Publications (375)
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Exclusive Breastfeeding in Rural Areas of Burkina Faso
Abdoulaye Hama Diallo, Roseline Maimouna Bamouni, Seydou Ouattara, Jeoffray Diendere, Jocelyne Valerie Gare, Blaise Gnoumou, Souleymane Ouedraogo
Introduction:
Child malnutrition remains a major public health threat in sub-Saharan Africa and is reported to be associated with
half of child deaths in Burkina Faso. The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) as a major
intervention to improve overall child nutritional status and survival for the first 6 month(...)
Exclusive Breastfeeding, Prevalence Rates, Risk Factors, Rural, Burkina Faso
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Schoolteachers for Action Against HIV/AIDS-related Oral Disease of Children in Africa
Poul Erik Petersen / Febronia Kahabuka / Seydou Ouattara
Purpose: The intention of the study was to evaluate whether Sub-Saharan schoolteachers may play a key role in oral
health promotion of primary schoolchildren, particularly in terms of prevention of HIV/AIDS-related oral health problems.
Materials and Methods: The study examined the level of knowledge about oral disease and the prevention o(...)
Key words: HIV/AIDS oral lesions, oral disease prevention, schoolteachers, public health
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Early Initiation of Breastfeeding (EIBF) in Rural Areas of Burkina Faso
Abdoulaye Hama Diallo, Seydou Ouattara, Jocelyne Valérie Gare, Salifou Bissala Saguirou, Jeoffray Diendéré, Blaise Siézanga Gnoumou, Maimouna Roseline Bamouni, Souleymane Ouédraogo
Abstract
Background/Objectives: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends
early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) as a beneficial practice for newborns
and their mothers. We conducted a breastfeeding study to estimate
prevalence of EIBF and to evaluate its associated factors in rural Burkina Faso.
Methods: We conducted a secondary a(...)
Early Initiation of Breastfeeding, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Burkina Faso
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Artère carotide interne aberrante et hypoplasique : à propos d'un cas
OUEDRAOGO Pakisba Ali, BAGAYABoureima, TANKOANO Aïda Ida, KIENDREBEOGO Benoit, OUEDRAOGO Nina-Astrid
Introduction : L'hypoplasie de l'artère carotide interne (ACI) est une malformation congénitale rare. son incidence est de 0.01%. Son association avec un trajet aberrant du vaisseau réalise une association lésionnelle rare.
Observation : Nous rapportons un cas d'ACI gauche hypoplasique avec un trajet aberrant chez un garçon de 10 ans présent(...)
ACI aberrante, hypoplasie, angioscanner, Ouagadougou
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Morbidity and Mortality of Major Hepatectomies in A Resource-Limited Country
Adama Sanou, Rodrigue Namékinsba Doamba, Aimée Florence Sanon, Mamadou Windsouri, Issa Wendpouiré Bahi- koro, Laure Clarisse Yameogo, Carine Bagre, Daouda Bara, Bazin Thony Lionel Traore, Hannah Wild and Chady Salloum
1.1. Introduction
A major hepatectomy is defined as the resection of at least three liver segments. Most often carried out as part of the treatment of a malignant liver tumor, it still causes significant morbidity and mortality.
1.2. Objective
To report the morbidity and survival of patients who underwent major hepatectomy in the hepatobili(...)
Liver Resection; Hepatocarcinoma; Complication; Survival; Burkina Faso
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Orange-fleshed sweet potato: a potential source of antioxidants and provitamins “A” for the fortification of a local infant food flour.
Adama Hema, Moumouni Koala, Oumar Toé, Koussao Somé, Eloi Palé, Abdoulaye Sérémé, Jacques Simporé, Mouhoussine Nacro
Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is a potential source of carotenoids (provitamins A), and its flour has
been used to enrich the Misola, an infant food based flour. The new biofortified formulation presented nutritional
qualities which could contribute in protein-energy recovery and improvement of the immune status of moderate
malnourishe(...)
orange-fleshed sweet potato, antioxidants, provitamin A, infant food, fortification, local flour
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Accuracy of height gauge for praziquantel administration in a schistosomiasis endemic village in Burkina Faso
R.F. Compaoré, M. Sou/Dakouré, B. Savadogo, H. Yacouba, J. Simporé
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of the height gauge used for praziquantel doses estimation. 258 individuals were recruited. The weight and height of each individual were measured and the number of tablets to be administered was calculated based on each parameter. It appeared from the analysis of hei(...)
Burkina Faso; Height; Praziquante
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Somatomedin C (IGF-1), Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate (DHEA-S) and Hcy Metabolism in Postmenopausal African Women
Cecilia Zuppi, Jacques Simpore, Bruno Zappacosta, Cinzia Carrozza, Mariano Malaguarnera, Salvatore Musumeci
Biological aging implies a progressive decrease of endocrine and metabolic
resources, which correspond to a reduction of working activity and caloric intake.
The aim of this study was to measure DHEA-S and IGF-1 and products of
methionine metabolism in 76 postmenopausal African women (50 to 100 years of
age) compared to 22 adult African fe(...)
IGF-I, DHEA-S, Hcy, Thioles, postmenopausal women, Burkina Faso, Africa
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Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of hiv: acceptance to hiv testing at saint camille hospital, ouagadougou
Tani Sagna, Paul Ouedraogo, Isabelle T. Kiendrebeogo, Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah, Aristide Tapsoba and Jacques Simpore
Background: Mother-to-child transmission of HIV is a public health problem in Burkina Faso. The main objective of this study is to analyze screening test acceptance among pregnant women during their antenatal visit, the first phase of vertical prevention. Methods: The study recruited pregnant women under 32 weeks of amenorrhea who came for the(...)
HIV, transmission mère-enfant, dépistage, grossesse, Burkina Faso, Saint Camille, acceptation, prévention
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Antimicrobial susceptibility of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae causing urinary tract infections in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
D.S. Kpoda, N. Guessennd, N.S. Somda, A. Ajayi, J.I. Bonkoungou, F. Konan, M.B. Ouattara, M. Somda, J. Simpore, R. Ouedraogo, K.M. Drabo, L. Sangare, M. Dosso, A.S. Traore
Objective: To determine the frequency of extended-spectrum beta lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL) and other antibioticsresistant bacteria in urinary tract isolates.
Study Design: prospective and experimental study.
Methodology: Place and duration of study :YalgadoOuedraogo University Hospital Center, Charles De Gaulle Pediatr(...)
Antimicrobial susceptibility, Enterobacteriaceae, Urine, Burkina Faso
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Anthropological consideration on prevalence and fitness of β C and β S genotypes in Burkina Faso (a survey in the public schools)
Simpore J., Pignatelli S., Melis P. & Musumeci S.
We have studied To study the incidence of hemoglobinopathies (Hb C and Hb S) we have examined in 15,367 students, aged 11.4+/−4.64 years (median 11; range 1–26), living in Burkina Faso (12,019 were students of 23 public schools of Ouagadougou and 3348 students of 7 public schools situated in six villages about 12–35 Km from Ouagadougou).
In(...)
β C genotype; β S genotype; prevalence; fitness; Burkina Faso; school survey; anthropological considerations
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Determination of the Moisture and Mineral Contents in Selected Infant Flour Sold at Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Mètuor-Dabiré Amana, Konate Kiessoun, Adama Djeneba, Simpore Jacques;
Child malnutrition is one of the major causes of public health and social welfare problems in developing countries. It is manifested by micronutrient deficiency. Indeed, nutritional deficits are particularly severe in children from 6 to 24 months, when their nutritional needs exceed what they can get from breast milk. To help improve the nutri(...)
Infant flour, malnutrition, minerals, moisture content, Burkina Faso
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Cymbopogon citratus and Cymbopogon giganteus essential oils have cytotoxic effects on tumor cell cultures. Identification of citral as a new putative anti-proliferative molecule
Bagora Bayala, Imaël H. N. Bassole, Salwan Maqdasy, Silvère Baron, Jacques Simpore, Jean-Marc A. Lobaccaro
Cymbopogon species are used as traditional remedies in Burkina Faso for treating several diseases. We aimed to study the effects of their essential oils on cancer cell lines. For that purpose, Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf. and Cymbopogon giganteus Chiov. were studied for their essential oils after various chemical extractions. Antioxidant,(...)
Anti-inflammatory; Anti-oxidant; Anticancer activities; Cancer cell lines; Citral; Essential oil.
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Utility of GeneXpert in diagnosis of tuberculosis among HIV infected adults attended OMACU Centre, Omdurman, Sudan, 2022
Omer Mirghani Nemery, Abdelsalam Mohamed Ahmed Nail, Hamza Adam Eltahir, Mohammed Hammad Jaber Amin
Tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome constitute the main burden of infectious diseases in resource-limited countries. Rapid tuberculosis diagnostic testing with GeneXpert in all HIV-positive inpatients in high-burden settings might be more appropriate than conventional methods. This study aims(...)
GeneXpert, tuberculosis, HIV, Sudan
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How does community health feature in Global Financing Facility planning documents to support reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and nutrition (RMNAH-N)? insights from six francophone West African countries
Joël Arthur Kiendrébéogo, Orokia Sory, Issa Kaboré, Yamba Kafando, Rosie Steege, Asha S. George, Meghan Bruce Kumar
Background
Community health is key for improving Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH-N). However, how community health supports integrated RMNCAH-N service delivery in francophone West Africa is under-researched.
Objective
We examined how six francophone West African countries (Burkina Faso,(...)
Global Financing Facility; Global Financing Facility for Women, Children and Adolescents: Examining National Priorities, Processes and Investment; RMNCAH-N; community health; francophone West Africa; investment case and project appraisal document.