Results: 46

Determinants of immunisation in children with sickle cell disease in Libreville

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...

Acceptability of the social uses of the COVID-19 screening test among women in southern Benin

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...

Assessment of the knowledge and awareness of toxoplasmosis among doctors and nurses in Casablanca, Morocco: a cross-sectional study

Pan Afr. med. j; 50 (), 2025
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...

Analyse des facteurs influençant l’adoption et le maintien de l’allaitement maternel exclusif dans la commune d’Aplahoué en 2020
Analysis of the factors influencing the adoption and continuation of exclusive breastfeeding in the municipality of Aplahoué in 2020

Bénin Médical; (71), 2025
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...

Knowledge and awareness of hepatitis B amongst students of Pamo University of Medical Sciences (PUMS), Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

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...

Knowledge and practices of epistaxis in Eastern Tanzania: A cross-sectional study of an emergency in otorhinolaryngology

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 ...

Mothers’ Knowledge and practices towards pneumonia too children underffive years age in Makambako Town-Njombe

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 ...

Evaluation et suivi des facteurs associés à l’acceptation de la vaccination contre la COVID-19 chez les habitants de la zone de santé de N’djili
[Evaluation and monitoring of factors associated with acceptance of vaccination against Covid-19 among inhabitants of the N'djili health zone

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...

Knowledge, attitude and practices associated with S. Haematobium infections among pregnant mothers in Kwale County, Kenya

Afr. j. health sci; 37 (2), 2024
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...

Use of contraceptive methods in rural areas in Cote d'Ivoire: a cross-sectional study

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...