Publications by authors named "A B Sawadogo"
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) Infection remains a public health problem and a threat to blood transfusion safety. The aim of this study was to summarise the scientific literature on the seroprevalence of HBV and occult HBV among blood donors in Africa. Searches were carried out in PubMed, Science Direct, Global Index Medicus and African Journals Online from 2012 to 2022.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAntibiotic prescribing practices according to the AWaRe classification among children under 5 of age attending public primary care centres in four West African countries: a cross-sectional study (AIRE project, 2021-2022).
BMJ Paediatr Open
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to analyze antibiotic prescribing practices for children under 5 in West African countries using the WHO AWaRe classification, covering data from 15,854 outpatient visits at public primary health centers.
- - Results showed high rates of antibiotic prescriptions among neonates and young infants, with percentages ranging from 59% to 83% across Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, and Niger, and about 93% of prescribed antibiotics being first-choice treatments, mainly amoxicillin.
- - Conclusions indicate that while high numbers of antibiotics were prescribed, the appropriateness of these prescriptions—and the potential need for further evaluation—remains important, with a minimum threshold of 60% met for the recommended categories in each country. *
Article Synopsis
- Since 2010, Burkina Faso has implemented community-based management for childhood illnesses, focusing on enhancing local healthcare through community health workers and free health services.
- A study conducted from February to March 2023 assessed community satisfaction with the care provided by these workers in two health districts using surveys and focus groups.
- Results indicate that while households benefit from the care, satisfaction is low due to issues with the availability and communication of community health workers, suggesting that improvements are needed in these areas.
Introduction: injuries are a major undesirable event in sportsmen's career and prevention depends on their characteristics. The aim of this study was to determine the characteristics of injuries suffered by elite footballers in Burkina Faso during the 2019-2020 sports season.
Methods: we conducted a cross-sectional study among 160 players who were administered a questionnaire.
Introduction: The town of Djibo in Burkina Faso has been facing a security and humanitarian crisis since 2015. The internally displaced populations who have taken refuge there have several needs, including health care. The establishment of advanced health posts is part of the health-nutrition service delivery strategy adopted to address these needs.
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