Poor sleep quality, a global public health concern, poses a significant burden on individuals, particularly health care university students facing intense academic stress. A three-center cross-sectional study was conducted at the Higher Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences in Tetouan (Morocco), Faculty of Medicine in Tangier (Morocco) and Faculty of Nursing in Valencia (Spain). We collected various data using a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Pittsburgh sleep quality questionnaire, the international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ) and the smartphone addiction questionnaire short-version (SAS-SV). A total of 1210 students were included in our study (mean age 20.4 years, 67.2% female, nursing students (66.2%) and medical students (33.8%), 76.1% students from Morocco and 33.9% from Spain). Analysis revealed a higher prevalence of poor sleep quality among Moroccans students compared to Spanish ones (p < 0.001), that nursing students showed less favorable sleep quality than medical students (p < 0.011) and that living with a chronic disease was linked to less favorable sleep quality (p < 0.001). Lastly, intense or weak physical activity and smartphone addiction were correlated with poor sleep quality (p < 0.001). In the multivariate analysis, an association persisted between poor sleep quality and factors such as the country of study (Odds ratio (OR): 6.25 [95% Confidence Interval (CI): 4.34–9.09]), involvement in nursing studies (OR: 3.50 [95% CI: 2.36–5.27]), and the presence of chronic diseases (OR: 2.70 [95% CI: 1.72–4.16]), (p < 0.01 each). Our findings highlight the multifaceted factors affecting sleep quality in young university students. The implications underscore the imperative of interventions tailored to this demographic group.

Introduction: The growing prevalence of psychoactive substance use among the youth, both in Morocco and globally, underscores the magnitude of the issue. Particularly concerning is the rise of this trend among university students. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of substance use and...

Objective: This study aims to identify and delineate the essential components to be included in the public health internship logbook for medical students during their internships at health center facilities. Key elements to be defined include educational objectives, as well as specific skills and tasks that students are expected to acquire throughout their internship experience. Materials and methods: A comprehensive methodology was developed, structured into three distinct phases. The first phase utilized the Delphi technique to establish pedagogical objectives for public health internships. The second phase involved analyzing feedback from public health professionals who supervise students at health centers. The third and final phase focused on synthesizing internship reports submitted by students. Results: This study resulted in the definition of a set of public health competencies encompassing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of medical students during their internships. It also facilitated the development of specific tasks to be accomplished in order to meet these educational objectives. Additionally, self-evaluation forms for students and evaluation forms for supervisors to assess and validate the completed tasks were prepared. Conclusion: This work highlights the essential elements for the development of a public health internship Logbook for medical students in health centers. The integration of an internship guide, based on clearly defined pedagogical objectives and a competency-based approach, along with self-assessment and validation tools, significantly enhances student performance. By promoting individual reflection and experience sharing, this process not only improves practical skills but also encourages learners to develop critical thinking and self-confidence. This contribution is valuable and relevant for a wide audience, including students, teachers, researchers, curriculum developers and policymakers. It highlights the crucial role of health center internships in shaping medical education and training.

Mental health is essential for the well-being and academic success of university students. It enables constructive participation in community life and resi