A5037342750- Global Health Care Issues
- Leprosy Research and Treatment
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Sex work and related issues
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Healthcare Systems and Practices
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Malaria Research and Control
Centre Africain de Recherche en Epidémiologie et en Santé Publique
2020-2024
University of Lomé
2022-2024
Netherlands Leprosy Relief
2024
Cheikh Anta Diop University
2024
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University
2024
Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico
2024
University of Bari Aldo Moro
2024
Università degli Studi di Enna Kore
2024
Inserm
2024
Université de Bordeaux
2024
Abstract Background To date, there is no effective treatment for COVID-19, which a pandemic disease, caused by novel coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. In Togo, where four in five people practice self-medication, the absence of cure COVID-19 and constant progression disease requires an assessment self-medication patterns context pandemic. This study aimed to estimate prevalence prevent its associated factors Lomé , Togo. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted capital city from April 23rd May...
Abstract Background Assessing hospital mortality and its predictors is important as some of these can be prevented through appropriate interventions. Few studies have reported data among older adults in sub-Saharan Africa. The objective this study was to assess the associated factors hospitalized Togo. Methods We conducted a prospective cohort from February 2018 September 2019 patients ≥50 years admitted medical surgical services six hospitals Data were recorded during hospitalization...
COVID-19 pandemic is responsible for increased demand care and patient mortality, resulting in emotional physical stress healthcare workers (HCWs). We aimed to estimate the prevalence of burnout its associated factors among HCWs Togo during pandemic. conducted an online cross-sectional study from June 14 29, 2021 targeting Togo. The variable interest was measured by Copenhagen Burnout Inventory. Of 523 participants, overall 53.5% (95% CI= 49.2 - 57.9). dimension respectively 39.4%, 38.4%...
Abstract Background Leprosy, or Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae . Togo achieved the target of eliminating leprosy as public health problem in 2000 (less than 1 case/10 000 population). However, new cases are still being reported. The aim this study was to describe and map trends notified from 2010 2022. Methods This descriptive cross-sectional covering thirteen-year period January 1, 2010, December 31, data were surveillance system’s collected...
The World Health Organization is encouraging countries to include contact screening and single-dose rifampicin administration as preventive chemotherapy for contacts of leprosy patients in their control activities. However, no study has been conducted assess the safety SDR-PEP acceptability feasibility this intervention Togo. To SDR-PEP, we used a cohort design, feasibility, mixed method, combining quantitative from recently diagnosed followed by qualitative identify social, cultural, or...
Abstract Background: To date, there is no effective treatment for Covid-19 which a pandemic due to new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. In Togo where four people in five practice self-medication, the absence of cure and its constant progression requires an assessment self-medication patterns context pandemic. This study aimed estimate prevalence prevent associated factors Lomé, Togo. Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted capital city Togo, from April 23 rd May 8 th , 2020 random sample...
Abstract Background: To date, there is no effective treatment for Covid-19 which a pandemic due to new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. In Togo, where four in five people practice self-medication, the absence of cure and its constant progression requires an assessment self-medication patterns context pandemic. This study aimed at estimating prevalence prevent associated factors Lomé , Togo. Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted capital city from April 23 rd May 8 th 2020 sample participants...
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) remain a public health challenge, especially for Female Sex Workers (FSW) who are particularly vulnerable. In sub-Saharan Africa where the overlapping epidemics of STI and HIV concentrated among key populations, epidemiological data needed in order to better understand trends this population. The aim study was assess prevalence self-reported symptoms their risk factors FSW Togo 2021.
World Health Organization is encouraging countries to include contact screening and single dose of rifampicin administration as preventive chemotherapy for contacts leprosy patients in their control activities. However, no study has been conducted assess the safety SDR-PEP acceptability feasibility this intervention Togo. To we used a cohort design mixed method combining quantitative from recently diagnosed followed by qualitative identify social, cultural or institutional factors that would...
In the global strategy to eliminate leprosy, there remains a need for early case detection successfully interrupt transmissions. Poor knowledge about leprosy and leprosy-related stigma are key drivers of delayed diagnosis treatment. Sensitization campaigns inform increase awareness among general population an integral part many national neglected tropical disease programs. Despite their importance, effectiveness such has not been rigorously studied in West African context. A multilingual...
Background Health statistics on dengue are virtually non-existent, despite the fact that virus is circulating in Togo. This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of health professionals Kara region. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted from March June 2022 among healthcare who had worked region northern Togo were selected using an exhaustive recruitment method. Data collected by trained resident doctors with a face-to-face interview standardized, pretested...
La faible rétention dans les soins VIH constitue un obstacle à la réalisation des objectifs 3X95 de l'ONUSIDA. L'objectif cette étude était décrire enfants vivant avec le (EVVIH) et ses facteurs associés au Togo en 2022. Une cohorte rétrospective a été réalisée Les dossiers EVVIH moins 15 ans ayant initié une thérapie antirétrovirale ont sélectionnés toutes régions du Togo. définie comme proportion patients ni perdus vue (PDV), décédés. estimation différences temps survie moyens restreints...
Female Sex Workers (FSW) in Sub Saharan Africa face multiple challenges increasing their vulnerability to poor health, particularly sexual and reproductive (SRH) health outcomes violence. The aim of this study was assess the use gynecology care services factors associated with its as well experiences violence among FSW Togo. A cross-sectional carried out 2021 two cities snowball sampling method used initial seeds were identified each site collaboration non-governmental organizations....
Abstract Background: To date, there is no effective treatment for COVID-19, which a pandemic disease, caused by novel coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. In Togo, where four in five people practice self-medication, the absence of cure COVID-19 and constant progression disease requires an assessment self-medication patterns context pandemic. This study aimed to estimate prevalence prevent its associated factors Lomé , Togo. Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted capital city from April 23 rd May...
Abstract Background: Assessing hospital mortality and its predictors is important as some of these can be prevented through appropriate interventions. Few studies have reported data among older adults in sub-Saharan Africa. The objective this study was to assess the associated factors hospitalized Togo. Methods : We conducted a prospective cohort from February 2018 September 2019 patients ≥50 years admitted medical surgical services six hospitals Data were recorded during hospitalization...
As of May 2022, 15 countries have declared that they reached their trachoma elimination targets, but only 13 them, including Togo, been validated by the World Health Organization as having eliminated disease a public health problem. The aim this study was to describe broad interventions supported problem in Togo from its inception 2006 validation 2022.A review and compilation data information contained country's submission for conducted. Data national local surveillance systems reports on...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> In the global strategy to eliminate leprosy, there remains a need for early case detection successfully interrupt transmissions. Poor knowledge about leprosy and leprosy-related stigma are key drivers of delayed diagnosis treatment. Sensitization campaigns inform increase awareness among general population an integral part many national neglected tropical disease programs. Despite their importance, effectiveness such has not been rigorously studied in West...
Abstract Background: Assessing hospital mortality and its predictors is important as some of these can be prevented through appropriate interventions. Few studies have reported data among older adults in sub-Saharan Africa. The objective this study was to assess the associated factors hospitalized Togo. Methods : We conducted a prospective cohort from February 2018 September 2019 patients ≥50 years admitted medical surgical services six hospitals Data were recorded during hospitalization...
Abstract Background: Assessing hospital mortality and its predictors is important as some of these can be prevented through appropriate interventions. Few studies have reported data among older adults in sub-Saharan Africa. The objective this study was to assess the associated factors hospitalized Togo. Methods : We conducted a prospective cohort from February 2018 September 2019 patients ≥50 years admitted medical surgical services six hospitals Data were recorded during hospitalization...