[Knowledge, attitudes and practices of parents on vaccination against polio in Abeche-Tchad].

Introduction: in Chad, transmission of poliovirus has been interrupted in 2000, but imports from Nigeria and weakness of vaccination coverage are a major risk of disease reactivation. This study aims to investigate knowledge, attitudes and practices of parents of children aged 0 to 5 years on vaccination against polio in Chad.

Methods: this cross-sectional study was carried out in the six districts of Abéché.

[Improved adherence to post-exposure prophylaxis through the use of mobile telephony at the Treichville anti-rabies center, Côte d’Ivoire.].

Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the effects of mobile telephony on the improvement of post-exposure prophylaxis compliance at the Abidjan anti-rabies center.

Methods: This is a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study, which ran from September 2014 to May 2015. The data collection took place in two stages: first interview of all patients at the anti-rabies center at their first consultation, then a telephone interview three days after, only for those who had abandoned their prophylaxis.

[Knowledge, attitudes and practices of household heads regarding rabies in the Abobo district (Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire) in 2008].

Introduction: In order to investigate the factors predisposing to human rabies in Abobo, we conducted a study to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of household heads in this district.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from 13 September to 13 December 2008 and consisted of interviewing, by means of a questionnaire, household heads or their representatives at home. We randomly selected 53 households in each sub-district, with a total of 702 households for the 13 sub-districts.

[Seroprevalence of HIV infection in the context of a mobile counseling and voluntary testing strategy in rural areas of Côte d'Ivoire].

Introduction: In Côte d'Ivoire, HIV testing and counselling has been identified as a priority in the National 2006-2010 AIDS Strategic Plan, which is designed to evaluate the prevalence of HIV in rural areas measured by means of a mobile strategy.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional descriptive and analytical study from 1st April, 2007 to 31st March 2008 in six rural areas of Côte d'Ivoire: Dabou, San Pedro, Abengourou, Tanda, Daloa, and Soubré*. The study population consisted of subjects attending the mobile voluntary counselling and testing units.

[Improvement of the quality of prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Côte d'Ivoire].

Objective: This study analysed the impact of improvement collaborative activities on the quality of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of AIDS in 28 health services in Côte d'Ivoire.

Methods: This descriptive, longitudinal, analytical study was based on the main information concerning HIV-infected pregnant women, and the integration and maintenance of HIV-infected subjects in the healthcare system. The study was conducted in 28 heathcare structures of 26 health districts in 12 health areas of Côte d'Ivoire,from January to September 2009.

[The quality of immunization services in community centers in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire].

In addition to health care centers, other institutions such as community centers are also involved in providing immunization services, the purpose being to address the inadequate provision of services in this area. The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of immunization services provided by non-medical staff. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted over the course of two months in the 15 public community centers providing immunization services in Abidjan.

[Epidemiology of induced abortion in Côte d'Ivoire].

The objective of this study was to examine induced abortion in Côte d'Ivoire. A nationwide cross-sectional descriptive study of induced abortion was carried out in 2007 among 3,057 women aged 15-49 years. The study showed that induced abortion is a widespread practice in Côte d'Ivoire, with a prevalence estimated at 42.

[Estimated operational costs of vaccination campaign to combat yellow fever in Abidjan].

A cost effectiveness study was conducted with the main objective to assess the operational costs of a vaccination campaign against yellow fever organised and implemented in Abidjan from September 21st to October 2nd, 2001. The study was carried out from the perspective of the health authorities. Data was collected retrospectively on all information related to resources needed and required activities.