Publications by authors named "Kouame Mathias N'dri"

Article Synopsis
  • Whooping cough, caused by Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis, is highly contagious and particularly dangerous for infants, with Africa having the highest incidence and mortality rates.
  • A study conducted in Abidjan from April 2019 to July 2021 involved infants with coughs and their household contacts, finding a significant number of infections among both infants and family members.
  • Results showed high circulation of pertussis in the community, emphasizing the need to address obstacles to accessing recommended booster vaccinations as suggested by the WHO.
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Background: In 2008, the proportion of truck drivers who were not systematically protected during sex was 63% with casual partners and 60% with sex workers. Despite the high level of knowledge on HIV/AIDS and the growing awareness of the existence of the risk of HIV infection, condom use always encounters resistance among truck drivers in Togo. We sought to document the factors associated with condom use during casual sex among trucks' drivers in Togo.

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Background: Togo is one of the West African countries in which HIV prevalence remains high in the general population. Several HIV prevention interventions have targeted truck drivers. The purpose of this study was to describe and analyse the perceptions of truck drivers with respect to the HIVprevention message of the <> billboard.

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