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Referral conditions for severe road traffic injuries and their influence on the occurrence of hospital deaths in Benin

Journal of Public Health in Africa, 2022
Road traffic accidents are the leading cause of death by trauma. Delays in in first aid due, inter alia, to the long time to transfer traffic accident victims to hospital and the lack of pre-hospital emergency care, contribute to the increase in hospital
Bella Hounkpe Dos Santos, Yolaine Glele Ahanhanzo, Alphonse Kpozehouen, Donatien Daddah, Edgard-Marius Ouendo, Yves Coppieters, Alain Leveque   +6 more
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The effects of geographical accessibility to health facilities on antenatal care and delivery services utilization in Benin: a cross-sectional study

Reproductive Health, 2021
Background The world is making progress toward achieving maternal and child health (MCH) related components of the Sustainable Development Goals. Nevertheless, the progress of many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa is lagging.
Mariam Tanou, Takaaki Kishida, Yusuke Kamiya   +2 more
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Characterization of rice farming systems, production constraints and determinants of adoption of improved varieties by smallholder farmers of the Republic of Benin

Scientific Reports, 2021
The identification of technological and policy interventions allowing to improve the performance of Beninese rice systems is necessary to reduce the heavy dependence on rice imports.
Y. Loko, C. Gbèmavo, G. Djedatin, E. Ewedje, A. Orobiyi, Joelle Toffa, Cyrille Tchakpa, P. Sédah, F. Sabot   +8 more
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Seroepidemiology of toxoplasmosis in pregnant women and detection of infection acquired during pregnancy in Cotonou, Benin

Parasite, 2023
Assessing the prevalence of toxoplasmosis in pregnant women and the associated risk factors is the first step in defining policy for the prevention of congenital toxoplasmosis in a given population.
Amagbégnon Richard, Dechavanne Celia, Dambrun Magalie, Yehouénou Urielle, Akondé Noé, Migot-Nabias Florence, Nounnagnon Tonouhéwa Aretas Babatoundé, Hamidović Azra, Fievet Nadine, Tonato-Bagnan Angéline, Ogouyemi-Hounto Aurore, Alao Maroufou Jules, Dardé Marie-Laure, Mercier Aurélien, Kindé-Gazard Dorothée   +14 more
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Hybrid model for ecological vulnerability assessment in Benin

Scientific Reports, 2021
Identifying ecologically fragile areas by assessing ecosystem vulnerability is an essential task in environmental conservation and management. Benin is considered a vulnerable area, and its coastal zone, which is subject to erosion and flooding effects ...
Jacqueline Fifame Dossou, Xu Li, Mohammed Sadek, Mohamed Adou Sidi Almouctar, Eman Mostafa   +4 more
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Shoreline Changes and Coastal Erosion: The Case Study of the Coast of Togo (Bight of Benin, West Africa Margin)

Géosciences, 2021
The coastal strip between the Volta River delta and the westernmost portion of Benin (West Africa Margin of Atlantic Basin) is highly populated (e.g., Lomé) due to migrations from inland areas. The coastal zone has proved to be very vulnerable because of
F. Guerrera, M. Martín-Martín, M. Tramontana, Bertin Nimon, Kossi Essotina Kpémoua   +4 more
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Managing African animal trypanosomiasis in Benin: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of cattle owners in the West Atacora zone [PDF]

Veterinary World
Background and Aim: African animal trypanosomiasis (AAT), transmitted by tsetse flies, severely constrains livestock productivity in sub-Saharan Africa.
Yao Akpo, Aretas B. N. Tonouhewa, Traore Alkoiret, Marc T. Kpodekon   +3 more
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Modern contraceptive use among adolescent girls and young women in Benin: a mixed-methods study

BMJ Open, 2021
Objectives The study aimed to assess the determinants of modern contraceptive method use among young women in Benin. Design A mixed-methods design.
Noudéhouénou Credo Adelphe Ahissou, L. Beňová, T. Delvaux, C. Gryseels, J. Dossou, S. Goufodji, L. Kanhonou, Christelle Boyi, A. Vigan, Koen Peeters, Miho Sato, M. Matsui   +11 more
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Women’s enlightenment and early antenatal care initiation are determining factors for the use of eight or more antenatal visits in Benin: further analysis of the Demographic and Health Survey

Journal of Egyptian Public Health Association, 2020
Background Within the continuum of reproductive health care, antenatal care (ANC) provides a platform for vital health care functions, such as disease prevention, health promotion, screening, and diagnosis.
Michael Ekholuenetale, CHIMEZIE IGWEGBE NZOPUTAM, A. Barrow, A. Onikan   +3 more
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Factors associated with soil-transmitted helminths infection in Benin: Findings from the DeWorm3 study

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2021
Background Despite several years of school-based MDA implementation, STH infections remain an important public health problem in Benin, with a country-wide prevalence of 20% in 2015.
Euripide Avokpaho, Parfait Houngbégnon, M. Accrombessi, Eloic Atindégla, E. Yard, Arianna Rubin Means, D. Kennedy, D. Littlewood, André Garcia, A. Massougbodji, Sean R. Galagan, J. Walson, G. Cottrell, M. Ibikounlé, K. Ásbjörnsdóttir, A. Luty   +15 more
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