Epidemiology of epilepsy in rural Benin: prevalence, incidence, mortality, and follow-up.

Purpose: Epilepsy is a major clinical and social issue in Africa. This study was conducted to estimate the prevalence, incidence, mortality, and therapeutic outcome in rural Djidja in Benin.

Methods: This was a two-phase study with a cross-sectional phase and 18 months of follow-up.

Mental and neurological health research priorities setting in developing countries.

Introduction: A multi-region consultation process designed to generate locally produced regional and global research priorities on mental and neurological health in low- and middle-income countries.

Methods: Between 2003 and 2005, priority setting exercises on MNH research, using the systematic combined approach matrix (CAM) were held in the six regions of the developing world. One regional meeting per region was convened, and a global meeting was organized before and after the regional exercises.

Prevention of venous thromboembolism among inpatients at Cotonou teaching hospital, Benin.

Aim: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the use and appropriateness of preventive measures for venous thrombosis among adult inpatients in a Benin teaching hospital.

Patients And Methods: All patients were systematically enrolled. The risk of venous thrombosis was estimated according to international guidelines.

Link between epilepsy and malnutrition in a rural area of Benin.

Purpose: Epilepsy and malnutrition are both important public health problems in sub-Saharan Africa. A relationship between epilepsy and malnutrition has been suspected for many years. Our objective was to investigate the association between epilepsy and malnutrition in Djidja, Benin.

Interest of LQAS method in a survey of HTLV-I infection in Benin (West Africa).

HTLV-I is heterogeneously distributed in Sub-Saharan Africa. Traditional survey methods as cluster sampling could provide information for a country or region of interest. However, they cannot identify small areas with higher prevalences of infection to help in the health policy planning.