Heat waves and health risks in the northern part of Senegal: analysing the distribution of temperature-related diseases and associated risk factors.

The Sahelian zone of Senegal experienced heat waves in the previous decades, such as 2013, 2016 and 2018 that were characterised by temperatures exceeding 45°C for up to 3 successive days. The health impacts of these heat waves are not yet analysed in Senegal although their negative effects have been shown in many countries. This study analyses the health impacts of observed extreme temperatures in the Sahelian zone of the country, focusing on morbidity and mortality by combining data from station observation, climate model projections, and household survey to investigate heat wave detection, occurrence of climate-sensitive diseases and risk factors for exposure.

Estimating herbaceous aboveground biomass in Sahelian rangelands using Structure from Motion data collected on the ground and by UAV.

Herbaceous aboveground biomass (HAB) is a key indicator of grassland vegetation and indirect estimation tools, such as remote sensing imagery, increase the potential for covering larger areas in a timely and cost-efficient way. Structure from Motion (SfM) is an image analysis process that can create a variety of 3D spatial models as well as 2D orthomosaics from a set of images. Computed from Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and ground camera measurements, the SfM potential to estimate the herbaceous aboveground biomass in Sahelian rangelands was tested in this study.

Clinical characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19 infection in nine pregnant women: a report from a sub-Saharan African country, Senegal.

Introduction: To investigate the clinical characteristics of COVID-19 in pregnancy in Senegal.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional and descriptive study of all cases of COVID-19 including nine pregnant women who were admitted in COVID-19 treatment centers in Senegal from March 2 to May 15, 2020. SARS-COV-2 infection was confirmed by PCR.

[Sexuality in postmenopausal women in sub-Saharan Africa: example from Senegal].

Introduction: In Africa, sex life after menopause remains an under-explored topic due to the fact that it is a taboo. This study aims to evaluate the quality of couple's sex life during menopause.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of a representative sample of 320 postmenopausal women.

Changes in rainfall distribution promote woody foliage production in the Sahel.

Dryland ecosystems comprise a balance between woody and herbaceous vegetation. Climate change impacts rainfall timing, which may alter the respective contributions of woody and herbaceous plants on the total vegetation production. Here, we apply 30 years of field-measured woody foliage and herbaceous mass from Senegal and document a faster increase in woody foliage mass (+17 kg ha yr) as compared to herbaceous mass (+3 kg ha yr).

[Pregnancy and delivery in patients with a personal history of cesarean section in Dakar: epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic and prognostic aspects].

The aim of our study was to determine hospitalization rate for vaginal birth after cesarean section in Pikine, to evaluate the quality of the management of pregnant women with previous cesarean section and to determine prognostic factors of the outcome of a trial of scar. We conducted a retrospective study based on medical records and operational protocols of patients who underwent vaginal birth after cesarean section over the period 1 January 2010 - 31 December 2011. We analyzed socio-demographic data, pregnancy follow-up, therapeutic modalities and prognosis.

[Impact of AQUASOU: a practice-based research program at the Rufisque Health Centre, Senegal].

Introduction: Due to the inadequacy of preventive strategies to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality, the current priority concerns emergency obstetric and neonatal care, as defined in the Improvement of the Quality and Access to Emergency Obstetric Healthcare programme (AQUASOU). The objective of this study was to assess the impact of the AQUASOU programme on improved availability and quality of healthcare in the Rufisque Health District in Senegal.

Methodology: We conducted a qualitative and operational descriptive study evaluating the activities of the AQUASOU programme between May 2004 and December 2007: observation of Prenatal Consultations, supervision of emergency care, organization of "mirror meetings" and medical evacuation audits.

[Sexual abuse in Ziguinchor, Senegal: epidemiology and management].

Aims: To determine the frequency of sexual abuse, establish the demographic profile and to evaluate the care of victims of sexual abuse in Ziguinchor.

Methods: That is a retrospective, descriptive study from February 1, 2008 to August 31, 2010, including all patients received in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ziguinchor Regional hospital for sexual abuse. For each patient, data analyzed were sociodemographic data, characteristics of aggression, clinical implications and psychological support.

Spontaneous Uterine Rupture of an Unscarred Uterus before Labour.

Uterine rupture is a public health problem in developing countries. When it is spontaneous, it occurs most often during labor in a context of scarred uterus. Uterine rupture during pregnancy is a rare situation.

[Results of gynecologic laparoscopy in the Central University Hospital (CHU) of Dakar: prospective series of 128 cases].

Objectives: To analyze the results of, and to evaluate, gynaecologic laparoscopy in Dakar Teaching Hospital.

Methods: This exploratory and descriptive study deals with a continuous series of 128 gynaecologic laparoscopies carried out between January 1, 2006, and December 31, 2009. In each operative case, sociodemographic and clinical parameters,operative data, and outcomes were studied.