Publications by authors named "N Christel J Ouedraogo"
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- The study aimed to assess mental disorders and addictive behaviors among gold miners treated at a hospital in Burkina Faso over a decade.
- It involved 174 male patients, mostly young and single, with high rates of acute psychotic disorders and substance use, particularly tobacco, cannabis, and alcohol.
- The findings indicate that mental health issues among gold miners are a significant public health concern in Burkina Faso, especially with the increase in gold mining activities.
Article Synopsis
- * Out of 1330 individuals, 1200 consented to participate; the study found a T2DM prevalence of 10.74%, and identified significant risk factors including age, family history of diabetes, obesity, and hypertension.
- * The findings highlight the need for a national program in Burkina Faso to control diabetes and promote early detection to manage and prevent complications effectively.
Background: Viruses, which are transmitted mainly via the digestive tract, are responsible for the high morbidity and mortality of diseases, particularly in low-income countries. Although several studies have established the prevalence and characterization of various enteric viruses in Burkina Faso, to date, no aggregate data have been released.
Objective: Our objective was to describe the available data on the prevalence and circulating genotypes of enteric pathogen viruses responsible for human infections in Burkina Faso by carrying out a systematic review and meta-analysis.