[Factors associated with the quality of sterilization of surgical drapes at the National Hospital University Hubert Koutoukou Maga of Cotonou].

Introduction: The sterilization of surgical drapes plays an important role in preventing infections associated with treatments. At the CNHU-HKM, sterilization procedure for drapes encounters problems. The purpose of this study was to examine the factors associated with the quality of sterilization of surgical drapes at the CNHU-HKM.

[Community health workers integration model in the National Health System (Benin, Togo)].

Introduction: At the international level, further reflection on the role of community health workers is in progress. The objective of this work is to develop a model of the integration of community health workers in the National Health System.

Method: The study was conducted in Benin and Togo.

[Factors associated with the strength of organizational culture in a Beninese hospital].

Introduction: Organizational culture, a frequently ignored concept, affects job satisfaction and productivity in organizations.

Objective: To determine the factors associated with the strength of organizational culture (OC) in Mono / Couffo regional hospital in Lokossa in Benin.

Methods: This cross-sectional and analytical study involved 121 workers of Mono/Couffo hospital in March 2015.

[Nosocomial urinary tract and surgical site infection rates in the Maternity Ward at the General Referral Hospital in Katuba, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo].

Introduction: In Intertropical Africa hospitalized patients are exposed to a risk of nosocomial infections. The dearth of published data on this subject limits the descriptive analysis of the situation. This study aimed to determine the incidence, the germs responsible for these infections and the risk factors of nosocomial infections in the Maternity Ward at the General Referral Hospital in Katuba, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

[Quality of caesarean delivery: A cross-sectional study in 12 hospitals in Benin].

Background: Caesarean section (CS) is a major obstetric intervention, widely recognized as an effective means to reduce maternal and perinatal mortality, when appropriately performed. CS numbers and rates are regularly published but quality is rarely taken into account. This study aims to describe the quality of caesarean delivery in selected hospitals in Benin.

Genetic Variation in Autophagy-Related Genes Influences the Risk and Phenotype of Buruli Ulcer.

Introduction: Buruli ulcer (BU) is a severe necrotizing human skin disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. Clinically, presentation is a sum of these diverse pathogenic hits subjected to critical immune-regulatory mechanisms. Among them, autophagy has been demonstrated as a cellular process of critical importance.

[Factors associated with psychoactive substance use among Beninese adolescents].

Introduction: Psychoactive substances use among adolescents is a serious public health problem, as it exposes them to risks and health hazards and can ultimately lead to dependence. The present study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with substance use in the Kpomassè Ouidah Tori-Bossito health area in Benin.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted from 1st May to 15 July 2014 in 451 adolescents aged 10 to 19 years selected by the cluster sampling technique.

Estimation of allele-specific Ace-1 duplication in insecticide-resistant Anopheles mosquitoes from West Africa.

Background: Identification of variation in Ace-1 copy number and G119S mutation genotype from samples of Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles coluzzii across West Africa are important diagnostics of carbamate and organophosphate resistance at population and individual levels. The most widespread and economical method, PCR-RFLP, suffers from an inability to discriminate true heterozygotes from heterozygotes with duplication.

Methods: In addition to PCR-RFLP, in this study three different molecular techniques were applied on the same mosquito specimens: TaqMan qPCR, qRTPCR and ddPCR.

An ace-1 gene duplication resorbs the fitness cost associated with resistance in Anopheles gambiae, the main malaria mosquito.

Widespread resistance to pyrethroids threatens malaria control in Africa. Consequently, several countries switched to carbamates and organophophates insecticides for indoor residual spraying. However, a mutation in the ace-1 gene conferring resistance to these compounds (ace-1(R) allele), is already present.

[Health workers’ involvement for data quality improvement in Benin].

Objective: In developing countries, the poor quality of data derived from Health Information Systems constitutes a problem that limits use of these data and contributes to the recurrent difficulties of health system management. The low level of involvement of health workers directly responsible for data may contribute to this poor quality. This study documents a Health Information System collection tool design experience by health workers and assesses its effect on data quality.

[Factors associated with the poor coverage of Intermittent Preventive Treatment in pregnant women in the Pobè-Adja-Ouèrè-Kétou health zone in Benin].

World Health Organization estimates indicate 216 million malaria episodes in 2010, including 81% in the African region. One of the recommended means of prevention in pregnant women is intermittent preventive treatment, until 2012, two doses of sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine or three doesfor a woman living with HIV In the Pobè-Adja-Ouèrè-Kétou health zone of Benin, coverage ofintermittent preventive treatment remains low (49% against a forecast of 80%) several years after implementation of this strategy. We conducted a cross-sectional study in June and July 2012 to identify factors associated with low intermittent preventive treatment coverage in this area.

[Factors associated with TT2 + coverage in pregnant women in the Zogbodomey- Bohicon-Zakpota Health Zone, Benin in 2013].

Aims: Our study aimed to investigate factors associated with TT2+ coverage (at least two doses of tetanus-toxoid vaccine) in pregnant women in the Zogbodomey- Bohicon-Zakpota Health Zone, Benin in 2013.

MatÉrials And Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study was conducted between June-July 2013 on mothers of children aged 0-11 months. The sampling method of immunization coverage cluster of WHO has been adapted.

[Health promotion and community-based approach to Buruli ulcer: results of a psychosocial- and behavioural survey in two villages in Benin].

Introduction: Buruli ulcer (BU) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. Benin, one of the most severely affected countries, notified 365 cases in 2012. This article presents the results of a psychosocial and behavioural survey conducted in the context of a health promotion (HP) project with community participation.

Phenotypic effects of concomitant insensitive acetylcholinesterase (ace-1(R)) and knockdown resistance (kdr(R)) in Anopheles gambiae: a hindrance for insecticide resistance management for malaria vector control.

Background: Malaria is endemic in sub-Saharan Africa with considerable burden for human health. Major insecticide resistance mechanisms such as kdr(R) and ace-1(R) alleles constitute a hindrance to malaria vector control programs. Anopheles gambiae bearing both kdr and ace-1 resistant alleles are increasingly recorded in wild populations.

[Exploratory analysis of work engagement: use of the Utrecht scale in Benin].

Introduction: Work engagement, an emerging concept in the field of positive psychology in the workplace is not well known in developing countries. Defined as a positive and and fulfilling mindset related to work, it recalls a positive attitude incentive of performance and need to be investigated. In the context of the socioeconomic crisis of health workers, and with the chronic issue of poor quality of data, this study was designed to identify the factors associated with work engagement among health workers.

Factors associated with data quality in the routine health information system of Benin.

Background: Routine health information systems (RHIS) are crucial to the acquisition of data for health sector planning. In developing countries, the insufficient quality of the data produced by these systems limits their usefulness in regards to decision-making. The aim of this study was to identify the factors associated with poor data quality in the RHIS in Benin.

[Quality assessment of refocused antenatal care services at the district hospital of Suru-Léré in Benin].

Introduction: Antenatal care service, one of the interventions of public health, has been recognized as one of the pillars for the reduction of maternal and neonatal mortality. It has been revised in recent years and a new model of its contents has been submitted by WHO. Considering the complexity of its implementation, it is useful to periodically assess the performance of antenatal services with the view of their improvement.

[Quality of the contribution of community volunteers in Benin community-based IMCI].

Introduction: With the growing shortage of qualified healthcare professionals and the challenge of achieving the Millennium Development Goals, community participation has become an essential reality. In the Avrankou Adjarra Akpro-Missérété (3A) health zone of the Ouémé department, community volunteers are supported by UNICEF and the NGO Africare. The objective of this study was to assess the quality of the contribution of community volunteers to implementation of community-based integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI).

Data quality assessment in the routine health information system: an application of the Lot Quality Assurance Sampling in Benin.

Health information systems in developing countries are often faulted for the poor quality of the data generated and for the insufficient means implemented to improve system performance. This study examined data quality in the Routine Health Information System in Benin in 2012 and carried out a cross-sectional evaluation of the quality of the data using the Lot Quality Assurance Sampling method. The results confirm the insufficient quality of the data based on three criteria: completeness, reliability and accuracy.

[Evaluation of free cesarean sections in Benin].

Introduction: The Benin Government introduced free caesarean section in public hospitals in 2009 and a national agency was created to manage free caesarean section.

Methods: Three years after introduction of free caesarean section, we evaluated this measure in the Ouidah hospital area (HZO) by analysing the hospital structure, the implementation process and the results.

Results: This study showed the efficacy of free caesarean section, which has helped to increase the caesarean rate from 2.

[Factors Associated with periodontal disease in pregnant women at the Mother-Child Hospital of Lagune (HOMEL) Cotonou].

Background: The periodontium is the supporting tissues surrounding the teeth. Periodontal disease is of infectious and inflammatory nature. The goal of our study was to act on the factors associated with the periodontal disease in pregnant women at the Mother-Child Lagune Hospital (MCLH) in Cotonou in 2007.

[Factors associated with low coverage of tetanus-toxoid vaccine in pregnant women in the Health Zone Zogbodomey- Bohicon-Zakpota, Benin].

Aims: Our study aimed to investigate associated factors with TT2 + coverage (at least two doses of tetanus-toxoid vaccine) in pregnant women in the Health Zone Zogbodomey- Bohicon-Zakpota, Benin in 2013.

MatÉrials And Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study was conducted in june-July 2013 on mothers of children aged 0-11 months. The sampling method of immunization coverage cluster of WHO has been adapted.

Effect of three larval diets on larval development and male sexual performance of Anopheles gambiae s.s.

Population replacement/elimination strategies based on mass-release of sterile or otherwise genetically modified (male) mosquitoes are being considered in order to expand the malaria vector control arsenal on the way to eradication. A challenge in this context, is to produce male mosquitoes that will be able to compete and mate with wild females more efficiently than their wild counterparts, i.e.

Characterization of swarming and mating behaviour between Anopheles coluzzii and Anopheles melas in a sympatry area of Benin.

The swarm structure of two sibling species, Anopheles gambiae coluzzii and Anopheles melas, was characterize to explore the ecological and environmental parameters associated with the formation of swarms and their spatial distribution. Swarms and breeding sites were searched and sampled between January and December 2010, and larval and adult samples were identified by PCR. During the dry season, 456 swarms of An.

Lifestyle and dietary factors associated with the evolution of cardiometabolic risk over four years in West-African adults: the Benin study.

Aim: To assess in adults from Benin changes in cardiometabolic risk (CMR) using both the Framingham risk score (FRS) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) and to examine the effects of diet, and lifestyles, controlling for location and socioeconomic status.

Methods: Apparently healthy subjects (n = 541) aged 25-60 years and randomly selected in the largest city, a small town, and rural areas were included in the four-year longitudinal study. Along with CMR factors, socioeconomic, diet and lifestyle data were collected in individual interviews.