Schools of public health as a cornerstone for pandemic preparedness and response: the Africa COVID-19 experience.

Background: The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic caused significant morbidity and mortality in Africa, in addition to other socio-economic consequences. Across the continent, Schools of Public Health (SPHs) played several roles in supporting national, regional, and global response to the pandemic. Following a published and grey literature search, this paper reviews and analyses the contribution of SPHs in Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Leveraging community health workers for COVID-19 response in Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Senegal, and Uganda: roles, barriers, and facilitators.

Background: The Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic overwhelmed health systems and disrupted the delivery of health services globally. Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a critical role in linking communities to health systems, supporting the prevention and control of diseases in many low- and middle-income countries. However, their roles, barriers, and facilitators in the response and control of the COVID-19 pandemic have not been well documented.

Improving testing capacity for COVID-19: experiences and lessons from Senegal, Uganda, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Background: African countries leveraged testing capacities to enhance public health action in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper describes experiences and lessons learned during the improvement of testing capacity throughout the COVID-19 response in Senegal, Uganda, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Methods: The four countries' testing strategies were studied using a mixed-methods approach.

Spread and seasonality of COVID-19 pandemic confirmed cases in sub-Saharan Africa: experience from Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Senegal, and Uganda.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the world negatively with huge health and socioeconomic consequences. This study estimated the seasonality, trajectory, and projection of COVID-19 cases to understand the dynamics of the disease spread and inform response interventions.

Method: Descriptive analysis of daily confirmed COVID-19 cases from January 2020 to 12 March 2022 was conducted in four purposefully selected sub-Saharan African countries (Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Senegal, and Uganda).

[Evaluation of cardiovascular risk factors among the imams of Dakar: about 67 cases].

The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in the general population has been poorly studied in developing countries. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in a population group in Senegal (the imams). We conducted a cross-sectional and descriptive observational study from April 18 to May 2, 2015.

Private sector engagement in the COVID-19 response: experiences and lessons from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Senegal and Uganda.

Background: Private entities play a major role in health globally. However, their contribution has not been fully optimized to strengthen delivery of public health services. The COVID-19 pandemic has overwhelmed health systems and precipitated coalitions between public and private sectors to address critical gaps in the response.

[Study Of The Availability Of Medicine For Childhood In Senegal].

Introduction: In Senegal, the main causes of death are the pneumonia, the diarrhea and the malaria. The malnutrition is an underlying factor in more than a third of the deaths, because it returns the more vulnerable children to the serious illnesses. The general objective of this research is to study the availability and the price of medicine in the therapeutic care of the children of less than 5 years old in the region of Dakar in Senegal.

[Factors associated with scale-up human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in Senegal: a case-control survey of parents].

Introduction: after a pilot phase, Senegal is the first country in West Africa to introduce cervical cancer vaccine into its Expanded Program on Immunization. Despite the gratuity and availability of the vaccination, coverage was low. The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with HPV vaccination coverage in girls .

[Knowledge, attitudes and practices of the population of Dakar region on the COVID-19].

Introduction: Faced with the increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Senegal, particularly in the region of Dakar, epicenter of the disease, it is necessary to study the knowledge, attitudes and practices of the populations of the West and South districts on COVID-19.

Methods: A cross-sectional and analytical study was conducted from May 9 to 30, 2020. A four-stage cluster survey was carried out at the level of the West and South districts.

What community-based public health approaches in West Africa for COVID-19 epidemic? A reflection based on the African socio-cultural context.

The social and cultural dimensions of health influence the course of disease and condition the success of health interventions. In Africa, previous epidemics such as Ebola have shown the importance of contextualizing health interventions. This literature review contributes to the reflection on the analysis of community-based interventions in the context of the particularities of West Africa in the fight against the pandemic in COVID-19.

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Introduction: In Senegal, the issue of access to maternal, reproductive and sexual health services remains a health priority. Although there have been many health interventions, women’s access to health services remains limited due to women’s limited autonomy in making decisions about their health.Purpose of research: The objective of this study was to study the factors associated with women’s decision-making autonomy in relation to their own health in Senegal in 2017.

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Introduction: Faced with the increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Senegal, particularly in the region of Dakar, epicenter of the disease, it is necessary to study the knowledge, attitudes and practices of the populations of the West and South districts on COVID-19.

Methods: A cross-sectional and analytical study was conducted from May 9 to 30, 2020. A four-stage cluster survey was carried out at the level of the West and South districts.

[People’s perceptions of violence against women in Senegal.].

Introduction: The lack of empowerment and the poverty in which women and girls live are factors that perpetuate violence in society. The purpose of this study is to analyze people’s perceptions of violence against women and girls in Senegal.

Method: A qualitative analytical study was conducted from April 10 to May 9, 2017 on all 11 regions of Senegal with a High Court (HC).

Assessment of General Public's Knowledge and Opinions towards Antibiotic Use and Bacterial Resistance: A Cross-Sectional Study in an Urban Setting, Rufisque, Senegal.

Bacterial resistance is a major public health problem worldwide. One solution to this scourge is to sensitize the general public on rational use of antibiotics. Our goal was to assess people's knowledge and opinions about antibiotic use and bacterial resistance in an urban setting.

[Determinants of enrolment and retention in mutual health organization in the region of Ziguinchor (Senegal)].

Introduction: Despite the recognition of the role of Mutual Health Organization (MHO) as a mechanism to ensure the financial sustainability of health systems, recent studies have shown the existence of obstacles to enrolment and retention in these MHOs. The objective of this study was to examine the determinants of enrolment and retention in MHO in Senegal.Methods: Data collection was conducted from 22 June to 30 September 2015 in Ziguinchor, located 450 km from Dakar by stratified two-stage sampling (n = 912 households).

[Social Determinants of Routine Immunization Coverage of Children Aged 12 to 23 Months in the Kaolack Region of Senegal].

Introduction: The lowest immunization coverages (IC) are recorded in Africa, where health systems fail to take geographical disparities into account. The objective of this study was to identify the social determinants of routine immunization coverage for children aged 12 to 23 months in the Kaolack region.Methodology: A cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study was conducted in four health districts of Kaolack region from 1 to 30 June 2014.

[Overweight, obesity and associated factors among public secondary school students in Dakar].

These results support outreach activities for students, and the involvement of parents and teachers in strategies focused on food hygiene and sport..

[Determinants of modern contraceptive use in the Mbacké health district (Senegal)].

Introduction: Contraceptive prevalence is low in Senegal, particularly in the Mbacké health district. The objective of this study was to identify the determinants of use of modern contraception by women of reproductive age in this district.

Methodology: A quantitative and qualitative analytical study was conducted.

[Study of determinants of rape in minors in the Kolda region of Senegal].

Introduction: The objective of this study was to investigate the determinants of rape among minors in the Kolda region.

Methodology: A retrospective, cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical was conducted from 23 December 1992 to 31 December 2011, based on the charts of rape victims under the age of 18 years. Sampling was complete.

Knowledge and attitudes of Senegalese sailors about HIV/AIDS.

Background: In West Africa there is little information on the behavior of sailors with respect to HIV/AIDS.

Aim: The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitudes on HIV/AIDS and their risk factors.

Materials And Methods: This was a cross-sectional study on a sample of 400 sailors.

[Analysis of free health care for the elderly in the context of the "Plan Sésame" in Senegal].

Introduction: Access to health care remains a major problem in Senegal, particularly among vulnerable groups such as the elderly. In 2006, the Senegalese government introduced a national plan for the provision of free health care known as "Plan Sésame" to improve access to care. The purpose of this study was to examine the current state of the "Plan Sésame" in national hospitals four years after its implementation (2006-2009).