scholarly journals Severe-malaria infection and its outcomes among pregnant women in Burkina Faso health-districts: Hierarchical Bayesian space-time models applied to routinely-collected data from 2013 to 2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 100333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toussaint Rouamba ◽  
Sekou Samadoulougou ◽  
Halidou Tinto ◽  
Victor A. Alegana ◽  
Fati Kirakoya‑Samadoulougou
Keyword(s):  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Severe Malaria ◽  
Malaria Infection ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Hierarchical Bayesian ◽  
Routinely Collected Data ◽  
Health Districts

scholarly journals Utilization of key preventive measures for pregnancy complications and malaria among women in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariame Ouedraogo ◽  
Jaameeta Kurji ◽  
Lakew Abebe ◽  
Ronald Labonté ◽  
Sudhakar Morankar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Malaria Infection ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Maternal Health Services ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Wealth Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Jimma Zone

Abstract Background In Ethiopia, malaria infections and other complications during pregnancy contribute to the high burden of maternal morbidity and mortality. Preventive measures are available, however little is known about the factors influencing the uptake of maternal health services and interventions by pregnant women in Ethiopia. Methods We analyzed data from a community-based cross-sectional survey conducted in 2016 in three rural districts of Jimma Zone, Ethiopia, with 3784 women who had a pregnancy outcome in the year preceding the survey. We used multivariable logistic regression models accounting for clustering to identify the determinants of antenatal care (ANC) attendance and insecticide-treated net (ITN) ownership and use, and the prevalence and predictors of malaria infection among pregnant women. Results Eighty-four percent of interviewed women reported receiving at least one ANC visit during their last pregnancy, while 47% reported attending four or more ANC visits. Common reasons for not attending ANC included women’s lack of awareness of its importance (48%), distance to health facility (23%) and unavailability of transportation (14%). Important determinants of ANC attendance included higher education level and wealth status, woman’s ability to make healthcare decisions, and pregnancy intendedness. An estimated 48% of women reported owning an ITN during their last pregnancy. Of these, 55% reported to have always slept under it during their last pregnancy. Analysis revealed that the odds of owning and using ITNs were respectively 2.07 (95% CI: 1.62–2.63) and 1.73 (95% CI: 1.32–2.27) times higher among women who attended at least one ANC visit. The self-reported prevalence of malaria infection during pregnancy was low (1.4%) across the three districts. We found that young, uneducated, and unemployed women presented higher odds of malaria infection during their last pregnancy. Conclusion ANC and ITN uptake during pregnancy in Jimma Zone fall below the respective targets of 95 and 90% set in the Ethiopian Health Sector Transformation Plan for 2020, suggesting that more intensive programmatic efforts still need to be directed towards improving access to these health services. Reaching ANC non-users and ITN ownership and use as part of ANC services could be emphasized to address these gaps.

HIV Infection among Pregnant Women in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso: Comparison of Voluntary and Blinded Seroprevalence Estimates

1999 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 738-740 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicolas Meda ◽  
Marie-Therese Zoundi-Guigui ◽  
Philippe Van De Perre ◽  
Michel Alary ◽  
Amadou Ouangré ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Bobo Dioulasso

scholarly journals Asymptomatic malaria and anaemia among pregnant women during high and low malaria transmission seasons in Burkina Faso: household-based cross-sectional surveys in Burkina Faso, 2013 and 2017

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Toussaint Rouamba ◽  
Sékou Samadoulougou ◽  
Mady Ouédraogo ◽  
Hervé Hien ◽  
Halidou Tinto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Malaria Transmission ◽  
Asymptomatic Malaria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Transmission Season ◽  
Low Transmission ◽  
High Transmission ◽  
Asymptomatic Carriage ◽  
Low Malaria Transmission

Abstract Background Malaria in endemic countries is often asymptomatic during pregnancy, but it has substantial consequences for both the mother and her unborn baby. During pregnancy, anaemia is an important consequence of malaria infection. In Burkina Faso, the intensity of malaria varies according to the season, albeit the prevalence of malaria and anaemia as well as their risk factors, during high and low malaria transmission seasons is underexplored at the household level. Methods Data of 1751 pregnant women from October 2013 to March 2014 and 1931 pregnant women from April 2017 to June 2017 were drawn from two cross-sectional household surveys conducted in 24 health districts of Burkina Faso. Pregnant women were tested for malaria in their household after consenting. Asymptomatic carriage was defined as a positive result from malaria rapid diagnostic tests in the absence of clinical symptoms of malaria. Anaemia was defined as haemoglobin level less than 11 g/dL in the first and third trimester and less than 10.5 g/dL in the second trimester of pregnancy. Results Prevalence of asymptomatic malaria in pregnancy was estimated at 23.9% (95% CI 20.2–28.0) during the high transmission season (October–November) in 2013. During the low transmission season, it was 12.7% (95% CI 10.9–14.7) between December and March in 2013–2014 and halved (6.4%; 95% CI 5.3–7.6) between April and June 2017. Anaemia prevalence was estimated at 59.4% (95% CI 54.8–63.8) during the high transmission season in 2013. During the low transmission season, it was 50.6% (95% CI 47.7–53.4) between December and March 2013–2014 and 65.0% (95% CI 62.8–67.2) between April and June, 2017. Conclusion This study revealed that the prevalence of malaria asymptomatic carriage and anaemia among pregnant women at the community level remain high throughout the year. Thus, more efforts are needed to increase prevention measures such as IPTp–SP coverage in order to reduce anaemia and contribute to preventing low birth weight and poor pregnancy outcomes.

scholarly journals Seroprevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection in pregnant women from Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanata Bamba ◽  
Mamoudou Cissé ◽  
Ibrahim Sangaré ◽  
Adama Zida ◽  
Souleymane Ouattara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Bobo Dioulasso ◽  
Toxoplasma Gondii Infection

scholarly journals Role of Platelet Indices as a Potential Marker for Malaria Severity

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Biruk Bayleyegn ◽  
Fikir Asrie ◽  
Aregawi Yalew ◽  
Berhanu Woldu
Keyword(s):  
Severe Malaria ◽  
Malaria Infection ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
Distribution Width ◽  
Platelet Indices ◽  
Potential Marker ◽  
Immature Platelet Fraction ◽  
Platelet Parameter ◽  
Malaria Severity

Purpose. Platelet parameter alteration such as platelet count and platelet indices are more common than in other blood cell lines due to diverse causative pathophysiological mechanisms in severe malaria infection. In malaria patients, no more studies evaluated platelet indices in relation to disease severity and prognosis. Therefore, this review assessed the current scientific knowledge on the potential role of platelet indices for the diagnostic marker of severe malaria infection. Results. Hence, after reviewing recent literatures, elevation of mean platelet volume and platelet distribution width in addition to decreased plateletcrit and platelet counts is the known potential risk factor associated with warning signs of severe malaria. Thus, thrombocytopenia < 150 × 10 9 / L , MPV ≥ 9.05   fL , and PDW ≥ 14.550 % as well as significantly higher P-LCR and decrease in PCT are shown significant sensitivity and specificity as they are used as diagnostic and prognostic values in severe malaria infection. Conclusion. Platelet indices are useful predictors of malaria severity. Immature platelet fraction (IPF%) is raised in the case of severe malaria, and it was significantly more useful than MPV. Advanced research will further investigate the platelet index abnormality associated with specific age and gender among specific malaria species.

Bacterial Vaginosis Among Pregnant Women in Burkina Faso

2008 ◽  
Vol 35 (12) ◽  
pp. 985-989
Author(s):  
Fati Kirakoya-Samadoulougou ◽  
Nicolas Nagot ◽  
Marie-Christine Defer ◽  
Seydou Yaro ◽  
Nicolas Meda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Vaginosis ◽  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Pregnant Women

Asymptomatic malaria and anemia among pregnant women during high and low malaria transmission seasons in Burkina Faso: household-based cross-sectional surveys in Burkina Faso, 2013–2017

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toussaint Rouamba ◽  
Sékou Samadoulougou ◽  
Mady Ouédraogo ◽  
Hervé Hien ◽  
Halidou Tinto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Malaria Transmission ◽  
Malaria In Pregnancy ◽  
Asymptomatic Malaria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Transmission Season ◽  
Asymptomatic Carriage ◽  
Low Malaria Transmission ◽  
In Pregnancy

Abstract Background: Malaria in endemic countries is often asymptomatic during pregnancy, but it has substantial consequences for both the mother and her unborn baby. In Burkina Faso, the prevalence and risk factors of asymptomatic malaria in pregnancy and its main consequence, anemia, during high and low malaria transmission seasons is underexplored at the household level.Methods: Data of 1751 pregnant women from October 2013 to March 2014 and 1931 pregnant women from April 2017 to June 2017 were drawn from two cross-sectional household surveys conducted in 24 health districts of Burkina Faso. Pregnant women were tested for malaria in their household after consenting. Asymptomatic carriage was defined as a positive result from malaria rapid diagnostic tests in the absence of malaria symptoms. Anemia was defined as hemoglobin level less than 11 g/dL.Results: Prevalence of asymptomatic malaria in pregnancy was estimated at 23.9% (95%CI: 20.2–28.0) during the high transmission season (October–November) in 2013. During the low transmission season, it was 12.7% (95%CI: 10.9–14.7) between December and March in 2013–2014 and halved (6.4%; 95%CI: 5.3–7.6) between April and June 2017. Anemia prevalence was estimated at 43.7% (95%CI: 39.3–48.3) during the high transmission season in 2013. During the low transmission season, it was 32.7% (95%CI: 30.1–35.5) between December and March 2013–2014 and 46.6% (95%CI: 44.3–48.9) between April and June, 2017.Conclusion: Prevalence of asymptomatic malaria in pregnancy was significantly higher during the high malaria transmission season while anemia prevalence was lower. Our study provides an opportunity to assess the prevalence of asymptomatic carriage and one of its main consequences, anemia, among pregnant women at the community level throughout the year. In order to mitigate the harmful effects of asymptomatic carriage for both the mother and fetus, health programs aimed at increasing the number of women coming into contact with health workers are necessary.

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