[Coverage, mapping and barriers to complete vaccination for age among children under 5 years in 2021: case of Adjara-Hounvè and Ahouicodji villages in southern Benin].

Background: Vaccination is a protective measure against infectious diseases and remains one of the best investments in public health. Some African countries are still struggling to reach the required child immunization coverage. Several factors are responsible for limiting immunization coverage.

Bayesian spatial modelling of malaria burden in two contrasted eco-epidemiological facies in Benin (West Africa): call for localized interventions.

Background: Despite a global decrease in malaria burden worldwide, malaria remains a major public health concern, especially in Benin children, the most vulnerable group. A better understanding of malaria's spatial and age-dependent characteristics can help provide durable disease control and elimination. This study aimed to analyze the spatial distribution of Plasmodium falciparum malaria infection and disease among children under five years of age in Benin, West Africa.

[Factors associated with obesity in a sedentary activity user group at the Dantokpa market (Benin).].

Objective: To study obesity prevalence and associated factors in sedentary activity users at the Dantokpa market, Cotonou.

Method: From October to November 2016, 460 subjects were selected by stratified survey. Anthropometric data and information regarding knowledge and practices of the subjects related to obesity were collected by a questionnaire.

[Analyze of the performance of procurement and distribution system of antiretroviral, antituberculosis and antimalarials drugs in Benin in 2016].

Objective: We aimed to analyze the performance of procurement and distribution system of antiretroviral, antituberculosis and antimalarial drugs in Benin.

Methods: We carried out a cross-sectional study in 2016. Data on the procurement, storage and distribution of drugs were collected by either individual interview or observation of storage sites at the central procurement center for essential medicines (CAME) in Benin.

Poor maternal anthropometric characteristics and newborns' birth weight and length: a cross-sectional study in Benin.

Background: Maternal undernutrition is known to negatively impact newborns' birth weight and length, but this finding is poorly documented in the Beninese population. This study aimed to assess the effect of maternal anthropometry on mean birth weight and length in a Beninese cohort of newborns.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in Tori Bossito, Republic of Benin.

Risk Factors of Pesticide Poisoning and Pesticide Users' Cholinesterase Levels in Cotton Production Areas: Glazoué and Savè Townships, in Central Republic of Benin.

Objective: To assess the degree of poisoning in farmers using the erythrocyte acetylcholinesterase (AChE) test before and after the exposure to pesticides in townships in central Benin (Glazoué and Savè) and to identify the associated risk factors.

Methods: Using a cross-sectional study design, we recruited 264 farm pesticide sprayers, who have been working for at least 5 years. They completed a questionnaire and underwent the AChE test using the Test-mate Model 400 device (EQM Research Inc.

[Knowledge, attitudes and practices of emergency contraception among female students at Parakou University (Benin)].

Objective: This study was designed to assess emergency contraception knowledge, attitude and practices among female students at Parakou University.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted on 570 female students recruited after cluster sampling in the various university departments. A predefined questionnaire was used to interview students after they consented to participate in the survey.

[Quality assessment of refocused antenatal care services at the district hospital of Suru-Léré in Benin].

Introduction: Antenatal care service, one of the interventions of public health, has been recognized as one of the pillars for the reduction of maternal and neonatal mortality. It has been revised in recent years and a new model of its contents has been submitted by WHO. Considering the complexity of its implementation, it is useful to periodically assess the performance of antenatal services with the view of their improvement.

Primary antibiotic resistance and effectiveness of Helicobacter pylori triple therapy in ulcero-inflammatory pathologies of the upper digestive tract.

Objectives: To determine firstly, the rates of primary antimicrobial resistance for Helicobacter pylori-associated upper-digestive lesions in relation to the success rate of triple therapy; and secondly, the performance of HpSA stool antigen detection test for control of eradication after treatment.

Methods: Prospective open study of 436 patients who underwent upper-digestive tract endoscopy with biopsies for histological examination and culture between January 1 and July 31, 2002 at a University hospital in Brussels, Belgium. The primary resistance to antibiotics of H.