Thesis Chapters by MOHAMED ABOUFARAS
mémoire du Master, 2019
Mémoire en vue de l'obtention du Master en Pédagogie des sciences infirmières et techniques de santé
Papers by MOHAMED ABOUFARAS
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS), 2024
In Morocco, where cancer is a major public health problem, the
characteristics of cancer in the B... more In Morocco, where cancer is a major public health problem, the
characteristics of cancer in the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region of Morocco are
unknown. Our objective was to establish the epidemiological profile of
cancer in this region and the main risk factors influencing cancer. We
conducted a cross-sectional study, including all types of cancer, with a
sample of 100 patients at the Beni Mellal regional oncology center. Data
collected in June and July 2021 using a questionnaire, pre-tested, and
analyzed using SPSS and Excel. The questionnaire included sections on
cancer-related clinical characteristics and other items related to cancer risk
exposures. Gyneco-mammary cancers occupied the first position (49%). The
most common localization of cancer in women was breast cancer, with a
proportion of 63% of cases recorded during the period studied. In men, lung
cancer was the most frequent location at 17%. We found some possible risk
factors for cancer: tobacco and alcohol use, dietary habits, use of hormonal
contraceptive methods, low income, pollution, sun radiation, exposure to
asbestos, family history of cancer, and diseases associated with cancer.
Women’s cancers are very common in the region. Several factors are
responsible for this frequency. These results suggest several avenues for
further research.
European Journal of Integrative Medicine
Research Square (Research Square), Oct 4, 2022
The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence, the determinants and the predictors of this us... more The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence, the determinants and the predictors of this use. Methods At the regional oncology center of Beni Mellal, we conducted a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study with 530 adult cancer patients chosen by quota sampling. A 54-item questionnaire was used to perform the face-to-face survey. The theory of planned behavior (TPB) and a CAM healthcare model were used to create this instrument. Using SPSS software, we performed bivariate and multivariate statistical analyses as well as logistic regression. Results The prevalence of traditional herbal medicine use was 36.6%. Several variables of the conceptual model were associated with the use of herbal medicine (gender, attitude and belief towards T&CM, nancial resources, clinical characteristics of patients) (p < 0.05). Predictors of traditional herbal medicine use were female gender (OR = 4.687; p < 0.000), social impact of cancer (OR = 2.314; p < 0.05), emotional impact of cancer (OR = 2.314; p < 0. 05), expected bene ts of TM/CAM use (OR = 3.453; p < 0.000), perceived scienti c barriers (OR = 0.580; p < 0.000), perceived socioeconomic barriers (OR = 0.657; p < 0.005), and the use and social norms of relatives (OR = 3.238; p < 0). Conclusion Because of the high prevalence of herbal medicine, health care providers should focus on specialized and multidisciplinary therapeutic education that focuses on the psychosocial factors and representations that underpin this use.
European Journal of Integrative Medicine, Jun 1, 2022
European Journal of Integrative Medicine, Apr 1, 2023
Tuberculosis (TB) is a public health problem and one of the leading causes of death from infectio... more Tuberculosis (TB) is a public health problem and one of the leading causes of death from infectious disease worldwide. The aim of our study is to assess the knowledge levels, attitudes, and practices of the population on TB in Beni Mellal. Methods: A sample of 205 people was included in this descriptive cross-sectional research of the general population of Beni Mellal City. Results: In the population of Beni-Mellal, 53% had poor knowledge. The overall average knowledge was around 3.10/7. They had good knowledge of the treatment method (86%) and contagiousness (82%), but poor knowledge of curability (4%) and treatment duration (25%). A positive attitude towards hospital care was noted, but 60% did not want to accompany a tuberculosis patient. Only 27% of respondents had visited a relative with tuberculosis. Conclusion: The population of Beni-Mellal had a low level of knowledge about TB. a good attitude towards TB health care and a negative attitude towards patients.
Purpose The low rate of breast cancer screening in Morocco is linked to delayed diagnosis and inc... more Purpose The low rate of breast cancer screening in Morocco is linked to delayed diagnosis and increased mortality rates. Furthermore, there is a lack of research on the association between screening intention and knowledge levels. Our objective was to assess the level of knowledge regarding breast cancer and screening, identify the determinants of this knowledge, and determine predictive factors for screening intention. Methods A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted on 1014 women in the city of Essaouira, Morocco, during the years 2018-2020. A stepwise logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the predictors using SPSS software. Results We found an above-average level of knowledge (67%). These knowledge levels were associated with several personal characteristics. Moreover, these knowledge levels proved to be powerful predictive factors for the intention to undergo screening, along with regular medical consultations and recommendations to undergo screening. Co...
Journal of Ethnopharmacology
The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence, the determinants and the predictors of this us... more The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence, the determinants and the predictors of this use. Methods At the regional oncology center of Beni Mellal, we conducted a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study with 530 adult cancer patients chosen by quota sampling. A 54-item questionnaire was used to perform the face-to-face survey. The theory of planned behavior (TPB) and a CAM healthcare model were used to create this instrument. Using SPSS software, we performed bivariate and multivariate statistical analyses as well as logistic regression. Results The prevalence of traditional herbal medicine use was 36.6%. Several variables of the conceptual model were associated with the use of herbal medicine (gender, attitude and belief towards T&CM, nancial resources, clinical characteristics of patients) (p < 0.05). Predictors of traditional herbal medicine use were female gender (OR = 4.687; p < 0.000), social impact of cancer (OR = 2.314; p < 0.05), emotional impact of cancer (OR = 2.314; p < 0. 05), expected bene ts of TM/CAM use (OR = 3.453; p < 0.000), perceived scienti c barriers (OR = 0.580; p < 0.000), perceived socioeconomic barriers (OR = 0.657; p < 0.005), and the use and social norms of relatives (OR = 3.238; p < 0). Conclusion Because of the high prevalence of herbal medicine, health care providers should focus on specialized and multidisciplinary therapeutic education that focuses on the psychosocial factors and representations that underpin this use.
E3S Web of Conferences, 2021
Moroccan cancer patients use traditional herbal medicine and no ethno botanical study has targete... more Moroccan cancer patients use traditional herbal medicine and no ethno botanical study has targeted them in the Béni Mellal Khénifra region. We had the objective to measure the frequency use of medicinal plants by cancer patients in the region of Béni Mellal Khénifra as well as the communication around this use and to inventory the plants used added to their adverse effects. We used an ethno botanical survey was conducted among 314 patients at the regional oncology center of Béni Mellal. The prevalence of use and the relative frequency of citation (RFC), the proportion of patients reporting this use and its adverse effects were measured. the prevalence of medicinal herbs use was 37.3% (n = 117). The citation relative frequency of plants ranged from 0.005 to 0.16. We found, also, 32 species belonging to 19 botanical families. Almost 90% (n = 102) of patients do not communicate this use and the most used plants are: Marrubium vulgare (16%), Ephedra alata (13%) and Juniperus oxycedrus (...
Australian Journal of Herbal and Naturopathic Medicine, 2021
Objective To assess the access to conventional cancer services and traditional and complementary ... more Objective To assess the access to conventional cancer services and traditional and complementary medicine (TC&M) use during the COVID-19 pandemic by cancer patients. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 202 cancer patients at the Béni Mellal regional oncology centre in Morocco between June and July 2020. Documentary analysis of the centre’s information system and a structured interview of 47 items made it possible to collect data. Results A total of 69 patients (34.2%) found it difficult to access conventional care during the COVID-19 crisis. The prevalence of T&CM use during the COVID-19 pandemic was 35%. Plants were the most used T&CM category (97%). Cancer patients with cancer duration of less than a year, receiving radiotherapy or chemotherapy alone and perceiving the danger of T&CM had used these therapies less. Conclusion The difficulty of accessing care and the fear of attending oncology care organisations require a review of the treatment protocol and guidelines adapted to this crisis. Therapeutic education targeting T&CM used is considered necessary. © NHAA 2021.
Journal of Herbal Medicine, 2021
Abstract Objective To synthesize data on prevalence of herbal medicine use by this group, the det... more Abstract Objective To synthesize data on prevalence of herbal medicine use by this group, the determinants and predictors of use, and its results as well as to list the medicinal plants used. Materials and methods A systematic review was carried out on the three indexed databases Scopus, Web of sciences and Pubmed, in addition to the Google Scholar database. The works included were observational studies of medicinal plants use prevalence performed within Moroccan cancer patients. Results The prevalence of medicinal plant use ranged from 11% to 39% between 2011 and 2019 with an average of 31.16%. The user's characteristics were female, low income and aged between 41 and 60 years. The quantity of plants used overall was 94. The most widely used and cited studies were: Aristolochia longa L. (Aristolochia), Nigella Sativa L. (Nigella) and Trigonella foenum-graecum L. (Fenugreek). Conclusion This research includes data on medicinal plants used by cancer patients followed and treated at the level of Moroccan oncology centers where Education and information guides on the most widely used herbal medicines are needed. Research in this field should adopt a reliable methodology based on theoretical models to standardize the analysis.
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Thesis Chapters by MOHAMED ABOUFARAS
Papers by MOHAMED ABOUFARAS
characteristics of cancer in the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region of Morocco are
unknown. Our objective was to establish the epidemiological profile of
cancer in this region and the main risk factors influencing cancer. We
conducted a cross-sectional study, including all types of cancer, with a
sample of 100 patients at the Beni Mellal regional oncology center. Data
collected in June and July 2021 using a questionnaire, pre-tested, and
analyzed using SPSS and Excel. The questionnaire included sections on
cancer-related clinical characteristics and other items related to cancer risk
exposures. Gyneco-mammary cancers occupied the first position (49%). The
most common localization of cancer in women was breast cancer, with a
proportion of 63% of cases recorded during the period studied. In men, lung
cancer was the most frequent location at 17%. We found some possible risk
factors for cancer: tobacco and alcohol use, dietary habits, use of hormonal
contraceptive methods, low income, pollution, sun radiation, exposure to
asbestos, family history of cancer, and diseases associated with cancer.
Women’s cancers are very common in the region. Several factors are
responsible for this frequency. These results suggest several avenues for
further research.
characteristics of cancer in the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region of Morocco are
unknown. Our objective was to establish the epidemiological profile of
cancer in this region and the main risk factors influencing cancer. We
conducted a cross-sectional study, including all types of cancer, with a
sample of 100 patients at the Beni Mellal regional oncology center. Data
collected in June and July 2021 using a questionnaire, pre-tested, and
analyzed using SPSS and Excel. The questionnaire included sections on
cancer-related clinical characteristics and other items related to cancer risk
exposures. Gyneco-mammary cancers occupied the first position (49%). The
most common localization of cancer in women was breast cancer, with a
proportion of 63% of cases recorded during the period studied. In men, lung
cancer was the most frequent location at 17%. We found some possible risk
factors for cancer: tobacco and alcohol use, dietary habits, use of hormonal
contraceptive methods, low income, pollution, sun radiation, exposure to
asbestos, family history of cancer, and diseases associated with cancer.
Women’s cancers are very common in the region. Several factors are
responsible for this frequency. These results suggest several avenues for
further research.