Publications by authors named "Damega Wenkourama"
Introduction: Access to data concerning mental health, particularly alcohol use disorders (AUD), in sub-Saharan Africa is very limited. This study aimed to estimate AUD prevalence and identify the associated factors in Togo and Benin.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between April and May 2022, targeting individuals aged 18 years and above in the Yoto commune of Togo and the Lalo commune of Benin.
Introduction: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is one of the major risk factors for population health worldwide. In some regions, this disorder remains underdiagnosed. This is particularly the case in sub-Saharan Africa, where data on this disease in the general population remains scarce.
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- - Togo faces a significant public health issue with psychoactive substance (PAS) addiction, yet existing data on its prevalence is limited and disorganized.
- - A descriptive study conducted between 2015 and 2019 identified 2,516 users of PAS, predominantly males aged 20 to 34, with alcohol and cannabis being the most commonly used substances.
- - The research highlights the need for better understanding of PAS addiction in Togo, laying the groundwork for future preventive strategies and health planning.