Using the role model approach to optimise caregiver administration of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine amodiaquine to children aged 3-59 months in Burkina Faso, Chad and Togo: findings from an evaluation.

Background: Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is a World Health Organization-recommended intervention for the prevention of malaria among children at high risk in areas with seasonal transmission. During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, SMC drug distribution was rapidly adapted to reduce contact and mitigate the risk of transmission between communities and community distributors, with caregivers administering doses. To address the challenges and find local solutions to improve administration and adherence, the role model approach was designed, implemented and evaluated in selected communities of Burkina Faso, Chad and Togo.

Disclosure of HIV status and adherence to antiretroviral treatment in children and adolescents from Lomé and Abidjan.

Introduction: in Africa, the proportion of minors with AIDS is ever increasing and adherence to treatment protocols is still suboptimal. The study investigated the conditions of HIV status disclosure and adherence to treatment in patients < 19 in two West African cities.

Methods: in 2016, thirteen health professionals and four parents filled out questionnaires to identify problems and solutions relative to disclosure of HIV status and adherence to treatment in 208 children and adolescents seen at University Hospitals in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) and Lomé (Togo).

Low prevalence of syphilis infection among key populations in Togo in 2017: a national cross-sectional survey.

Background: The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends the screening of syphilis among populations highly exposed to HIV. However, data on the prevalence of syphilis in these populations are scarce in Togo. This study aimed at estimating the prevalence of syphilis among males who have sex with males (MSM), female sex workers (FSW) and drug users (DU) in Togo.

[Satisfaction of the beneficiaries of compulsory health insurance for public officials and assimilated employees in Lomé, Togo].

Introduction: In February 2011, the Togolese Government established a compulsory health insurance for public officials and assimilated employees. Four years later, this study investigated the satisfaction of beneficiaries of this insurance plan in Lomé.

Methods: The survey was conducted among a sample of beneficiaries using an anonymous face to face questionnaire outside eight health care facilities.

Immunization coverage and factors associated with incomplete vaccination in children aged 12 to 59 months in health structures in Lomé.

Objective: To estimate the immunization coverage among children admitted for consultation or hospitalization in health structures of Lomé.

Results: A total of 797 respondent-child couples were included and 31.1% of them had their immunization cards.

Incomplete immunization among children aged 12-23 months in Togo: a multilevel analysis of individual and contextual factors.

Background: Inadequate immunization coverage remains a public health problem in Africa. In Togo, only 62% of children under one year of age were fully immunized in 2013. This study aimed to estimate the immunization coverage among children aged 12-23 months, and to identify factors associated with incomplete immunization status in Togo.

[Stigma and discrimination experienced by people living with HIV in Togo, in 2013].

Background: Stigma and discrimination experienced by people living with HIV (PLWHA) prevent and delay access to prevention and treatment services. The aim of this study was to describe the patterns of stigma and discrimination experienced by PLWHA in Togo and to identify the associated factors.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2013 among PLWHA in Togo in order to collect data on stigma or discrimination experiences.