Assessment of handwashing impact on detection of SARS-CoV-2, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli on hands in rural and urban settings of Côte d'Ivoire during COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: Handwashing is the first line of hygiene measures and one of the oldest methods of preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Despite its efficacy in the health system, handwashing is often inadequately practiced by populations. This study aimed to assess the presence of SARS-CoV-2, Escherichia coli (E.

Assessment of Suspected COVID-19 Deaths in Nonhealthcare Settings in Côte d'Ivoire, March 11 to July 31, 2020.

According to hospital records, 5 months after reporting its first case of COVID-19, Côte d'Ivoire reported only 102 deaths. We conducted a community mortality survey in the 13 districts where 95% of COVID-19 cases were reported to assess COVID-19 mortality in nonhealthcare settings. To identify suspected COVID-19 deaths in communities, we used data from social and administrative institutions, such as police and fire departments, funeral homes, and places of worship, whose functions include providing services related to deaths.

Development of Monitoring and Evaluation Systems in Four National Programs Addressing Mother and Child Health in Cote d'Ivoire: Qualitative Analysis of the Emergence and Formulation Process.

Background: Monitoring and evaluation were introduced into the management of national health programs to ensure that results were attained, and that donors' funds were used transparently. This study aims to describe the process of the emergence and formulation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems in national programs addressing maternal and child health in Cote d'Ivoire.

Methods: We conducted a multilevel case study combining a qualitative investigation and a literature review.

[Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on the Vaccine Activities on a Reference Immunization Center in Treichville, Côte D'ivoire].

Introduction: Since March 11, 2020, Côte d'Ivoire has been affected by the coronavirus epidemic, declared that same day as pandemic by WHO. March 11, 2021, one year after the pandemic, Côte d'Ivoire has notified 36,824 cases of Covid-19 patients and among them 211 have died. As of May 31, 2020, Côte d'Ivoire had already notified 2,833 cases and 33 deaths.

From reverse innovation to global innovation in animal health: A review.

Reverse innovation refers to learning from or diffusion of innovations developed in low income settings and further translated to industrialized countries. There is lack of consensus regarding terminology, but the idea that innovations in low-income countries are promising for adoption in high-income contexts is not new. However, in healthcare literature globally, the vast majority of publications referring to 'disruptive innovation' were published in the last ten years.

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Introduction: In Côte d’Ivoire, national modern contraceptive prevalence remains low, at 21% in 2017.Purpose of research: The objective of this study was to identify socio-cultural obstacles related to the use of modern contraception among women of reproductive age.

Methods: We conducted a descriptive and qualitative study in Dallas, in the Adjamé commune, located in the center of Abidjan.

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Introduction: Congenital rubella syndrome is a pathology following maternal and then fetal infection with the rubella virus which can cause serious sequelae in children. The incidence of this syndrome has led a large number of countries to introduce rubella-containing vaccines into their immunization programs.

Objective: In order to estimate the seroprevalence of this disease and assess the advisability of introducing the rubella vaccine, a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in Niger from 2005 to 2019.

Dog rabies control in West and Central Africa: A review.

Rabies is a neglected but preventable zoonotic disease that predominantly affects the most vulnerable populations living in remote rural areas of resource-limited countries. To date, every country on the African mainland is considered endemic for dog-mediated rabies with an estimated 21'500 human rabies deaths occurring each year. In 2018, the United Against Rabies collaboration launched the Global Strategic Plan to end human deaths from dog-mediated rabies by 2030.

Analysis of the follow-up of AIDS patients with ARV treatment at the Treichville sexually transmitted disease center of the National Institute of Public Hygiene (INHP), Abidjan, from 2009 to 2013.

Introduction: free access to antiretroviral (ARV) treatment has made possible the large-scale management of people living with HIV (PLHIV). Nonetheless, some of them abandon treatment and thus become lost to follow-up. Retention is therefore a challenge for treatment programs, especially in resource-limited countries.

[Influence of the knowledge of patients consulting at the Treichville antirabies Center on adherence to post-exposure prophylaxis].

Aim: Human rabies is a major public health problem in many African countries, including Ivory Coast. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of human rabies knowledge on compliance with post-exposure prophylaxis.

Materials And Methods: We conducted a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study from September 2014 to May 2015 at the Abidjan Rabid Center, Treichville.

[Evaluation of epidemiological monitoring of post-vaccination adverse reactions in Abidjan].

Introduction: This study was designed to evaluate the adverse events following immunization (AEFI) monitoring system in Abidjan health districts.

Methods: This cross-sectional study focused on activities conducted between 1st January and 31st December 2015 in the nine health districts of Abidjan. Data were collected by means of a questionnaire based on the model of World Health Organization evaluation forms.

[Improved adherence to post-exposure prophylaxis through the use of mobile telephony at the Treichville anti-rabies center, Côte d’Ivoire.].

Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the effects of mobile telephony on the improvement of post-exposure prophylaxis compliance at the Abidjan anti-rabies center.

Methods: This is a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study, which ran from September 2014 to May 2015. The data collection took place in two stages: first interview of all patients at the anti-rabies center at their first consultation, then a telephone interview three days after, only for those who had abandoned their prophylaxis.

Human rabies in Côte d'Ivoire 2014-2016: Results following reinforcements to rabies surveillance.

In Côte d'Ivoire, rabies is endemic and remains largely uncontrolled. The numbers of human exposures and rabies cases are unknown and are probably much higher than reported. Data on human rabies cases are collected by the National Institute of Public Health (NIPH) Anti-rabies Center in Abidjan through a network of 28 NIPH local units, which cover the population of the entire country.

Factors associated with the abandonment of postexposure prophylaxis at the antirabies center in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

The main objective of this work is to analyze the factors associated with patients dropping out of postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) at the antirabies center of Abidjan (ARC). This descriptive, analytic cross-sectional study took place at the ARC of Abidjan from September 2014 through May 2015. Data were collected in two stages: first, all patients were interviewed at their first consultation.

Effects of a collaborative approach to documentation of care for people living with HIV (PLWHIV) in Côte d'Ivoire.

The aim of this project implemented in 37 treatment settings for PLWHIV in Côte d'Ivoire was to improve the documentation of the provision of their care through a collaborative approach. This study aims to evaluate the impact of this approach. This descriptive cross-sectional study took place from July to September 2011 and focused on the documentation of care provided to PLWHIV at 32 sites according to the collaborative approach for improving care and services that was introduced from January 2009 to June 2010.

[Determinants of Fatal Road Traffic Injuries in Côte d’Ivoire from 2002 to 2011].

Introduction : In most developing countries, with rapidly changing lifestyles, urbanization, and increasing numbers of vehicles, Road Traffic Injuries (RTI) are expected to have a growing impact on mortality and morbidity.The objective of this study was to identify factors associated with fatal RTI in Côte d’Ivoire.Methods : We conducted a cross-sectional study of data concerning RTI in Côte d’Ivoire over a ten-year period (2002 to 2011) from the Road Safety Office (RSO) database.

Characteristics and epidemiological profile of Buruli ulcer in the district of Tiassalé, south Côte d'Ivoire.

Buruli ulcer (BU) is a cutaneous infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. It is the third most common mycobacterial disease in the world in the immunocompetent patient and second in Côte d'Ivoire after tuberculosis. This study aimed to assess the characteristics and epidemiological profile of BU in the district of Tiassalé, an important focus of the disease in south Côte d'Ivoire, in order to better direct actions for prevention and control.

Effects of climatological parameters in modeling and forecasting seasonal influenza transmission in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire.

Background: In temperate regions, influenza epidemics occur in the winter and correlate with certain climatological parameters. In African tropical regions, the effects of climatological parameters on influenza epidemics are not well defined. This study aims to identify and model the effects of climatological parameters on seasonal influenza activity in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire.

[Effect of reproductive health services restructuring on antenatal care at Marcory General Hospital, Ivory Coast].

Introduction: Improvement of the work environment and staff training are health promotion strategies that can contribute to improving the supply of health care. This study evaluated the effects of reorganization of health services on antenatal care (ANC) activities.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted over a period of 4 months in the ANC unit of Marcory General Hospital in Abidjan.

Socio-Environmental Factors Associated with the Risk of Contracting Buruli Ulcer in Tiassalé, South Côte d'Ivoire: A Case-Control Study.

Background: Buruli ulcer (BU) is a cutaneous infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. The exact mode of transmission remains elusive; yet, some studies identified environmental, socio-sanitary, and behavioral risk factors. The purpose of this study was to assess the association of such factors to contracting BU in Tiassalé, south Côte d'Ivoire.

[Quality of immunization data in children aged 0 to 11 months in Côte d’Ivoire].

Introduction: In order to guide the decisions of programme managers, an immunization Data Quality Self-Assessment was performed in Côte d’Ivoire in 2012. This study was designed to assess the accuracy of immunization data and the quality of the immunization tracking system with this tool.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 88 randomly selected immunization facilities from 30 health districts.

[Assessment of measles diagnostic from gingival fluid in Côte d'Ivoire].

After the adoption of the Global Initiative for Measles Elimination in 2001, Côte d'Ivoire has created monitoring case by case. Thus, the diagnosis of measles from the gingival fluid was implemented, through a pilot project. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of this diagnostic test.

[The impact of urbanization on malaria infection rate and parasite density in children in the municipality of Yopougon, Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire)].

From September 23-30, 2005, we conducted a cross-sectional study in six townships of Yopougon, a municipality of Abidjan. These townships were grouped in three levels of urbanization (village, precarious township, and residential township). The main objective of this survey was to determine the impact of urbanization on the malaria infection (parasite) rate and parasite density, and their consequences on the heterogeneity of malaria transmission in urban Abidjan.