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Ben Abdelaziz A, El Haddad N, Hannachi H, Nouira S, Melki S, Chebil D, Chelly S, Quessar A, Boussouf N. [Quality of "crisis communication" media during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Great Maghreb countries]. Rev Epidemiol Sante Publique 2021; 69:116-126. [PMID: 33966926 PMCID: PMC7985927 DOI: 10.1016/j.respe.2021.03.001] [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: 06/15/2020] [Revised: 12/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Objectif Évaluer la qualité des supports de communication de crise, au cours de la pandémie de la COVID-19, dans trois pays du Grand Maghreb (Tunisie, Algérie, Maroc). Méthodes Il s’agit d’un audit de la conformité des communiqués de presse et des bulletins épidémiologiques, analysés via un référentiel de qualité, spécialement conçu par les auteurs. Ce référentiel, composé de cinq dimensions et de 50 items, cotés (0/1), a été appliqué par deux chercheurs en médecine préventive. La multiplication des notes par un coefficient de deux, a permis d’avoir un score partiel de 20 points pour chaque dimension et un score total de 100 points pour l’ensemble de la check list. La qualité des supports de communication a été jugée bonne au-delà des seuils de 15/20 pour les dimensions du référentiel et de 75/100 pour la totalité de la grille. Résultats Un total de 141 supports de communication a été inclus dans cet audit (Tunisie : 60, Algérie : 60, Maroc : 21). Le score global médian de la qualité de ces supports a été seulement de 56/100 (IIQ : [46–58]), sans variabilité notable entre les pays. La dimension la plus appréciée a été le « maintien de la confiance de la population » avec un score médian global de 14/20 (12/20 pour les bulletins épidémiologiques et 16/20 pour les communiqués de presse). La dimension la moins bien notée a été le « renforcement de la participation communautaire », avec un score médian de seulement 4/20 (6/20 pour les bulletins épidémiologiques et 4/20 pour les communiqués de presse). Conclusion La qualité des supports maghrébins de communication de crise, au cours de la COVID-19, a été insuffisante dans la majorité de ses dimensions et de ses items (dont surtout psychosociaux). Le renforcement des capacités des chargés de communication, dans l’élaboration des supports d’information, au cours des crises sanitaires, est indispensable et urgent.
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- A Ben Abdelaziz
- Maghreb PRP2S Network (Pedagogy-Research-Health sciences publication), Sousse, Tunisie; Research laboratory LR19SP01, "Measurement and support for health establishment performance", Sousse, Tunisie; Research group COV-MAG (COVID-MAGHREB), Sousse, Tunisie; Information systems directorate, CHU Sahloul of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisie; Ibn El Jazzar medicine faculty of Sousse. University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisie.
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- Research laboratory LR19SP01, "Measurement and support for health establishment performance", Sousse, Tunisie; Research group COV-MAG (COVID-MAGHREB), Sousse, Tunisie; Ibn El Jazzar medicine faculty of Sousse. University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisie
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- Research group COV-MAG (COVID-MAGHREB), Sousse, Tunisie; Ibn El Jazzar medicine faculty of Sousse. University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisie
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- Maghreb PRP2S Network (Pedagogy-Research-Health sciences publication), Sousse, Tunisie; Information systems directorate, CHU Sahloul of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisie
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- Maghreb PRP2S Network (Pedagogy-Research-Health sciences publication), Sousse, Tunisie; Ibn El Jazzar medicine faculty of Sousse. University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisie
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- Maghreb PRP2S Network (Pedagogy-Research-Health sciences publication), Sousse, Tunisie; Research group COV-MAG (COVID-MAGHREB), Sousse, Tunisie; Ibn El Jazzar medicine faculty of Sousse. University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisie
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- Research group COV-MAG (COVID-MAGHREB), Sousse, Tunisie; Ibn El Jazzar medicine faculty of Sousse. University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisie
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- Maghreb PRP2S Network (Pedagogy-Research-Health sciences publication), Sousse, Tunisie; Research group COV-MAG (COVID-MAGHREB), Sousse, Tunisie; Medicine and pharmacy faculty of Casablanca, Casablanca, Maroc
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- Maghreb PRP2S Network (Pedagogy-Research-Health sciences publication), Sousse, Tunisie; Research group COV-MAG (COVID-MAGHREB), Sousse, Tunisie; Medicine faculty of Constantine, Constantine, Algérie
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Arshad Ali S, Azim D, Hassan HM, Iqbal A, Ahmed N, Kumar S, Nasim S. The impact of COVID-19 on transfusion-dependent thalassemia patients of Karachi, Pakistan: A single-center experience. Transfus Clin Biol 2020; 28:60-67. [PMID: 33091482 PMCID: PMC7571494 DOI: 10.1016/j.tracli.2020.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 10/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Objectives With the advent of COVID-19 in Pakistan, the already fragmented blood transfusion services (BTS) received a severe blow, putting the lives of transfusion-dependent thalassemia children on stake. This study aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 on blood transfusion therapy (BTT) of thalassemia patients and suggest ways to ensure safe and reliable blood supplies amid such health crises. Material and methods A retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2019 (before COVID-19) to July 2020 (during COVID-19) based on the data provided by a thalassemia center, named Help International Welfare Trust, Karachi, Pakistan. SPSS version 24.0 was used for the data analysis. Data were described in the form of means and percentages. Results There was a significant reduction in the consumption of PRBCs bags after the emergence of COVID-19 (P = 0.002). Moreover, the number of thalassemia patients receiving BTT was dropped by 10.56% during the pandemic. There was a strong negative correlation observed between the rising cases of COVID-19 in Pakistan and the number of patients missing their therapy sessions (r = −0.914, P = 0.030). A considerable decline in the reserves of all Rhesus-negative blood groups amid the COVID-19 outbreak was also observed. Conclusion The COVID-19 pandemic adversely affected the already suboptimal care catered to thalassemia patients in Karachi, Pakistan. The fear of the virus contraction coupled with the lockdown and restricted mobility has disrupted the entire transfusion chain from donor to the recipient. Collaborated efforts by the government and healthcare authorities are essential to ensure sufficient blood for thalassemia patients amid the pandemic.
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- S Arshad Ali
- Dow Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Baba-e-Urdu Road, 74200 Karachi, Pakistan.
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- Dow Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Baba-e-Urdu Road, 74200 Karachi, Pakistan
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- Dow Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Baba-e-Urdu Road, 74200 Karachi, Pakistan
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- Dow Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Baba-e-Urdu Road, 74200 Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Pathology, Dow Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Baba-e-Urdu Road, 74200 Karachi, Pakistan
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- Dow Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Baba-e-Urdu Road, 74200 Karachi, Pakistan
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- Dow Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Baba-e-Urdu Road, 74200 Karachi, Pakistan
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Blot M, Chavanet P, Piroth L. [Influenza infection: An update for clinicians]. Rev Med Interne 2019; 40:158-65. [PMID: 30638964 DOI: 10.1016/j.revmed.2018.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2018] [Revised: 12/16/2018] [Accepted: 12/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Lower respiratory infections remain the deadliest communicable disease in the world. Influenza infections are particularly involved, whether intrinsically, or more frequently, by promoting bacterial infections and superinfections. The flu is also responsible for the decompensation of many comorbidities and could lead to some myocardial infarction and stroke. The effect of antiviral therapies is limited but preventives measures, such as vaccination, remain a major public health issue. The flu is a major challenge at all levels and all times, from vaccine prevention, to the recognition of atypical forms, and the early management of bacterial complications.
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Hurtaud A, Songis PH, Di Patrizio P, Boivin JM. [Impact of the A influenza pandemic on anti-seasonal influenza vaccination of French general practitioners: A cohort follow-up 2007-2010]. Rev Epidemiol Sante Publique 2014; 62:191-4. [PMID: 24840149 DOI: 10.1016/j.respe.2014.02.020] [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: 04/28/2013] [Revised: 11/19/2013] [Accepted: 02/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Our objective was to assess the impact of the A influenza pandemic on the anti-seasonal influenza vaccination of French general practitioners. METHODS A survey was conducted in 2007 in a random sample of general practitioners. A second survey conducted in 2010 included all general practitioners who had not been vaccinated in 2007 and one-third of those who had been. RESULTS Responses were obtained from 1010 general practitioners in 2007. The coverage rate of anti-seasonal influenza vaccination reached 73%. In 2010, the coverage was 73.5% and rate of anti-A influenza vaccination was 59% (weighted numbers). Between the two surveys, 130 family physicians (15.5%) changed their behavior. Analysis showed that the A influenza pandemic had a slight positive impact on anti-seasonal influenza vaccination. CONCLUSION This first cohort of French general practitioners concerning influenza vaccination found the same anti-seasonal influenza vaccination rates widely reported in the literature and showed that the A influenza pandemic had slight impact on it.
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- A Hurtaud
- Département universitaire de médecine générale, faculté de médecine de Nancy, 9, avenue de la Forêt-de-Haye, 54505 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France.
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- Département universitaire de médecine générale, faculté de médecine de Nancy, 9, avenue de la Forêt-de-Haye, 54505 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Département universitaire de médecine générale, faculté de médecine de Nancy, 9, avenue de la Forêt-de-Haye, 54505 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Département universitaire de médecine générale, faculté de médecine de Nancy, 9, avenue de la Forêt-de-Haye, 54505 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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