scholarly journals Prevalence of Schistosoma mono- and co-infections with multiple common parasites and associated risk factors and morbidity profile among adults in the Taabo health and demographic surveillance system, South-Central Côte d’Ivoire

2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fidèle K. Bassa ◽  
Ikenna C. Eze ◽  
Rufin K. Assaré ◽  
Clémence Essé ◽  
Siaka Koné ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cote D'ivoire ◽  
Côte D’Ivoire ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Urine Samples ◽  
Health Examination ◽  
Important Public Health Problem ◽  
Cote D’Ivoire ◽  
South Central ◽  
Côte D'ivoire

Abstract Background Schistosomiasis remains an important public health problem, also among adults, and infected individuals not treated serve as a reservoir for continued transmission. Despite this fact, evidence on the epidemiology of schistosomiasis in adults in Côte d’Ivoire is scanty. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of Schistosoma infection and co-infection with other helminth species and Plasmodium among adults in the Taabo region in the south-central part of Côte d’Ivoire. Methods A cross-sectional survey was carried out in April and May 2017 in the frame of the “Côte d’Ivoire Dual Burden of Disease Study” (CoDuBu). A total of 901 randomly selected individuals, aged 18–90 years, provided blood, stool and urine samples for the diagnosis of malaria and helminth infections. Stool samples were subjected to the Kato-Katz technique for detection of Schistosoma mansoni and soil-transmitted helminth eggs, while urine samples were examined for eggs of Schistosoma haematobium and circulating cathodic antigen of S. mansoni. Risk factors and morbidity profiles were assessed using health examination and questionnaires. Multinomial logistic regressions were employed to identify risk factors and morbidity patterns associated with S. mansoni mono- and co-infections. Results The prevalence of S. mansoni and S. haematobium was 23.2% and 1.0%, respectively. Most S. mansoni were mono-infections (81.3%). Independent determinants of S. mansoni infection were young age, low socioeconomic status (mono- and co-infection) and poor hygiene practices (co-infection) (P < 0.05). S. mansoni infection was independently associated with higher pain and symptom scores (mono-infection), poor self-rated health and low healthcare use (co-infection) (P < 0.05). Conclusions This study showed that adults represent a substantial reservoir of S. mansoni. To sustain schistosomiasis control and improve people’s wellbeing, it is important to expand preventive chemotherapy from school-aged children to adults, coupled with hygiene and health education.

Prevalence, Risk Factors and Morbidity Profile of Schistosoma Infection Among Adults in the Taabo Health and Demographic Surveillance System, South-central Côte d’Ivoire

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fidèle K. Bassa ◽  
Ikenna C. Eze ◽  
Rufin K. Assaré ◽  
Clémence Essé ◽  
Siaka Koné ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cote D'ivoire ◽  
Surveillance System ◽  
Côte D’Ivoire ◽  
Demographic Surveillance System ◽  
Urine Samples ◽  
Health Examination ◽  
Cote D’Ivoire ◽  
South Central ◽  
Côte D'ivoire

Abstract Background: Schistosomiasis remains an important public health issue among adults and infected individuals not treated serve as a reservoir of the parasite. Despite this fact, evidence on the epidemiology of schistosomiasis in adults in Côte d’Ivoire is scanty. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of schistosomiasis among adults in the Taabo health and demographic surveillance system in the south-central part of Côte d’Ivoire.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out in April and May 2017 in the frame of the “Côte d’Ivoire Dual Burden of Disease Study” (CoDuBu). A total of 901 randomly selected individuals, aged 18-90 years, provided blood, stool and urine samples for the diagnosis of malaria and helminth infections. With an emphasis on schistosomiasis, stool samples were subjected to the Kato-Katz technique for detection of Schistosoma mansoni eggs, while urine samples were examined for eggs of Schistosoma haematobium and circulating cathodic antigen of S. mansoni. Risk factors and morbidity profiles were assessed using health examination and questionnaires. Multinomial logistic regressions were employed to identify independent risk factors and morbidity patterns associated with S. mansoni mono- and co-infections.Results: The prevalence of S. mansoni and S. haematobium was 23.2% and 1.0%, respectively. Most S. mansoni were mono-infections (81.3%). Independent determinants of S. mansoni infection were young age, low socioeconomic status (mono- and co-infection) and poor hygiene practices (co-infection). S. mansoni infection was independently associated with higher pain and symptom scores (mono-infection), poor self-rated health and low healthcare use (co-infection).Conclusions: This study showed that adults represent a substantial reservoir of S. mansoni. To sustain schistosomiasis control and improve people’s wellbeing, it is important to expand preventive chemotherapy from school-aged children to adults, coupled with hygiene and health education.

scholarly journals Premières données sur les variations saisonnières de la communauté d’oiseaux du barrage urbain de Koko (Korhogo, Côte d’Ivoire)

2019 ◽  
Vol 41.2 ◽  
pp. 6926-6939
Author(s):  
NIAMIEN Coffi Jean Magloire ◽  
KONAN Ekoun Michaël ◽  
ODOUKPE Kadio Saint Guillaume ◽  
YAOKOKORE-BEIBRO Kouassi Hilaire ◽  
N’GORAN Kouakou Eliézer
Keyword(s):  
Cote D'ivoire ◽  
Rainy Season ◽  
Côte D’Ivoire ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Dry Season ◽  
Resident Species ◽  
Cote D’Ivoire ◽  
South Central ◽  
Frequent Species ◽  
Côte D'ivoire

Les oiseaux rendent d’importants services écologiques nécessaires au bien-être de l’homme. En Côte d’Ivoire, l’essentiel des études ornithologiques se sont déroulées au sud, et accessoirement au centre et au centre-ouest. En outre, très peu de travaux ont porté sur les zones humides. La ville de Korhogo abrite des barrages à vocation agro-pastorale qui n’ont été l’objet d’aucune étude. Pour combler ce manque de connaissance, une étude a été menée de février 2016 à janvier 2017. L’objectif de ce travail est d’évaluer la richesse spécifique et de déterminer l’influence des saisons sur la distribution qualitative de la communauté des oiseaux du barrage urbain de Koko dans la commune de Korhogo. Pour ce faire, des observations directes, utilisant la méthode des transects ponctuée d’arrêts d’environ 15 minutes, ont été effectuées. Les résultats indiquent que cette communauté est constituée de 63 espèces d’oiseaux appartenant à 32 familles et regroupées en 14 ordres. Globalement, l’ordre des Passériformes et la famille des Ardeidae sont les mieux représentés. Du point de vue de leur statut biogéographique, les espèces résidentes (37 individus : 59 %) et accidentelles (23 individus : 36,51%) sont majoritaires. Le plus grand nombre d’espèces a été observé en saison des pluies (52 individus : 82,54%). Sept espèces ont été spécifiques de la saison sèche alors que trois espèces sont caractéristiques de la saison des pluies. Les espèces résidentes ont été les nombreuses en toute saison. Au niveau structural, les espèces accessoires, les espèces assez-fréquentes et les espèces fréquentes ont été les mieux représentées en saison sèche tandis que les espèces assez-fréquentes ont été majoritaires en saison des pluies. Cette étude confirme la distribution des communautés des oiseaux selon les saisons. ABSTRACT Birds provide important ecosystem services necessary for human well-being. In Côte d'Ivoire, ornithological studies were carried out in the south, central and central-west. In addition, very little work has been done on wetlands. The Commune of Korhogo is home to agro-pastoral dams that have not been studied. To fill in this gap of information, a study was conducted from February 2016 to January 2017. The aim of this study was to assess the specific richness and to examine the effect of seasons on the qualitative distribution of the Koko urban dam birds’ community. Direct observations using the method of line transects with a 15 minutes points were carried out. Results show that this community consists of 63 species of birds belonging to 32 families and grouped in 14 orders. Globally, the order of the Passeriformes and the family of Ardeidae were the best represented. In terms of their biogeographical status, resident species (37 individuals: 59%) and accidental species (23 individuals: 36.51%) were dominant. The high number of bird species was observed during the rainy season (52 individuals: 82.54%). Seven species were specific to the dry season while three species are characteristic of the rainy season. Resident species were numerous in all seasons. The accessory and relatively frequent species have been the most abundant during the dry season while the fairly frequent species were predominant in the rainy season. This study confirms the distribution of bird communities according to the seasons.

Risk factors for Schistosoma mansoni and hookworm in urban farming communities in western Côte d'Ivoire

2007 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 709-723 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Matthys ◽  
Andres B. Tschannen ◽  
Norbert T. Tian-Bi ◽  
Hermann Comoé ◽  
Salia Diabaté ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Schistosoma Mansoni ◽  
Cote D'ivoire ◽  
Côte D’Ivoire ◽  
Urban Farming ◽  
Cote D’Ivoire ◽  
Farming Communities ◽  
Côte D'ivoire

scholarly journals Estimation of dog population and dog bite risk factors in departments of San Pedro and Bouake in Côte d'Ivoire

Acta Tropica ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 206 ◽  
pp. 105447
Author(s):  
Vessaly Kallo ◽  
Moussa Sanogo ◽  
Marcel Boka ◽  
Komissiri Dagnogo ◽  
Mathilde Tetchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cote D'ivoire ◽  
Côte D’Ivoire ◽  
Dog Bite ◽  
Cote D’Ivoire ◽  
San Pedro ◽  
Côte D'ivoire

Contact to Non-human Primates and Risk Factors for Zoonotic Disease Emergence in the Taï Region, Côte d’Ivoire

EcoHealth ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 580-591 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arsène Mossoun ◽  
Maude Pauly ◽  
Chantal Akoua-Koffi ◽  
Emmanuel Couacy-Hymann ◽  
Siv Aina J. Leendertz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cote D'ivoire ◽  
Côte D’Ivoire ◽  
Zoonotic Disease ◽  
Disease Emergence ◽  
Cote D’Ivoire ◽  
Côte D'ivoire

Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis control in Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire: implementing control on a limited budget

Parasitology ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 136 (13) ◽  
pp. 1739-1745 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. A. TCHUEM TCHUENTÉ ◽  
E. K. N'GORAN
Keyword(s):  
Cote D'ivoire ◽  
Côte D’Ivoire ◽  
Neglected Tropical Diseases ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Effective Control ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Tropical Diseases ◽  
Cote D’Ivoire ◽  
Côte D'ivoire ◽  
Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis

SUMMARYSchistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis occur throughout the developing world and remain a major public health problem in the poorest communities with enormous consequences for development. The extent of the problem has long been neglected because these diseases rarely kill at a young age and also because of their insidious nature. Today there exists a momentum and an unprecedented opportunity for a cost-effective control of these neglected tropical diseases. The control of these diseases has become a priority on the agenda of many governments, donors and international agencies. This paper highlights the progress made and future control activities in Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire, where schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis control measures have been implemented over the past decade with limited budgets. In Cameroon, deworming activities were increased to encompass all ten regions in 2007 as a result of a co-ordinated effort of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education with national and international partners. In Côte d'Ivoire, focal control activities were achieved with support from various partners. Prospects, opportunities and challenges for the control of neglected tropical diseases in these two countries are discussed.

scholarly journals Mild riboflavin deficiency is highly prevalent in school-age children but does not increase risk for anaemia in Côte d'Ivoire

2007 ◽  
Vol 97 (5) ◽  
pp. 970-976 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabian Rohner ◽  
Michael B. Zimmermann ◽  
Rita Wegmueller ◽  
Andreas B. Tschannen ◽  
Richard F. Hurrell
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Cote D'ivoire ◽  
Côte D’Ivoire ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Riboflavin Deficiency ◽  
Cote D’Ivoire ◽  
South Central ◽  
Côte D'ivoire ◽  
Iron Deficient ◽  
Riboflavin Deficient

There are few data on the prevalence of riboflavin deficiency in sub-Saharan Africa, and it remains unclear whether riboflavin status influences the risk for anaemia. The aims of this study were to: (1) measure the prevalence of riboflavin deficiency in children in south-central Côte d'Ivoire; (2) estimate the riboflavin content of the local diet; and (3) determine if riboflavin deficiency predicts anaemia and/or iron deficiency. In 5- to 15-year-old children (n281), height, weight, haemoglobin (Hb), whole blood zinc protoporphyrin (ZPP), erythrocyte glutathione reductase activity coefficient (EGRAC), serum retinol, C-reactive protein (CRP) and prevalence ofPlasmodiumspp. (asymptomatic malaria) andSchistosoma haematobium(bilharziosis) infections were measured. Three-day weighed food records were kept in twenty-four households. Prevalence of anaemia in the sample was 52 %; 59 % were iron-deficient based on an elevated ZPP concentration, and 36 % suffered from iron deficiency anaemia.Plasmodiumparasitaemia was found in 49 % of the children. Nineteen percent of the children were infected withS. haematobium. Median riboflavin intake in 5- to 15-year-old children from the food records was 0·42 mg/d, ~47 % of the estimated average requirement for this age group. Prevalence of riboflavin deficiency was 65 %, as defined by an EGRAC value >1·2. Age, elevated CRP and iron deficiency were significant predictors of Hb. Riboflavin-deficient children free of malaria were more likely to be iron deficient (odds ratio; 3·07; 95 % CI 1·12, 8·41). In conclusion, nearly two-thirds of school-age children in south-central Côte d'Ivoire are mildly riboflavin deficient. Riboflavin deficiency did not predict Hb and/or anaemia, but did predict iron deficiency among children free of malaria.

scholarly journals HIGH RISK OF POSTPARTUM HAEMORRHAGE AT BOUAKÉ UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (NORTH-CENTRAL CÔTE D’IVOIRE)

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (11) ◽  
pp. 78-91
Author(s):  
Zahouo Pascale Ghislaine KOUAMÉ ◽  
Adou Serge Judicaël ANOUA ◽  
N’Doumy Noël ABE
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Adolescent Mothers ◽  
Cote D'ivoire ◽  
Postpartum Haemorrhage ◽  
Côte D’Ivoire ◽  
Community Intervention ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Cote D’Ivoire ◽  
Côte D'ivoire

Objectives. Postpartum haemorrhage is one of several direct causes of maternal death in Côte d’Ivoire. It is recurrent in the department of gynaecology and obstetrics at Bouaké University Hospital (CHU de Bouaké), but little is known to date about the underlying risk factors. The present study aims to describe the levels and trends displayed by the risk factors of postpartum haemorrhage before determining the contributing social factors in the aforesaid department. Material and methods. This study is retrospective in nature, concerning the period from 2014 to 2016. Data was obtained from delivery records and through individual interviews. The overall approach adopted is an anthropological one. Results. Postpartum haemorrhage is significant in light of its very high and increasing incidence (22.31%) among multiparous mothers. Within the latter category, fatal complications are a critical problem, with an annual average estimated at 35.98% and on the rise. The overall situation is alarming in view of this progressive deterioration. The persistence of the reproductive morbidity is attributable to various economic, social, cultural, and infrastructural factors. Conclusions. Communicational strategies are proposed as a type of community intervention conducive to social and behavioural change, with multiparous mothers as a priority target group, followed by older mothers in the medium term and by adolescent mothers in the long term. This should raise awareness about high-risk reproductive behaviours and practices as well as the environmental, economic, social, cultural, and infrastructural factors correlated to postpartum haemorrhage, with the ultimate goal of improving the quality and safety of reproductive practices. Keywords: postpartum haemorrhage, reproductive behaviour, high risk, obstetric emergency, maternal morbidity, Côte d’Ivoire.

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