Publications (2202)
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers of children aged 6 to 12 months on breastfeeding in the province of Sissili in Burkina Faso
Koffi Apéali Wassiou Agbokou,W. R. Ella Compaoré,Sakonon Traoré,Ousmane Ouédraogo,Adama Ouattara,Mouawiyatou Bouraima,Virginio Pietra4, Laurencia Toulsoumdé Songré-Ouattara, Mamoudou Hama Dicko
Background Breastfeeding practices during the first 24 months of child lives are crucial for their health, developmentand survival. However, several factors influence mothers’ sensitivity to breastfeeding.Objective The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers of children aged 6to 12 months on colostrum,(...)
Colostrum, Early breastfeeding, Attitude, Practice, Burkina faso
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Response of Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum [L.] R. Br.) Growth to Post-Emergence Water Stress
Lazare Vourbouè Bazie, Inoussa Drabo , Koussao Some, Armel Rouamba and Pauline Bationo (Kando)
Pearl millet is primarily grown under rainfed conditions in Sub-Saharan Africa. Earlydroughts are prevalent in the Sahel region, where pearl millet is widely cultivated, andthey severely impact pearl millet growth and productivity by affecting plant stand andreducing plant density in the field. Consequently, genetic improvement for early droug(...)
inbred lines; polyethylene glycol 6000; induced water stress; drought tolerance; seedling drough
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Effect of organo-mineral fertilisation on the growth of Artemisia afra plants from vegetative propagation plants in Burkina Faso
Edmond Dondasse, Adama Pascal Kihindo, Badoua Badiel, Razacswende Fanta Ouedraogo, Felix Kologo, Gerard Zombre
Artemisia afra is a perennial plant native to South Africa, cultivated mainly for its antimalarial properties. The plant gives few or practically no seeds for
its reproduction, with low leaf yields due to the poor original soils conditions. The objectives of this study is to identify the best vegetative
propagation technique for A. afra an(...)
Artemisia afra; Cuttings; Layering; Fertilisers; Biomass; Transpiration
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Hepatitis B Virus Seroprevalence in Burkina Faso: A National Population-Based Assessment Fifteen Years after Introduction of the HBV Vaccine
Nikiema, A.R., Cissé, K., Hien, Y.E., Koné, Y., Dabiré, S.C., Meda, I.B., Compaoré, T.R., Zoure, A.A., Sagna, T., Sanou, A., Belemsaga Yugbaré, D., Kagambèga, A., Camara, M., Kaboré, M., Ouedraogo Sondo, A., Sanou, G.S., Kouanda, S. and Ouedraogo, H.G.
Introduction: Viral hepatitis, particularly hepatitis B (HBV), remains a major public health issue, especially in low- and middle-income countries. In Burkina Faso, HBV prevalence was estimated at 9.1% based on 2010 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data. This study aimed to update the national estimate of HBV surface antigen (HBsAg) prevale(...)
HBV, HBsAg, Prevalence, Disparities, Burkina Faso
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Anemia and associated factors in Sanmatenga province, Burkina Faso
Natacha KERE; Ella W. R. COMPAORE; Ousmane OUEDRAOGO; Inoussa KY; Estelle BAMBARA;TIROGO Souleymane; Mamoudou H. DICKO
Anemia is a major public health problem in Burkina Faso. Although its physiology is well known, the determinants of this form of malnutrition in the Burkina Faso context are still poorly understood. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of anemia and associated factors among children aged 6 to 23 months in the health area of Sanmatenga(...)
Anemia, Burkina Faso, Malnutrition, Micronutrients, Sanmatenga
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Trends in Antimicrobial Resistance among Enterobacteriaceae Uropathogenic Strains in Burkina Faso: Insights from Six Years of Laboratory Data
Sandrine Ouedraogo, Dissinviel Stéphane Kpoda, Adama Patrice Soubeiga, Ganame Abasse Ouedraogo, Abibou Simpore, Serge Sougue, Paulette Karfo, Théodora Mahoukèdè Zohoncon, Adama Zida, Elie Kabre , Cheikna Zongo
Introduction: The increasing incidence of urinary tract infections (UTIs)
caused by multidrug-resistant organisms represents a pressing global health
challenge. The current study aims to investigate longitudinal trends in antibiotic
resistance among Enterobacteriaceae isolated from urine samples in Burkina
Faso. Methods: A retrospectiv(...)
Antimicrobial Resistance, Urinary Tract Infections, Enterobacteriaceae, Multidrug Resistance, Burkina Faso
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Polyphenol-rich extract from Torreya grandis peel attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation in RAW264.7 macrophages via inhibition of the TLR4/NF-κB pathway
Abel Wend-Soo Zongo, Kaili Gao, Silvere D Zaongo, Daniel Zogona, Duoxia Xu, Ningxiang Yu, Xianghe Meng
Torreya grandis (TG) peel is an overlooked byproduct, often discarded as waste during the processing of TG nuts, despite its potential as a good source of health-promoting bioactive compounds. To explore the potential of TG peel as a value-added resource, this study examined the phenolic composition and anti-inflammatory activity of its polyph(...)
Torreya grandis, polyphenol, inflammation
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Evolution of Dengue Serological Markers in 2023 among Patients Tested at Saint Camille Hospital, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Abdoul Karim Ouattara, Denise Patoinéwendé Ilboudo, Djénéba Ouermi, Albert Théophane Yonli, Atassim Koffi Yabe Ali, Jacques Simporé
The 2023 dengue epidemic in Burkina Faso highlighted the severity of dengue
fever as a major public health issue. This study aimed to determine the seroprevalence
and evolution of dengue infection during 2023. The study involved
6474 suspected cases aged 0 to 98 years who attended general medicine
consultations and were referred to the Sai(...)
Seroprevalence, Dengue Fever, NS1 Antigen, IgM/IgG, Burkina Faso
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Phytochemical Profiling and Anti-MRSA Activity of Extracts from Moringa oleifera Lam. and Senna occidentalis (L.) Link Cultivated under Organic Conditions
Koné Souleymane, Djibrine Adoum Oumar, Ali Haroun Hissein, Yaro Boubacar and Savadogo Aly
The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains, particularly Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), is a major threat to global public health. In this context, medicinal plants represent a promising alternative for the discovery of new antimicrobial agents. The aim of this study was to explore the phytochemical profile an(...)
Moringa oleifera, Senna occidentalis, MRSA, antibacterial activity, phytochemical screening, secondary metabolites
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Urinary and Blood microRNAs miR-21, miR-141 and miR-375 as Potential Diagnostic Biomarkers for Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Aïda Djé Djénéba Traoré, Abibou Simporé, Abdou Azaque Zouré, Nafissatou Sanon, Mousso Savadogo, Soayébo Dabré, Rogomenoma Alice Ouédraogo, Aïssata Ouédraogo, Bienvenu Désiré Ky, Théodora M Zohoncon, Mamadou Traoré, Ouattara Adama, Florencia W Djigma, Aristide F Kaboré, Jacques Simporé
Aims: To evaluate, compare, and accurately synthesize the diagnostic performance of circulating microRNAs miR-21, miR-141, and miR-375 as non-invasive biomarkers for prostate cancer, both individually and in combination, to determine their added value compared to conventional methods (PSA and biopsy) and to provide robust conclusions from hete(...)
Urinary; Blood; miR-2; miR-141; miR-375; Biomarkers
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Heritability and allelic relationship of Fusarium wilt resistance genes in cowpea genotypes cultivated in Burkina Faso
Kiswendsida Issaka Sam, Tiéyoué Benoit Joseph Batieno, Karidiatou Traoré, Zakaria Dieni, Yannick Bassole, W. P. Félicien Marie Serge Zida, Abdou-Kader Congo, Ibié Gilles Thio, Jean Baptiste Tignégré, Bouma James Néya, P. Elisabeth Zida, Nerbéwendé Sawadogo1
Cowpea is an important legume crop to farmers as a food, fodder, agronomic, and income-generating crop. Despite these multiple advantages, cowpea cultivation faces enormous abiotic and biotic constraints, including fungal diseases such as Fusarium wilt, caused by Fusarium solani (Mart.) Sacc. One of the control measures for this disease, which(...)
Cowpea, Fusarium solani, dominance, inheritance, allelism
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Spatial distribution of insecticide resistance in Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) across Burkina Faso highlights strengthened resistance management strategies
Zongo, S., H. K. Toe, M. W. Guelbeogo, A. Sanou, A. Traore, M. Tapsoba, O. Tarpaga, P. Tiaho, A. Gansane, N. F. Sagnon, B. Bicaba, and M. Namountougou
Responses to recurrent dengue outbreaks rely on insecticide-based tools, effective use of which require understanding
of insecticide resistance patterns. A nationwide study across all 13 regions of Burkina Faso was performed
to assess countrywide resistance profiles of Aedes aegypti to major insecticide classes for informing
decision-makers(...)
Aedes aegypti, Insecticide resistance, Kdr mutations ,Dengue, Burkina Faso
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Can Drainage, Dolomite, and natural phosphate application control iron and sulfide content in iron-toxic irrigated rice fields?
Cécile Harmonie Otoidobiga, Louis P. Yameogo, Pauline W. Ouedraogo, Kevin Stanislas Bationo, Massiribi Bintou Barro, Ganda Samiratou Zongo, Susumu Assakawa, Dayeri Dianou , Issa Wonni, Ynoussa Maïga, Aboubakar S. Ouattara
Soil iron (Fe II) and sulfide toxicities are major constraints to irrigated rice productivity in Burkina Faso, West Africa. This study aimed to mitigate these challenges by trialing drainage, fertilization, and iron-tolerant rice varieties, considering seasonal variations. Field experiments were conducted in the dry and rainy seasons using two(...)
Toxicity, Season, Fertilization, Drainage, Rice Variety
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Determinants of farmers’ adoption of Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) R.Br. ex G. Don.pods for weed management (Burkina Faso)
Sourabié Soumaïla, Thiombiano Célestin, Tahirou Moussa Seydou, Ouattara Ya Sadia Rabiatou, Zerbo Patrice
In Burkina Faso, the use of biological methods for weed control remains relatively limited and poorly adopted, largely due to a range of socio-demographic and economic barriers. This study aims to identify the determinants that constrain the adoption of Parkia biglobosa pods option for the sustainable management of agricultural weeds. A random(...)
Biological control, weed, pod, agroecosystem, Logit model
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Nutraceutical potentiality of Moringa oleifera and Senna occidentalis grown under organic conditions from Burkina Faso
Souleymane Koné, François Tapsoba, Souleymane Sanon, Cheikna Zongo, Yves Traore, Aly Savadogo
Quality nutrition is required for sustainable human health as well as disease prevention. This study aimed to evaluate the physico-chemical elements sources with nutraceutical value of Moringa oleifera and Senna occidentalis. M. oleifera had benefited from a biological treatment during its cultivation. Physico-chemical parameters analysis show(...)
organic plants, superfoods, functional foods, proximate composition, minerals, amino acid composition