Publications by authors named "B M Nandjui"

Background: Erectile dysfunction is a preoccupying issue, just like motor and bladder disability, in spinal cord injured (SCI) patients. This is particularly so because of the increasing prevalence of paraplegic and tetraplegic subjects and the fact that these patients are younger, and sexually active.

Objective: To determine the effects of Sildenafil (Viagra((R))) on erectile dysfunction in SCI patients.

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Objective: To describe the organizational and operational capabilities of specialized centres for children with psychomotor disability in Abidjan, Republic of Côte d'Ivoire.

Materials And Methods: This descriptive study was carried out from February to May, 2006 at the various specialized centres for children with psychomotor disability that exist in the district of Abidjan. The procedure comprised a clinical description of the disabled children admitted to these centres and an assessment of the centres' organization and operational capabilities.

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Objective: To evaluate the quality of life of handicapped students integrated into the ordinary higher education system.

Materials And Methods: Over a seven-month period in the academic year 2000-2001, we performed a descriptive, cross-sectional, analytical survey of 203 handicapped students registered in universities and high schools in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The first part of the survey questionnaire concerned the students' social-demographic and clinical characteristics and the second part consisted of a quality of life assessment in terms of building and teaching accessibility and socioeconomic aspects.

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Objective: Investigate the underlying beliefs, knowledge and therapeutic attitudes toward hemiplegia of the Tchaman people of the Ivory Coast.

Material And Methods: A descriptive and cross-sectional study conducted over 10 months in 20 Tchaman village communities in the Ivory Coast. Three groups of people were interviewed: patients with hemiplegia, the circle and close neighbourhood of patients and traditional doctors.

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