Publications (8053)
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Determinants of cervical cancer knowledge and barriers to human papillomavirus vaccine uptake among female university students: A cross-sectional study
Donkor A, Osei LP, Acquaah-Arhin EAK, Suka PD, Kitson-Mills D, Adjei ANA, Ohemeng E, Ouedraogo S, Dzomeku VM
Background: Cervical cancer is the second most common female cancer in Ghana. Cervical cancer is preventable through knowledge, vaccination against the human papillomavirus (HPV), screening and treatment of precancerous lesions.
Objective: This study aimed to assess the determinants of cervical cancer knowledge and barriers to HPV vaccine u(...)
Ghana; HPV; cervical cancer; university students; vaccination
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Setting reference values for whole blood count parameters using indirect methods in BURKINA FASO: A preliminary study
Koumpingnin Nebie, Salam Sawadogo, Myriam Nikiema, Fabienne Sanou, Catherine Traore, Charles Sawadogo, Eleonore Kafando
Introduction:
The whole blood count is one of the most frequent biological tests in medical practice. As with any other biological parameter, its interpretation is based on comparison with predefined reference values (RV) adapted to the patient's native population. However, most of low-income countries uses reference values from western coun(...)
Blood count parameters, Reference values, Normal values, Indirect methods, Africa
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Development of Sustainable Geopolymer Binders Using Clay and Laterite from Burkina Faso with GGBFS: A Path towards Hybrid Solutions for Low-Carbon Construction
Abdoul Rachid Lankoandé, Mouhamadou Amar, Joelle Kleib, Philippe Nongwendé Ouédraogo, Lamine Zerbo, Mahfoud Benzerzour, Nor-Edine Abriak, Sié Kam
The reduction of carbon emissions from traditional cement materials, particularly Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), remains a critical environmental challenge. This study explores the potential of locally sourced clays and laterites from Burkina Faso in the development of geopolymers as sustainable alternatives to conventional binders. The objec(...)
Clay, Laterite, Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS), Geopolymer Paste, Low-Carbon Binders
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Approche simplifié du traitement de l'Hépatite B
Arsène Roger Sombie
Selon les dernières recommandations OMS 2024, le traitement est recommandé pour les adultes et enfants de 12 ans et plus :
1. En cas de fibrose significative (APRI > 0.5) ou FibroScan > 7 kPa ou cirrhose clinique, APRI > 1 ou FibroScan > 12.5 kPa, indépendamment de la charge virale et des transaminases
2. ADN-VHB > 2000 UI/mL et ALAT anormal(...)
Virus hepatite B, Tenofovir, Transaminases, Fibrose, ADN-VHB
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Abundance, Diversity, and Distribution of Platyhelminthes of the African Tiger Frog (Hoplobatrachus occipitalis Günther 1858) from Two Climatic Zones in Burkina Faso (West Africa)
Patricia Soubeiga, Magloire Boungou, Yamba Sinare, Salam Sankara, Noel Gabiliga Thiombiano, Awa Gnémé
From June 2022 to November 2023, frogs (Hoplobatrachus occipitalis) from
the urban and peri-urban areas of Ouagadougou, Ganzourgou, and Bobo
Dioulasso were examined for Platyhelminthes. The aim was to inventory
frog Platyhelminthes in two climatic zones in Burkina Faso. The collection
method used was a visual and acoustic approach. Afte(...)
Amphibians, Anurans, Conservation, Helminthes, Parasites, Burkina Faso
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Resistivity of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cell to the electromagnetic field effects
Adama OUEDRAOGO, Rodrigue Noaga SAWADOGO, Boureima DIANDA, Mahamadi SAVADOGO, Boubacar SORO, Thierry Sikoudouin MauriceKY, Dieudonné Joseph BATHIEBO, Sié KAM
This present paper studies a crystalline silicon PV cell's resistance to electromagnetic field (EMF) effects. This study identifies an optimal doping range for silicon PV cells, enhancing their resistance to EMF damage. After solving key equations, we analyzed the cell's electrical parameters and energy processes. The current slightly drops as(...)
Crystalline Silicon; PV Cell; Doping Level; Thermodynamic process; Fill Factor, EMF
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Dengue and Pregnancy: Epidemiological, Clinical, Therapeutic and Prognostic Aspects at the University Regional Hospital Center of Ouahigouya (URHC/OHG) from July 1 to December 31, 2023
Ouédraogo Issa1*, Kiemtoré Sibraogo2, Sib Sansan Rodrigue1, Sawadogo Yobi Alexis2, Sanogo Moussa2, Yiho Wendpasamdé Tychique1, Millogo Traore François Danielle2
Abstract
Objective: To describe the epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic and prognos
tic aspects of dengue occurring during pregnancy at the University Regional
Hospital Center of Ouahigouya from July 1 to December 31, 2023. Methodol
ogy: This was a retrospective, cross-sectional, descriptive study from July 1,
2023 to December 31, 2(...)
Dengue-Pregnancy-Evolution-Prognosis-(URHC/OHG)
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Molecular Analysis of Cerebrospinal Fluids Negative for Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae to Identify Pathogens Not Targeted by Routine Surveillance in Burkina Faso
Tamboura Mamadou, Kambiré Dinanibè, Tondé Issa, Traoré Kuan Abdoulaye, Paré Raoul, Drabo Denis Claude, Ouattara Kalifa, Bonkoungou Juste Isidore , Ky/Ba Absatou, Ouédraogo Abdoul-Salam, Flavien Aké, Sanou Mahamoudou , Ouédraogo/Traoré Rasmata, Barro Nicolas
Acute bacterial meningitis is caused by three major pathogens : Neisseria meningitidis (Nm), Streptococcus pneumoniae (Spn) and Haemophilus influenzae (Hi). In addition to these three pathogens, bacteria such as Listeria monocytogenes, Streptococcus agalactiae and many other bacteria, viruses and parasites are implicated in the occurrence of m(...)
Meningitis - unusual agents - rt-PCR - TAC - Burkina Faso
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Optimization and validation of a gas chromatography method for the determination of ethanol in blood samples
Cheick Armand Noukami PALM, Moumouni BANDE, Mahamadou MAIGA, Naä-Imwine Stanislas Dimitri MEDA, Odile GAMBO , Arouna ZOUNGRANA , Abdou Azize Wendketa OUEDRAOGO , Soumaila KONATE , Abdoul Karim SAKIRA , Elie KABRE
Ethanol is a psychoactive substance. Its abuse has health, regulatory and medico-legal consequences. Consequently, the
determination of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) necessitates a highly sensitive and robust analytical procedure. To address
this necessity, the National Agency for Health, Environmental, Food, Labor, and Health Product Sa(...)
Validation, Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC), GC-FID
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Analysis of Collective Trauma of Women in Donal Ryan’s The Queen of Dirt Island
André Kaboré et Wend-woumyâ Jason Ouédraogo
La présente étude est une analyse critique de The Queen of Dirt Island de Donal Ryan sous la perspective du traumatisme collectif, l’expérience du traumatisme, ses effets destructifs et les stratégies de résilience. Elle s’appuie sur une approche mixte qui combine deux théories de critique littéraire, à savoir les théories du traumatisme de Ca(...)
Traumatisme, résilience, situations traumatiques, femmes, Donal Ryan
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Infant-level and child-level predictors of mortality in low- resource settings: the WHO Child Mortality Risk Stratification Multi-Country Pooled Cohort
1- Tahmeed Ahmed, Waseem Ali, Alemayehu Argaw, Rajiv Bahl, Jeanette Bailey, Abdullah Baqui, Elodie Becquey, James A Berkley, Kenneth Brown, Mohammed Jobayer Chisti, Ranadip Chowdhury, Hama A Diallo et al.; WHO Risk Stratification Working Group (WHO-RSWG
Background Despite impressive reductions in overall global child mortality, the rate of decline has slowed during the past decade. Current guidelines for the care of paediatric patients in low-resource settings mostly focus on broad clinical syndromes or undernutrition rather than children’s individual contextualised risk. We aimed to identify(...)
infant-child mortality-predictors-risk stratifications-Low income countries-Health interventions
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Locals’ perceptions of the conservation status and socio-cultural factors determining the consent for cultivation of Vitex doniana Sweet, a threatened species in Burkina Faso
Hamadé Tidjani Guindé, Prospère Sabo, Bassiaka Ouattara, Ounyambila Lompo, Amadé Ouédraogo
Vitex doniana Sweet is a socio-economically important agroforestry species in Africa. However, the species is threatened by overexploitation, the degradation of its natural habitats, and the climate pejoration. Understanding the socio-cultural factors that influence local perceptions of species status and influence decisions about its conserva(...)
Black plum, Conservation strategies, Endogenous knowledge, Semi-arid environment, Threatened species
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HIV prevention and undiagnosed infections in children in sub-Saharan Africa
Souleymane Tassembedo, Nicolas Meda, Chipepo Kankasa, Roger Shapiro, Theodore Ruel, Ameena Goga, Mwiya Mwiya, Isidore Tiandiogo Traore, Thorkild Tylleskär, Anais Mennecier, Jean Pierre Moles, Philippe Van de Perre, Nicolas Nagot
Despite the efforts to prevent vertical transmission of HIV, about 130 000 children worldwide acquire HIV each year, and 40% of those remain undiagnosed. Many factors contribute to this poor outcome including, but not limited to, failure to identify mothers seroconverting during pregnancy or postpartum, suboptimal early infant diagnosis, misin(...)
HIV, infections, children, sub-Saharan Africa
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Adverse Health Effects of Level Heavy Metal Exposure in Ambient Air in Burkina Faso, West Africa
Tiégnan, Z.J.F.R., Traoré, A., Bazie, B.V.E.J.T., Belemlilga, B.M., Koussé, D.J.N., Orisakwe, E.O., Traoré, L., Ouedraogo, T.-W.C., Djigma, W.F. and Simporé, J
Background: Atmospheric heavy metal is a worldwide issue, involving factors like atmospheric emissions, anthropogenic activities, air quality, human health and climate change, but it also leads to a long-term burden on biogeochemical cycling in the ecosystem. This pilot study aimed to evaluate the adverse health effects of level heavy metal ex(...)
Air Pollution, Health Effects, Heavy Metals, Particulate Matter, Concentrations
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Pratique de la thrombolyse dans l’AVC ischémique aigu en milieu hospitalier français : état des lieux et perspectives pour l’Afrique subsaharienne
S Sanguisso, AA Dabilgou, AA Baby, KWJ Bassinga, N Bangoura, IA Traore, C Napon, A Millogo
Introduction : L’accident vasculaire cérébral (AVC) représente un enjeu majeur de santé publique et une urgence médicale nécessitant un traitement rapide pour éviter des séquelles. La prise en charge est améliorée grâce aux unités neuro-vasculaires (UNV) et aux traitements comme la thrombolyse intraveineuse et la thrombectomie.
Méthodologie :(...)
Thrombolyse, AVC Ischémique, Afrique subsaharienne, France