Publications by authors named "Zida-Compaore W"
The Safety, Acceptability, and Feasibility of Single-Dose Rifampicin as Post-Exposure Chemoprophylaxis for Contacts of Leprosy Patients in Togo: A Mixed-Method Sequential Explanatory Study.
Trop Med Infect Dis
November 2024
The World Health Organization is encouraging countries to include contact screening and single-dose rifampicin administration as preventive chemotherapy for contacts of leprosy patients in their leprosy control activities. However, no study has been conducted to assess the safety of SDR-PEP and the acceptability and feasibility of this intervention in Togo. To assess the safety of SDR-PEP, we used a cohort design, and for acceptability and feasibility, we used a mixed method, combining a quantitative study to assess the safety of SDR-PEP in a cohort of contacts from recently diagnosed leprosy patients followed by a qualitative study to identify the social, cultural, or institutional factors that would influence the adoption of single-dose rifampicin as post-exposure prophylaxis for contacts of leprosy patients in Togo.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKnowledge, attitudes, and practices of health care professionals regarding dengue fever: need for training and provision of diagnostic equipment in Togo in 2022, a cross-sectional study.
Front Public Health
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- Health professionals in the Kara region of Togo lack training and resources related to dengue fever, with only 3% receiving relevant training in the past 3 years and 10% having access to diagnostic tests.
- The study found that while nearly half of the surveyed healthcare workers had good knowledge of dengue, only 30% showed positive attitudes, and only 9.4% applied appropriate practices when diagnosing and treating the disease.
- Ongoing training for healthcare workers was shown to significantly improve their ability to diagnose and manage dengue fever, highlighting the need for enhanced education and resource availability in Togo.*
Objective Of The Study: To estimate the prevalence of four STIs in women of reproductive age in the Kara region.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in March 2022. Data were collected using a standardized questionnaire.
Background: Leprosy, or Hansen's disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. Togo achieved the target of eliminating leprosy as a public health problem in 2000 (less than 1 case/10 000 population). However, new cases of leprosy are still being reported.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: As of May 2022, 15 countries have declared that they have reached their trachoma elimination targets, but only 13 of them, including Togo, have been validated by the World Health Organization as having eliminated the disease as a public health problem. The aim of this study was to describe the broad interventions that have supported the elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in Togo from its inception in 2006 to the validation of its elimination in 2022.
Method: A review and compilation of data and information contained in the country's submission to World Health Organization for validation of trachoma elimination as a public health problem was conducted.
Background: Yellow fever virus is an arbovirus transmitted to humans by Aedes and Haemogogus mosquito species. To date, there is no specific treatment for yellow fever. However, an effective vaccine is available for the prevention.
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- In Togo, where malaria is common, there is a concern that treating malaria first can delay the diagnosis of dengue fever due to their similar symptoms, highlighting the need for better knowledge among healthcare workers (HCW).
- A study conducted from November 2020 to March 2021 surveyed 334 HCW to assess their understanding of dengue, revealing that only 47.1% had good knowledge about the disease and its prevention, with senior managers being more informed than lower-level staff.
- The majority of HCW (91.3%) indicated a lack of diagnostic tools for dengue, suggesting that improving access to these tools and training could help manage dengue cases effectively alongside malaria.
Article Synopsis
- * Out of 1,055 participants, only 33.7% exhibited good knowledge of STIs, with factors like prior HIV testing, sexual experience, and higher education levels positively influencing this knowledge.
- * The findings indicated concerning behaviors; among sexually active students, 32.5% reported inconsistent condom use, and 18.9% had multiple sexual partners, emphasizing the need for enhanced STI prevention measures on campus.
Good adherence is essential in the treatment of TB. The aim of this study was to describe medication consumption patterns and to assess factors associated with adherence to TB treatment among TB patients in Lomé, Togo. A cross-sectional study was conducted among TB patients in 10 health structures in Lomé from September 2019 to January 2020.
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- The study aimed to determine how common malaria and Covid-19 are among febrile patients in Lomé, using various testing methods over two months in 2020.
- A total of 243 patients were tested, revealing a malaria prevalence of about 25%, while the presence of SARS-CoV-2 was found in approximately 7.4% of the participants.
- The findings suggest that there may be cross-reactivity between Covid-19 and malaria in rapid tests, indicating the need for PCR testing to accurately diagnose Covid-19 in areas where malaria is common.
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- This study investigates the prevalence of dengue fever among patients with febrile syndrome at a hospital in Lomé, Togo, where data on this disease is limited.
- Out of 147 patients, dengue fever was found in 17% of cases, while malaria had a prevalence of 10.2%.
- The study demonstrated a significant agreement between two testing methods for dengue, indicating that dengue fever is a notable cause of febrile illness in the region, similar to malaria.
Prevalence and factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in health professionals in Togo, 2021.
Public Health Pract (Oxf)
November 2021
Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among health professionals (HPs) in Togo
Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
Methods: The study was conducted between 24 February and 3 March 2021 among HPs in Togo. Data on sociodemographic characteristics and intention of vaccination were collected using an online questionnaire.
Prevalence of severe adverse events among health professionals after receiving the first dose of the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 coronavirus vaccine (Covishield) in Togo, March 2021.
Arch Public Health
November 2021
Article Synopsis
- * A total of 1,639 participants experienced various adverse events, with the most common being injection site pain (91%) and fatigue (74%), while some required medical consultations or were unable to work post-vaccination.
- * The research indicated that younger individuals and females were more likely to experience SAEs, suggesting the potential need for preemptive pain management strategies like antalgics for this demographic.
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- A study conducted in Togo in 2017 aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors for Trichomonas vaginalis (T. vaginalis) among female sex workers (FSW) using respondent-driven sampling and molecular tests.
- The results showed a T. vaginalis prevalence of 6.5%, with additional findings of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the population, including HIV.
- Key factors associated with T. vaginalis infection included living in Lomé, having sexual intercourse before age 18, and being infected with Chlamydia trachomatis, highlighting the need for further research to understand its epidemiology in Togo.*
Objectives: This study aimed to describe HIV testing uptake, as well as HIV prevalence and its associated factors among older adults aged ≥50 years in health facilities in Togo.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out from February 2018 to June 2019 among hospitalized older adults aged ≥50 years in tertiary and secondary hospitals in Togo. HIV testing was performed according to the national algorithm.
Background: Assessing hospital mortality and its predictors is important as some of these can be prevented through appropriate interventions. Few studies have reported hospital mortality data among older adults in sub-Saharan Africa. The objective of this study was to assess the mortality and associated factors among hospitalized older adults in Togo.
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- The study investigates the health status of older adults in Lomé, Togo, focusing on the prevalence and factors linked to poor Self-Rated Health (SRH) among individuals aged 50 and older.
- Conducted over six months in 2019, the study involved 344 participants, revealing that 56.4% reported poor SRH, with higher rates among women and those aged 60 and above.
- Key factors contributing to poor SRH included female sex, age (≥60 years), osteoarthritis, recent hospitalization, polypharmacy, and use of herbal products, highlighting the need for further research to inform health policies.
Objective: To describe the acceptability and factors associated with the use of mobile telephones in the care of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Lomé, Togo.
Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January 5th to March 31st, 2018 in Lomé. PLHIV were recruited from the Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases of the teaching hospital “CHU Sylvanus Olympio” and the NGO “Espoir Vie Togo”.
Objective: To describe the acceptability and factors associated with the use of mobile telephones in the care of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Lomé, Togo.
Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January 5th to March 31st, 2018 in Lomé. PLHIV were recruited from the Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases of the teaching hospital “CHU Sylvanus Olympio” and the NGO “Espoir Vie Togo”.
Background: In the sub-Saharan African, region of the world with a fast growing aging population and where the use of herbal products is very common, there is a paucity of data on medication consumption patterns among elderly people. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of polypharmacy and its associated factors among community-dwelling elderly in Lomé, Togo, in 2017.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from March to June 2017 in Lomé, Togo among people aged 60 years and older.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to determine the prevalence of psychological distress (PD) among key populations at risk for HIV in Togo, including men who have sex with men (MSM), female sex workers (FSW), and drug users (DU), revealing mild PD in 19.9% and moderate/severe PD in 19.2% of participants.
- - It utilized a cross-sectional bio-behavioral approach, gathering data through a standardized questionnaire and blood samples for HIV testing from 2044 participants, predominantly around 25 years old.
- - Significant risk factors for PD included age, HIV positivity, and hazardous alcohol consumption, while higher education levels acted as protective factors; drug users were more likely to experience PD
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Sante Publique
January 2020
Objective: To describe the acceptability and factors associated with the use of mobile telephones in the care of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Lomé, Togo.
Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January 5th to March 31st, 2018 in Lomé. PLHIV were recruited from the Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases of the teaching hospital "CHU Sylvanus Olympio" and the NGO "Espoir Vie Togo".
Men who have sex with men (MSM) are a population at risk of contracting both HIV and hepatitis B virus (HBV). The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of these diseases and the factors associated with them among MSM in Togo in 2017. This cross-sectional study took place in eight major cities in Togo from August through September, 2017.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To estimate the immunization coverage among children admitted for consultation or hospitalization in health structures of Lomé.
Results: A total of 797 respondent-child couples were included and 31.1% of them had their immunization cards.
Background: Inadequate immunization coverage remains a public health problem in Africa. In Togo, only 62% of children under one year of age were fully immunized in 2013. This study aimed to estimate the immunization coverage among children aged 12-23 months, and to identify factors associated with incomplete immunization status in Togo.
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