Lived experiences of street girls in Côte d’Ivoire

Purpose The United Nations continues to identify street children as one of the most vulnerable sub-populations of children and youth globally. The purpose of this paper is to present social and contextual perspectives of 11 girls living on the streets of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Implications with respect to the development and delivery of effective sexual/reproductive and mental health interventions and services are discussed. Design/methodology/approach Through semi-structured interviews and applied qualitative thematic analysis, this paper aims to achieve in-depth understanding about the lives of 11 girls living on the street. A socio-ecological framework is utilized to interpret the experiences of the girls at the individual (micro), community (mezzo) and structural (macro) levels. Findings Six main themes evolved from the thematic analysis of interview transcripts: exposure to violence and abuse before and on the street, exposure to violence and sex work, risk and vulnerability to HIV, substance use and sex work, substance use and physical and reproductive health and ways of coping and future planning. Originality/value The interplay of experiences illustrates how girls navigate their lives, and along with an appreciation of intersectionality validates the need for an integrated approach to health and social care related to health and mental health services. Integrated interventions should focus on common issues such as improving access to HIV testing and contraceptives for young girls living on the street.

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Determinants of smallholder farmers’ access to microfinance credits

Agricultural Finance Review ◽

10.1108/afr-07-2019-0075 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 80 (3) ◽

pp. 401-419 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

N’Banan Ouattara ◽

Xiong Xueping ◽

Trazié Bertrand Athanase Youan BI ◽

Lacina Traoré ◽

J.K. Ahiakpa ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cote D'ivoire ◽

Côte D’Ivoire ◽

Smallholder Farmers ◽

Farm Income ◽

Future Research ◽

Microfinance Institutions ◽

Cote D’Ivoire ◽

Content Type ◽

Credit Access ◽

Côte D'ivoire

Purpose Several years after the regularization of microfinance activity in Côte d’Ivoire, smallholder farmers’ access to microfinance credits still remains marginal. The purpose of this paper is to identify and analyze key determinants of access to microfinance credit in Sassandra-Marahoué District. Design/methodology/approach A total of 150 smallholder farmers were randomly sampled using an interview guide and semi-structured questionnaires. Univariate statistics and Probit binary modeling were employed for data analyses. Findings Results revealed that socio-economic/demographic characteristics of smallholder farmers and credit requirements imposed by microfinance institutions (MFIs) are key determinants of smallholder farmers’ access to microfinance credits in the district. Research limitations/implications Although, the authors shed light on the determinants of microfinance credit access for smallholder farmers in this district, the study focused on a single source of financial credit. Future research will need to explore the determinants of credit demand and the choice between different sources of rural credits in Côte d’Ivoire. Practical implications The findings suggest that MFIs seldom take into account smallholder farmers who are not engaged in off-farm income-generating activities and savings account; and those with low level of education. Sensitization programs on the importance of savings mobilization and credit policy by MFIs will potentially increase smallholder’s knowledge on credit access requirements and thereby increased access. Originality/value To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study investigating determinants of smallholder farmers’ access to microfinance credits in Côte d’Ivoire specifically in the Sassandra-Marahoué District. The results of this study will serve as a guide for MFIs for improving smallholder farmers’ access to credit.

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Profils Des Femmes A Consommation Problematique De Drogues En Cote d’Ivoire

European Scientific Journal ESJ ◽

10.19044/esj.2017.v13n29p306 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 13 (29) ◽

pp. 306

Author(s):

Dje Bi Tchan Guillaume ◽

Coulibaly Onata Chaka

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Drug Use ◽

Cote D'ivoire ◽

Côte D’Ivoire ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Drug Problem ◽

Cote D’Ivoire ◽

Problematic Use ◽

Côte D'ivoire ◽

Women In Decision Making

Drug use is growing rapidly in Côte d'Ivoire, leading to serious adaptation difficulties and mental health problems. The present study aims at presenting the profile of women with drug use problem in Côte d'Ivoire. The participants, aged 14 to 67 years, were 83 patients of the Blue Cross of Côte d'Ivoire. Data related to drug use were obtained through urine tests (Rapitest) and semi-directive interviews with patients and their resource persons. The results indicate three profiles of women with problematic use. They also indicate that 4/5 of these women are poly-consumers. Considering these results, and given the growing interest of women in decision-making structures, it seems useful to reinforce measures to prevent and / or care for girls in drug problem.

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Standard bank: exploring opportunities to make Côte d’Ivoire ‘home’

Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies ◽

10.1108/eemcs-01-2020-0009 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 1-37

Author(s):

Issam Ghazzawi ◽

Angie Urban ◽

Renee Horne ◽

Claire Beswick

Keyword(s):

Strategic Management ◽

International Business ◽

Cote D'ivoire ◽

Côte D’Ivoire ◽

Entry Mode ◽

Growth Strategy ◽

Rapid Expansion ◽

Cote D’Ivoire ◽

Content Type ◽

Côte D'ivoire

Learning outcomes After completion of this case, students will be able to: define and understand the external and internal components of the strategic management process; define and explain various alternative strategies that help companies create a sustainable competitive advantage; understand and explain the five main choices of entry mode that are available to organisations when considering entry into a foreign market, suggest an entry mode that is relevant to Standard Bank and explain the pros and cons of each entry mode; and understand how a company can offer or phase in its service offerings. Case overview/synopsis This case situates Sola David-Borha, CEO for the Africa Region at the Standard Bank Group, in April 2018, considering whether and how to expand into personal and business banking in Cote d’Ivoire – a country that Standard Bank had just re-entered, having exited there in 2003 because of the civil war. The bank has operations in 20 sub-Saharan African countries and its growth strategy is focussed on Africa. This strategy is reflected in its slogan: “Africa is our home. We drive her growth”. David-Borha has a number of questions on her mind. These include: can the bank offer financial services that will meet the needs of the Ivorian people, how can the bank expand into personal a business banking – indeed is rapid expansion into this sector the right decision for now? Complexity academic level Advanced/graduate courses in strategic management and international business. Supplementary materials Teaching Notes are available for educators only. Subject code CSS 5: International business.

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Complete Genome Sequence of Ebrios, a Novel T7virus Isolated from the Ebrie Lagoon in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

Genome Announcements ◽

10.1128/genomea.00280-18 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (25) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Solange Ngazoa-Kakou ◽

Cécile Philippe ◽

Denise M. Tremblay ◽

Stéphanie Loignon ◽

Aristide Koudou ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Escherichia Coli ◽

Cote D'ivoire ◽

Complete Genome Sequence ◽

Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia ◽

Côte D’Ivoire ◽

Open Reading Frames ◽

Cote D’Ivoire ◽

Content Type ◽

Côte D'ivoire ◽

Reading Frames

ABSTRACT The lytic Escherichia coli phage Ebrios was isolated from a water sample collected in Ebrie Lagoon on the Adiopodoumé River in Abidjan (Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa). The linear genome of this Podoviridae family member contains 39,752 bp, has a G+C content of 52.9%, is composed of 53 open reading frames, and is related to the Stenotrophomonas maltophilia phage IME15.

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Complete Genome Sequences of Five Acinetobacter baumannii Phages from Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

Microbiology Resource Announcements ◽

10.1128/mra.01358-18 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Christiane Essoh ◽

Jean-Philippe Vernadet ◽

Gilles Vergnaud ◽

Adama Coulibaly ◽

Adèle Kakou-N’Douba ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Acinetobacter Baumannii ◽

Cote D'ivoire ◽

Complete Genome ◽

Côte D’Ivoire ◽

Sewage Water ◽

Genome Sequences ◽

Cote D’Ivoire ◽

Content Type ◽

Double Stranded Dna ◽

Côte D'ivoire

Five bacteriophages of Acinetobacter baumannii were isolated from sewage water in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Phages Aci01-1, Aci02-2, and Aci05 belong to an unclassified genus of the Myoviridae family, with double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) genomes, whereas Aci07 and Aci08 belong to the Fri1virus genus of the Podoviridae family of phages.

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Survey of non-conventional mental health care facilities in Côte d’Ivoire: first stage

International Journal of Mental Health Systems ◽

10.1186/s13033-021-00506-7 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Asseman Médard Koua ◽

François Djo Bi Djo ◽

Raymond N’Guessan Kouadio ◽

Zoumana Coulibaly ◽

Eric Sreu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Care ◽

Mental Health Care ◽

Cote D'ivoire ◽

Côte D’Ivoire ◽

Health Care Facilities ◽

Cote D’Ivoire ◽

Côte D'ivoire ◽

Multi Stage ◽

Care Facilities

Abstract Background Mental illnesses and disabilities as well as epileptic diseases remain an important public health issue. In Côte d’Ivoire, the provision of psychiatric care and specialised psychosocial facilities is almost non-existent. This study is based on the hypothesis that the care of people suffering from mental illness and epilepsy in Côte d’Ivoire is mainly in the hands of non-conventional mental health care facilities, including so-called ‘Prayer Camps’. These work according to traditional and spiritual principles and are mostly not registered or controlled by the Ivorian authorities. Methods This study is the first stage of a multi-stage study. For the first stage, a quantitative method with an exploratory and descriptive aim was chosen. 541 non-conventional mental health care facilities in Côte d’Ivoire were mapped, typologised according to their spiritual orientation and treatment methods, and examined according to some charactersitics. Semi-structured interviews with 435 facility leaders were conducted. Results The article provides a typology of four types of non-conventional mental health care facilities in Côte d’Ivoire including Christian Prayer Camps, Traditional Healing Centres, Phytotherapy Centres, and Roqya Centres. It explores their administrative embedding, the qualification of the facility leaders as well as their willingness, in principle, to cooperate with conventional mental health care centres. A considerable number of non-conventional expressed a desire or acceptance of cooperation with psychiatric organisations. Conclusions The next stage of this multi-stage study will be to assess the clinical and legal situation of the patients in these centres. The aim is to interview the patients in order to analyse their perceptions and to capture the concerns of relatives and staff in the centres as well as the human rights situation in a mixed-method study. The long-term objective is to establish future cooperation between conventional psychiatric care providers and suitable non-conventional mental health care facilities and to implement a community mental health care policy in Côte d’Ivoire.

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Survey of Non-conventional Mental Health Care Facilities in Côte d'Ivoire – First Results

10.21203/rs.3.rs-749811/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Asseman Médard Koua ◽

François Djo Bi Djo ◽

N’guessan Raymond Kouadio ◽

Zoumana Coulibaly ◽

Eric S ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Care ◽

Mental Health Care ◽

Cote D'ivoire ◽

Côte D’Ivoire ◽

Care Facility ◽

Health Care Facilities ◽

Cote D’Ivoire ◽

Côte D'ivoire ◽

Care Facilities

Abstract Background Mental illnesses and disabilities as well as epileptic diseases remain an important public health issue. In Côte d'Ivoire, the provision of psychiatric care and specialised psychosocial facilities is almost non-existent. Non-conventional mental health care facilities, also known as ‘Prayer Camps’, are the first point of contact for people suffering from mental illness and epilepsy in Côte d'Ivoire – although not accounted for by the Ivorian health care system. Methods For the survey, a quantitative method with an exploratory and descriptive aim was chosen. The data collection methodology was composed of the pre-survey and the actual field survey which took place in the 31 regions of Côte d'Ivoire. 541 non-conventional mental health care facilities in Côte d'Ivoire were mapped, visited, examined with regard to some characteristics, and typologised according to their spiritual orientation.Results The survey of non-conventional mental health care facilities provides a typology of the centres (Christian Prayer Camps, Traditional Healing Centres, Phytotherapy Centres, and Roqya Centres), the number of people with mental illness they treat, the educational or professional background of the facility leaders, and their attitudes towards possible cooperation with psychiatrically trained staff. Conclusions A considerable number of non-conventional mental health care facility leaders expressed a desire or acceptance of cooperation with psychiatric organisations. If cooperation could be established and combined with training for non-conventional mental health care facility leaders, there is hope that an urgently needed greater state provision of outpatient psychiatric care might well meet with a willingness on the part of the non-conventional facilities to make use of this help, especially if it can be integrated into the care provided in the centres. The long-term objective is to establish and implement future collaboration and a real community mental health care policy in Côte d'Ivoire. A more detailed study is being planned, which will examine the situation of patients in non-conventional mental health care facilities and the actual possibility of cooperation.

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