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Background: Socio-economic burden of breast cancer is substantial in low and middle income countries. Therefore, preventive measures are necessary, including raise of population awareness and education on the risk factors. This study aims to assess the general awareness of cancer among Casablanca medical students, with a focus on risk factors for breast cancer. Methods: A cross sectional study using a questionnaire on risk factors of breast cancer was carried out. Participants were randomly selected using a stratified sampling. Results: A total of 678 students participated in the survey. Just over half of the cases (53.2%) reported knowing breast cancer risk factors with a 95% confidence interval of [49.5%; 57.0%]. The main sources of information regarding their knowledge of breast cancer risk factors reported by students were represented by the faculty and media with a similar proportion of 20.6% of cases. The average number of correct responses was statistically different depending on the students’ level of education and whether they had a family history of cancer. Indeed, the average correct responses increased with the year of study, so the lowest average was noted among first-year students with 11 responses versus 15 correct responses out of 23 among sixth-year students and a degree of significance less than 0,001. Similarly, for those who reported a family history of cancer, their average correct response was 14.4 versus 13.2 for those having no relatives with cancer (p< 0.001). Conclusion: Our medical students’ knowledge on breast cancer risk factors is very weak. These future doctors play an important key role in educating people and raising awareness on breast cancer in our country. Therefore, priority programs and training should be put in place to insure successful and knowledgeable doctors.

Introduction: The vital importance of engaging in physical activity for the maintenance and improvement of health is undeniable. The advent of digital technology has significantly enhanced the encouragement of physical activity (PA) through numerous interventions. Our study's goal is to examine the usage and prescription practices of mobile applications and fitness trackers by doctors operating in the private sector. Methods: cross-sectional study, which targeted doctors in the private sector, whether general practitioners or specialists was carried out in January and February 2024, A paper questionnaire was distributed to the doctors' offices. Results: the mean age was 44.3 ±11.7 years, 77% of doctors are physically active, the prevalence of use of mobile applications and fitness trackers among private sector physicians for improving and monitoring their physical activity was 32% with a CI ranging from [26-40] % and only 15% recommend mobile apps to patients. This reluctance was attributed to the applications' lack of customization and the challenges patients faced in using them. Conclusion: In our research, we found that doctors rarely utilized mobile applications to enhance their practice of physical activity and were hesitant to recommend them to their patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Medical students report a growing prevalence of mental health illnesses due to the medical school curriculum being considered challenging, lengthy, and leaving little time for leisure. Currently, several mental health apps are available and hold promise in terms of the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of mental health disorders. This study aimed to investigate medical students’ habits, attitudes, and intentions about using mental health applications. A survey questionnaire given to one hundred and thirty-three Moroccan medical students at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca and answered by one hundred and eleven of them was used to collect primary data. Improvements in the management and monitoring of mental health illnesses as well as a reduction in environmental costs as a result of a decrease in patient travel to mental healthcare facilities are the most obvious reasons why medical students perceive mental health applications to be useful. The findings also indicate that medical students are less familiar with mental health apps and use them less frequently than other mobile health apps. Furthermore, downloading a mental health app, being diagnosed with mental health issues, and perceiving mobile mental health apps to be useful don’t ensure their active use among medical students. Therefore, more research on the determinants of the use of mobile mental health apps is needed. Those related to environmental protection must also be considered.

Introduction: Research and development in artificial intelligence (AI) has increased dramatically over the past decade, with all areas of life being affected and particularly the medical field. It is with this in mind that this study focused on the perceptions of AI by physicians at the University Hospital of Casablanca in Morocco. Methods: a cross-sectional study conducted among physicians at the University Hospital of Casablanca in April 2023. A questionnaire was distributed electronically by sending it to the participants' email addresses. Results: We received 103 responses to our questionnaire from physicians. The median age of the participants was 27 years with a range of 23-44 years. Concerning the seniority in clinical practice; about 59% had an experience ranging from 1 to 5 years, 58% agreed that the use of medical artificial intelligence technologies will complete clinical tasks quickly, and 51% of these respondents agreed that these applications increase clinical performance. Prevalence of physicians using AI in daily life was 48% with a CI [38-57] %. The concerns perceived by the responding physicians regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the medical field were in 63% of the cases reported about the reduction of human contact with patients. Conclusion: In our study doctors have good knowledge in terms of artificial intelligence and they are open to develop their medical competences in relation with this artificial intelligence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Family planning reduces maternal and child morbidity and mortality by promoting pregnancy spacing. The postpartum period is an ideal time for patients to access family planning services. Mobile applications can aid in accessing information about family planning. Methods: A review was conducted on PubMed from 2012 to 2022, using keywords "mobile app," "family planning," "contraception,". Results: Numerous studies have found as randomized controlled trials evaluating the use of mobile applications such as Decide + Be Ready in contraception. Other studies focused on healthcare providers' use of mobile apps for postpartum care and monitoring contraceptive methods. Conclusion: Mobile applications in family planning can assist healthcare providers in clinical care delivery is feasible and acceptable, saving time and providing accessible information. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Moroccan healthcare system is facing several challenges in ensuring equitable access to quality services and reducing or at least controlling their rising cost. Telemedicine can address these two needs by optimizing the use of existing human and material resources through telecommunications. Today, the gradual increase in the population's healthcare needs poses a major challenge to the Moroccan healthcare system, given the shortage of personnel in healthcare facilities and the persistent difficulties in accessing certain regions. In this regard, Morocco has established a regulatory framework defining the rules for the practice of telemedicine. Several initiatives have been launched, particularly in the public sector, aiming to cover 80% of medical deserts in Morocco by 2025. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]