Chakib El Houssine Laraqui

Ecole supérieure d'ingénierie de la santé,Casablanca5 · Environnement-Santé et médecine du travail

Introduction: The complications of the OSAHS with socio- professional consequences make it a real problem of occupational health. The aims of this study were to screen OSAHS and its components among workers. Method: this cross-sectional study was concerned 683 men employed in a company in Casablanca whose employer wanted to promote well-being at wo...

Introduction: The aims of this study were to detect hearing loss in professional musicians and to assess its importance according to the duration of exposure and the intensity of the noise suffered. Materiel and methods: this cross-sectional survey involved 241 musicians aged> 20 years with professional seniority> 2 years. The study included a soun...

Introduction: In Morocco, rabies remains difficult to control with an average of 20 deaths per year. The dog is the main vector. The objective was to assess knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding rabies in agricultural settings. Material and methods: This cross-sectional survey was carried out with 452 agricultural professionals who consulted...

Introduction: The aims of this study were to assess the prevalence of MSDs and to analyze their relationship with socio-demographic and occupational parameters among workers in a clothing company. Materiel and methods: This cross-sectional study involved 394 women aged > 20 years with seniority ≥ 2 years. It included an observation of the work cycl...

Background. The MetS is a major issue of occupational health. It is the result of an unhealthy dietary habits, physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors. The objective of this study was to detect the MetS, and the determine the prevalence of its main components according to socio-economic status and occupational characteristics. Materiel and met...

Introduction: The intensive and uncontrolled use of pesticides in Morocco generates health and environmental problems. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of farmers on their use. Material and methods: This cross-sectional epidemiological study conducted in 2021 in the Ifrane region involved 153 male far...

Introduction: The objective of this study was the ergonomic analysis of the workstation and the assessment of risk factors for MSDs by valid, simple methods that can be easily mastered by prevention specialists Materiel and methods: the approach included activity analysis (observations of work situations and video recordings), the Nordic questionna...

Introduction: Occupational allergies to bumblebee- pollinator stings are rare but can be serious or even fatal. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of allergic reactions to bumblebee venom, to assess the level of knowledge, the attitudes and practices of exposed agricultural workers and finally to propose measures of prevention...

Introduction: Vaccination remains one of the most effective ways to control the pandemic of covid-19. HCWs have been given priority for vaccination. The aims of this survey were to assess the barriers and motivations of HCWs to accept this vaccination. Materiel and methods: this cross-sectional study, carried out in 2021, involved 669 hospital sta...

Introduction: tanners are known for their heavy tobacco and cannabis smoking, and their occupational exposures to high levels of vapors, gases, dusts, and fumes. The aim of the study was to screen and to evaluate the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and its comorbidities. Materiel and methods: This cross-sectional study took pl...

Introduction: RP is based on the application of 3 principles, namely justification, optimization and limitation, which were established by the International Commission on radiological protection. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of hospital radiology staff regarding RA. Materiel and methods: This cross-sectional stu...

Introduction: The prevalence of consumption of PSA is constantly increasing in developing countries, and all occupational sectors are concerned. Handicraft sector is a particular target because of the collective consumption is part of the sociability of the group. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of PSA consumption, use, and mi...

Introduction: The aim was to assess stress and MSDs among taxi drivers by analyzing their relationship with socio-demographic and occupational parameters. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study concerned 1874 men, aged> 23 years with a seniority > 2 years. The questionnaire was inspired by those of the INRS and the Karasek. Drivers were...

Introduction: The objective of this metanalysis of our studies was to identify the main causes of PSR of FM, to analyze their consequences on the health and to propose appropriate preventive strategies. Materiel and methods: Our studies have focused on the analysis of the occupational health and safety in this sector, the psychosocial risks (stress...

Résumé Introduction Les travailleurs de la construction sont connus pour leur forte consommation de tabac et leur exposition domestique à la biomasse professionnelle à des niveaux élevés de vapeurs, gaz, poussières et fumées (VGPF). L’objectif de cette étude était d’évaluer la prévalence de la BPCO et de ses comorbidités. Méthode Cette étude épid...

Introduction: The prevalence of psychoactive substance is constantly increasing in developing countries, and all occupational sectors are concerned. Construction sector is a particular target because of the heavy workload as well as family and social isolation. However, few studies have investigated toxic habits in this population in Morocco. The...

The aim of this study was to assess the respiration-related quality of life(QoL) of former miners with silicosis and to determine the factors that could affect QoL(socio-demographic and professional parameters, toxic habits, co-morbidities, and degree ofrespiratory disability).Methods. — This cross-sectional study involved 104 people who came for r...

La silicose constitue un enjeu majeur de santé publique et de santé au travail et affecte la qualité de vie des personnes qui en sont atteintes. Peu de travaux ont été menés dans ce sens chez cette population. L’objectif de cette étude était d’apprécier la qualité de vie des anciens mineurs et de déterminer les facteurs pouvant l’impacter (caractér...

L’objectif de cette étude était d’analyser la qualité de vie au travail du personnel de soin dans le secteur hospitalier. Méthode Cette étude épidémiologique transversale s’est déroulée en 2016 et a intéressé l’ensemble des 5901 professionnels de soins des secteurs hospitaliers de quatre régions du Maroc (Casablanca, Rabat, Nord, Sud). Le question...

L’objectif de cette étude était d’apprécier chez les marins pêcheurs les troubles du sommeil et de la vigilance et leurs conséquences en fonction des paramètres sociodémographiques et professionnels (facteurs de stress, risques psychosociaux), de l’état de santé et des habitudes du sommeil. Méthode Cette enquête transversale a été réalisée sur un...

Introduction Le diabète constitue un enjeu majeur de santé publique dans le monde autant par sa fréquence que par la gravité de ses complications, et de son retentissement physique, psychologique et socioéconomique sur les patients, les familles et la société. L’objectif principal de notre étude était d’évaluer la qualité de vie des diabétiques aya...

Introduction Les activités et tâches professionnelles du marin pêcheur en pêche artisanale sont très variées et polyvalentes, elles sollicitent la plupart des articulations et plus particulièrement celles des membres supérieurs. Le syndrome du canal carpien (SCC) est une pathologie assez répandue chez les travailleurs qui sollicitent en permanence...

L’objectif était d’évaluer le stress chez les chauffeurs de taxi, de déterminer les facteurs pouvant l’impacter (caractéristiques sociodémographiques et professionnelles et stresseurs professionnels) et d’apprécier les manifestations psychosomatiques et les pathologies chroniques rapportées. Méthodes Cette enquête transversale a porté sur un échan...

Résumé Le personnel hospitalier constitue une cible particulière des risques psychosociaux notamment le stress et le burnout. Le burnout ou syndrome d’épuisement professionnel est consécutif à l’exposition à un stress permanent et prolongé. Il concerne les professions à fortes sollicitations mentales, émotionnelles et affectives et à forte responsa...

par 63,99 % des patients. Le nom du traitement était connu par 17 malades, la dose journalière par 26 malades et la fréquence journalière par 47 malades. Un effet bénéfique du traitement a été rapporté par 27 malades. La grossesse imposait l'arrêt des cor-ticoïdes selon 7 patients. Pour la voie inhalée, 64,4 % des patients pensaient à un passage sy...

par 63,99 % des patients. Le nom du traitement était connu par 17 malades, la dose journalière par 26 malades et la fréquence journalière par 47 malades. Un effet bénéfique du traitement a été rapporté par 27 malades. La grossesse imposait l'arrêt des cor-ticoïdes selon 7 patients. Pour la voie inhalée, 64,4 % des patients pensaient à un passage sy...

par 63,99 % des patients. Le nom du traitement était connu par 17 malades, la dose journalière par 26 malades et la fréquence journalière par 47 malades. Un effet bénéfique du traitement a été rapporté par 27 malades. La grossesse imposait l'arrêt des cor-ticoïdes selon 7 patients. Pour la voie inhalée, 64,4 % des patients pensaient à un passage sy...

Background: The aim of this survey was to assess the stress in fishermen by analysing its relationship with sociodemographic and professional characteristics, by evaluating work stressors, and by estimating psychosomatic symptoms. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional survey involved representative sample of 828 artisanal and coastal fisherme...

Background: The prevalence of psychoactive substances is constantly increasing in developing countries, and all professional sectors are concerned. Taxi drivers are a particular target because of the dangerousness and complexity of their work. However, few studies have investigated toxic habits in this population. Objectives: The aim of the stud...

Background: Dockers in the port facilities are exposed to significant psychosocial risks (stress, suffering at work, etc.) related to heavy organisational, environmental, physical, chemical constraints, etc. These workers are particularly affected by the consumption of psychoactive substances because of the dangerousness and complexity of their wo...

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the situation 60 years after independence, to assess the current state, to highlight the constraints and to propose recommendations for improving occupational health in the maritime sector. Materials and methods: This study was based on collecting data of: 1) Legislative texts on occupational hea...

Background: The main objective was to evaluate the prevalence of skin diseases amongst fishermen, to specify the different clinical forms, associations and most frequent localisations, and to identify potential aetiological factors. The secondary objectives were to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of seafarers regarding occupational d...

Background: The objective was to screen and evaluate the prevalence of respiratory diseases and obstructive ventilatory defects among fishermen in Morocco. Materials and methods: This observational and cross-sectional epidemiological study involved 924 men over 20 years old and with at least two years of seniority. It included a questionnaire an...

Study background: We aimed to identify professional risk factors for burnout among residents in medicine and surgery. Materials and methods: Epidemiological, observational, and cross-sectional study among trainee physicians working in the Champagne-Ardenne region, from 31 March to 3 May 2015. Burnout was assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory...

Wellbeing and occupational risk perception among health care workers: a multicenter study in Morocco and France. Revue J Occup Med Toxicol 11 (1), décembre 2016 MS: 1264151520136922.

. Prévalence des symptômes respiratoires et évaluation du degré de sensibilisation chez les ouvriers du souk de céréales de Casablanca. Revue des maladies respiratoires, 2000, 17, 947-955

Prévalences des troubles respiratoires chez les travailleurs de deux centrales de fabrication de béton prêt à l’emploi au Maroc. The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2001, 5 (11) : 1051-8

Etude des conditions de travail dans une tannerie de Rabat. Arch. Mal. Prof., 1996, 57, n°3 : 200-204

Introduction: Workers who work in salvage plant industry are at risk of exposure to aluminum (Al). The objective of this study was to conduct a longitudinal quantitative health risk and bio monitoring assessment for workers exposed to Al. Methods: Al workers were compared to controls. A standardized medical examination and neurobehavioral tests and...

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the well-being and occupational perception of healthcare workers in Morocco. Methods: This observational and cross-sectional survey, carried out by self-administered questionnaire, was conducted in public hospitals in three cities. The target population consisted of 2,453 healthcare workers, comp...

Résumé Objectif Faire un état des lieux 60 ans après l’indépendance, apprécier les progrès réalisés, souligner les contraintes et proposer des recommandations pour améliorer l’exercice de la santé et de la sécurité au travail. Méthodes Cette étude a reposé sur : la collecte des données à partir des textes législatifs relatifs à la santé et à la s...

Background: The aim was to investigate the potential fishermen's psychological functioning which induces risk-taking behaviours by evaluating the ordalique functioning. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional epidemiological study was conducted in three ports of northern Morocco in 2016 and concerned 1413 traditional fishermen working in sma...

Aims: This study aimed to detect and to determine the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome and its main components among the healthcare workers. Methods: This investigation, led in 2014, included 1 078 healthcare workers in four hospitals in the north of Morocco. This study contained a questionnaire, a clinical and a biological examination. The que...

Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of seafarers in relation to sexually transmitted infections (STI) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Materials and methods: This transversal, descriptive and behavioural study was conducted in 2014 on a represen...

Background: The prevalence of toxic habits is constantly increasing in developing countries and all professional sectors are concerned. Seafarers are a particular target because of the dangerousness and complexity of their work. However, few studies have investigated toxic habits in this population. The aim of the study was to determine the preval...

Introduction Objectif etait d’evaluer la prevalence de la BPCO en milieu professionnel a propos d’une etude multicentrique. Methodes Cette etude observationnelle transversale et multicentrique avait interesse 3857 hommes âges de plus de 30 ans et ayant au moins deux annees d’anciennete (1147 personnel de soins, 856 gens de mer, 323 tanneurs, 392 ou...

Introduction L’objectif de notre etude etait d’evaluer la prevalence de la BPCO chez les marins pecheurs a Kenitra et d’apprecier la qualite de vie des personnes qui en sont atteintes. Methodes Cette etude observationnelle transversale avait interesse 856 hommes âges de plus de 30 ans et ayant au moins deux annees d’anciennete. Elle comportait un q...

La santé et la sécurité au travail constituent un droit fondamental de tous les travailleurs. En effet, l’article 31 de la Constitution garantit à tous l’accès aux conditions permettant de jouir des droits aux soins de santé, à la protection sociale, à la couverture médicale, à la solidarité et au travail. La législation sur la santé et la sécurité...

Background The study analyzes health care workers’ (HCWs) occupational risk perception and compares exposure to occupational risk factors in Moroccan and French hospitals. Method Across nine public hospitals from three Moroccan regions (north, center and south), a 49 item French questionnaire, based on the Job Content Questionnaire, and 4 occupati...

International studies on occupational risks in public hospitals are infrequent and only few researchers have focused on psychosocial stress in Moroccan Health Care Workers (HCWs). The aim of this study was to present and analyze Moroccan HCWs occupational risk perception. Across nine public hospitals from three Moroccan regions (northern, central a...

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Purpose To screen the symptoms and to evaluate the prevalence of obstructive sleep apneas syndrome (OSAH) among health professionals. Method This transversal epidemiological study concerned 1622 subjects. A questionnaire was submitted. The subjects with a positive Berlin questionnaire benefited from ventilatory polygraphy (VP). Results The preval...

Purpose of the study During the month of Ramadan, healthy adult Muslims refrain from eating and drinking between sunrise and sunset. Their habits of life change because of late meals and evenings gatherings. The aim of the study was to assess the influence of Ramadan observance on alertness at work. Method This cross-sectional epidemiological stud...

We aimed to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of professional drivers' vigilance disorders in Morocco. This transversal epidemiological multicentric study concerned 5,566 professional drivers of taxis (2,134), buses (1,158) and trucks (2,274). We used an anonymous individual questionnaire of 4 sections: socioprofessional and sanitary charact...

The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of respiratory symptoms, functional disorders and skin sensitisation among bakery and pastry personnel. It included 582 subjects (354 directly-exposed subjects and 258 indirectly-exposed subjects, DES and IES, respectively) working in 59 bakeries. The study consisted of an analysis of working c...

Evaluation of knowledge, attitudes and practices in the health care setting in Morocco with regard to Hepatitis B and C The purpose of this study was to evaluate practices and knowledge on infectious hazards, to determine the prevalence of viral hepatitis B and C related to occupational blood exposures among health care workers, and to propose a pr...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate practices and knowledge on infectious hazards, to determine the prevalence of viral hepatitis B and C related to occupational blood exposures among health care workers, and to propose a prevention policy. This descriptive epidemiological survey, which is multicentric and cross-cutting, was carried out in 20...

Purpose of the study This epidemiological study, cross-sectional and multicentric, aims to assess the level of stress among medical and paramedical staff in hospital facilities. It evaluates risk factors and psychosomatic manifestations of stress and analyses the relationship between the state of stress and socioprofessional characteristics, risk f...

Objective This study had for aim to evaluate practices and knowledge of infectious hazards, to determine the prevalence of viral infections related to occupational blood exposure among health care workers, and to propose a preventive policy.

This study had for aim to evaluate practices and knowledge of infectious hazards, to determine the prevalence of viral infections related to occupational blood exposure among health care workers, and to propose a preventive policy. This descriptive multicentric and transversal epidemiological survey was carried out from 2003 to 2004 in 10 Moroccan...

Purpose of the study Road accident represents one of the main causes of death and Moroccan roads are among the most deadly in the world. Truck drivers are to blame for many of these accidents and sleepiness is a principal cause. The purpose of this study is to evaluate among truck drivers vigilance problems, their causes and consequences and to pro...

Aim of the study The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of respiratory symptoms and the sensitisation among sellers of spices in Casablanca. Method This transversal epidemiological survey among 175 sellers of spices and 175 non-exposed includes an analysis of working conditions and a medical assessment (questionnaire, medical examina...

Aim of the study: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of respiratory symptoms and the sensitisation among sellers of spices in Casablanca. Method: This transversal epidemiological survey among 175 sellers of spices and 175 non-exposed includes an analysis of working conditions and a medical assessment (questionnaire, medical examin...

Aim of the study This transversal epidemiological survey permitted to evaluate the respiratory hazards among 346 pit diggers in Agadir. Method This study included an analysis of working conditions, physico-chemical characteristics of sandstone sample and medical survey (questionnaire, medical examination, spirometry and chest X-rays). Results The...

Tuberculosis has long been a concern for those responsible for the health of hospital personnel. Several studies of healthcare professionals who work in Morocco with patients with tuberculosis have shown annual incidence rates approximately ten times higher than those for the general population. This survey of the risk of tuberculosis among healthc...

The trade of traditional barber has continued to expose its practitioners and their customers to multiple infectious diseases. The objective of this work was to study the infectious risk associated with blood exposure in this population and to assess its knowledge of this occupational risk. A cross-sectional epidemiologic survey was conducted in th...

Health care personnel are confronted in their work to a variety of risks: biological, chemical, physical and allergic. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of asthma and allergic disorders, as well as reactions to latex and antiseptics in hospitals and health care centers in eight cities in Morocco. This door-to-door cross sectional s...

To evaluate the prevalence of respiratory symptoms, ventilatory function disorder and immediate hypersensitivity reactions in a population exposed to flour and cereal dusts in five flour mills in Morocco. The study of 373 exposed and 301 non-exposed subjects consisted of an analysis of working conditions and a medical survey. The prevalence of clin...

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of respiratory symptoms, ventilatory function disorder and immediate hypersensitivity reactions in a population exposed to flour and cereal dusts in five flour mills in Morocco.METHODS: The study of 373 exposed and 301 non-exposed subjects consisted of an analysis of working conditions and a medical survey.RESU...

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of respiratory symptoms, ventilatory function disorder and immediate hypersensitivity reactions in a population exposed to flour and cereal dusts in five flour mills in Morocco. Methods: The study of 373 exposed and 301 nonexposed subjects consisted of an analysis of working conditions and a medical survey. Res...

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of respiratory symptoms, pulmonary function abnormality and allergic sensitization among grocers in Casablanca. This retrospective cross-sectional epidemiological inquiry among a cohort of 100 grocers and 100 control subjects who were not grocers included an analysis of working conditions and a...

This cross sectional study took place with a self administered questionnaire between June and September 1999 and involved 1,388 subjects of whom 62.4% were men and 37.6% women. The total prevalence of smoking was 14.9%, ranging from 12.5% in paramedical staff to 15.5% in manual workers, 16.2% in doctors, 17.1% in laboratory staff, and 22.2% in admi...