A5057247598- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
- Healthcare Systems and Practices
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Health, Medicine and Society
- Migration, Identity, and Health
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Sex work and related issues
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Global Health Care Issues
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Immune responses and vaccinations
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
Cheikh Anta Diop University
2016-2025
Université de Thiès
2020-2025
University of Ibadan
2022-2024
Makerere University
2022-2024
University of Kinshasa
2023-2024
Faculty of Public Health
2022-2023
Public Health Department
2023
Gates Foundation
2022
Karolinska Institutet
2022
Université du Sine Saloum El-Hâdj Ibrahima NIASS
2022
Introduction : Mutual health insurance constitutes a micro-insurance system which facilitates access to care by avoiding direct payment. They represent one of the pillars our Universal Health Coverage. After years existence and despite political commitment, community support for mutual remains low until now. The objective work was study factors linked membership companies in Thiès region propose solutions. Methodology cross-sectional, descriptive analytical. It carried out among sample...
The effect of women's autonomy in decision-making for fertility control has been highlighted by research. objective this study was to analyze the over regarding their health and access family planning Senegal 2017.
<i>Background</i>: The aims of this study were to assess the frequency lower extremity arterial occlusive disease in HIV-positive patients on antiretroviral therapy by measuring ankle-brachial index (ABI) and examine links between HIV condition, administration, associated cardiovascular risk factors. <i>Methods</i>: This was a descriptive analytical cross-sectional with prospective data collection, conducted from May 1st June 30th,...
Abstract Introduction The coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic is one of the most terrifying disasters twenty-first century. non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) implemented to control spread disease had numerous positive consequences. However, there were also unintended consequences—positively or negatively related nature interventions, target, level and duration implementation. This article describes economic, Psychosocial environmental consequences NPIs in four African countries. Methods We...
In Senegal, data on the responsible use of medicines in paediatric population are poorly documented at level primary health care services. The aim this study was to assess prescribing indicators children under five years age Bambey center Senegal. This a retrospective study. consisted prescriptions for seen outpatient consultations between January 1 and June 30, 2021. sample size 600 selected according simple random sampling stratified by month. Data were collected August analyzed using...
<i>Introduction: </i>This study focuses on the persistence of urogenital schistosomiasis (8%) in Tambacounda Health District, despite mass treatment efforts with Praziquantel targeting individuals aged 5–14 2023. The main objectives are to evaluate current prevalence disease, identify factors contributing its persistence, and assess acceptability implemented preventive measures.<i> Methods: </i>A descriptive analytical was conducted...
Background African countries leveraged testing capacities to enhance public health action in response the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper describes experiences and lessons learned during improvement of capacity throughout Senegal, Uganda, Nigeria, Democratic Republic Congo (DRC). Methods The four countries’ strategies were studied using a mixed-methods approach. Desk research on was conducted complemented by interviewing key informants. findings synthesized demonstrate learning outcomes across...
Background: Bacterial resistance is a major public health problem worldwide. One solution to this scourge sensitize the general on rational use of antibiotics. Our goal was assess people's knowledge and opinions about antibiotic bacterial in an urban setting. Method: We performed cross-sectional study. A convenience sampling done. questionnaire administered 400 persons during face-to-face interviews. Results: Most respondents thought that antibiotics are effective against colds/flu (69.8%),...
In 2020 and 2021, Governments across the globe instituted school closures to reduce social interaction interrupt COVID-19 transmission. We examined consequences of due four sub–Saharan African countries: Democratic Republic Congo (DRC), Nigeria, Senegal, Uganda. conducted a qualitative study among key informants including policymakers, heads, students, parents, civil society representatives, local leaders. The assessment was informed by Diffusion Innovations theory which interview guide...
Introduction : Au Sénégal, l’accès aux soins pose toujours problème surtout auprès des groupes vulnérables comme les personnes âgées. Face à cette situation, l’État a mis en place 2006 un plan national de gratuité dénommé « Plan Sésame ». L’objectif étude était d’analyser le fonctionnement du au niveau hôpitaux nationaux Sénégal après quatre ans mise œuvre (2006-2009). Méthodes Une approche qualitative par entretiens individuels été menée 15 mars 14 mai 2010 cinq populations cibles...
The fight against iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women is a public health priority, especially sub-Saharan Africa. Spirulina an alga very rich iron, used as dietary supplement. This research proposes to study its effect on the hemogloblobinaemia of women. was blind randomized cohort with supplemented group spirulina (1500 mg/d) and second folic acid supplementation (IFAS). Included this were attending four centers Dakar region, pregnancy at 28th amenorrhea, agreeing participate not...
The introduction of vaccines marked a game changer in the fight against COVID-19. In sub-Saharan Africa, studies have documented intention to vaccinate and uptake COVID-19 vaccines. However, little is about how sex differences could impacted vaccination. We conducted multi-country cross-sectional study assess vaccine Democratic Republic Congo (DRC), Nigeria, Senegal, Uganda. This involved analysis data from mobile surveys between March June 2022 among nationally constituted samples adults...
The Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic overwhelmed health systems and disrupted the delivery of services globally. Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a critical role in linking communities to systems, supporting prevention control diseases many low- middle-income countries. However, their roles, barriers, facilitators response COVID-19 have not been well documented. We described roles CHWs response, including barriers facilitators.
Introduction : l’objectif de cette étude était d’identifier les déterminants viols chez mineurs dans la région Kolda. Méthodologie une rétrospective, transversale, descriptive et analytique a été menée du 23 décembre 1992 au 31 2011. Elle portait sur dossiers des victimes âgées moins 18 ans. L’échantillonnage exhaustif. Les analyses bi-variée multi-variée ont effectuées respectivement par logiciels Epi Info 3.3.2 R 2.9.2. Résultats l’étude porté 162 cas violences sexuelles. L’âge moyen...
Introduction : Au Sénégal, la prévalence contraceptive est faible en particulier dans le district sanitaire de Mbacké. L’objectif cette étude était d’identifier les déterminants l’utilisation contraception moderne par femmes âge procréer ledit district. Méthodologie Une analytique, quantitative et qualitative, a été menée. L’enquête s’est déroulée du 1 er au 20 juillet 2011. La population d’étude constituée des qui résident sein Un sondage à deux degrés effectué. Les données ont saisies une...
Introduction: The lowest immunization coverages (IC) are recorded in Africa, where health systems fail to take geographical disparities into account. objective of this study was identify the social determinants routine coverage for children aged 12 23 months Kaolack region.Methodology: A cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical conducted four districts region from 1 30 June 2014. cluster survey conducted. Data collection based on a pretested questionnaire administered mothers or guardians...
Résumé La région de Dakar (Sénégal) a connu une épidémie rougeole durant l’année 2009, dans un contexte contre performance du Programme Élargi Vaccination (PEV). L’objectif ce travail était d’étudier cette et l’efficacité sa riposte. Il s’agit d’une étude épidémiologique transversale descriptive qui porté sur tous les cas confirmés au laboratoire ou par lien la période juin à décembre 2009 mais aussi riposte mise en œuvre. Les résultats ont montré que 767 rougeole, peu moins tiers soit 30 %...
Introduction : Les personnes âgées éprouvent jusqu’à présent des difficultés de prise en charge médicale malgré la gratuité du Plan Sésame. L’objectif cette étude était déterminer les prestations supportées par bénéficiaires et/ou leurs familles et d’en évaluer le coût rapport à charge. Il s’agit d’une quantitative transversale exhaustive menée 21 février au mars 2011 centre gérontologie Ouakam. Méthodes Le logiciel Epi Info Version 6 a été utilisé pour dépouillement l’analyse données. La...
Introduction : Malgré la reconnaissance du rôle des mutuelles de santé (MS) comme dispositifs permettant d’assurer pérennité financement systèmes santé, études récentes ont montré l’existence freins à l’enrôlement et fidélisation dans ces MS. L’objectif l’étude était d’identifier les déterminants l’adhésion MS au Sénégal. Méthodologie La collecte données s’était déroulée juin septembre 2015 région Ziguinchor partir d’un échantillon stratifié deux degrés (n = 912 ménages). L’analyse a été...
Faced with the increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19 Senegal, particularly region Dakar, epicenter disease, it is necessary to study knowledge, attitudes and practices populations West South districts on COVID-19.A cross-sectional analytical was conducted from May 9 30, 2020. A four-stage cluster survey carried out at level districts. Univariate multivariate analyzes were using R 3.4.4 software.In total, 400 people surveyed. The mean age those surveyed 40.2 ± 14.7 years extremes 18 82...