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Factors Associated with Depression in Tuberculosis Patients in Senegal
Mbayang Ndiaye,
Aurelie Zohra Betty Tessy,
Mamadou Makhtar Mbacke Leye,
Ibrahima Seck
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 6, December 2022
Pages:
217-222
Received:
16 October 2022
Accepted:
31 October 2022
Published:
10 November 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.cajph.20220806.11
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Abstract: Background: Depression is a psychiatric pathology. This study aims to determine the prevalence and depression-associated factors in patients with tuberculosis. Methodology: A descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study was conducted from April 30th, 2021 to October 30th, 2021. A questionnaire including sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, illness experience and the PHQ-9 scale was used to collect the data. A multivariate analysis was carried out using the R software. All the variables whose p values were less than 0.25 were taken into account. Then, by a top-down procedure, the least significant variables were removed one by one, and the comparison was the likelihood ratio test. Results: A total of 109 patients were surveyed. The average age of the respondents was 33.6 ± 12.6 years. The majority, 61.5% of the patients, was single. In our study, 37% of individuals had a PHQ-9 score between 5 and 9, which classified them as mild depression. A 6.10 times higher risk (ORaj= 6.10 [1.55-29.0]) of developing mild depression was found in patients with a chronic pathology (diabetes, HBP). Patients with a number of crosses higher than or equal to 3 had a 13.1 times greater risk of being depressed (ORaj= 13.1 [3.90-63.5]). Conclusion: Tuberculosis remains a major public health problem. This study allowed us to highlight the occurrence of depression in people with tuberculosis and the need to integrate a systematically psychological assessment in these people.
Abstract: Background: Depression is a psychiatric pathology. This study aims to determine the prevalence and depression-associated factors in patients with tuberculosis. Methodology: A descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study was conducted from April 30th, 2021 to October 30th, 2021. A questionnaire including sociodemographic and clinical characteris...
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Kandadji Dam Construction in the Niger Republic: Public Health Implications
Abdoul-Aziz Mamadou Maiga,
Mahaman Moustapha Lamine,
Maman Hima Karmadini,
Maman Laminou Ibrahim
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 6, December 2022
Pages:
223-226
Received:
17 October 2022
Accepted:
4 November 2022
Published:
16 November 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.cajph.20220806.12
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Abstract: In West Africa, as anywhere in the Low and Middle Incomes Countries, dam building allows to control and manage water for promoting sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction. The Niger Republic, accompanied by its partners, has started the building of the Kandadji dam project on the Niger River in 2019, scheduled to end in 2029. This is an old project expected by 80% of the country’s people for its multiple advantages. However, as largely reported elsewhere, dams are known to be associated with some serious public health challenges for both people who inhabit the area surrounding dam reservoirs and for resettled people. This paper evocates the possible public health challenges that could arise from Kandadji dam. By suggesting solutions which include environmental control, and collective and individual measures for reducing or even stopping the burden of disease spread, the paper highlights also the necessity to carry out entomological, parasitological, virological, and serological studies for i) inventorying diseases vectors circulating in both areas surrounding the dam and resettled ones, ii) detecting and characterizing viral, bacterial and parasites pathogens which circulate among these vectors, iii) detecting and characterizing, viral pathogens circulating among local populations of natural reservoirs like mice and birds. This approach should allow to have a pattern of possible disease risk emergence for prospective evidence-based prevention measures.
Abstract: In West Africa, as anywhere in the Low and Middle Incomes Countries, dam building allows to control and manage water for promoting sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction. The Niger Republic, accompanied by its partners, has started the building of the Kandadji dam project on the Niger River in 2019, scheduled to end in 2029. This is an o...
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Associated Factors with Acceptability of Vaccination Against COVID-19 Among Health Workers in Koumpentoum Health District (Senegal)
Diop El Hadji Cheikh Abdoulaye,
Bop Martial Coly,
Ndiaye Abdoul Aziz,
Dog Adelaide Ndew,
Sylla Ousmane
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 6, December 2022
Pages:
227-232
Received:
15 November 2022
Accepted:
1 December 2022
Published:
27 December 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.cajph.20220806.13
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Abstract: Background: Vaccination of health providers is one of the priorities in response to COVID-19. The objective of this study was to identify factors associated with the uptake of the second dose of Sinopharm by health workers in the Koumpentoum health district. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical survey. A semi-structured closed questionnaire with items on socio-demographic characteristics, history and vaccination against COVID-19 was distributed to health workers. Multiple logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with taking the second Sinopharm dose. Results: In total, we had (168) respondents of whom (59.95%) were women. The mean age was (37.05 ±9.76) years and the median (30) years. Almost all of them, (85.71%), were living with a partner. Unskilled workers represented (74.4%) of respondents. The average length of professional experience was (8.51 ± 5.81) years with median of (7) years. Incidence of co-morbidities was (8.93%), this of the COVID-19 (10.12%) and this of adverse events (16.67%). The second dose coverage of Sinopharm was (82.74%) and the statically and significantly associated factors were age > (35 years (ORa = 4.51 [1.71-11.91]; p = 0.0023), living with a partner (ORa = 4.11 [1.36-12.45]; p = 0.0123) and work experience > (5) years (ORa = 3.15 [1.09-9.08]; p = 0.0331). Conclusion: Factors related to vaccination of health workers against COVID-19 in Koumpentoum district are age, marital status and work experience. Training and vaccination of young health workers should be a prerequisite for the plan to revive and intensify vaccination against COVID-19.
Abstract: Background: Vaccination of health providers is one of the priorities in response to COVID-19. The objective of this study was to identify factors associated with the uptake of the second dose of Sinopharm by health workers in the Koumpentoum health district. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical survey. A semi-structur...
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Impact of Malnutrition Therapy Programme: A Comparison of Treatment Indicators in Two Local Government Areas of a Northern State in Nigeria
Anuoluwapo Adebomi Babatunde,
Ebenezer Obi. Daniel,
Oladapo Michael Olagbegi,
Paul Olaiya Abiodun,
Ahmed Mamuda Bello,
Israel Olukayode Popoola,
Michael Avwerhota,
Christiana Asibi-Ogben Inegbebon,
Michael Olabode Tomori,
Friday Iyobosa Igbinovia
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 6, December 2022
Pages:
233-238
Received:
26 November 2022
Accepted:
12 December 2022
Published:
27 December 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.cajph.20220806.14
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Abstract: The latest estimates of child malnutrition produced by the United Nations agencies show that globally 6.9% or 47.0 million children under 5 years of age suffered from wasting in 2019, including 14.3 million with severe wasting. Nigeria has the second highest burden of stunted children in the world, with a national prevalence rate of 32 percent of children under five. An estimated 2 million children in Nigeria suffer from severe acute malnutrition (SAM), but only two out of every 10 children affected are currently reached with treatment as a result of multiple factors. The North - East of Nigeria where Yobe state belongs has been affected by a violent insurgency for over 10 years which has become a protracted crisis that plunged the region into a humanitarian crisis that is “still far from over” with millions of people affected including women and children – the most vulnerable population. The heightened humanitarian crisis further amplified the prevalence rate of malnutrition in the Northeastern region of Nigeria to which United Nation Organizations and International Non-Governmental Organizations joined the government to deliver life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable persons and households. Efforts to drastically improve the growth trajectories of young children in northern Nigeria are being made by government agencies at the Federal, State, and Local Government levels, working and partnering with Local and International non-governmental Organizations. A retrospective study was conducted by collecting thirty-six (36) months of reported data of SAM and MAM of under-five children, from District Health Information System (DHIS2)-the standard source of health information in Yobe state across three years; 2017, 2018 and 2019 for 2 LGAs- Fika and Nangere. Data was analyzed using SPSS. Findings revealed a statistical significant differences in Malnutrition outcomes across the years and when compared to each LGA. There was also statistical significant differences in the change of different outcomes. It was suggested that Effective monitoring of the program quality and adherence to treatment protocols from the beginning and intermittently conducting evaluation or studies, implementing agencies and the government to conduct pre and post-intervention surveys or systematically review CMAM outcome data periodically to identify patterns and barriers to consistency in results from the program amongst under 5 children in Fika and Nangere Local Government Areas in Yobe state.
Abstract: The latest estimates of child malnutrition produced by the United Nations agencies show that globally 6.9% or 47.0 million children under 5 years of age suffered from wasting in 2019, including 14.3 million with severe wasting. Nigeria has the second highest burden of stunted children in the world, with a national prevalence rate of 32 percent of c...
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Assessment of the Level of Readiness in Response to the Lassa Hemorrhagic Fever Virus Outbreak in Cotonou, Benin
Saizonou Zinsou Jacques,
Kpozehouen Alphonse,
Makoutode Patrick,
Atihoun Charlene
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 6, December 2022
Pages:
239-245
Received:
26 November 2022
Accepted:
13 December 2022
Published:
27 December 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.cajph.20220806.15
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Abstract: Lassa Virus Hemorrhagic Fever (LVHF) can spread rapidly, causing large-scale epidemics and panic in the community, hence the need to be prepared. The study aims at assessing the level of preparedness of the health district of Cotonou 1 and 4 in response to the outbreak of LVHF in 2019. This is a descriptive and evaluative cross-sectional study led in the Health District of Cotonou 1 and 4. Variables were selected on the basis of documents of the national contingency plan for Ebola virus disease and other viral hemorrhagic fevers. The non-probability method and the reasoned choice technique were used for targets identification. The level of preparedness was assessed by calculating scores through Varkevisser scale. The preparedness level of the health district of Cotonou 1 and 4 in response to the outbreak of Hemorrhagic Fever with Virus Lassa in 2019, studied through resources, process and results was considered low with a performance of 58.43%. This health district has no contingency plan and private health facilities have no budget line for epidemic management. The preparedness for the response was characterized by poor coordination and low promptness in the transmission of case reports. The study showed that 14.49% of health workers and 40.0% community health workers had not a good knowledge of LHFV. Appropriate measures are required on these insufficiencies to improve the level of preparedness for the response to a possible LHVF epidemic both in Cotonou 1 and 4 and in the other health districts of Benin.
Abstract: Lassa Virus Hemorrhagic Fever (LVHF) can spread rapidly, causing large-scale epidemics and panic in the community, hence the need to be prepared. The study aims at assessing the level of preparedness of the health district of Cotonou 1 and 4 in response to the outbreak of LVHF in 2019. This is a descriptive and evaluative cross-sectional study led ...
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