Publications by authors named "S Y El Hadji Cheikh Ndiaye"
Article Synopsis
- - Neuraminidase (NA) is a key glycoprotein in the influenza virus that aids in replication, yet existing vaccines mainly target hemagglutinin (HA) instead of NA despite evidence linking NA antibodies to disease resistance.
- - Research showed that recombinant NA (rNA) is effective in eliciting immune responses in naïve mice and ferrets, even among those with existing immunity.
- - When rNA was added to a traditional HA-based vaccine, it significantly enhanced NA-specific immune responses in ferrets without compromising HA-specific immunity, suggesting a potential improvement in vaccine effectiveness.
Knowledge and practice of health workers on sexual and reproductive health and rights and gender-based violence: Evidence from three municipalities in Senegal.
Afr J Reprod Health
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Adolescents in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Senegal, face significant challenges regarding sexual and reproductive health and are at risk of experiencing gender-based violence (GBV).
- A study was conducted involving health professionals and community health workers in three Senegalese communities to assess their knowledge and practices related to sexual and reproductive health services and GBV.
- Results indicated that over half of the health personnel had good knowledge of relevant policies and protocols, and factors like training in gender issues and specific health services were associated with this knowledge and their ability to provide better care.
An estimated 650 million girls worldwide are married before their 18th birthday. The phenomenon is recurrent in sub-Saharan Africa with a prevalence of 18% and particularly in Senegal where one in three girls is married before the age of 18, i.e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn Senegal, the needs for care related to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) among adolescents are significant. This study evaluates the accessibility and use of gender-related SRHR services by adolescents in the municipalities of Kaolack and Gossas. It is based on quantitative and qualitative data from 2,263 adolescents in the 2 sites, 84 in-depth individual interviews, 12 focus groups with adolescents and sexual reproductive Health actors, and 4 interviews with key informants.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn Senegal, many adolescent victims of gender-based violence (GBV) do not receive care. The aim of this study was to analyse the care circuit for adolescent victims of GBV, taking gender differences into account. This was a qualitative case study.
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