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[eng] Introduction and aim: The perception of obesity differs between societies. In developing countries, obesity was seen as a sign of high social status and a symbol of beauty and prosperity. In Western countries, obesity was viewed negatively and body control was seen as a mark of civilised society. The study, aims to describe perception womens in southern Morocco towards excess weight and the associated factors. Methods: Study was conducted in health centres in the southern region of Morocco. Data were collected using a questionnaire. Weight and height were measured respectively by a mechanical/electronic scale and a tape measure graduated in centimetres. The perception was assessed using the Stunkard body shape assessment scale. Results: Anthropometric data showed that 37.3% of women were normal weight, 33.9% (IC95% [30.03-37.77]) were overweight and 25.2% were obese (IC95% [21.65-28.75]). Results showed that over three quarters (76.04%; n=438) of the women were dissatisfied with their body image and 77% (n=443) of the participants considered overweight to be a disease. The study revealed that women who were satisfied with their body image (OR=0.235; CI95% [0.15-0.35]) and desire to lose weight had protective effects against developing overweight (OR=0.46; CI95% [0.30-0.70]). However, women with a positive representation of overweight women had a 1.60 risk of developing weight gain (OR=1.60; 95% CI [1.60-1.03]). Conclusion: the study showed a change in the participants’ perception of overweight. Reducing the magnitude of this public health problem requires strategies that consider this shift towards reducing the prevalence of weight gain, particularly among young women and students., [spa] Introducción y objetivos: La percepción de la obesidad difiere según las sociedades. En los países en desarrollo, la obesidad se consideraba un signo de alto estatus social y un símbolo de belleza y prosperidad. En los países occidentales, la obesidad se veía negativamente y el control corporal se consideraba una marca de sociedad civilizada. El estudio pretende describir la percepción que tienen las mujeres del sur de Marruecos del exceso de peso y los factores asociados. Metodología: El estudio se realizó en centros de salud de la región sur de Marruecos. Los datos se recogieron mediante un cuestionario. El peso y la estatura se midieron respectivamente con una báscula mecánica/electrónica y una cinta métrica graduada en centímetros. La percepción se evaluó mediante la escala de evaluación de la forma corporal de Stunkard. Resultados: Los datos antropométricos mostraron que el 37,3% de las mujeres tenían un peso normal, el 33,9% (IC95% [30,03- 37,77]) tenían sobrepeso y el 25,2% eran obesas (IC95% [21,65-28,75]). Los resultados mostraron que más de tres cuartas partes (76,04%; n=438) de las mujeres estaban insatisfechas con su imagen corporal y el 77% (n=443) de las participantes consideraban que el sobrepeso era una enfermedad. El estudio reveló que las mujeres que estaban satisfechas con su imagen corporal (OR=0,235; IC95% [0,15-0,35]) y el deseo de perder peso tenían efectos protectores frente al desarrollo de sobrepeso (OR=0,46; IC95% [0,30-0,70]). Sin embargo, las mujeres con una representación positiva de las mujeres con sobrepeso tenían un riesgo de 1,60 de desarrollar un aumento de peso (OR=1,60; IC95% [1,60-1,03]) Conclusión: El estudio mostró un cambio en la percepción del sobrepeso por parte de las participantes. La reducción de la magnitud de este problema de salud pública requiere estrategias que consideren este cambio para reducir la prevalencia del aumento de peso, en particular entre

[eng] Introduction: Overweight is a global public health problem. It is considered a major risk factor for chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidaemia and certain cancers. It affects all categories of the population. To this end, the study aims to investigate the prevalence of obesity and overweight as well as the associated factors among health care personnel in a regional hospital in southern Morocco. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study of nurses at the regional hospital. Anthropometric measurements were carried out in accordance with WHO recommendations. Weight was measured using a MEDISANA RETRO PSD scale and height using a wall-mounted scale graduated in cm. The data were processed using IBM SPSS version 20 software. Results: The mean BMI in women was 26.18 (SD ±3.77) compared to 25.76 in men (SD ±3.62). Almost two thirds (62.57%) were overweight, of which 16% were obese. The study showed that 65% of the weight load was recorded among nurses (of which 17.20% were obese). In addition, 64.9% (of which 19% were obese) of the overweight was recorded among those who were on call or on-call, followed by those who were on regular duty. Conclusion: Shift work disrupts regular sleep, eating and exercise patterns, which can make it harder to maintain a healthy weight., [spa] Introducción: El sobrepeso es un problema de salud pública mundial. Se considera un importante factor de riesgo de enfermedades crónicas como la hipertensión, la diabetes, la hiperlipidemia y ciertos cánceres. Afecta a todas las categorías de la población. Con este fin, el estudio pretende investigar la prevalencia de la obesidad y el sobrepeso, así como los factores asociados, entre el personal sanitario de un hospital regional del sur de Marruecos. Métodos: Se trata de un estudio descriptivo transversal de las enfermeras del hospital regional. Se realizaron mediciones antropométricas de acuerdo con las recomendaciones de la OMS. El peso se midió con una báscula MEDISANA RETRO PSD y la altura con una báscula de pared graduada en cm. Los datos se procesaron con el programa informático IBM SPSS versión 20. Resultados: La media del IMC en las mujeres fue de 26,18 (DE ±3,77) frente a 25,76 en los hombres (DE ±3,62). Casi dos tercios (62,57%) tenían sobrepeso, de los cuales el 16% eran obesos. El estudio mostró que el 65% de la carga de peso se registraba entre las enfermeras (de las cuales el 17,20% eran obesas). Además, el 64,9% (de los cuales el 19% eran obesos) del sobrepeso se registró entre los que estaban de guardia o de guardia, seguidos de los que estaban de servicio regular. Conclusión: El trabajo por turnos altera los patrones regulares de sueño, alimentación y ejercicio, lo que puede dificultar el mantenimiento de un peso saludable.

Bouchra Rezzouk,1 Tarik Bouattar,2,3 Bouchra Belkadi,1 Rachid Razine,4 Rabia Bayahia,2,3 Naima Ouzeddoun,2,3 Loubna Benamar,2,3 Hakima Rhou,5 Najat Bouihat,6 Azeddine Ibrahimi,3,7 Myriam Seffar,3,6 Hakima Kabbaj3,6 1Laboratory of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Science, University Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco; 2Department of Nephrology, Dialysis, Renal Transplantation, Ibn Sina University Hospital Center, Rabat, Morocco; 3Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco; 4Laboratory of Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco; 5Department of Nephrology, Dialysis, Renal Transplantation, Sheikh Zaid International University Hospital, Rabat, Morocco; 6Central Laboratory of Virology, Hospital of Specialties, Ibn Sina University Hospital Center, Rabat, Morocco; 7Biotech Laboratory (Med Biotech), Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Rabat, MoroccoCorrespondence: Bouchra Rezzouk 7, Avenue Madagascar, Rabat, MoroccoTel + 212 64 94 31 25Email boraressa12@yahoo.frPurpose: Despite the use of antiviral prophylaxis with valacyclovir, cytomegalovirus infection (CMV) can still occur in seropositive kidney transplant recipients. In this study, we aimed to assess the incidence of CMV DNAemia and its risk factors in Moroccan transplant recipients.Patients and Methods: Sixty kidney recipients with positive cytomegalovirus serostatus, receiving post-transplant prophylaxis were enrolled between 2013 and 2017. In total, 455 plasma samples were collected and tested for CMV DNAemia using PCR-based Abbott RealTime assays.Results: The incidence of CMV infection in seropositive patients was 63%. In patients with quantifiable DNAemia, the duration of CMV infection was significantly shorter than in those with detectable DNAemia (141.5 ± 96.9 vs 294.1 ± 112.6 days, P < 0.001). During prophylactic treatment, 14 of 30 patients (47.