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Tounsi O, Koubaa A, Trabelsi O, Masmoudi L, Mkaouer B, Trabelsi K, Jahrami H, Clark CCT, Bahloul M. The Good Behaviour Game: Maintaining students' physical distancing in physical education classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health Educ J 2023; 82:200-210. [PMID: 38603448 PMCID: PMC9843150 DOI: 10.1177/00178969221147609] [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] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Background Maintaining physical distancing is one of the most important steps to enforce in educational institutions to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19. However, close proximity and physical contact between students are often considered 'normal' during physical education (PE) classes, making it challenging for PE teachers to ensure physical distancing. Objectives The aim of this study was to assess the effect of the implementation of the Good Behaviour Game (GBG) in maintaining physical distancing in PE settings in times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Method In a quasi-experimental design, two groups were separately designated as an experimental group (20 classes involving 220 students) and a control group (20 classes involving 231 students). They were all enrolled in the eighth grade of the Tunisian education system. In the experimental group, the PE teacher managed physical distancing by administering the GBG. Physical distancing was evaluated by direct observation of videos of filmed PE sessions using a code grid. It was measured twice for the two groups using Kinovea software. Results Quantitative data analyses showed that the level of maintaining physical distancing increased after the GBG intervention in the experimental group (p < .001). Furthermore, greater percent changes between pre- and post-intervention were identified in the experimental group compared to the control group (120% vs 1%, respectively). Conclusion The GBG was effective in ensuring students' physical distancing when implemented in PE settings.
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- Olfa Tounsi
- ECOTIDI UR 16ES10, Higher Institute of
Education and Continuing Training, Virtual University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Education, Motor Skills, Sport and
Health, Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of
Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of
Medicine of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Research Unit: Physical Activity, Sport
and Health, UR18JS01, National Observatory of Sport, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Education, Motor Skills, Sport and
Health, Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of
Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Individual Sports, Higher
Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Said, Manouba University, Manouba,
Tunisia
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- Education, Motor Skills, Sport and
Health, Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of
Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- College of Medicine and Medical
Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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- Centre for Intelligent Healthcare,
Coventry University, Coventry, UK
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- Higher Institute of Business
Administration, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Zguira MS, Koubaa A, Fekih S, Koubaa S, Trabelsi H, Zghal K, Bragazzi NL, Hakim A. Physical activity reduces oxidative stress and improves lipid profile made by smoking - Effectiveness of irregular and continuous training programs. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2022; 26:534-543. [PMID: 35113430 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202201_27881] [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] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to identify the possible benefits of physical activity program in improving the antioxidant enzymes activity and lipid profile among smokers. PATIENTS AND METHODS Fifteen cigarette smokers (CS), 14 hookah smokers (HS), and 14 non-smokers (NS) participated in the low-intensity continuous training (LCT). Eleven CS, 12 HS, and 12 NS participated in the moderate-intensity intermittent training (MIT). The LCT groups performed a 20 to 30-minute continuous exercise at 40% of the VO2max. The MIT groups performed 6 to 10 sets of 2-minute sprint at 70% of the VO2max interspersed by a 1-min recovery period. At baseline and after 12 weeks of intervention, the antioxidant defense activity and lipid profile were assessed. RESULTS The improvement in antioxidant capacity under the effect of MIT program is statistically more significant than after LCT. The increase of glutathione peroxidase (GPx), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione reductase (GR), malondialdehyde (MDA) and α-tocopherol was higher in smoker subjects participating in the MIT program compared to those participating in the LCT. In contrast, the LCT program has favorably altered lipid and lipoprotein profile of smokers and thus reduced their cardiovascular risk. CONCLUSIONS The combination of the two training methods may have major implications in both defense and prevention programs.
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- M S Zguira
- Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
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Fekih S, Zguira MS, Koubaa A, Bettaieb A, Hajji J, Bragazzi NL, Jarraya M. Effects of Mental Training Through Imagery on the Competitive Anxiety of Adolescent Tennis Players Fasting During Ramadan: A Randomized, Controlled Experimental Study. Front Nutr 2021; 8:713296. [PMID: 34869512 PMCID: PMC8633113 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.713296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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This study aimed to analyze the effects of mental training through imagery on the competitive anxiety of adolescent tennis players fasting during Ramadan. This is an experimental study conducted with 38 male tennis players, randomly allocated to two groups: an experimental group (EG, n = 18), aged 16.9 ± 0.6 years, and a control group (CG, n = 20), aged 16.7 ± 0.8 years. The study was designed as a randomized, controlled experimental trial (registration code PACTR 202006847771700). CG watched historical videos of the Olympics, while EG performed mental training. The competitive anxiety state assessment was recorded four times. The first measurement was carried out 1 week before Ramadan, the second measurement during the first week of the month, the third measurement at the end of the second week, and, finally, the fourth measurement during the fourth week of Ramadan. Our results revealed a significant interaction (time × groups) for all competitive anxiety subscales. Higher intensity and direction scores for the cognitive and somatic anxiety subscales during Ramadan compared with before Ramadan for both groups could be reported at P < 0.001. Higher intensity and direction scores for the cognitive and somatic anxiety subscales during Ramadan compared with pre-Ramadan for both groups could be found at P < 0.01. This increase in scores was greater for the CG than for the EG in the middle and at the end of Ramadan at P < 0.001. Finally, for the self-confidence subscale score, results revealed that intensity and direction scores were lower during Ramadan compared with pre-Ramadan for the two groups at P < 0.01. The score for the intensity of self-confidence was higher for the EG compared with the CG at the end of Ramadan at P < 0.001. It was concluded that mental imagery training was effective in reducing anxiety (cognitive and somatic) and increasing self-confidence in the intensity dimension of adolescent tennis players who fast during Ramadan.
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- Sofien Fekih
- Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Gafsa, Gafsa, Tunisia.,Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Said, University of Manouba, Manouba, Tunisia.,Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.,Department of Physiology and Lung Function Testing, Faculty of Medicine Ibn-El-Jazzar, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Gafsa, Gafsa, Tunisia.,Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Higher Institute of Applied Studies in Humanity of Mahdia, University of Monastir, Mahdia, Tunisia
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- Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Gafsa, Gafsa, Tunisia
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- Postgraduate School of Public Health, Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), Genoa University, Genoa, Italy.,Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI), Section of Psychiatry, Genoa University, Genoa, Italy.,Laboratory for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (LIAM), Department of Mathematics and Statistics, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.,Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Gniwa Omezzine R, Koubaa A, Sriha H, Ben Ayed S, Amamou K, Sriha Belguith A. Impact de l’éducation thérapeutique sur les connaissances des patients diabétiques et hypertendus. Annales d'Endocrinologie 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ando.2021.08.229] [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: 10/20/2022]
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Fekih S, Zguira MS, Koubaa A, Masmoudi L, Bragazzi NL, Jarraya M. Effects of Motor Mental Imagery Training on Tennis Service Performance during the Ramadan Fasting: a Randomized, Controlled Trial. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12041035. [PMID: 32283820 PMCID: PMC7231086 DOI: 10.3390/nu12041035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Revised: 03/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The objective of the present study is to analyze the effects of motor mental imagery training on tennis service performance among tennis athletes who fast during Ramadan. Participants were 38 young male tennis players, randomly divided into two groups: Imaging Training (IMG, n = 18) and control group (CG, n = 20). The CG has watched videos on the history of the Olympic Games, while IMG has followed a training program in motor imagery. The performance of the tennis service was obtained by the product between accuracy and speed of typing (accuracy × average speed of all shots (km/h)). The effect of group/time interaction (p < 0.01) was identified for all performance indicators (accuracy, running speed and performance (speed × precision)), with improvement only in IMG (p = 0.01). The results showed that motor imagery training could be an effective strategy for mitigating/counteracting the negative effects of Ramadan on the tennis service performance.
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- Sofien Fekih
- Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Gafsa, Gafsa 2100, Tunisia; (S.F.); (M.S.Z.); (A.K.)
- Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Said, University of Manouba, Manouba 2010, Tunisia
- Research Unit: Education, Motricity, Sports and Health, (EM2S, UR15JS01), Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax 3100, Tunisia; (L.M.); (M.J.)
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- Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Gafsa, Gafsa 2100, Tunisia; (S.F.); (M.S.Z.); (A.K.)
- Department of Physiology and Lung Function Testing, Faculty of Medicine Ibn-El-Jazzar, University of Sousse, Sousse 4000, Tunisia
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- Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Gafsa, Gafsa 2100, Tunisia; (S.F.); (M.S.Z.); (A.K.)
- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax 3100, Tunisia
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- Research Unit: Education, Motricity, Sports and Health, (EM2S, UR15JS01), Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax 3100, Tunisia; (L.M.); (M.J.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI), Section of Psychiatry, Genoa University, 16132 Genoa, Italy
- Postgraduate School of Public Health, Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), Genoa University, 16132 Genoa, Italy
- Laboratory for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (LIAM), Department of Mathematics and Statistics, York University, Toronto, ON M3J1P3, Canada
- Correspondence:
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- Research Unit: Education, Motricity, Sports and Health, (EM2S, UR15JS01), Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax 3100, Tunisia; (L.M.); (M.J.)
- Research Laboratory Sport Performance Optimization, National Centre of Medicine and Sciences in Sport (CNMSS), Tunis 2000, Tunisia
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Koubaa A, Elloumi A, Trabelsi H, Masmoudi L, Sahnoun Z, Hakim A. Physical activity improves cardiovascular capacity and prevents decline in lung function caused by smoking: Efficacy of the intermittent and continuous training Program. Sci Sports 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.scispo.2018.08.006] [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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Boudabous M, Koubaa A, Amouri A, Chtourou L, Gdoura H, Mnif L, Tahri N. Troubles psychoaffectifs au cours du syndrome de l’intestin irritable : mythe ou réalité ? Rev Med Interne 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.revmed.2017.10.091] [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: 11/24/2022]
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Koubaa A, Triki M, Trabelsi H, Masmoudi L, Zeghal KN, Sahnoun Z, Hakim A. Effect of low-intensity continuous training on lung function and cardiorespiratory fitness in both cigarette and hookah smokers. Afr Health Sci 2015; 15:1170-81. [PMID: 26958018 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v15i4.16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The decline in cardiorespiratory fitness and lung function was higher in smokers. Training method could mitigate some of the negative consequences of smoking among smokers unable or unwilling to quit. OBJECTIVE To examine the effects of continuous training on lungs functional capability and cardiorespiratory fitness in smokers. METHODS Fifteen cigarette smokers, 14 hookah smokers, and 14 nonsmokers were assigned to low-intensity continuous training (20-30 minutes of running at 40% of maximum oxygen uptake (O2max)). Lung function and cardiorespiratory fitness parameters were determined using respectively spirometer and treadmill maximal exercise test. RESULTS Continuous training improved forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and forced expiratory flow at 50% of FVC (FEF50 %) in all participants, smokers and nonsmokers (p < 0.05). In contrast, forced vital capacity (FVC) improvement was significant only among cigarette smokers (CS) (+1.7±2.21%, p < 0.01) and hookah smokers (HS) (+1.3±1.7 %, p < 0.05). Likewise, an improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness in both smokers groups without significant changes in diastolic blood pressure (DBP) for CS group and in velocity at maximum oxygen uptake (vO2max) for HS group. CONCLUSION The low-intensity continuous training improves cardiorespiratory fitness and reduces lung function decline in both cigarette and hookah smokers. It seems to be beneficial in the prevention programs of hypertension. It could have important implications in prevention and treatment programs in smokers unable or unwilling to quit.
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- Abdessalem Koubaa
- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Sfax Medicine Faculty SMF, University of Sfax, Tunisia; Bizerte Sciences Faculty, Department of Biology, University of Carthage. Tunisia; Research Unit (EM2S), Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of cardio-circulatory, respiratory, and hormonal adaptations to muscular exercise, Faculty of Medicine Ibn El Jazzar, University of Sousse, Tunisia
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- Research Unit (EM2S), Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Research Unit (EM2S), Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Sfax Medicine Faculty SMF, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Sfax Medicine Faculty SMF, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Sfax Medicine Faculty SMF, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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Koubaa A, Triki M, Trabelsi H, Masmoudi L, Sahnoun Z, Hakim A. Changes in Antioxidant Defense Capability and Lipid Profile after 12-Week Low- Intensity Continuous Training in Both Cigarette and Hookah Smokers: A Follow-Up Study. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0130563. [PMID: 26121249 PMCID: PMC4488294 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0130563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [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: 03/27/2015] [Accepted: 05/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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To examine the impact of low-intensity continuous training program on antioxidant defense capability and lipid profile in male cigarette or hookah smokers. Forty-three male adults participated in a 12-week continuous training program at an intensity of 40% of VO2max. All subjects were subjected to anthropometric, physical and biochemical tests before and after the training program. The increase of Glutathione reductase (GR) and Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is significant only for cigarette smokers (CS) and hookah smokers (HS) groups. The Malondialdehyde (MDA) decrease and α-tocopherol increase are significant only for HS group. GPx was increased in NS, CS and HS by 2.6% (p< 0.01), 2% (p< 0.05) and 1.7% (p< 0.05) respectively. Likewise, significant improvements of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and TC / HDL-C ratio were observed in three groups. En contrast no significant changes were recorded in triglycerides (TG). Also, significant reduction of total cholesterol (TC) for CS group (p< 0.01) and HS groups (p< 0.05). This continuous training program appears to have an important role in lipid levels improving and oxidative stress attenuation.
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- Abdessalem Koubaa
- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Sfax Medicine Faculty SMF, Avenue Majida Boulila, Sfax, 3029, Tunisia; Research Unit (EM2S), Sfax Institute of Sport and Physical Education, Airport Road, P.O Box 384, Sfax, 3000, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of cardio-circulatory, respiratory, and hormonal adaptations to muscular exercise, 98/UR08-67, Ibn El Jazzar Medicine Faculty, University of Sousse, Avenue Mohamed Karoui, Sousse, 4002, Tunisia
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- Research Unit (EM2S), Sfax Institute of Sport and Physical Education, Airport Road, P.O Box 384, Sfax, 3000, Tunisia
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- Research Unit (EM2S), Sfax Institute of Sport and Physical Education, Airport Road, P.O Box 384, Sfax, 3000, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Sfax Medicine Faculty SMF, Avenue Majida Boulila, Sfax, 3029, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Sfax Medicine Faculty SMF, Avenue Majida Boulila, Sfax, 3029, Tunisia
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Triki M, Koubaa A, Masmoudi L, Fellmann N, Tabka Z. Prevalence and risk factors of low back pain among undergraduate students of a sports and physical education institute in Tunisia. Libyan J Med 2015; 10:26802. [PMID: 25758252 PMCID: PMC4355506 DOI: 10.3402/ljm.v10.26802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2014] [Revised: 02/11/2015] [Accepted: 02/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Introduction : For obvious reasons, athletes are at greater risk of sustaining a lumber (lower) spine injury due to physical activity. To our knowledge, no previous studies have examined the prevalence of low back pain (LBP) in a Tunisian sports and physical education institute. Aim : To assess the prevalence of LBP in different sports among students studying in a sports and physical education institute in Tunisia, to determine the causes of the injuries, and to propose solutions. Methods : A total of 3,379 boys and 2,579 girls were studied. A retrospective cross-sectional survey was conducted on a group of students aged 18.5-24.5 years at the Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax to estimate the prevalence of LBP and its relation to the type of sports. Data on age, weight, height, smoking, and the sport in which the student was injured in the low back were collected from the institute health service records from 2005 until 2013. Results : LBP was reported by 879 of the 5,958 study participants (14.8%). The prevalence of LBP was significantly higher (p<0.001) in females (17.6%) than in males (12.5%). LBP prevalence did not differ by body mass index or smoking habit (p>0.05). The sports associated with the higher rates of LBP were gymnastics, judo, handball, and volleyball, followed by basketball and athletics. Conclusion : LBP is frequent among undergraduate students of a sports and physical education institute in Tunisia. It is strongly associated with fatigue after the long periods of training in different sports. Gymnastics, judo, handball, and volleyball were identified as high-risk sports for causing LBP.
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- Moez Triki
- Laboratory of Cardio-Circulatory, Respiratory, and Hormonal Adaptations to Muscular Exercise, Faculty of Medicine Ibn El Jazzar, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia;
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- Higher Institute of Sports and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Higher Institute of Sports and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire de Physiologie-biologie du Sport, Faculté de Médecine, Université d'Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, France
- Service de Médecine du Sport et des Explorations Fonctionnelles, CHU G, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Laboratory of Cardio-Circulatory, Respiratory, and Hormonal Adaptations to Muscular Exercise, Faculty of Medicine Ibn El Jazzar, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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Koubaa A, Triki M, Trabelsi H, Masmoudi L, Zeghal KN, Sahnoun Z, Hakim A. Lung function profiles and aerobic capacity of adult cigarette and hookah smokers after 12 weeks intermittent training. Libyan J Med 2015; 10:26680. [PMID: 25694204 PMCID: PMC4332739 DOI: 10.3402/ljm.v10.26680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2014] [Revised: 01/17/2015] [Accepted: 01/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Pulmonary function is compromised in most smokers. Yet it is unknown whether exercise training improves pulmonary function and aerobic capacity in cigarette and hookah smokers and whether these smokers respond in a similar way as do non-smokers. AIM To evaluate the effects of an interval exercise training program on pulmonary function and aerobic capacity in cigarette and hookah smokers. METHODS Twelve cigarette smokers, 10 hookah smokers, and 11 non-smokers participated in our exercise program. All subjects performed 30 min of interval exercise (2 min of work followed by 1 min of rest) three times a week for 12 weeks at an intensity estimated at 70% of the subject's maximum aerobic capacity (VO2max). Pulmonary function was measured using spirometry, and maximum aerobic capacity was assessed by maximal exercise testing on a treadmill before the beginning and at the end of the exercise training program. RESULTS As expected, prior to the exercise intervention, the cigarette and hookah smokers had significantly lower pulmonary function than the non-smokers. The 12-week exercise training program did not significantly affect lung function as assessed by spirometry in the non-smoker group. However, it significantly increased both forced expiratory volume in 1 second and peak expiratory flow (PEF) in the cigarette smoker group, and PEF in the hookah smoker group. Our training program had its most notable impact on the cardiopulmonary system of smokers. In the non-smoker and cigarette smoker groups, the training program significantly improved VO2max (4.4 and 4.7%, respectively), v VO2max (6.7 and 5.6%, respectively), and the recovery index (7.9 and 10.5%, respectively). CONCLUSIONS After 12 weeks of interval training program, the increase of VO2max and the decrease of recovery index and resting heart rate in the smoking subjects indicated better exercise tolerance. Although the intermittent training program altered pulmonary function only partially, both aerobic capacity and life quality were improved. Intermittent training should be advised in the clinical setting for subjects with adverse health behaviors.
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- Abdessalem Koubaa
- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Research Unit (EM2S), Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Cardio-Circulatory, Respiratory, and Hormonal Adaptations to Muscular Exercise, Faculty of Medicine Ibn El Jazzar, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia;
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- Research Unit (EM2S), Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Research Unit (EM2S), Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Koubaa A, Triki M, Trabelsi H, Hakim A. Reply: To PMID 25694204. Libyan J Med 2015; 10:27760. [PMID: 25920102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023] Open
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- F. Erchiqui
- Department of Applied Sciences; University of Québec at Abitibi-Témiscamingue; Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec; Canada J9X 5E4
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- Department of Applied Sciences; University of Québec at Abitibi-Témiscamingue; Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec; Canada J9X 5E4
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- Department of Applied Sciences; University of Québec at Abitibi-Témiscamingue; Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec; Canada J9X 5E4
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- Department of Applied Sciences; University of Québec at Abitibi-Témiscamingue; Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec; Canada J9X 5E4
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- Université Cadi Ayyad; Marrakech; Morocco
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Koubaa A. Effect Of Intermittent And Continuous Training On Body Composition Cardiorespiratory Fitness And Lipid Profile In Obese Adolescents. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.9790/3013-32103137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Attia L, Houissa M, Chachia A, Ben Temime R, Makhlouf T, Sellami W, Jabri H, Kilani M, Saidi Y, Koubaa A. [Gayet-Wernicke encephalopathy secondary to pregnant vomiting]. Tunis Med 2010; 88:683-684. [PMID: 20812187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Erchiqui F, Godard F, Gakwaya A, Koubaa A, Vincent M, Kaddami H. Engineering investigations on the potentiality of the thermoformability of HDPE charged by wood flours in the thermoforming part. POLYM ENG SCI 2009. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.21394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Farah-Klibi F, Ben Hamouda S, Ben Romdhane S, Sfar R, Koubaa A, Ben Jilani S, Zermani R. Étude immunohistochimique des sarcomes du stroma endométrial et des tumeurs musculaires lisses de l’utérus. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 37:457-62. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2008.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Received: 05/30/2007] [Revised: 11/14/2007] [Accepted: 05/06/2008] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Rammeh Rommani S, Trabelsi A, Attia L, Msakni I, Koubaa A, Ben Jilani S, Zermani R. Perivascular epithelioid cell tumor of the uterus: a case report. Pathologica 2006; 98:649-51. [PMID: 17285843] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023] Open
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A case of a perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa) arising in the uterus of a 35-year-old woman is presented. Imaging studies revealed a 5 cm well circumscribed mass in the uterine fundus. The tumor was composed of clear to faintly eosinophilic, epithelioid and spindled cells. Immunohistochemically, most tumour cells were strongly positive for HMB-45, smooth muscle actin and desmine, but negative for epithelial markers, S-100 Protein and neuroendocrine markers. Reevaluation of the patient for signs of tuberous sclerosis complex after the diagnosis gave negative results. At the most recent follow-up 4 months later there was no evidence of recurrence.
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- S Rammeh Rommani
- Department of Pathology, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.
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Ben Slama S, Farah-klibi F, Sassi O, Sfar R, Koubaa A, Ben Jilani S, Zermani R. Tumeurs épithéliales ovariennes bilatérales : à propos de 18 cas. Ann Pathol 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s0242-6498(06)78512-1] [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: 10/22/2022]
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Khiari K, Ben Abdallah N, Cheikhrouhou H, Cherif L, Hadj-Ali I, Ben Maïz H, Tarres K, Chachia L, Koubaa A, Kourda N, Ben Jilani S. [Virilism during pregnancy]. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris) 2003; 32:261-5. [PMID: 12773930] [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] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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We discuss the causes of virilism in pregnancy and the impact of hyperandrogeny on the female foetus. We report a case of virilism in a 28-year-old, gravida 1, para 1 patient with normal pregnancy and review the literature. After conception, the patient had been well until the 18th week of gestation, when she developed signs of virilization; her serum testosterone was markedly elevated. She delivered of a normal male infant at term. After delivery, signs of virilization regressed with normalization of testosterone level but a wide mass of the left ovary that persisted for 8 months. The histological study of the tumor showed luteinized thecoma. Luteomas and hyper-reactio luteinalis were the principal causes of virilism in pregnancy, thecomas are rare.
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- K Khiari
- Service de Néphrologie et de Médecine Interne, Hôpital Charles Nicolle, Tunis, Tunisie
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Makhlouf T, Koubaa A, Chachia A, Terras K, Oueslati N. [Heterotopic pregnancy: 3 case reports]. Tunis Med 2001; 79:691-4. [PMID: 11892445] [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] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Heterotopic pregnancy is a rare event combining intra and extra uterine pregnancies. We report 3 cases observed in patients aged 32, 32 and 31 years consulting for pelvic pain and metrorragia with amenorrhea of 6 to 7 weeks. Treatment was conservative in 2 cases and radical for the third patient. The frequency of this association has been increased since the development of medical procreation technique and the increased of ectopic pregnancy. The foetomaternal prognosis will be improved by an early diagnosis.
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- T Makhlouf
- Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique A Hôpital Charles Nicolle, Tunis
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Boussen H, Chechia A, Ben Jilani S, Koubaa A. [Letter to the editor concerning the article: "Plea for the creation of reference centers for trophoblastic diseases in France" by F. Golfier, L. Frappart, A. M. Schott, D. Raudrant]. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris) 2001; 30:288. [PMID: 11398006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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Terras K, Koubaa A, Ben Ayed B, Makhlouf T, Chéchia A, Zribi R. [Prenatal diagnois of uropathies. Ten case reports]. Tunis Med 2000; 78:569-75. [PMID: 11190740] [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] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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UNLABELLED Obstructive uropathies are a frequent cause of child renal failure. The prenatal diagnosis of such abnomalities should lead to appropriate management. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the interest of ultrasonographic prenatal diagnosis of urinary tract malformations. PATIENTS AND METHODS Retrospective study of 10 cases of urinary tract malformations diagnosed in utero. The mean age of the patients was 34.9 years and the mean gestational age at the prenatal diagnosis was 28.2 weeks of amenorrhea. The abnormalities diagnosed were: 2 cases of ureteropelvic junction obstruction, 3 cases of posterior urethral valves and 5 cases of mild hydronephrosis. The fetal karyotype, realised in 8 cases, was normal. In one case the urinary abnormalities was part of a multiple malformation syndrome and led to the termination of the pregnancy. 7 cases had a post-natal follow-up: 5 had a surgical management and two new borns had transient pyelectasies. The prediction of postnatal renal function is made by ultrasonographic appearance of the kidney and the amniotic fluid. Although the analysis of fetal urine for the assessment of renal function leads to conflicting results, it seems that sodium and beta-2 microglobulin urinary rates provide useful informations.
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- K Terras
- Service de gynécologie-obstétrique A, EPS Charles Nicolle, Tunis
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Terras K, Robbana A, Koubaa A, Driss A, Makhlouf T, Chéchia A. [Proximal tubal unblocking by selective salpingography, apropos of 8 cases]. Contracept Fertil Sex 1999; 27:867-71. [PMID: 10676045] [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] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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Proximal tubal desobstuction by selective salpingography: through a study of eight cases, the authors give their first results about tubal desobstruction by selective salpingography.
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- K Terras
- Service de gynécologie-obstétrique A, Hôpital Charles-Nicolle, Tunis, Tunisie
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Terras K, Koubaa A, Makhlouf T, Ghalleb I, Ben Zineb T. [Indications and results of abdominal hysterectomies (report of 250 cases)]. Tunis Med 1999; 77:87-94. [PMID: 10333705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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- K Terras
- Service de Gynécologie, Obstétrique A Hôpital Charles Nicolle, Tunis
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Bahloul A, Jemel S, Koubaa A, Letaief Y, Mhiri MN. [Emphysematous pyelonephritis. Apropos of 4 cases]. Prog Urol 1993; 3:803-11. [PMID: 8130808] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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The authors report four cases of emphysematous pyelonephritis. All patients (3 females and 1 male) were diabetic. The clinical symptoms and signs were non-specific. The diagnosis was suggested in every case on conventional x-rays and was confirmed by computed tomography, which provides a detailed assessment of the lesions by demonstrating diffusion of gas in or beyond the renal compartment (2 cases). Urine cultures isolated an E. coli in one case and Klebsiella pneumoniae in 2 cases. In the fourth patient, Candida albicans was present in the urine at pathological levels, as confirmed by the presence of spores on histological examination of the nephrectomy specimen. The only effective treatment remains nephrectomy which was performed primarily in 2 cases or secondarily, after drainage, in the other 2 cases. The prognosis remains severe, with a high mortality; 2 of our patients died in a context of severe septic shock with end-stage renal failure.
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- A Bahloul
- Service d'Urologie, C.H.U. Habib Bourguiba, Sfax, Tunisie
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