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ea0073aep366 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2021

Diabetes-related knowledge among type 2 diabetic patients in Sfax, south Tunisia

Mejdoub Yosra , Ayedi Kawthar , Salah Dhoha Ben , Elleuch Mouna , Maamri Hanen , Dammak Jamel , Jdidi Jihen , Mohamed Abid

IntroductionType 2 diabetes mellitus is a major non communicable disease which needs continuous and improved interventions. Knowledge assessment studies are useful for providing baselines for healthcare policies and educational programs.Aim of this studyTo evaluate diabetes-related knowledge among type 2 diabetes patients.MethodsA cross sectional study was conduct...

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ea0081ep309 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2022

Prevalence and risk factors of diabetic painful distal symmetrical polyneuropathy

Ben Salah Dhoha , Abdelmoula Mariem , Mejdoub Yosra , Ketata Nouha , Elleuch Mouna , Mnif Fatma , Charfi Nadia , Mnif Mouna , Rekik Majdoub Nabila , Haj Kacem Akid Faten , Abid Mohamed

Introduction: Distal and symmetrical peripheral polyneuropathy is the most frequent type of diabetic neuropathy. Its painful form (PDN) is the most common cause of non-traumatic neuropathic pain and can place a heavy burden on patients lives. Despite the major impact that it can have on the quality of life, PDN is generally underdiagnosed because of a large interindividual variability of symptoms and in the absence of well-established diagnostic criteria.<p class="ab...

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ea0073aep253 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2021

Association between obesity and anxiety: A cross-sectional study in Sfax, Southern Tunisia

Mejdoub Yosra , Maamri Hanen , Salah Dhoha Ben , Ketata Nouha , Mondher Kassis , Sourour Kammoun , Elleuch Mouna , Dammak Jamel , Jdidi Jihen , Mohamed Abid

IntroductionObesity is recognized to be one of the greatest public health problems worldwide. In addition to physical health problems, obesity is also linked to an increased risk of mental health disorders such as anxiety. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of anxiety in obese adults and the factors associated with anxiety in this population.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study...

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ea0073ep56 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2021

Self-esteem among obese patients in Sfax, southern Tunisia

Mejdoub Yosra , Ketata Nouha , Ben Salah Dhoha , maamri hanen , Kassis Mondher , Yaich Sourour , Elleuch Mouna , Hadj Kacem Faten , Damak Jamel , Jdidi Jihen , Abid Mohamed

IntroductionSelf-esteem is widely viewed as a persons overall evaluation about self-worth or personal value and is considered an essential indicator for positive mental health and psychological well-being. This study sought to explore the level of self-esteem and identify the factors associated with low self-esteem in this population.MethodsIt was a cross-sectional study conducted in Sfax, Southern Tuni...

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ea0073ep87 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2021

Social phobia and predictive factors in obese adults

Ben Salah Dhouha , Salah Ameni , Mejdoub Yosra , Safi Wajdi , Elleuch Mouna , Yaich Sourour , Jdid Jihen , Dammek Jamel , Haj Kacem Faten , Abid Mohamed

IntroductionIn Tunisia, obesity is a public health problem. In fact, it has been considered as a complex disease including alteration of the nutritional, somatic and psychological functioning of the individual. Various psychological disorders have been associated with it such as social phobia (SP). In this context, our study was conducted to determine the psychological profile in terms of SP in obese adults.Methods<p class="abs...