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Prevalence, acceptability, and cost of routine screening for pulmonary tuberculosis among pregnant women in Cotonou, Benin

PLoS ONE, 2022
Objectives We sought to evaluate the yield, cost, feasibility, and acceptability of routine tuberculosis (TB) screening of pregnant women in Cotonou, Benin. Design Mixed-methods, cross-sectional study with a cost assessment.
M. Adjobimey, S. Ade, P. Wachinou, Marius Esse, L. Yaha, W. Békou, J. Campbell, N. Toundoh, O. Adjibodé, Geoffroy Attikpa, G. Agodokpessi, D. Affolabi, C. Merle   +12 more
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Comparison of Measures of PM2.5 and Carbonaceous Aerosol in Air at Cotonou, Benin in 2005 and 2015

ECAS 2022, 2022
. This study focuses on the comparison of carbonaceous aerosol measurements in the air at Cotonou in 2015 compared to 2005. In the framework of two international programs, AMMA (Afri-can Monsoon Multidisciplinary Analysis) and DACCIWA (Dynamics Aerosol ...
Julien H. Djossou, A. Akpo, C. Liousse, J. Leon   +3 more
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Contribution of a Geographic Information System to the Prevention of Crashes Among Vulnerable Road Users in the City of Cotonou: Exploratory Study

Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, 2022
Purpose The aim of this study was to determine, using geographic information system (GIS), the spatial characteristics and factors associated with injury crashes among vulnerable road users (VRUs) in Cotonou, Benin.
D. Daddah, Bella Hounkpè Dos Santos, Yolaine Glèlè Ahanhanzo   +2 more
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HIV self-testing implementation, distribution and use among female sex workers in Cotonou, Benin: a qualitative evaluation of acceptability and feasibility

BMC Public Health, 2021
Background In Benin, the burden of HIV is disproportionately high among female sex workers (FSWs). HIV testing and knowledge of status are starting points for HIV treatment and prevention interventions. Despite the importance given to testing services in
Marianne Boisvert Moreau, F. Kintin, Septime Atchekpe, Georges Batona, L. Béhanzin, F. Guédou, M. Gagnon, M. Alary   +7 more
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Epidemiological and Clinical Profile of Fixed Pigmented Erythema at the Departmental University Hospital Center Borgou/Alibori (Benin). [PDF]

Dermatol Res Pract
Introduction Fixed pigmented erythema (FPE) is a common toxidermia characterized by the appearance of one or more annular, erythematous and hyperpigmented spots, following the systemic administration of a drug. The main aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological and clinical aspects of fixed pigmented erythema at the Departmental University ...
Akpadjan F, Dotsop L, Agbessi N, Koudoukpo C.   +3 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Characterization of a West African Coastal Lagoon System: Case of Lake Nokoué with Its Inlet (Cotonou, South Benin)

Ecologies, 2022
The purpose of this work was to investigate the physical and chemical dynamics of Lake Nokoué for its efficient management. For this purpose, two sampling campaigns per month from five stations (North, South, Central, East and West) were conducted for a ...
S. W. Sintondji, Z. Sohou, K. Baetens, G. Lacroix, E. Fiogbe   +4 more
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Prevalence and Factors Associated With Surgical Site Infections in the University Clinics of Traumatology and Urology of the National University Hospital Centre Hubert Koutoukou Maga in Cotonou

Frontiers in Public Health, 2021
Objectives: Study the prevalence and factors associated with the occurrence of surgical site infections in University Clinics of Trauma-Orthopedics, Reconstructive Surgery and Urology in a developing country. Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive
C. Degbey, A. Kpozèhouen, D. Coulibaly, P. Chigblo, J. Avakoudjo, E. Ouendo, Aristote Hans-Moévi   +6 more
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Current Practice of Physiotherapists in the Management of Children With Cerebral Palsy in Benin Country: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey. [PDF]

Child Care Health Dev
ABSTRACT Background In low‐ and middle‐income countries, physiotherapy is often the only available rehabilitative care, making the quality of physiotherapy care particularly important. However, how well physiotherapy practice in managing children with cerebral palsy (CP) is supported by evidence‐based guidelines remains unclear.
Sogbossi ES, Gbaglo M, Dahoueto W, Kpadonou T, Mercier C.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Cultural Considerations for the Adaptation of a Diabetes Self-Management Education Program in Cotonou, Benin: Lessons Learned from a Qualitative Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021
Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) poses a disproportionate burden on Benin, West Africa. However, no diabetes intervention has yet been developed for Benin’s contexts.
Halimatou Alaofè, Sarah Yeo, A. Okechukwu, P. Magrath, Waliou Amoussa Hounkpatin, J. Ehiri, Cecilia Rosales   +6 more
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Knowledge, attitude, practice and associated factors among patients with type 2 diabetes in Cotonou, Southern Benin

BMC Public Health, 2020
Background Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is becoming an epidemic with significant disability and premature death in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Benin. However, little is known about the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) necessary for diabetic ...
Halimatou Alaofè, W. Hounkpatin, F. Djrolo, J. Ehiri, Cecilia Rosales   +4 more
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