Sana El Mhamdi
Biographic Data
| ID | 4416338 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sana El Mhamdi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sana |
| FAMILY NAME | El Mhamdi |
| SIGNATURE | EL MHAMDI S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Monastir |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3375-8400 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Intra familial adverse childhood experiences and recidivism
While the link between intra-familial Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and recidivism is increasingly supported by evidence, the underlying mechanisms explaining this relationship remain less explored. In the current study, we, for the first time, investigated the path from intra-familial ACEs to recidivism, with a focus on the mediating role of substance use among a sample of male prisoners in Tunisia. We conducted a cross-sectional survey i…
The path from extrafamilial childhood adversities to self-directed violence mediated by recent exposure to violence among male prisoners in Tunisia
This survey underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to break the vicious cycle of violence in jails. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)
Gendered mediating role of substance use in the path from internet addiction or gambling to active violence in youth in the region of Mahdia, Tunisia
Implementing preventive strategies and focusing on addictive behaviors such as IA, gambling and substance use is urgently needed to prevent violence perpetration among youth. However, based on our results, the cross-sectional design limits causal interpretations
Gender differences in adverse childhood experiences, resilience and internet addiction among Tunisian students
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are a common public health issue with a variety of consequences, including behavioral addiction such as Internet Addiction (IA). Despite widespread recognition of this issue, the underlying mechanisms are not well studied in recent literature. Additionally, studies have indicated gender disparities in the prevalence and manifestation of ACEs and IA. The objective of this study was to investigate the mediating …
Using a systems perspective to examine child protection systems and practice
The Maghreb (Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco (including Western Sahara), Tunisia) has high rates of child maltreatment and child abandonment, leading to high rates of child institutionalisation. This review aims to provide an estimate of the prevalence of children in institutions in the countries of the Maghreb and to compare and contrast the child protection systems in the region. Using a scoping review approach, we identified 45 relevant st…
Stakeholders’ views on addressing adverse childhood experiences in the Maghreb
Impact of social violence and childhood adversities on pregnancy outcomes
BACKGROUND: Accumulating research suggests that exposure to intra-familial adversities are significant risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, the relationship between social violence (peer violence, witnessing community violence and exposure to collective violence) and pregnancy outcomes has not been extensively investigated. Our study aims to examine the association between social Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and pregnancy…
Exposure to community and collective violence during childhood and tobacco use patterns among young adults in Tunisia
Accumulating evidence demonstrates that experiencing intrafamilial adversities (abuse, neglect and household dysfunction) during childhood is linked to addictive behaviours. However, the impact of social adversities (peer, community and collective violence) as well as gender, on tobacco initiation and dependence has received much less attention. The aim of this study was to examine the relationships between social childhood adversities and tobacc…
Exposure to community and collective violence during childhood and tobacco use patterns among young adults in Tunisia
Accumulating evidence demonstrates that experiencing intrafamilial adversities (abuse, neglect and household dysfunction) during childhood is linked to addictive behaviours. However, the impact of social adversities (peer, community and collective violence) as well as gender, on tobacco initiation and dependence has received much less attention. The aim of this study was to examine the relationships between social childhood adversities and tobacc…
Exposure to community and collective violence during childhood and tobacco use patterns among young adults in Tunisia
Accumulating evidence demonstrates that experiencing intrafamilial adversities (abuse, neglect and household dysfunction) during childhood is linked to addictive behaviours. However, the impact of social adversities (peer, community and collective violence) as well as gender, on tobacco initiation and dependence has received much less attention. The aim of this study was to examine the relationships between social childhood adversities and tobacc…
Impact of social violence and childhood adversities on pregnancy outcomes
BACKGROUND: Accumulating research suggests that exposure to intra-familial adversities are significant risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, the relationship between social violence (peer violence, witnessing community violence and exposure to collective violence) and pregnancy outcomes has not been extensively investigated. Our study aims to examine the association between social Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and pregnancy…
Gender differences in adverse childhood experiences, resilience and internet addiction among Tunisian students
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are a common public health issue with a variety of consequences, including behavioral addiction such as Internet Addiction (IA). Despite widespread recognition of this issue, the underlying mechanisms are not well studied in recent literature. Additionally, studies have indicated gender disparities in the prevalence and manifestation of ACEs and IA. The objective of this study was to investigate the mediating …
Using a systems perspective to examine child protection systems and practice
The Maghreb (Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco (including Western Sahara), Tunisia) has high rates of child maltreatment and child abandonment, leading to high rates of child institutionalisation. This review aims to provide an estimate of the prevalence of children in institutions in the countries of the Maghreb and to compare and contrast the child protection systems in the region. Using a scoping review approach, we identified 45 relevant st…
Stakeholders’ views on addressing adverse childhood experiences in the Maghreb
Intra familial adverse childhood experiences and recidivism
While the link between intra-familial Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and recidivism is increasingly supported by evidence, the underlying mechanisms explaining this relationship remain less explored. In the current study, we, for the first time, investigated the path from intra-familial ACEs to recidivism, with a focus on the mediating role of substance use among a sample of male prisoners in Tunisia. We conducted a cross-sectional survey i…
The path from extrafamilial childhood adversities to self-directed violence mediated by recent exposure to violence among male prisoners in Tunisia
This survey underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to break the vicious cycle of violence in jails. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)
Gendered mediating role of substance use in the path from internet addiction or gambling to active violence in youth in the region of Mahdia, Tunisia
Implementing preventive strategies and focusing on addictive behaviors such as IA, gambling and substance use is urgently needed to prevent violence perpetration among youth. However, based on our results, the cross-sectional design limits causal interpretations
Homelessness and Social Issues (5 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Child Abuse and Trauma (4 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (4 works) · Poison control (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Addiction (3 works) · Adverse Childhood Experiences (3 works) · Mental health (3 works) · Neglect (3 works)