollutants produced by the incineration is still a public health problem. If incineration is seen as a practical solution for dealing with healthcare waste, low-temperature incinerators should be banned and replaced by modern incinerators equipped with air pollution control units. These problems are typical for any developing country which does not have the means to purchase incinerators which are more protective for the environment and equipped with the latest technologies. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Thus, autoclaving and microwaves are considered better alternatives for treating healthcare waste. However, these methods are generally not adequate for the disposal of pathological, radioactive, laboratory, and chemotherapy wastes. Therefore, the specific management of healthcare waste is a major concern due to the potentially high risks for human health and the environment.
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Bouzgarrou L, Merchaoui I, Omrane A, Ameur N, Kammoun S, Chaari N. Health-related Quality of Life and Determinants of the Mental Dimension Among Tunisian Nurses in Public Hospitals. Med Lav 2023; 114:e2023002. [PMID: 36790411 PMCID: PMC9987467 DOI: 10.23749/mdl.v114i1.13029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND The health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) has been in-creasingly investigated in health sciences. The Objectives of this study are to evaluate the HR-QoL among nurses in Tunisian public hospitals and to identify the determinants of its mental dimension. METHODS A cross-sectional, bi-centric study was conducted within a representative sample of the 1,179 nurses assigned to 28 departments of two Tunisian public hospitals. A structured inquiry (socio-professional characteristics, occupational perceived workload) and validated questionnaires (SF12, Job Content Questionnaire of Karasek, Work Ability Index) have been completed. RESULTS Response rate was equal to 97.34%. The mean age of nurses was 42.60 ± 21 years. Nearly half of caregivers (49.07%) had a poor mental quality of life. The multivariate analysis concluded that mental HR-QoL was correlated with the female gender (0.010), obesity and the non-practice of regular physical activity (0.027), musculoskeletal diseases (<10-3), the low ability to work (<10-3). This deterioration of the mental HR-QoL dimension was also associated with the job tenure (0.002), the perceived workload (0.015), and conflictual relationships with colleagues (0.006) the feeling of insecurity at work (0.034), and the intention to leave the profession early (0.007) Conclusion: The results of this study showed that a considerable number of nurses had a poor mental quality of life. This study also identified factors associated with this deterioration. Acting on these determining factors may improve the well-being and global health of nurses, as well as their work performance and quality of care provided.
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- Lamia Bouzgarrou
- Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Tunisia.
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- Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Tunisia.
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- Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Tunisia.
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- Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Tunisia.
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- Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Tunisia.
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- Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Tunisia.
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Bouzgarrou L, Laajili H, Slama MA, Omrane A, Ben Afia L, Kammoun S. Breast Cancer Survivors’ Returning To Work: An Observational Study among Active Women, Two Years after Diagnosis. CWHR 2023. [DOI: 10.2174/1573404819666230119154625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Background:
Breast Cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers among women all over the world.
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The purpose of this study is to identify determinants of breast cancer and evaluate the effectiveness of return to work as a result of early diagnosis.
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A cross-sectional survey was conducted in a university hospital dedicated to women's health and gynecology. It investigated the return to work among women diagnosed with breast cancer at least two years and at most five years before the onset of the survey.
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At the time of the investigation, 72% of patients returned to work. The initially occupied workstation was regained by 5% of women. The loss of the position occupied before cancer diagnosis was significantly associated with the age at diagnosis time (p=0.02), the prívate working sector (p = 0.014), and with blue-collar professional category (p = 0.02). Nevertheless, the higher likelihood of returning to active life after breast cáncer was significantly associated with early diagnosis and better health assessment (p=0.01).
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Conclusion: Returning to work among breast cáncer survivors is important for everyday life recovery. The professional recovery may be improved by early diagnosis and multidisciplinary interventions.
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- Lamia Bouzgarrou
- Occupational Health and Ergonomics Department, Faculty of Medicine University of Monastir
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics Department, FattoumaBourguiba Hospital, Monastir
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics Department, FattoumaBourguiba Hospital, Monastir
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- Occupational Health and Ergonomics Department, Faculty of Medicine University of Monastir
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- Occupational Health and Ergonomics Department, Faculty of Medicine University of Monastir
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- Military Center of Occupational Medicine and Occupational Safety, Tunis, Tunisia
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Yacoub A, Ayadi A, Ayed W, Ayari S, Chebbi S, Magroun I, Ben Afia L, Mersni M, Mechergui N, Brahim D, Ben Said H, Bahri G, Youssef I, Ladhari N, Mziou N, Grassa A, M'rad M, Khessairi N, Krir A, Chihaoui M, Mahjoub S, Bahlous A, Jridi M, Cherif Y, Derbal S, Chebbi D, Hentati O, Ben Dahmen F, Abdallah M, Hamdi I, Sahli F, Ouerdani Y, Mnekbi Y, Abaza H, Ajmi M, Guedria A, Randaline A, Ben Abid H, Gaddour N, Maatouk A, Zemni I, Gara A, Kacem M, Maatouk I, Ben Fredj M, Abroug H, Ben Nasrallah C, Dhouib W, Bouanene I, Sriha A, Mahmoudi M, Gharbi G, Khsiba A, Azouz M, Ben Mohamed A, Yakoubi M, Medhioub M, Hamzaoui L, Azouz M, Ben Attig Y, Hamdi S, Essid R, Ben Jemia E, Rezgui B, Boudaya MS, Hassine H, Dabbabi H, Fradi Y, Cherif D, Lassoued I, Yacoub H, Kchir H, Maamouri N, Khairi W, Ben Ammar H, Abaza H, Chelbi E, Merhaben S, Neffati W, Ajmi M, Tarchalla S, Boughzala S, Gazzeh M, Gara S, Labidi A, Touati H, Nefzi AM, Ben Mustpha N, Fekih M, Serghini M, Boubaker J, Zouiten L, Driss A, Meddeb N, Driss I, Walha S, Ben Said H, Bel Hadj Mabrouk E, Zaimi Y, Mensi A, Trad N, Ayadi S, Said Y, Mouelhi L, Dabbèche R, Belfkih H, Bani M, Moussa A, Souissi S, Trabelsi Werchfeni B, Chelly S, Ezzi O, Ammar A, Besbes M, Njah M, Mahjoub M, Ghali H, Neffati A, Bhiri S, Bannour R, Ayadi S, Khouya FE, Kamel A, Hariz E, Aidani S, Kefacha S, Ben Cheikh A, Said H, Dogui S, Atig A, Gara A, Ezzar S, Ben Fradj M, Bouanène I, M'kadmi H, Farhati M, Dakhli N, Nalouti K, Chanoufi MB, Abouda SH, Louati C, Zaaimi Y, Dabbeche R, Hermi A, Saadi A, Mokaddem S, Boussaffa H, Bellali M, Zaghbib S, Ayed H, Bouzouita A, Derouiche A, Allouche M, Chakroun M, Ben Slama R, Gannoun N, Kacem I, Tlili G, Kahloul M, Belhadj Chabbah N, Douma F, Bouhoula M, Chouchene A, Aloui A, Maoua M, Brahem A, Kalboussi H, El Maalel O, Chatti S, Jaidane M, Naija W, Mrizek N, Sellami I, Feki A, Hrairi A, Kotti N, Baklouti S, Jmal Hammami K, Masmoudi ML, Hajjaji M, Naaroura A, Ben Amar J, Ouertani H, Ben Moussa O, Zaibi H, Aouina H, Ben Jemaa S, Gassara Z, Ezzeddine M, Kallel MH, Fourati H, Akrout R, Kallel H, Ayari M, Chehaider A, Souli F, Abdelaali I, Ziedi H, Boughzala C, Haouari W, Chelli M, Soltani M, Trabelsi H, Sahli H, Hamdaoui R, Masmoudi Y, Halouani A, Triki A, Ben Amor A, Makni C, Eloillaf M, Riahi S, Tlili R, Jmal L, Belhaj Ammar L, Nsibi S, Jmal A, Boukhzar R, Somai M, Daoud F, Rachdi I, Ben Dhaou B, Aydi Z, Boussema F, Frikha H, Hammami R, Ben Cheikh S, Chourabi S, Bokri E, Elloumi D, Hasni N, Hamza S, Berriche O, Dalhoum M, Jamoussi H, Kallel L, Mtira A, Sghaier Z, Ghezal MA, Fitouri S, Rhimi S, Omri N, Rouiss S, Soua A, Ben Slimene D, Mjendel I, Ferchichi I, Zmerli R, Belhadj Mabrouk E, Debbeche R, Makhloufi M, Chouchane A, Sridi C, Chelly F, Gaddour A, Kacem I, Chatti S, Mrizak N, Elloumi H, Debbabi H, Ben Azouz S, Marouani R, Cheikh I, Ben Said M, Kallel M, Amdouni A, Rejaibi N, Aouadi L, Zaouche K, Khouya FE, Aidani S, Khefacha S, Jelleli N, Sakly A, Zakhama W, Binous MY, Ben Said H, Bouallegue E, Jemmali S, Abcha S, Wahab H, Hmida A, Mabrouk I, Mabrouk M, Elleuch M, Mrad M, Ben Safta N, Medhioub A, Ghanem M, Boughoula K, Ben Slimane B, Ben Abdallah H, Bouali R, Bizid S, Abdelli MN, Ben Nejma Y, Bellakhal S, Antit S, Bourguiba R, Zakhama L, Douggui MH, Bahloul E, Dhouib F, Turki H, Sabbah M, Baghdadi S, Trad D, Bellil N, Bibani N, Elloumi H, Gargouri D, Ben Said M, Hamdaoui R, Chokri R, Kacem M, Ben Rejeb M, Miladi A, Kooli J, Touati S, Trabelsi S, Klila M, Rejeb H, Kammoun H, Akrout I, Greb D, Ben Abdelghaffar H, Hassene H, Fekih L, Smadhi H, Megdiche MA, Ksouri J, Kasdalli H, Hayder A, Gattoussi M, Chérif L, Ben Saida F, Gueldich M, Ben Jemaa H, Dammak A, Frikha I, Saidani A, Ben Amar J, Aissi W, Chatti AB, Naceur I, Ben Achour T, Said F, Khanfir M, Lamloum M, Ben Ghorbel I, Houman M, Cherif T, Ben Mansour A, Daghfous H, Slim A, Ben Saad S, Tritar F, Naffeti W, Abdellatif J, Ben Fredj M, Selmi M, Kbir GH, Maatouk M, Jedidi L, Taamallah F, Ben Moussa M, Halouani L, Rejeb S, Khalffalah N, Ben Ammar J, Hedhli S, Azouz MM, Chatti S, Athimni Z, Bouhoula M, Elmaalel O, Mrizak N, Maalej M, Kammoun R, Gargouri F, Sallemi S, Haddar A, Masmoudi K, Oussaifi A, Sahli A, Bhouri M, Hmaissi R, Friha M, Cherif H, Baya C, Triki M, Yangui F, Charfi MR, Ben Hamida HY, Karoui S, Aouini F, Hajlaoui A, Jlassi H, Sabbah M, Fendri MN, Kammoun N, Fehri S, Nouagui H, Harzalli A, Snène H, Belakhal S, Ben Hassine L, Labbene I, Jouini M, Kalboussi S, Ayedi Y, Harizi C, Skhiri A, Fakhfakh R, Jelleli B, Belkahla A, Fejjeri M, Zeddini M, Mahjoub S, Nouira M, Frih N, Debiche S, Blibech H, Belhaj S, Mehiri N, Ben Salah N, Louzir B, Kooli J, Bahri R, Chaka A, Abdenneji S, Majdoub Fehri S, Hammadi J, Dorgham D, Hriz N, Kwas H, Issaoui N, Jaafoura S, Bellali H, Shimi M, Belhaj Mabrouk E, Sellami R, Ketata I, Medi W, Mahjoub M, Ben Yacoub S, Ben Chaabene A, Touil E, Ben Ayed H, Ben Miled S, El Zine E, Khouni H, Ben Kadhi S, Maatoug J, Boulma R, Rezgui R, Boudokhane M, Jomni T, Chamekh S, Aissa S, Touhiri E, Jlaiel N, Oueslati B, Maaroufi N, Aouadi S, Belkhir S, Daghfous H, Merhaben S, Dhaouadi N, Ounaes Y, Chaker K, Yaich S, Marrak M, Bibi M, Mrad Dali K, Sellami A, Nouira Y, Sellami S, Anane I, Trabelsi H, Ennaifer R, Benzarti Z, Bouchabou B, Hemdani N, Nakhli A, Cherif Y, Abdelkef M, Derbel K, Barkous B, Yahiaoui A, Sayhi A, Guezguez F, Rouatbi S, Racil H, Ksouri C, Znegui T, Maazaoui S, Touil A, Habibech S, Chaouech N, Ben Hmid O, Ismail S, Chouaieb H, Chatti M, Guediri N, Belhadj Mohamed M, Bennasrallah C, Bouzid Y, Zaouali F, Toumia M, El Khemiri N, El Khemiri A, Sfar H, Farhati S, Ben Chehida F, Yamoun R, Braham N, Hamdi Y, Ben Mansour A, Mtir M, Ayari M, Toumia M, Rouis S, Sakly H, Nakhli R, Ben Garouia H, Chebil D, Hannachi H, Merzougui L, Samet S, Hrairi A, Mnif I, Hentati O, Bouzgarrou L, Souissi D, Boujdaria R, Kadoussi R, Rejeb H, Ben Limem I, Ben Salah I, Greb D, Ben Abdelghaffar H, Smadhi H, Laatiri H, Manoubi SA, Gharbaoui M, Hmandi O, Zhioua M, Taboubi F, Hamza Y, Hannach W, Jaziri H, Gharbi R, Hammami A, Dahmani W, Ben Ameur W, Ksiaa M, Ben Slama A, Brahem A, Elleuch N, Jmaa A, Kort I, Jlass S, Benabderrahim S, Turki E, Belhaj A, Kebsi D, Ben Khelil M, Rmadi N, Gamaoun H, Alaya Youzbechi F, Brahim T, Boujnah S, Abid N, Gader N, Kalboussi S, Ben Sassi S, Loukil M, Ghrairi H, Ben Said N, Mrad O, Ferjaoui M, Hedhli L, Ben Kaab B, Berriche A, Charfi R, Mourali O, Smichi I, Bel Haj Kacem L, Ksentini M, Aloui R, Ferchichi L, Nasraoui H, Maoua M, Chérif F, Belil Y, Ayed MA, Alloulou Y, Belhadj S, Daghfous J, Mehiri N, Louzir B, Abbes A, Ghrab A, Chermiti A, Akacha A, Mejri O, Debbiche A, Yahiaoui C, Binous M, Tissaoui A, Mekni K, El Fekih C, Said MA, Chtioui S, Mestiri S, Smaoui H, Ben Hamida S, Haddar A, Mrizek N, Gares N, Zaibi A, Bouazizi N, Gallas S, Lachhab A, Belhadj M, Hadj Salem N, Garrouch A, Mezgar Z, Khrouf M, Abbassi H, Souissi D, Hamra I, Ben Mustapha N, Abessi I, Boubaker F, Bouchareb S, ElOmma Mrabet H, Touil I, Boussoffara L, Knani J, Boudawara N, Alaya W, Sfar MH, Fekih S, Snène H, Boudawara N, Gargouri I, Benzarti W, Knaz A, Abdelghani A, Aissa S, Hayouni A, Mejri I, Kacem M, Mhamdi S, Daboussi S, Aichaouia C, Moatemri Z, Chaachou A, Fsili R, Ben Ghezala H, Ben Jazia A, Brahmi N. 2022 TUNISIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS OF MEDICINE ABSTRACTS. Tunis Med 2023; 101:62-64. [PMID: 37682263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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OMRANE A, Jelassi O, Ben Massoud M, Hassine M, Khalfallah T, Bouzgarrou L, Gamra H. Return to Work after an Acute Coronary Syndrome. Saf Health Work 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.shaw.2021.12.1061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Omrane A, Jelassi O, Ouerchefani M, Mlouki I, Khalfallah T, Bouzgarrou L, El Mhamdi S. The determinants of violence in health care sector. Saf Health Work 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.shaw.2021.12.1714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Omrane A, Mesrati MA, Khalfallah T, Bouzgarrou L, Aissaoui A. When the Hijab causes death in workplace…: A case series. Forensic Sci Int 2021; 327:110965. [PMID: 34509060 DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2021.110965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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In eastern countries, Muslim females wear the Hijab, all the time, conforming to a moral standard of modesty and privacy. Worn in workplaces, the Hijab can causes accidents leading to death. In this context, we report three fatal work accidents related to the Hijab. In two cases, death occurred instantaneously. In all cases, death was attributed to mechanical asphyxiation.
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- Amira Omrane
- Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics Department, University Hospital Taher Sfar, Mahdia, Tunisia
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- Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics Department, University Hospital Taher Sfar, Mahdia, Tunisia
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- Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics Department, University Hospital Taher Sfar, Mahdia, Tunisia
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- Forensic Medicine Department, University Hospital Taher Sfar, Mahdia, Tunisia
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Omrane A, Khedher A, Harrathi C, Maoua M, Khalfallah T, Bouzgarrou L, Mrizak N, Henchi MA, Ali HBH. Quality of Life of Healthcare Workers Suffering from Occupational Contact Dermatitis. Recent Adv Inflamm Allergy Drug Discov 2021; 15:44-51. [PMID: 33706687 DOI: 10.2174/1872213x14666210303155135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2020] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Healthcare workers are at a high risk of developing Occupational Dermatitis (OD). Affected workers often experience severe impairment of their Quality of Life (QoL). This study aimed to assess the skin-related QoL of healthcare workers with OD and to explore its related factors. METHODS A cross-sectional and exhaustive study was conducted among healthcare personnel of four public hospitals in the central region of Tunisia. All the cases of OD declared were included. Skin-related QoL was assessed using the validated Tunisian version of the "Dermatology Life Quality Index" (DLQI). Some related patents were discussed. RESULTS A total of 37 cases of OD were collected with an annual incidence of 4.2 cases per 10000 workers. The population was predominantly female (73%) and mean aged 44.7±9.4 years. Nurses were the most represented occupational category (38%). Allergic contact dermatitis was the most frequent diagnosis (96%). Use of gloves was the most frequently reported occupational hazard (86%). The most frequently affected sites were hands (97%). The median score of DLQI was five. Multivariate analysis showed an association between the impairment of skin-related QoL and female gender (p = 0.04; OR = 19.3,84), exposure to disinfecting chemicals in the workplace (p = 0.01; OR = 17,306) and the absence of occupational reclassification (p = 0.01; OR = 21,567). CONCLUSION About one third of the population had an impaired quality of life. The score impairment was significantly related to female gender, exposure to disinfecting chemicals and the absence of occupational reclassification.
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- Amira Omrane
- Department of Occupational Medicine, Teaching Hospital Taher Sfar Mahdia. Tunisia
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Teaching Hospital Taher Sfar Mahdia. Tunisia
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Teaching Hospital Taher Sfar Mahdia. Tunisia
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Teaching Hospital Farhat Hached Sousse. Tunisia
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Teaching Hospital Taher Sfar Mahdia. Tunisia
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Teaching Hospital Taher Sfar Mahdia. Tunisia
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Teaching Hospital Farhat Hached Sousse. Tunisia
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Teaching Hospital Fattouma Bourguiba Monastir. Tunisia
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- Department of Dermatology, Teaching Hospital Fattouma Bourguiba Monastir. Tunisia
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Bouzgarrou L, Omrane A, Belkiria K, Dimassi A, Harrathy C, Kallala I, Gualich A. Ambiance lumineuse et confort visuel en milieu industriel : cas des ateliers de confection-textile. ARCH MAL PROF ENVIRO 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.admp.2020.03.565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Belkiria K, Omrane A, Kheder A, Naima B, Harrathi C, Ghaha L, Mhalla A, Bouzgarrou L. Le harcèlement moral au travail en milieu de réanimation : agir sur l’organisation pour le prévenir. ARCH MAL PROF ENVIRO 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.admp.2020.03.520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Bouzgarrou L, Belkiria K, Omrane A, Harrathy C, Rim H, Mars N, Hermassi F, Kallala I, Guaalich A. L’organisation artisanale : un modèle de promotion de la santé et du bien-être des travailleurs. ARCH MAL PROF ENVIRO 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.admp.2020.03.522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Omrane A, Harrathy C, Belkiria K, Kheder A, Jemmali I, Khalfallah T, Chaari N, Akrout M, Bouzgarrou L. La tuberculose chez les professionnels des établissements public de la santé. ARCH MAL PROF ENVIRO 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.admp.2020.03.185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Bouhoula M, El Mâalel O, Bouzgarrou L, Omrane A, Mhamdi S, Maoua M, Kacem I, Aloui A, Guedri SE, Brahem A, Kalboussi H, Chatti S, Mrizak N. Causes et conséquences des agressions en milieu hospitalier. ARCH MAL PROF ENVIRO 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.admp.2020.03.129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Bouzgarrou L, Belkiria K, Omrane A, Daafa A, Merchaoui I, Kammoun S, Chaari N. Les troubles musculo-squelettiques des membres supérieurs et capacité de travail parmi des soignants des services hospitaliers publics. ARCH MAL PROF ENVIRO 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.admp.2020.03.150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Omrane A, Harrathy C, Belkiria K, Kedher A, Jemmali I, Jelassi O, Khalfallah T, Aouem K, Bouzgarrou L. Une anaphylaxie médicamenteuse chez un personnel de soin: à propos d’un cas. ARCH MAL PROF ENVIRO 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.admp.2020.03.184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Omrane A, Harrathi C, Jammeli I, Jelassi O, Khalfallah T, Bouzgarrou L. Occupational risk of drug allergy in a nurse: a case report. World Allergy Organ J 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.waojou.2020.100161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Bouzgarrou L, Omrane A, Henchi MA, Kammoun S, Boussarssar I, Kellala I, Gaaliche A, Rjeb K. Disability secondary to allergic occupational asthma due to textile dust: a Tunisian study over eight years. World Allergy Organ J 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.waojou.2020.100193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Bouzgarrou L, Omrane A, Chebbeh W, Boussarssar I, Kellala I, Belkhiria K, Gaaliche A, Rjeb K. Diagnosis mistaken: a non-negligible reason for rejecting the declaration of occupational dermatitis. World Allergy Organ J 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.waojou.2020.100220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Omrane A, Kammoun S, Mili H, Khalfallah T, El Mhamdi S, Bouzgarrou L. Does Ramadan fasting affect the physical workload? Tunis Med 2019; 97:1146-1152. [PMID: 31691942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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AIM To quantify the physical workload during the Ramadan 2015 (summer season) and to verify if this load changes significantly compared with periods of non-fasting (in summer or winter seasons). METHODS It was an18-month prospective cohort study conducted in a brickyard and a textile manufacturing company located in the governorate of Monastir (Tunisia). It was based on the results of three visits: The first one (V1) was carried out in the month of Ramadan in the hot season, the second visit (V2) took place in the hot season outside of Ramadan and the third one (V3) was in the cold season outside of Ramadan. During these visits twelve male workers from each company matched by age filled out a questionnaire and went through a heart rate recording according to the recommendations of the analysis level of the International Organization for Standardization 8996 enabling the evaluation of the physical workload. RESULTS During Ramadan, the physical workload was rated as «Medium» without any significant difference between the equivalent metabolic rate means ± SD of the two groups (287.00±70.5 and 224.21±43.01W respectively in the brickyard and in the textile manufacturing company). The working metabolic rate and the percentage of use of the maximum working capacity decreased in V2 and in V3 with no significant difference between the two companies and the three measurement visits. CONCLUSION The physical workload in the month of Ramadan measured in two different activity sectors was found to be «Medium» and did not significantly differ from that noted in the non-fasting periods (outside of Ramadan).
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Mahfoudh A, Bakhrouf A, Rassas I, Ammar H, Bouzgarrou L, Omrane A, Henchi A, Akrout M, Khalfallah T. Influence of socioprofessional determinants on teachers' mental well-being. G Ital Med Lav Ergon 2019; 41:121-124. [PMID: 31242353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2017] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Aims. To assess the influence of socio-professional factors on mental health of teachers at primary and secondary schools. Materials and Methods. It's a cross-sectional study, lasted 3 months of the year 2014. This study involved a representative sample of teachers working in public schools. Data collection was based on a survey sheet prepared beforehand and describing socio-demographic and occupational characteristics of the participants. Mental health was assessed by the GHQ 30 score in its validated version in Arabic. Results. Study population was composed of 255 teachers with a participation rate of 78.43%. This population was characterized by a slight female predominance (57.5%) with a sex ratio of 0.73. The mean age was 43.54 ± 8.9 years. Of the responding teachers, 17% felt that their profession was poorly perceived by the society. More than half of participants were satisfied with their profession (68.8%). Relational constraints with parents were reported by 50.5% of teachers. Seventy-one teachers reported having problem of indiscipline in class. The mean GHQ score was 7.21 ± 6.24. Teachers' psychological health deterioration was significantly correlated with smoking (p = 0.03, OR = 0.2, IC = [0.05-0.9]) , pathological antecedents (p = 0.02, OR = 3.6, IC = [1.1-10]), feeling guilty toward pupils passivity (p = 0.01, OR = 3.8, IC = [1.3-10]), to professional seniority (p = 0.008, OR = 0.2, IC = [0.06-0.6], to the image referred back by the society (p = 0.005, OR = 4.9, IC = [1.6-15]), to emotional exhaustion and personal satisfaction (p = 0.00, OR = 12.7, IC = [3.4-47] ). Conclusion. Acting on these factors through a collective preventive approach headed by the Ministry of Education is necessary to reduce the rate of psychological distress among teachers and therefore improve the quality of teaching.
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- Aouatef Mahfoudh
- Department of Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastis, Tunisia
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- Department of Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastis, Tunisia
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- Department of Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastis, Tunisia
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- Department of Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastis, Tunisia
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- Department of Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastis, Tunisia
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- Department of Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastis, Tunisia
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- Department of Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastis, Tunisia
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- Department of Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastis, Tunisia
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- Department of Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastis, Tunisia
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Omrane A, Jlassi O, Kammoun S, Tka I, Kraiem A, Henchi MA, Khalfallah T, Bouzgarrou L. [Semi-quantitative ergonomic analysis of the biomechanical constraints within the cervical spine among screen-operators in the Tunisian universities]. Pan Afr Med J 2019; 31:189. [PMID: 31086636 PMCID: PMC6488278 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2018.31.189.12474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2017] [Accepted: 10/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Introduction Evaluer les contraintes biomécaniques associées aux cervicalgies parmi les opérateurs sur écran. Méthodes Etude ergonomique réalisée au prés de 325 opérateurs sur écran dans 25 établissements de l’université du centre tunisien, basée sur une étude anthropométrique du poste du travail sur écran et une analyse semi-quantitative sur des enregistrements vidéo des activités des travailleurs conduits sur une période représentative de 30 minutes. Résultats La prévalence des cervicalgies évaluée à 72,3%, a concerné une population de travailleurs qui exerçait avec un siège et un plan de travail inadaptés (84,6%) et un écran bas situé par rapport au regard horizontal (81,2%). L’analyse semi-quantitative par enregistrement vidéo du poste de travail a conclu que la nuque était maintenue en flexion franche de plus de 40 degrés sur 69% du temps global du travail. La flexion latérale a été visible sur 50,3% du temps de travail et la rotation droite ou gauche sur 57,4% du temps de travail. Ainsi, Les opérations de prise d’information de l’écran, de regard du clavier et de consultation des documents se sont dégagées comme les plus de contraignantes pour la nuque sur le plan gestuel et postural. Conclusion Nos résultats mettent en évidence l’importance des contraintes biomécaniques associées à la conception du poste de travail sur écran non conforme aux dimensions anthropométriques ergonomiquement recommandées. Ces contraintes sont associées à une prévalence élevée des cervicalgies traduisant la nécessité d’aménagement ergonomique de ces postes de travail pour prévenir ce fléau.
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- Amira Omrane
- Département de Médecine de Travail et d'Ergonomie, Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Tunisie
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- Département de Médecine de Travail et d'Ergonomie, Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Tunisie
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- Département de Médecine de Travail et d'Ergonomie, Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Tunisie
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- Département de Médecine de Travail et d'Ergonomie, Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Tunisie
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- Département de Médecine de Travail et d'Ergonomie, Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Tunisie
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- Département de Médecine de Travail et d'Ergonomie, Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Tunisie
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- Département de Médecine de Travail et d'Ergonomie, Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Tunisie
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- Département de Médecine de Travail et d'Ergonomie, Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Tunisie
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Alami Aroussi A, Fouad A, Omrane A, Razzak A, Aissa A, Akkad A, Amraoui A, Aouam A, Arfaoui A, Belkouchi A, Ben Chaaben A, Ben Cheikh A, Ben Khélifa A, Ben Mabrouk A, Benhima A, Bezza A, Bezzine A, Bourrahouat A, Chaieb A, Chakib A, Chetoui A, Daoudi A, Ech-Chenbouli A, Gaaliche A, Hassani A, Kassimi A, Khachane A, Labidi A, Lalaoui A, Masrar A, McHachi A, Nakhli A, Ouakaa A, Siati A, Toumi A, Zaouali A, Condé AY, Haggui A, Belaguid A, El Hangouche AJ, Gharbi A, Mahfoudh A, Bouzouita A, Aissaoui A, Ben Hamouda A, Hedhli A, Ammous A, Bahlous A, Ben Halima A, Belhadj A, Bezzine A, Blel A, Brahem A, Banasr A, Meherzi A, Saadi A, Sellami A, Turki A, Ben Miled A, Ben Slama A, Daib A, Zommiti A, Chadly A, Jmaa A, Mtiraoui A, Ksentini A, Methnani A, Zehani A, Kessantini A, Farah A, Mankai A, Mellouli A, Zaouali A, Touil A, Hssine A, Ben Safta A, Derouiche A, Jmal A, Ferjani A, Djobbi A, Dridi A, Aridhi A, Bahdoudi A, Ben Amara A, Benzarti A, Ben Slama AY, Oueslati A, Soltani A, Chadli A, Aloui A, Belghuith Sriha A, Bouden A, Laabidi A, Mensi A, Ouakaa A, Sabbek A, Zribi A, Green A, Ben Nasr A, Azaiez A, Yeades A, Belhaj A, Mediouni A, Sammoud A, Slim A, Amine B, Chelly B, Jatik B, Lmimouni B, Daouahi B, Ben Khelifa B, Louzir B, Dorra A, Dhahri B, Ben Nasrallah C, Chefchaouni C, Konzi C, Loussaief C, Makni C, Dziri C, Bouguerra C, Kays C, Zedini C, Dhouha C, Mohamed C, Aichaouia C, Dhieb C, Fofana D, Gargouri D, Chebil D, Issaoui D, Gouiaa D, Brahim D, Essid D, Jarraya D, Trad D, Ben Hmida E, Sboui E, Ben Brahim E, Baati E, Talbi E, Chaari E, Hammami E, Ghazouani E, Ayari F, Ben Hariz F, Bennaoui F, Chebbi F, Chigr F, Guemira F, Harrar F, Benmoula FZ, Ouali FZ, Maoulainine FMR, Bouden F, Fdhila F, Améziani F, Bouhaouala F, Charfi F, Chermiti Ben Abdallah F, Hammemi F, Jarraya F, Khanchel F, Ourda F, Sellami F, Trabelsi F, Yangui F, Fekih Romdhane F, Mellouli F, Nacef Jomli F, Mghaieth F, Draiss G, Elamine G, Kablouti G, Touzani G, Manzeki GB, Garali G, Drissi G, Besbes G, Abaza H, Azzouz H, Said Latiri H, Rejeb H, Ben Ammar H, Ben Brahim H, Ben Jeddi H, Ben Mahjouba H, Besbes H, Dabbebi H, Douik H, El Haoury H, Elannaz H, Elloumi H, Hachim H, Iraqi H, Kalboussi H, Khadhraoui H, Khouni H, Mamad H, Metjaouel H, Naoui H, Zargouni H, Elmalki HO, Feki H, Haouala H, Jaafoura H, Drissa H, Mizouni H, Kamoun H, Ouerda H, Zaibi H, Chiha H, Kamoun H, Saibi H, Skhiri H, Boussaffa H, Majed H, Blibech H, Daami H, Harzallah H, Rkain H, Ben Massoud H, Jaziri H, Ben Said H, Ayed H, Harrabi H, Chaabouni H, Ladida Debbache H, Harbi H, Yacoub H, Abroug H, Ghali H, Kchir H, Msaad H, Ghali H, Manai H, Riahi H, Bousselmi H, Limem H, Aouina H, Jerraya H, Ben Ayed H, Chahed H, Snéne H, Lahlou Amine I, Nouiser I, Ait Sab I, Chelly I, Elboukhani I, Ghanmi I, Kallala I, Kooli I, Bouasker I, Fetni I, Bachouch I, Bouguecha I, Chaabani I, Gazzeh I, Samaali I, Youssef I, Zemni I, Bachouche I, Youssef I, Bouannene I, Kasraoui I, Laouini I, Mahjoubi I, Maoudoud I, Riahi I, Selmi I, Tka I, Hadj Khalifa I, Mejri I, Béjia I, Bellagha J, Boubaker J, Daghfous J, Dammak J, Hleli J, Ben Amar J, Jedidi J, Marrakchi J, Kaoutar K, Arjouni K, Ben Helel K, Benouhoud K, Rjeb K, Imene K, Samoud K, El Jeri K, Abid K, Chaker K, Abid K, Bouzghaîa K, Kamoun K, Zitouna K, Oughlani K, Lassoued K, Letaif K, Hakim K, Cherif Alami L, Benhmidoune L, Boumhil L, Bouzgarrou L, Dhidah L, Ifrine L, Kallel L, Merzougui L, Errguig L, Mouelhi L, Sahli L, Maoua M, Rejeb M, Ben Rejeb M, Bouchrik M, Bouhoula M, Bourrous M, Bouskraoui M, El Belhadji M, El Belhadji M, Essakhi M, Essid M, Gharbaoui M, Haboub M, Iken M, Krifa M, Lagrine M, Leboyer M, Najimi M, Rahoui M, Sabbah M, Sbihi M, Zouine M, Chefchaouni MC, Gharbi MH, El Fakiri MM, Tagajdid MR, Shimi M, Touaibia M, Jguirim M, Barsaoui M, Belghith M, Ben Jmaa M, Koubaa M, Tbini M, Boughdir M, Ben Salah M, Ben Fraj M, Ben Halima M, Ben Khalifa M, Bousleh M, Limam M, Mabrouk M, Mallouli M, Rebeii M, Ayari M, Belhadj M, Ben Hmida M, Boughattas M, Drissa M, El Ghardallou M, Fejjeri M, Hamza M, Jaidane M, Jrad M, Kacem M, Mersni M, Mjid M, Sabbah M, Serghini M, Triki M, Ben Abbes M, Boussaid M, Gharbi M, Hafi M, Slama M, Trigui M, Taoueb M, Chakroun M, Ben Cheikh M, Chebbi M, Hadj Taieb M, Kacem M, Ben Khelil M, Hammami M, Khalfallah M, Ksiaa M, Mechri M, Mrad M, Sboui M, Bani M, Hajri M, Mellouli M, Allouche M, Mesrati MA, Mseddi MA, Amri M, Bejaoui M, Bellali M, Ben Amor M, Ben Dhieb M, Ben Moussa M, Chebil M, Cherif M, Fourati M, Kahloul M, Khaled M, Machghoul M, Mansour M, Abdesslem MM, Ben Chehida MA, Chaouch MA, Essid MA, Meddeb MA, Gharbi MC, Elleuch MH, Loueslati MH, Sboui MM, Mhiri MN, Kilani MO, Ben Slama MR, Charfi MR, Nakhli MS, Mourali MS, El Asli MS, Lamouchi MT, Cherti M, Khadhraoui M, Bibi M, Hamdoun M, Kassis M, Touzi M, Ben Khaled M, Fekih M, Khemiri M, Ouederni M, Hchicha M, Kassis M, Ben Attia M, Yahyaoui M, Ben Azaiez M, Bousnina M, Ben Jemaa M, Ben Yahia M, Daghfous M, Haj Slimen M, Assidi M, Belhadj N, Ben Mustapha N, El Idrissislitine N, Hikki N, Kchir N, Mars N, Meddeb N, Ouni N, Rada N, Rezg N, Trabelsi N, Bouafia N, Haloui N, Benfenatki N, Bergaoui N, Yomn N, Ben Mustapha N, Maamouri N, Mehiri N, Siala N, Beltaief N, Aridhi N, Sidaoui N, Walid N, Mechergui N, Mnif N, Ben Chekaya N, Bellil N, Dhouib N, Achour N, Kaabar N, Mrizak N, Mnif N, Chaouech N, Hasni N, Issaoui N, Ati N, Balloumi N, Haj Salem N, Ladhari N, Akif N, Liani N, Hajji N, Trad N, Elleuch N, Marzouki NEH, Larbi N, M'barek N, Rebai N, Bibani N, Ben Salah N, Belmaachi O, Elmaalel O, Jlassi O, Mihoub O, Ben Zaid O, Bouallègue O, Bousnina O, Bouyahia O, El Maalel O, Fendri O, Azzabi O, Borgi O, Ghdes O, Ben Rejeb O, Rachid R, Abi R, Bahiri R, Boulma R, Elkhayat R, Habbal R, Rachid R, Tamouza R, Jomli R, Ben Abdallah R, Smaoui R, Debbeche R, Fakhfakh R, El Kamel R, Gargouri R, Jouini R, Nouira R, Fessi R, Bannour R, Ben Rabeh R, Kacem R, Khmakhem R, Ben Younes R, Karray R, Cheikh R, Ben Malek R, Ben Slama R, Kouki R, Baati R, Bechraoui R, Fakhfakh R, Fradi R, Lahiani R, Ridha R, Zainine R, Kallel R, Rostom S, Ben Abdallah S, Ben Hammamia S, Benchérifa S, Benkirane S, Chatti S, El Guedri S, El Oussaoui S, Elkochri S, Elmoussaoui S, Enbili S, Gara S, Haouet S, Khammeri S, Khefecha S, Khtrouche S, Macheghoul S, Mallouli S, Rharrit S, Skouri S, Helali S, Boulehmi S, Abid S, Naouar S, Zelfani S, Ben Amar S, Ajmi S, Braiek S, Yahiaoui S, Ghezaiel S, Ben Toumia S, Thabeti S, Daboussi S, Ben Abderahman S, Rhaiem S, Ben Rhouma S, Rekaya S, Haddad S, Kammoun S, Merai S, Mhamdi S, Ben Ali R, Gaaloul S, Ouali S, Taleb S, Zrour S, Hamdi S, Zaghdoudi S, Ammari S, Ben Abderrahim S, Karaa S, Maazaoui S, Saidani S, Stambouli S, Mokadem S, Boudiche S, Zaghbib S, Ayedi S, Jardek S, Bouselmi S, Chtourou S, Manoubi S, Bahri S, Halioui S, Jrad S, Mazigh S, Ouerghi S, Toujani S, Fenniche S, Aboudrar S, Meriem Amari S, Karouia S, Bourgou S, Halayem S, Rammeh S, Yaïch S, Ben Nasrallah S, Chouchane S, Ftini S, Makni S, Manoubi S, Miri S, Saadi S, Manoubi SA, Khalfallah T, Mechergui T, Dakka T, Barhoumi T, M'rad TEB, Ajmi T, Dorra T, Ouali U, Hannachi W, Ferjaoui W, Aissi W, Dahmani W, Dhouib W, Koubaa W, Zhir W, Gheriani W, Arfa W, Dougaz W, Sahnoun W, Naija W, Sami Y, Bouteraa Y, Elhamdaoui Y, Hama Y, Ouahchi Y, Guebsi Y, Nouira Y, Daly Y, Mahjoubi Y, Mejdoub Y, Mosbahi Y, Said Y, Zaimi Y, Zgueb Y, Dridi Y, Mesbahi Y, Gharbi Y, Hellal Y, Hechmi Z, Zid Z, Elmouatassim Z, Ghorbel Z, Habbadi Z, Marrakchi Z, Hidouri Z, Abbes Z, Ouhachi Z, Khessairi Z, Khlayfia Z, Mahjoubi Z, Moatemri Z. 46th Medical Maghrebian Congress. 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Omrane A, Macheghoul S, Jlassi O, Mars N, Harrathi C, Joober S, Khalfallah T, Rouatbi N, Bouzgarrou L. Les troubles respiratoires obstructifs : un motif fréquent de consultation de service de pathologies professionnelles. Rev Mal Respir 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rmr.2018.10.264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Mars N, Rassas I, Hadj Sassi C, Amri C, Henchi A, Bouzgarrou L, Akrout M, Merchaoui I. Influence du travail posté sur la capacité de travail des infirmiers aux CHU de Monastir et Mahdia-Tunisie. ARCH MAL PROF ENVIRO 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.admp.2018.03.548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Sassi CH, Rassas I, Mars N, Amri C, Chaari N, Bouzgarrou L, Akrout M, Merchaoui I. Déterminants du vieillissement physique précoce du personnel de soins. ARCH MAL PROF ENVIRO 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.admp.2018.03.290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Omrane A, Chebbi F, Jlassi O, Khedher A, Mars N, Harrathi C, Bouzgarrou L. Évaluation du risque chimique dans un centre hospitalo-universitaire Tunisien. ARCH MAL PROF ENVIRO 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.admp.2018.03.392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Omrane A, Khedher A, Ben Hssine M, Machghoul S, Mars N, Mahfoudh A, Khalfallah T, Bouzgarrou L. Influence des facteurs physiques et des horaires du travail sur la fertilité des infirmières. ARCH MAL PROF ENVIRO 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.admp.2018.03.222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Kamoun S, Omrane A, Mars N, Ouaz I, Jnayah M, Kraiem R, Khalfallah T, Bouzgarrou L. Aptitude médicale des chauffeurs de bus atteints de pathologies chroniques : étude auprès de 101 chauffeurs de bus dans une société de transport commun du centre tunisien. ARCH MAL PROF ENVIRO 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.admp.2018.03.096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Rassas I, Merchaoui I, Mars N, Bouzgarrou L, Henchi A, Akrout M, Amri C. Influence de l’ancienneté professionnelle sur la capacité de travail chez les infirmiers occupant un travail posté. ARCH MAL PROF ENVIRO 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.admp.2018.03.549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Omrane A, Harrathi C, Bouatay N, Mhallah A, Khedr A, Khalfallah T, Bouzgarrou L. Les troubles anxieux et dépressifs parmi le personnel médical et paramédical dans le milieu d’anesthésie-réanimation. ARCH MAL PROF ENVIRO 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.admp.2018.03.538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Omrane A, Bouzgarrou L, Kammoun S, Kreim A, Henchi MA, Khalfallah T. 983 Thermal stress and constrain in a tunisian steel industry. Health Serv Res 2018. [DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2018-icohabstracts.479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Omrane A, Kacem I, Heni M, Henchi A, Elmhami S, Merchaoui I, Kraiem A, Khalfallah T, Bouzgarrou L. Prévalence et déterminants des troubles musculosquelettiques des membres supérieurs chez les artisans tunisiens. East Mediterr Health J 2018; 23:774-780. [PMID: 29319149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2014] [Accepted: 04/12/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the upper limbs are a major occupational health problem. We report the results of a cross-sectional survey of 334 craftsmen from the governorate of Monastir in Tunisia. The objectives of this study were to assess the prevalence of MSDs among these workers and determine their risk factors. A pre-established questionnaire based on the Nordic MSD questionnaires, Karassik and the one developed by Malchaire in 2000 was used. In the 12 months prior to the survey, the prevalence of MSDs was 92.0%. The risk factors identified were related to individual characteristics, psychosocial factors and work organization. Appropriate preventive measures seem necessary in this sector.
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- Amira Omrane
- Département d'Ergonomie et de Médecine du Travail, Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Université de Monastir (Tunisie)
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- Département d'Ergonomie et de Médecine du Travail, Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Université de Monastir (Tunisie)
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- Département d'Ergonomie et de Médecine du Travail, Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Université de Monastir (Tunisie)
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- Département d'Ergonomie et de Médecine du Travail, Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Université de Monastir (Tunisie)
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- Département de Médecine communautaire, Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Université de Monastir (Tunisie)
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- Département d'Ergonomie et de Médecine du Travail, Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Université de Monastir (Tunisie)
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- Département d'Ergonomie et de Médecine du Travail, Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Université de Monastir (Tunisie)
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- Département d'Ergonomie et de Médecine du Travail, Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Université de Monastir (Tunisie)
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- Département d'Ergonomie et de Médecine du Travail, Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Université de Monastir (Tunisie)
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Henchi MA, Omrane A, Amri C, Bouzgarrou L, Rassas I, Mahfoudhi A, Khalfallah T, Akrout M. The Quality of Life and Professional Future among Tunisian Workers Suffering from Occupational Asthma. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 11:64-70. [PMID: 28669330 DOI: 10.2174/1872213x11666170630161442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2017] [Revised: 06/21/2017] [Accepted: 06/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To identify the factors influencing the quality of life and professional future of patients suffering from occupational asthma. METHOD A cross-sectional study of patients compensated for occupational asthma in Tunisian center during 2004-2011. The study of quality of life was based on the Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaires (AQLQ). Some related patents were also discussed. RESULTS One hundred twenty-nine patients were compensated and the mean age was 40.8 ± 7.6 years. The global score of quality of life was 3.65 ± 0.75. The group of employees having a "bad quality of life" included 82 patients (77.3%), 73 patients kept the same job (56.6%), 20.9% had an occupational reclassification, 13.9% were dismissed, 6.2% abandoned their job and 2.3% were put in disability. The analytical study of the quality of life showed that: - The global score was correlated with the fact of keeping the same job and the application of preventive measures. - The score in the "symptoms" area was correlated with working in the textile sector and the association with an occupational rhinitis. - The score in the "activity limitation" area was correlated with age. The analytical study of the professional future revealed that maintaining the same job was correlated with low rates of permanent partial disability. CONCLUSION Our study revealed the need to implement early preventive measures and to establish a systematic review of the permanent partial disability rate attributed to workers suffering from occupational asthma before the end of the legal period of five years.
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- Mohamed Adnene Henchi
- Research Unit: 12SP39, Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics Department, Faculty of Medicine, Avicenna Avenue - 5019 Monastir. Tunisia
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- Research Unit: 12SP39, Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics Department, Faculty of Medicine, Avicenna Avenue - 5019 Monastir. Tunisia
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- Research Unit: 12SP39, Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics Department, Faculty of Medicine, Avicenna Avenue - 5019 Monastir. Tunisia
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- Research Unit: 12SP39, Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics Department, Faculty of Medicine, Avicenna Avenue - 5019 Monastir. Tunisia
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- Research Unit: 12SP39, Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics Department, Faculty of Medicine, Avicenna Avenue - 5019 Monastir. Tunisia
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- Research Unit: 12SP39, Occupational Medicine and Ergonomics Department, Faculty of Medicine, Avicenna Avenue - 5019 Monastir. Tunisia
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- University of Monastir, Faculty of Medicine of Monastir Tunisia, Research Unit: 12SP39 - Occupational Medicine and ergonomics Monastir. Tunisia
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- University of Monastir, Faculty of Medicine of Monastir Tunisia, Research Unit: 12SP39 - Occupational Medicine and ergonomics Monastir. Tunisia
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Omrane A, Kacem I, Heni M, Henchi A, Elmhami S, Merchaoui I, Kraiem A, Khalfallah T, Bouzgarrou L. Prevalence et determinants des troubles musculo-squelettiques des membres superieurs chez les artisans tunisiens. East Mediterr Health J 2017. [DOI: 10.26719/2017.23.11.774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Omrane A, Kreim A, Henchi MA, Kammoun S, Bessadi L, Amri C, Khalfallh T, Bouzgarrou L. [Occupational asthma compensation in the Tunisian Center: cross-sectional study over a period of eight years]. Pan Afr Med J 2017; 26:164. [PMID: 28533885 PMCID: PMC5429451 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2017.26.164.11486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2016] [Accepted: 02/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Our study aimed to highlight the epidemiological profile of patients compensated for occupational asthma in the Tunisian Center, to identify their professional characteristics and to determine compensation practices for this occupational disease. METHODS We conducted an exhaustive retrospective study over a period of eight years. This case study included workers with occupational asthma diagnosed and compensated in the Tunisian Center by the only two medical commissions empowered to set rates for permanent partial disability caused by either a work-related injury or an occupational diseases in the seven central governorates. RESULTS A total of 129 workers, with average age of 40.6 ± 7.75 years were compensated for occupational asthma during the study period. Sex ratio was 0.66. The most incriminated etiologic agents were vegetable dust pollution in the textile industry (75.2%), wood dust, flour and isocyanates. Nonspecific bronchial hyperreactivity was found in 38% of cases, a high rate of IgE in 14% of cases and positive skin prick test in 10.9% of cases. The average rate of permanent partial disability was 25.6 ± 14.2%. On the basis of the analytical study, this rate was related to patient's age and to the medical commission which had set this rate. CONCLUSION This study of workers compensated for occupational asthma provides relevant data about epidemiological and clinical features of diagnosed patients and committee practices in particular, in term of application of the voluntary indicative scale, but it does not allow an assessment of the prevalence of this pathology which is often underestimated.
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- Amira Omrane
- Département de Médecine de Travail et d'Ergonomie, Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Monastir, Tunisie
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- Département de Médecine de Travail et d'Ergonomie, Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Monastir, Tunisie
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- Département de Médecine de Travail et d'Ergonomie, Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Monastir, Tunisie
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- Département de Médecine de Travail et d'Ergonomie, Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Monastir, Tunisie
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- Caisse nationale d'Assurance-maladie de Tunisie, Tunisie
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- Département de Médecine de Travail et d'Ergonomie, Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Monastir, Tunisie
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- Département de Médecine de Travail et d'Ergonomie, Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Monastir, Tunisie
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- Département de Médecine de Travail et d'Ergonomie, Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Monastir, Tunisie
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Merchaoui I, Bouzgarrou L, Mnasri A, Mghanem M, Akrout M, Malchaire J, Chaari N. Influence of shift work on the physical work capacity of Tunisian nurses: a cross-sectional study in two university hospitals. Pan Afr Med J 2017; 26:59. [PMID: 28451036 PMCID: PMC5398879 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2017.26.59.11279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2016] [Accepted: 01/28/2017] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Introduction This study has been performed to determine the influence of rotating shift work on physical working capacity of Tunisian nurses and to design recommendations to managers so that they implement effective preventive measures. Methods It is a cross-sectional design using a standardized questionnaire and many physical capacity tests on a representative sample of 1181 nurses and nursing assistants from two university hospital centers of the school of Medicine of Monastir located in the Tunisian Sahel. 293 participants have been recruited by stratified random sampling according to gender and departments. Maximum Grip strength, 30s sit-to-stand test, one leg test, Fingertip-to-Floor test, Saltsa test and peak expiratory flow were used to assess physical capacity. Work ability was assessed through the workability index. Results Mental and physical loads were heavily perceived in shift healthcare workers (p=0.01; p=0.02). The maximum grip force was stronger in rotating shift work nurses (p=0.0001). Regarding to the seniority subgroups in each kind of work schedule, the Body Mass Index was increasing with seniority in both schedules. All the physical tests, were better in less-than-ten-year groups. Peak Flow and grip strength were significantly better in less-than-ten-year seniority in shift work group. Conclusion There is a need to improve the design of the existing shift systems and to reduce as much as possible shift schedule as well as to avoid shift schedule for over-10-year-seniority nurses.
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- Irtyah Merchaoui
- School of Medicine, Occupational Health & Ergonomics Department, University of Monastir, Tunisia
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- School of Medicine, Occupational Health & Ergonomics Department, University of Monastir, Tunisia
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- School of Medicine, Occupational Health & Ergonomics Department, University of Monastir, Tunisia
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- School of Medicine, Occupational Health & Ergonomics Department, University of Monastir, Tunisia
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- School of Medicine, Occupational Health & Ergonomics Department, University of Monastir, Tunisia
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- Catholic university of Louvain, Rue rosier bois 75, 1331 Rosières, Belgium
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- School of Medicine, Occupational Health & Ergonomics Department, University of Monastir, Tunisia
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Merchaoui I, Chaari N, Bouhlel M, Bouzgarrou L, Malchaire J, Akrout M. Influence of Shift Work on Manual Dexterity and Reaction Time in Tunisian Nurses. Recent Pat Inflamm Allergy Drug Discov 2017; 11:129-135. [PMID: 29076439 DOI: 10.2174/1872213x11666171026110757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2017] [Revised: 09/29/2017] [Accepted: 10/25/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Major effects of shift schedule are related to sleep alertness and performance, but also to long term health outcomes. For nurses, these negative effects have consequences not only on the individual, but also on the workplace, as decreased alertness and reduced job performance could endanger human lives. OBJECTIVE The specific aim of our study is to assess the influence of shift schedule on nurses´ cognitive ability and rapidity of execution. METHOD Our survey is a cross sectional study which had been conducted for 15 months; it involved a sample of 293 participants representative of 1118 nurses working in two Tunisian university hospitals. It included an evaluation of the rapidity of execution performance through the manual dexterity test and the reaction time test. The study was completed by an assessment of the workability Index through a 7- item survey. RESULTS No association was found between the groups of work schedules and the cognitive ability of execution speed. However, we found a significant decrease in cognitive performance in the nurses exceeding 10 years of job seniority for both schedules. CONCLUSION We concluded to an impaired cognitive performance speed in the over 10-year seniority groups in both schedules. Recommendations should be focused on implementing periodic assessment of cognitive performance based on O'Connor finger dexterity test and time reaction test and on implementing effective preventive measures in hospitals after ten years of seniority at work.
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- Irtyah Merchaoui
- School of Medicine, Occupational Health & Ergonomics Department, University of Monastir, 5019-Monastir. Tunisia
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- School of Medicine, Occupational Health & Ergonomics Department, University of Monastir, 5019-Monastir. Tunisia
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- School of Medicine, Occupational Health & Ergonomics Department, University of Monastir, 5019-Monastir. Tunisia
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- School of Medicine, Occupational Health & Ergonomics Department, University of Monastir, 5019-Monastir. Tunisia
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- School of Medicine, Occupational Health & Ergonomics Department, University of Monastir, 5019-Monastir. Tunisia
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- School of Medicine, Occupational Health & Ergonomics Department, University of Monastir, 5019-Monastir. Tunisia
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Kraiem AM, Hnia H, Bouzgarrou L, Henchi MA, Khalfallah T. [Socio professional impact of surgical release of carpal tunnel syndrome]. Pan Afr Med J 2016; 24:234. [PMID: 27800089 PMCID: PMC5075478 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2016.24.234.9259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2016] [Accepted: 06/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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The objective was studying the socio-professional impact of release surgery for carpal tunnel syndrom (CTS). We conducted a cross-sectional study of patients operated for work-related CTS; data were collected in the Occupational Health Department at the University Hospital Tahar Sfar in Mahdia, Tunisia over a period of 8 years, from 1 January 2006 to December 2013. Data collection was performed using a survey form focusing on participants' socio-professional and medical characteristics and on their professional future. We used Karasek's questionnaire to study psychosocial constraints at work. The duration of a work stoppage following release surgery for CTS was significantly related to the existence of musculoskeletal disorders other than CTS, to a statement that the carpal tunnel syndrome was work related and to job seniority. As regards the professional future of operated employees, 50.7% remained in the same position, 15.3% were given customized workstation and 33.8% were offered a different position within the same company. The professional future of these employees was related to their occupational qualifications and to the type of sensory and/or motor impairment of median nerve detected during EMG test. A number of nonlesional factors determines the duration of the work stoppage, while the professional future of patients operated for CTS essentially depends on their professional qualifications and on EMG data. Certainly much broader studies would allow to refine these results.
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- Département de Médecine de Travail et d'Ergonomie-Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Tunisie
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- Département de Médecine de Travail et d'Ergonomie-Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Tunisie
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- Département de Médecine de Travail et d'Ergonomie-Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Tunisie
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- Département de Médecine de Travail et d'Ergonomie-Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Tunisie
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Merchaoui I, Bouzgarrou L, Amri C, Akrout M, Malchaire J, El Mhamdi S, Chaari N. Determinants of Grip Strength in Tunisian Nurses: A Bicentric Study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 10:54-60. [PMID: 27280724 PMCID: PMC5748873 DOI: 10.2174/1872213x10666160607125547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2016] [Revised: 06/06/2016] [Accepted: 06/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Background Grip muscle force has always been used to assess functional limitations in elderly. Its use as a tool to assess work capacity has never been described in the literature. Objective To describe the patent determinants of grip strength and the usefulness of its measurement in assessing workability index in the healthcare sector. Methods This is a cross-sectional study conducted in a sample of 293 healthcare workers representative of 1181 based on a comprehensive questionnaire about socio-professional characteristics and on an 8-item work capacity evaluation (WAI). Besides, Body mass index was measured and muscle strength was assessed by JAMAR hydraulic dynamometer. Results Handgrip Strength was stronger in male nurses (p < 0.001), with low perceived physical load (p = 0.0001) and working on a night shift (p = 0.001). It decreased with a greater duration of household work (p < 0.0001) and increased with a greater BMI (p = 0.015) and a better workability index (p < 0.0001). After removal of all the variables that were not independently associated with the muscle strength force, factors accounting for 52.6% of the variance in nurses handgrip strength were gender (p < 0.001), workability index (p < 0.001), duration of household work (p = 0.021), BMI (p = 0.002), perceived physical load (p < 0.001) and work schedule (p = 0.002). Conclusion Grip Strength Test is a useful tool to assess strength and functional capacity at work in healthcare workers. Further longitudinal studies are required to confirm this hypothesis.
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- Irtyah Merchaoui
- School of Medicine, Occupational Health & Ergonomics Department, University of Monastir, 5019- Monastir-Tunisia
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Mahfoudh A, Sassi CH, Bouzgarrou L, Khalfallah T. Maladies chroniques et départ anticipé du travail. ARCH MAL PROF ENVIRO 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.admp.2016.03.097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Mahfoudh A, Sassi CH, Bouzgarrou L, Omrane A, Rassas I, Allagui I, Khalfallah T, Chaari N. Polynévrite périphérique des membres inférieurs : quelle est la part de la profession ? ARCH MAL PROF ENVIRO 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.admp.2016.03.451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Mahfoudh AA, Rassas I, Kammoun S, Omrane A, Bouzgarrou L, Khalfallah T. Exigence de la tâche et aptitude visuelle. ARCH MAL PROF ENVIRO 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.admp.2016.03.459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Sassi CH, Aouatef M, Bouzgarrou L, Khalfallah T. Réparation des troubles musculosquelettiques chez les femmes de ménage. ARCH MAL PROF ENVIRO 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.admp.2016.03.515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Kamoun S, Allagui I, Bouzgarrou L, Rassas I, Omrane A, Amri C, Henchi M, Akrout M, Chaari N. Low back pain in healthcare: Study among 300 health care workers of two University Hospitals in the center of Tunisia. Ann Phys Rehabil Med 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2015.07.220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Omrane A, Merchaoui I, Daghrir A, Bouzgarrou L, Henchi M, Bchir N, Akrout M, Bcheikh H, Bousoffara L, Knani J, Chaari N. Étude de polymorphismes génétiques liés à l’asthme professionnel chez des ouvriers exposés à la poussière de coton dans la région du Centre Tunisien. Rev Mal Respir 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rmr.2014.10.122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Omrane A, Merchaoui I, Bouzgarrou L, Amri C, Henchi M, Akrout M, Chaari N. Étude de la pénibilité de travail chez une infirmière en réanimation pédiatrique atteinte d’une cardiopathie congénitale. ARCH MAL PROF ENVIRO 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.admp.2014.03.119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Mahfoudh A, Omrane A, Bouzgarrou L, Meddeb W, Bougrayra M, Ben Hmida F, Khalfallah T. Étude préliminaire du déficit auditif chez les conducteurs de bus dans une société de transport en commun. ARCH MAL PROF ENVIRO 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.admp.2014.03.213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Bouzgarrou L, Kamel R, Charefeddine A, Omrane A, Azouzi M, Kraim A, Merchaoui I, Henchi A, Chaari N, Habib Belhaj S, Akrout M, Khalfallah T. Profil démographique et professionnel des travailleurs mis en invalidité au centre tunisien. ARCH MAL PROF ENVIRO 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.admp.2014.03.215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Merchaoui I, Omrane A, Kammoun S, Bouzgarrou L, Amri C, Akrout M, Chaari N. Critères d’évaluation de la charge de travail dans les services hospitaliers. ARCH MAL PROF ENVIRO 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.admp.2014.03.164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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