Publications by authors named "Mathias Kouame N'dri"
Article Synopsis
- A biobank is a facility that collects biological samples and their data for research, with ethical guidelines to ensure their proper use.
- A study conducted in southern Côte d'Ivoire revealed that 43.41% of laboratory staff were unaware of biobanking and only 48.78% understood its role effectively.
- The findings indicate a significant need for improved training among laboratory staff about biobanking, as misconceptions and a lack of knowledge were prevalent, particularly among technicians and PhD students.
Background: Access to antiretroviral treatment has improved the life expectancy of HIV-positive patients, most often associated with a desire to limit childbearing. Women living with HIV (WLHIV) commonly have unmet need for contraception and could be at risk of unintended pregnancy. Preventing unintended pregnancies among women living with HIV are effective strategies to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Many studies have reported factors associated with HIV status disclosure among People Living With HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) but very few were conducted among PLWHA receiving ART. In Togo, no study on HIV status disclosure to sexual partners has been conducted among PLWHA on ART yet. We sought to document factors associated with HIV status disclosure among PLWHA receiving ART at Sokodé regional hospital in Togo.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is beneficial in reducing the risk of emergence of HIV resistant strains. Adherence to ART among Persons Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) is influenced by several factors related to the patient, the medication, and health facilities. In Togo, previous studies on adherence to ART have reported good adherence to ART during the first year of follow-up.
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