Publications by authors named "Y Coulibaly"
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate adverse events related to the administration of Covishield vaccine from the AstraZeneca laboratory in volunteers vaccinated at the Dermatology Hospital of Bamako.
Methodology: This was a Phase IV clinical trial involving volunteers vaccinated at the Dermatology Hospital of Bamako from April to June 2021. Scientific and ethical aspects were reviewed and addressed.
Article Synopsis
- Constipation in children is characterized by symptoms like infrequent, painful, or hard stools, highlighting its significance as a common health issue.
- A study conducted from April 2019 to January 2020 at CHU Gabriel Touré assessed 75 pediatric patients aged 0 to 15 meeting specific criteria, finding a high prevalence of constipation, particularly in younger children.
- Most cases were functional, with laxatives being commonly prescribed, while Hirschsprung disease was the leading cause of organic constipation.
Article Synopsis
- Asthma is the most common chronic disease among children, leading to many emergency visits and hospitalizations, and its prevalence is rising worldwide.
- A study conducted over one year identified 105 asthmatic patients, primarily aged 2-5, with a significant number of attacks occurring in December, largely triggered by smoke and humidity.
- Improving education for children with asthma and their families, along with standard management protocols, can help reduce asthma-related health issues.
Prevalence of nosocomial infections at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire du Point G in Bamako, Mali.
Rev Mali Infect Microbiol
March 2024
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted to assess the prevalence of hospital-acquired infections in patients who stayed in the hospital for at least 48 hours, revealing a 12.3% infection rate among the 463 patients studied.
- The majority of infections were urinary, surgical site, and bacteremia, with a notable presence of invasive devices in most cases, and a diverse range of germs identified, including enterobacteria and resistant strains.
- The findings highlight the significant occurrence of nosocomial infections and the importance of further research to better understand and address this issue.
A community-based peer-facilitated psychological and social support model to improve retention in care among Cameroonian adolescents perinatally infected with human immunodeficiency virus: A randomized controlled trial.
J Epidemiol Popul Health
December 2024
Background: Psychological and social support for adolescents living with HIV remains undocumented and unaddressed in Central Africa. This study aimed at assessing effectiveness of a peer-facilitated community-based support model in improving retention in care among adolescents living with HIV and attending care in Chantal Biya Foundation, Yaounde, Cameroon.
Materials And Methods: We conducted an analysis of adolescents aged 10-19 years old, perinatally infected with HIV, on follow-up in the Day Care Unit of a reference hospital in Yaounde, Cameroon, and enrolled in the IAS-CIPHER-2021/1214-ATE-SMAVI, a individually randomized controlled trial.