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Current Data on Road Traffic Fatalities in Bouake Epidemiological and Medico-Legal Aspects
Coulibaly Zie Moussa,
Ebouat Kouadio Marc-Eric Victor,
Konate Zana,
Tanoh Mouanta Stephanie Maryse Laurel,
Djodjo Mathurin,
Botti Koffi
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2023
Pages:
44-48
Received:
19 February 2023
Accepted:
7 March 2023
Published:
15 March 2023
Abstract: To describe the epidemiological profile and forensic aspects of road traffic accident victims and to determine the relationship between the site of fatal injuries and the quality of road traffic accident victims in the commune of Bouake. This was a retrospective study with descriptive, conducted in the Forensic Medicine Unit of the University Hospital Center (CHU) of Bouake, over a period of 53 months (May 1, 2019 to October 31, 2022). The majority of the deceased were male (83.8%) with a sex ratio of 5.1. The age groups most affected were 21 to 30 years old (26.7%), with an average age of 29 years. The victims were most often not in school (49.6%). Fatal traffic accidents occurred most often on Sundays (17.5%), between 6 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. (47.9%). The majority of victims died at the scene of the accident (72.5%). Motorcycles were the most involved motor vehicles in the occurrence of fatal road accidents (37.5%) and motorcycle users were the most affected (50.5%) without helmets in 90% of cases. The mechanism of occurrence of these fatal accidents was dominated by collisions (80%). The victims died most often from traumatic injuries to the head (37.1%) or chest (10%). Road accidents are a major public health problem in the city of Bouake with a high mortality rate among users of two-wheeled vehicles.
Abstract: To describe the epidemiological profile and forensic aspects of road traffic accident victims and to determine the relationship between the site of fatal injuries and the quality of road traffic accident victims in the commune of Bouake. This was a retrospective study with descriptive, conducted in the Forensic Medicine Unit of the University Hospi...
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Metabolic Disorders and Metabolically Obese Normal-Weight in Burkinabe Adults: Increasing Prevalences Across Normal BMI Quartiles, Using the 2013 STEPS Database
Jeoffray Diendere,
Cheick Oumar Yaro,
Touwensida Eliezer Evans Kiemtore,
Jean Baptiste Kiwallo,
Nawidimbasba Augustin Zeba
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2023
Pages:
49-56
Received:
18 January 2023
Accepted:
16 March 2023
Published:
24 March 2023
Abstract: Background: Majority of Burkinabè adults were normal-weight by body mass index (BMI). This study explored by gender, the metabolic abnormalities and “metabolic obesity with body weight” (MONW) throughout the normal BMI quartiles (Q) of Burkinabè adults. Methods: We performed a secondary-analysis of data from the first WHO Stepwise approach to surveillance survey conducted in 2013 in Burkina Faso, and only adults with BMI between 18.5 – 24.9 kg/m² were included. Metabolic disorders (individual abnormal metabolic syndrome component, having at least two abnormalities and MONW) were described in BMI’ quartiles, for each gender, and the risk of occurrence of having at least two abnormalities or MONW was analysed using quartiles as dependent variables, after adjustment on sociodemographic and lifestyle factors. Results: In the 3112 adults with normal BMI and despite their gender, low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol was widespread (>75%) and its distribution did not differ across quartiles, as for raised fasting blood glucose (its prevalence was low ≈ 8%). Elevated blood pressure was the predominant abnormality in overall men (35.3%) with a significant increment starting at Q3 and reached 42.8% in Q4, while abdominal obesity was predominant in overall women (27.2%) with a significant increase starting at Q2, and reached 53.8% in Q4. In men, MONW was low (2.3%), while 30.6% had at least two abnormalities with an increasing pick starting at Q3, and prevalence was 38.0% in Q4. In women, the prevalence of MONW and those with at least two abnormalities was 8% and 39% respectively, with a common significant elevation beginning at Q3 and respectively reached 16% and 56% in Q4. Independently of sociodemographic and lifestyle factors, the number of metabolic abnormalities started to increase at Q3 in both sexes. Conclusion: Prevalence of adults with at least two metabolic abnormalities was considerable, and the number of abnormalities increased with normal BMI, and more severely in female gender in whom the prevalence of MONW was alarming. Abnormalities should also be early screened in normal-weight Burkinabè adults, more especially when their BMI reaches the Q3 cut-offs, i.e., 21.5 and 21.1 kg/m² respectively for men and women.
Abstract: Background: Majority of Burkinabè adults were normal-weight by body mass index (BMI). This study explored by gender, the metabolic abnormalities and “metabolic obesity with body weight” (MONW) throughout the normal BMI quartiles (Q) of Burkinabè adults. Methods: We performed a secondary-analysis of data from the first WHO Stepwise approach to surve...
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Epidemiological, Clinical, Paraclinical, and Evolutionary Aspects of COVID-19 Patients Hospitalized in the ETC of the City of Touba (Senegal)
Mamadou Makhtar Mbacke Leye,
Mbayang Ndiaye,
Moustapha Diouf,
Abdou Rajack Ndiaye
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2023
Pages:
57-61
Received:
25 February 2023
Accepted:
29 March 2023
Published:
11 April 2023
Abstract: COVID-19 is a global public health threat. The number of confirmed cases is multiplying day by day. This study aims to determine the sociodemographic, clinical, and paraclinical characteristics related to the new coronavirus (COVID-19) of patients hospitalized in Touba ETCs. Methodology: A cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study was conducted from May 28, 2020, to July 31, 2021. All COVID-19 patients hospitalized in the ETCs of Touba commune have recovered. Data were collected through a questionnaire with socio-demographic, clinical, and evolving characteristics. The analysis of the data was carried out through the R. Results: A total of 121 individuals were surveyed and 66.48% of them were male. The average age of our patients was 56.38 ±18.6 with extremes ranging from 02 to 87 years. In our study, 96.17% of patients resided in Touba; of 3.83%were travelers. We could notice all the usual signs of covid19 fever 96.7%, cough 91.1%, and headaches 82.7%... Factors associated with death were the occurrence, of respiratory distress 13.1 [2.09-25.5] times the higher risk and the poor saturation (SaO2<90%), 6.89 [1.97-33.4] times more risk. Conclusion: COVID-19 is a public health issue. However, early management of the disease may reduce the risk of death.
Abstract: COVID-19 is a global public health threat. The number of confirmed cases is multiplying day by day. This study aims to determine the sociodemographic, clinical, and paraclinical characteristics related to the new coronavirus (COVID-19) of patients hospitalized in Touba ETCs. Methodology: A cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study was cond...
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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Paramedical and Female Support Staff in the Health District of Tivaouane on Cervical Cancer, Senegal
Mountaga Elimane Dia,
Martial Coly Bop,
Cheikh Tacko Diop,
Boubacar Gueye,
Ndeye Fatou Ngom Gueye,
Papa Gallo Sow,
Alioune Badara Tall,
Aziz Ndiaye,
Aissatou Diop Dia,
Ousseynou Ka
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2023
Pages:
62-66
Received:
4 September 2022
Accepted:
10 April 2023
Published:
20 April 2023
Abstract: With the epidemiological transition, cervical cancer is currently a public health problem in Senegal, hence the importance of implementing preventive measures. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of female paramedical staff in the district of Tivaouane regarding cervical cancer. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among these personnel in Tivaouane from June to October 2020. It was found that 99.1% of our study population had heard of cervical cancer, 77.2% thought they could define it but only 47.7% gave a good definition. The level of knowledge was 40.7% for the age of detection of cervical cancer, 29.8% for the population at risk, 4.4% for the notion of heredity in the occurrence of cancer, 7.9% for the risk factors and 43.9% for the symptoms. Vaccination and screening were the most commonly known means of prevention. The main source of information was the media (61.06%). The determinants of knowledge were: being a midwife (p = 0.008) and/or having a high level of education (p = 0.001). However, only 55.3% had advised women to undergo cancer screening. Of the agents, 65.8% had been screened. The need for education was 98.2% of the agents. Almost all (96.5%) of the respondents favored routine screening, 84.2% said there was no cure for cervical cancer, and only 4.4% trusted traditional medicine. Training on cervical cancer was provided to only 29.8% of the study population, and 98.2% had expressed a desire for more information on the condition. The level of knowledge of the paramedical staff in the district was insufficient, hence the interest in implementing training on this condition for these staff in order to strengthen their knowledge and skills.
Abstract: With the epidemiological transition, cervical cancer is currently a public health problem in Senegal, hence the importance of implementing preventive measures. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of female paramedical staff in the district of Tivaouane regarding cervical cancer. This was a descriptive cr...
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