Ahlem Mtiraoui
Biographic Data
| ID | 1264550 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ahlem Mtiraoui |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ahlem |
| FAMILY NAME | Mtiraoui |
| SIGNATURE | MTIRAOUI A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Sousse |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5800-1001 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Sexual minority stigma and sexual health among gay men in Tunisia
Understanding the social factors contributing to HIV transmission among men who have sex with men (MSM) is a critical public health priority. In North African countries like Tunisia, cultural taboos, legal restrictions, and stigma intensify gay men's vulnerability by fostering risky sexual behaviors and limiting access to sexual health services. This qualitative study explores how stigma intersects with sexual risk-taking by integrating perspecti…
A qualitative double perspective investigation of the psychosocial implications of discrimination and coping strategies of gay men in Tunisia
Evaluation of the Impact of an Educational Intervention to Improve the Perceived Readiness, Knowledge and Practices of Health Professionals in Dealing With Women Victims of Intimate Partner Violence
The effectiveness of the intervention of healthcare professionals in combating intimate partner violence (IPV) depends on their preparation, knowledge, and training. We assessed the impact of an educational intervention on healthcare professionals in dealing with IPV victims. We conducted a quasi-experimental study involving healthcare professionals. The tool used was a validated self-administered questionnaire: PERMIS. Results showed that a tota…
The Impact of Psychological First Aid Training (Rapid‐PFA) on Self‐Efficacy, Perceived Competencies and Disaster Preparedness of Nursing Students in Tunisian Public Institutions
This article is an example of ‘Lessons from the Field’. Disasters and emergencies pose unique challenges for healthcare professionals, necessitating a robust response from the nursing community. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a Psychological First Aid (PFA) intervention based on the RAPID‐PFA Model on the perceived competencies, disaster management readiness and self‐efficacy of nursing students in public institutions in Tunisia. A qua…
A Qualitative Double Perspective Investigation of Sexual Orientation Change Efforts Among Homosexual Individuals in Tunisia
Despite the condemnation of the major medical and psychological institutions, which warn of the significant harm associated with sexual orientation change efforts, these practices persist in certain countries. This study investigates the methods and justifications behind sexual orientation change efforts in Tunisia, a country where homosexuality remains stigmatized and criminalized. Qualitative research based on semi-structured face-to-face inter…
Discrimination, Heterosexism and Perceived Stress Among Young LGBT Tunisians
Background LGBT individuals in Tunisia face discrimination and stigmatization due to prevailing socio-cultural and legal conditions which can negatively impact their mental health.Aim This study examined the relationship between perceived stress, heterosexist experiences, and self-esteem in a sample of LGBT young Tunisians.Methods We conducted an analytical cross-sectional study. Participants were recruited using a snowball sampling technique via…
The psychiatrists’ religious stance in therapy with LGBT patients in Tunisia
The physician-patient relationship can be influenced by the practitioner’s religious beliefs, especially when it involves a religiously sensitive topic such as homosexuality. This study explored the religious standpoints of psychiatrists in therapy with LGBT patients in Tunisia. Qualitative research based on semi-structured interviews was conducted. The reflexive thematic analysis originated three major themes: (1) Religious perspectives on homos…
The Impact of Psychological First Aid Training (Rapid‐PFA) on Self‐Efficacy, Perceived Competencies and Disaster Preparedness of Nursing Students in Tunisian Public Institutions
This article is an example of ‘Lessons from the Field’. Disasters and emergencies pose unique challenges for healthcare professionals, necessitating a robust response from the nursing community. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a Psychological First Aid (PFA) intervention based on the RAPID‐PFA Model on the perceived competencies, disaster management readiness and self‐efficacy of nursing students in public institutions in Tunisia. A qua…
A Qualitative Double Perspective Investigation of Sexual Orientation Change Efforts Among Homosexual Individuals in Tunisia
Despite the condemnation of the major medical and psychological institutions, which warn of the significant harm associated with sexual orientation change efforts, these practices persist in certain countries. This study investigates the methods and justifications behind sexual orientation change efforts in Tunisia, a country where homosexuality remains stigmatized and criminalized. Qualitative research based on semi-structured face-to-face inter…
Discrimination, Heterosexism and Perceived Stress Among Young LGBT Tunisians
Background LGBT individuals in Tunisia face discrimination and stigmatization due to prevailing socio-cultural and legal conditions which can negatively impact their mental health.Aim This study examined the relationship between perceived stress, heterosexist experiences, and self-esteem in a sample of LGBT young Tunisians.Methods We conducted an analytical cross-sectional study. Participants were recruited using a snowball sampling technique via…
The psychiatrists’ religious stance in therapy with LGBT patients in Tunisia
The physician-patient relationship can be influenced by the practitioner’s religious beliefs, especially when it involves a religiously sensitive topic such as homosexuality. This study explored the religious standpoints of psychiatrists in therapy with LGBT patients in Tunisia. Qualitative research based on semi-structured interviews was conducted. The reflexive thematic analysis originated three major themes: (1) Religious perspectives on homos…
Sexual minority stigma and sexual health among gay men in Tunisia
Understanding the social factors contributing to HIV transmission among men who have sex with men (MSM) is a critical public health priority. In North African countries like Tunisia, cultural taboos, legal restrictions, and stigma intensify gay men's vulnerability by fostering risky sexual behaviors and limiting access to sexual health services. This qualitative study explores how stigma intersects with sexual risk-taking by integrating perspecti…
A qualitative double perspective investigation of the psychosocial implications of discrimination and coping strategies of gay men in Tunisia
Evaluation of the Impact of an Educational Intervention to Improve the Perceived Readiness, Knowledge and Practices of Health Professionals in Dealing With Women Victims of Intimate Partner Violence
The effectiveness of the intervention of healthcare professionals in combating intimate partner violence (IPV) depends on their preparation, knowledge, and training. We assessed the impact of an educational intervention on healthcare professionals in dealing with IPV victims. We conducted a quasi-experimental study involving healthcare professionals. The tool used was a validated self-administered questionnaire: PERMIS. Results showed that a tota…
The Impact of Psychological First Aid Training (Rapid‐PFA) on Self‐Efficacy, Perceived Competencies and Disaster Preparedness of Nursing Students in Tunisian Public Institutions
This article is an example of ‘Lessons from the Field’. Disasters and emergencies pose unique challenges for healthcare professionals, necessitating a robust response from the nursing community. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a Psychological First Aid (PFA) intervention based on the RAPID‐PFA Model on the perceived competencies, disaster management readiness and self‐efficacy of nursing students in public institutions in Tunisia. A qua…
A Qualitative Double Perspective Investigation of Sexual Orientation Change Efforts Among Homosexual Individuals in Tunisia
Despite the condemnation of the major medical and psychological institutions, which warn of the significant harm associated with sexual orientation change efforts, these practices persist in certain countries. This study investigates the methods and justifications behind sexual orientation change efforts in Tunisia, a country where homosexuality remains stigmatized and criminalized. Qualitative research based on semi-structured face-to-face inter…
LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Qualitative research (4 works) · African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Developmental psychology (2 works)