Background: Infectious diseases are frequent and sometimes deadly in sickle cell disease (SCD) patients. Some of these infectious diseases could be avoided through immunisation, but an immunisation schedule for children with SCD is not available in Gabon.Aim: This study looked into the determinants of im...
Background: Screening tests are some of the essential measures in the fight against all diseases with epidemic potential. The refusal to use it is the major challenge that hinders this fight. Aim: This article aims to highlight the factors for the rejection of the COVID-19 screening test among women in t...
Introduction: toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic infectious disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii. Medical health professional specially doctors and nurses must have the best skills, knowledge and practices regarding toxoplasmosis to improve maternal and newborn health effectiveness. The aim of this current surve...
Introduction : l’allaitement maternel exclusif (AME) est le fait de donner le lait maternel au bébé sans rien d’autre jusqu’à l’âge de six mois. Il comble ses besoins nutritionnels et le protège des maladies. Mais cette pratique est de plus en plus délaissée pour diverses raisons. L’obje...
Background: Globally, 296 million people were infected by hepatitis B in 2019, with 1.1 million deaths. Africa is one of the endemic regions. Good knowledge and awareness of hepatitis B remain pivotal to the biosafety of medical students. This study sought to determine the levels of knowledge and aware...
Introduction: It’s approximated that 60% of the population globally experience epistaxis during lifetime. Despite epistaxis being prevalent in Tanzania, there are limited studies that have explored experience of participants on epistaxis. This study aims to determine knowledge on the causes, first aid ...
Background:Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection caused by severe linfectious agents, such as viruses, bacteria,and fungi.It affects the lungs.T his study aimed to assess mothers’knowledge and practices regarding pneumonia inchildren under five years of age in Makambako town. The study ...
This study aims to assess and monitor factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among residents of the N’djili health zone. Using a methodological approach, we conducted survey among residents to collect data on their knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions about the vaccine. The results sh...
BACKGROUND Schistosomiasis is a disease of global public health importance among populations residing in Schistosoma-infection endemic zones such as the Kenyan coast.Preventive measures and mass treatment of infected populations can reduce or possibly eliminate schistosomiasis. This study inves...
Patients and methods: This cross-sectional survey took place in May, 2018 in Kodjokro, a village in the south-east of Côte d'Ivoire. The study population consisted of women of reproductive age, from 15 to 49 years old. A questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demograph...