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Social Perceptions, Behaviors and Therapeutic Routes Related to High Blood Pressure in Women from Banco to Bouake
Siméon Meless Akmel,
Hilaire Gnazégbo Mazou,
Patrice Edmond Yao Kouakou
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
Pages:
47-52
Received:
7 April 2020
Accepted:
22 April 2020
Published:
6 July 2020
Abstract: High blood pressure is a public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa, more particularly in Ivory Coast. It causes stroke, heart failure, kidney failure and coronary heart disease, the leading causes of death worldwide. This situation has led political authorities, researchers, NGOs to reflect on reality. The objective of this research is to analyze the social perceptions, behaviors and therapeutic routes linked to high blood pressure in the "Koyaka" populations from Banco to Bouake, field of investigation. We conducted research, both qualitative and quantitative, carried out using data collection tools (questionnaire, observation guide, consultation registers, interview guide) with 100 individuals. The work, which presents results from the field, analyzes the meaning that the Koyaka give to high blood pressure (causes, consequences). Then, it explains the behaviors (poor nutrition) and the response of the actors (therapeutic routes) in the face of the disease. Therefore, medical anthropology must be associated with the fight against this pathology.
Abstract: High blood pressure is a public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa, more particularly in Ivory Coast. It causes stroke, heart failure, kidney failure and coronary heart disease, the leading causes of death worldwide. This situation has led political authorities, researchers, NGOs to reflect on reality. The objective of this research is to analyze...
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Assessment of the Epidemiological Surveillance System for Bacterial Meningitis in Benin from 2016 to 2018: Case-by-Case Surveillance
Togbemabou Primous Martial Godjedo,
Moussiliou Noël Paraiso,
Alidehou Jerrold Agbankpe,
amegnon Victorien Dougnon,
Yves Eric Denon,
Marie Hidjo,
Honore Bankole
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
Pages:
53-59
Received:
31 July 2020
Accepted:
17 August 2020
Published:
27 August 2020
Abstract: With the introduction of the new meningitis A conjugate vaccine in 2012, Benin has opted for case-by-case surveillance for bacterial meningitis. The study aims to assess the case-by-case surveillance system for the meningitis epidemic in Benin during the period 2016 to 2018. A retrospective and evaluative study with a mixed approach (qualitative and quantitative) was conducted, on the three sites identified for sentinel surveillance of meningitis in Benign. The evaluation of the performance of the surveillance system was based on the updated guidelines of the Center for Disease Prevention and Control to evaluate a public health surveillance system. All criteria except sensitivity, specificity and positive predictive value were measured. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with the agents of the surveillance system surveyed and the normative documents as well as the notice forms were examined. This study reveals that all the centers had the case definition and notification forms. The ratio of notified cases to registered cases was 0.77. We found that the monitoring system in place had five levels. The system performance was recognized with simplicity at 80.8%, good acceptability (completeness: 98.5%; Promptitude: 88.9%) and responsiveness of 85%. The completeness of the health facilities was 45%. This study shows that it is imperative to strengthen the knowledge of the actors involved in epidemiological surveillance through periodic training to improve the performance of the surveillance system.
Abstract: With the introduction of the new meningitis A conjugate vaccine in 2012, Benin has opted for case-by-case surveillance for bacterial meningitis. The study aims to assess the case-by-case surveillance system for the meningitis epidemic in Benin during the period 2016 to 2018. A retrospective and evaluative study with a mixed approach (qualitative an...
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Helmet Wearing Among Commercial Motorcyclist in Brazzaville (Congo): Knowledge, Attitude and Prevalence
Mbou Essie Darius Eryx,
Ekouele Mbaki Hugues Brieux,
Milandou Cervely,
Matini Prefina,
Engambe Peya,
Baloumbou Ndzaba,
Ngoyomi Ryschel,
Ntsiba Honore,
Ibara Jean-Rosaire
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
Pages:
60-65
Received:
5 August 2020
Accepted:
20 August 2020
Published:
3 September 2020
Abstract: Transport on motorcycles has grown and is widespread in Congo (Brazzaville) and several sub-Saharan Africa countries; leading to a growing incidence of traffic road injuries and fatalities. The effectiveness of helmet wearing as preventing is founded out and the laws on its promotion exist, but its prevalence remains low. In order to make commercial motorcyclists and their passengers aware of the importance of wearing a safety helmet and contribute to promoting, the study aims to determine the prevalence, the knowledge, and attitude of helmet use and attitude among motorcycle taxi drivers in Brazzaville. We performed a descriptive cross-sectional mixed-method study, both quantitative and qualitative data were collected and analyzed. A total of 241 commercial motorcyclists were interviewed in their station point, near the market located in areas of the north of Brazzaville downtown. All were male with an average age of 28.6±7.1 years, 65.1% (157/241) had a previous motorcycle accident and none had a driving certificate. Ninety-one point three of the percentage had a "good level of knowledge on the helmet, their attitudes towards safety helmets use were favorable among 95.4% (230/241). Only 40.3% (97/241) of drivers wore the helmet, slightly linked to the history of police sanction (p<0,05). The study carried out a high level of knowledge, a favorable attitude towards the use of safety helmets contrasted with the low prevalence of helmet use, exposing drivers and passengers to the risk of fatal head injuries. The promotion of the wearing of safety helmets should take into account the emergence of this type of public transport, in order to address awareness and coercive actions to them.
Abstract: Transport on motorcycles has grown and is widespread in Congo (Brazzaville) and several sub-Saharan Africa countries; leading to a growing incidence of traffic road injuries and fatalities. The effectiveness of helmet wearing as preventing is founded out and the laws on its promotion exist, but its prevalence remains low. In order to make commercia...
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Factors Affecting Children Ever Born Among Reproductive Aged Women in Ethiopia; Data from Edhs 2016
Zelalem Yitayal Melese,
Likinaw Bewuket Zeleke
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
Pages:
66-75
Received:
1 October 2019
Accepted:
29 April 2020
Published:
10 September 2020
Abstract: There is a great concern about the levels, patterns and trends on fertility in sub-Saharan Africa. This pattern can be affected by fertility, mortality and migration. Fertility is the key determinants of population dynamics in once country. The main objective was to identify factors affecting children ever born in Ethiopia, from EDHS 2016 data. Secondary data was used from Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey (EDHS) which was collected from January 18, 2016 to June 27, 2016. The study population was women aged 15-49 years who were living in 2007 PHC selected enumeration areas in Ethiopia. Multilevel mixed effect negative binomial regression model was applied. Completing the primary level education (IRR=0.73, 95%CI=0.71-0.75), completed secondary level education (IRR=2.79 95%CI=1.69-4.60), place of residence (IRR=5.41, 95%CI=3.24-9.03), wealth index [poorer (IRR=0.71, 95%CI=0.52-0.98) and being richest (IRR=0.23, 95%CI=0.14-0.36)], gaining family planning information, using family planning service and occupation had effect on the number of children ever born. Religious types and women occupation category were also found to be significantly associated factor with the number of children ever born. Factors such as age, place of residence, religion, wealth index and educational level had significant effect on the number of children ever born in Ethiopia. The recommendation forwards the government to strengthened health service focusing on family planning service in Ethiopia. Family planning information communication and advocacy strengthened by the government. Improved family planning service awareness creation conducted on the religion aspects. The community participate in family planning health service, increase participation in education and listened information about family planning from different source. For the researcher, to do further researches to answered why these significant factor affect number of children ever born in Ethiopia.
Abstract: There is a great concern about the levels, patterns and trends on fertility in sub-Saharan Africa. This pattern can be affected by fertility, mortality and migration. Fertility is the key determinants of population dynamics in once country. The main objective was to identify factors affecting children ever born in Ethiopia, from EDHS 2016 data. Sec...
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