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Introduction: In sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Burundi, uptake of HIV testing, which is fundamental to initiating treatment is relatively low. The present study aims to identify the individual and contextual determinants related to the uptake of HIV testing among women of childbearing age in this country.

Materials And Methods: This was an analysis of secondary data from Burundi's 2016-2017 demographic and health surveys.

[Abortion practices in high school students in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire].

Introduction: Induced abortion is illegal in Cote d'Ivoire, except when the mother's life is in danger. The primary objective of this study was to describe abortion practices among Yamoussoukro high school students. More specifically, this study estimated the prevalence of induced abortion, described the pathway and the methods used for abortion and determined any abortion-related complications.

[Dietary habits among type 2 diabetic patients attending the Abidjan Diabetes Centre].

Objectives: The prevalence of diabetes is rapidly increasing in sub-Saharan Africa. Healthy lifestyle and dietary conditions play a key role in the control of blood sugar imbalance and cardiovascular complications of diabetes. This study was designed to describe the profile and dietary habits of type 2 diabetic patients attending the Abidjan Diabetes Centre (CADA), and to identify related factors.

[A description of the yaws infection and prevention conditions in the health district of Adzopé].

This article reports on a cross-sectional study which aims to describe the situation of yaws in the boroughs of Asseudji located in the health district of Adzopé. The study's population group consisted of 206 household heads, and 2182 subjects who were tested and examined for yaws. The primary sources of pollution levels for a household were domestic animal waste (100%) and garbage stored in close proximity to the household's dwelling (49%).