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Introduction:Malnutrition is the most common nutritional disorder in developing countries and it remains one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality among children worldwide. Therefore, the current study aimed to assess the prevalence of wasting and its associated factors among under-five children in Marrakesh province in Morocco. Method:A community-based cross-sectional study design was used to determine the prevalence of wasting and its associated factors among under-5 years old children. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 430 children paired with their mothers. Anthropometric measurements and determinant factors were collected. SPSS version 19.0 statistical software was used for analysis. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify factors associated to the wasting of the children. Statistical association was declared significant if pvalue was less than0.05. Results:In this study, the prevalence of wasting was 9.3%. The proportions of severe and moderate wasting children were 6.5% and 2.8%, respectively. Higher odds of wasting children among illiterate mothers were 17 times more likely compared with mothers with high levels (ORa = 17.17; 95% CI: 1.01–13.70). In line with this, the odds of wasting children among lower household incomes were 13 times more likely when compared to those with higher household incomes (ORa = 13.114; 95% CI: 1.13–7.60). Similarly, the odds of wasting children among mothers primiparous were 12 times more likely compared with multiparous (ORa = 12.88; 95% CI: 1.04–4.08). The odds of wasting children were more observed among children who did not benefit from exclusive breastfeeding (ORa = 12.297; 95% CI: 2.47–13.03, 1.03–5.34). Conclusions:The current study showed that the prevalence of wasting among under-five children in Marrakesh province was relatively common. Mother’s education level, household income, parity, and exclusive breastfeeding were significantly associated with wasting. Therefore, nutritional educational intervention programs in Marrakesh province should focus on these factors.

Introduction:Breakfast skipping is an unhealthy eating behavior reportedly common among adolescents. The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with breakfast skipping among schoolchildren aged 12–19 years in Beni Mellal city, Morocco, and to assist in the design of interventions to improve breakfast consumption habits of school-aged children in this region. Methods:A school-based cross-sectional study was carried out. A total of 550 children were included in the study. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with skipping breakfast consumption. The association between dependent and independent variables was assessed using an odds ratio (OR) with a 95% confidence interval and pvalue <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results:Among 550 Moroccan adolescents evaluated, 25.6% reported not consuming breakfast every day. Breakfast eating was statistically associated with gender (OR = 7.13 [95% CI 1.32–3.84], p= 0.008); mother’s low educational level (OR = 2.86 [95% CI 1.89–4.71], p= 0.091); nonworking mothers (OR = 13.71 [95% CI 1.16–5.29], p< 0.001); not eating between meals (OR = 15.49 [95% CI 2.15–5.49], p< 0.001); eating dinner regularly each day (OR = 17.79 [95% CI 2.81–8.01], p= 0.005); eating vegetables 1–3 times per week (OR = 10.21 [95% CI 1.44–4.67], p= 0.001); consuming milk and dairy product 1–3 times per week (OR = 13.88 [95% CI 1.59–5.56], p< 0.001); and never consuming sodas and soft drink in week (OR = 3.12 [95% CI 1.90–4.50], p= 0.003). Conclusions:This study revealed that the prevalence of skipping breakfast consumption among school-aged children in Beni Mellal city was high. Thus, the findings suggest a community health education program, conducted by school nurses, nutritionists, and other health professionals, is needed.

Introduction:The widespread lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic was insured by Moroccan authorities in early 2020 to preserve the health of citizens. The lockdown and the pandemic imposed psychological effects on the population including anxiety. Celiac disease (CeD), a chronic disease among the most common inflammatory intestinal disorders, has been linked to adult emotional disturbances. Hence, CeD patients may suffer from anxiety or increase this condition due to the concomitant situation. The objective of this study was to assess COVID-19-related anxiety in a sample of adults with CeD in comparison with a matched healthy group. Method:CeD patients (103) and matched healthy group (101) were investigated using a web-based COVID-19 and related lockdown anxiety survey. Anxiety was assessed with the State and Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI test: Y1 for state anxiety and Y2 for trait anxiety). Results:State anxiety was present among 65.3% of CeD and 41.6% of the comparison group, and the difference was statistically significant. CeD women suffered more from state anxiety than their compeers in the comparison group (t= 3.23; p= 0.002), and a significant correlation between good compliance to GFD and less state anxiety was found among CeD patients (r= 0.31; p= 0.002). 61.8% of CeD participants thought they were at higher risk of contamination by COVID-19, and they were mostly women (χ2 = 7.66, p< 0.006) and had significantly higher state anxiety mean scores than their compatriots who did not express these thoughts (t= 2.93; p= 0.004). Additionally, 41.5% of CeD participants had anxiety as a trait against 26.7% in the comparison group and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant. Conclusion:Results of this survey allow a better understanding of the health-related pandemic effects on Moroccan CeD patients. It demonstrates that COVID-19 and related lockdowns had a serious impact on the psychological balance of these patients by increasing their anxiety. The survey results underlined the need to improve the psychological care of CeD patients notably by considering remote medical visits during this ongoing pandemic to provide mental health support.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disease that preferentially affects young female adults. Given these characteristics, MS has a profound impact on the quality of life of those affected. The disease not only causes physical disability but also contributes to mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, largely due to the uncertainties surrounding its course and the potential for a progressive decline in function.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, resulting in various neurological symptoms. Depression and anxiety are common comorbidities in people with MS. These psychiatric disorders can worsen patients' quality of life and complicate disease management.

The present study aims to explore the knowledge state of nurses on MS in the region of Beni Mellal -Khénifra.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative, inflammatory, and autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. Fatigue is one of the principal clinical signs of MS. It is highly prevalent in MS, affecting up to 69-90% of patients. This symptom affects, negatively the life quality of patients with multiple sclerosis. Thus, our study aims to describe the impact of fatigue on the daily activities of patients with multiple sclerosis in Beni Mellal-Khenifra, Morocco

Our study aims to describe the use of complementary medicine by patients with multiple sclerosis.

•There is a statistically significant relationship between specific epidemiological characteristics and the frequency of relapses in patients with Multiple sclerosis.•More than 60 % of patients with MS use traditional and complementary medicine;•Almost half of the patients surveyed received a diagnosis following urgent access to health facilities.•The main clinical symptoms that patients experience are fatigue, cognitive issues, and spasticity;•Almost half of patients use Interferon beta-1a and Azathioprine as disease-modifying therapies.

•Sociodemographic characteristics of patients with multiple sclerosis in morocco.•The majority of patients with multiple sclerosis have no healthcare coverage.•Most of the patients surveyed did not have access to disease-modifying treatment.•Diagnosis and access to treatment are closely linked to certain sociodemographic factors.•In Morocco, the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis is delayed.