Hypertension in the Adult Population in Côte d’Ivoire: Prevalence and Associated Factors

Objectives: To estimate the current national prevalence of hypertension and to identify associated factors, in a context of increasing cardiovascular diseases and rampant urbanization in Côte d'Ivoire. Methodology: This was a secondary analysis of data from the survey on the prevalence and characteristics of diabetes in Côte d'Ivoire. The cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study was conducted among 3198 adults aged 20 to 79 years, in the twenty health regions of Côte d'Ivoire from 23 November to 22 December 2017. Risk factors were identified by binary stepwise logistic regression using Stata version 15 software. Results: The survey population was predominantly female (55%) and lived in urban areas (55.38%). The prevalence of hypertension in Côte d'Ivoire was 39.92% [95% CI : 37.28 - 42.62]. Independent of other factors, hypertension in adults is associated with age, place of residence, education level, marital status, income and nutritional status. However, the consumption of fruits and vegetables is protective of hypertension. Conclusion: The prevalence of hypertension in Côte d'Ivoire is very high with a greater burden in the older populations. Interventions targeting the associated modifiable risk factors are needed to correct this alarming epidemiological situation.

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Predictive factors for multi-vessel coronary disease: A single-centre cross-sectional study in côte d’Ivoire

Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases Supplements ◽

10.1016/j.acvdsp.2020.10.020 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 14

Author(s):

A. Ekou ◽

C. Yao ◽

M. Kouamé ◽

A. Abdoulkadir ◽

J.T. Niamkey ◽

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Keyword(s):

Coronary Disease ◽

Predictive Factors ◽

Cote D'ivoire ◽

Côte D’Ivoire ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Single Centre ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cote D’Ivoire ◽

Côte D'ivoire

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Prevalence, Risk Factors and Morbidity Profile of Schistosoma Infection Among Adults in the Taabo Health and Demographic Surveillance System, South-central Côte d’Ivoire

10.21203/rs.3.rs-951392/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Fidèle K. Bassa ◽

Ikenna C. Eze ◽

Rufin K. Assaré ◽

Clémence Essé ◽

Siaka Koné ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Cote D'ivoire ◽

Surveillance System ◽

Côte D’Ivoire ◽

Demographic Surveillance System ◽

Urine Samples ◽

Health Examination ◽

Cote D’Ivoire ◽

South Central ◽

Côte D'ivoire

Abstract Background: Schistosomiasis remains an important public health issue among adults and infected individuals not treated serve as a reservoir of the parasite. Despite this fact, evidence on the epidemiology of schistosomiasis in adults in Côte d’Ivoire is scanty. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of schistosomiasis among adults in the Taabo health and demographic surveillance system in the south-central part of Côte d’Ivoire.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out in April and May 2017 in the frame of the “Côte d’Ivoire Dual Burden of Disease Study” (CoDuBu). A total of 901 randomly selected individuals, aged 18-90 years, provided blood, stool and urine samples for the diagnosis of malaria and helminth infections. With an emphasis on schistosomiasis, stool samples were subjected to the Kato-Katz technique for detection of Schistosoma mansoni eggs, while urine samples were examined for eggs of Schistosoma haematobium and circulating cathodic antigen of S. mansoni. Risk factors and morbidity profiles were assessed using health examination and questionnaires. Multinomial logistic regressions were employed to identify independent risk factors and morbidity patterns associated with S. mansoni mono- and co-infections.Results: The prevalence of S. mansoni and S. haematobium was 23.2% and 1.0%, respectively. Most S. mansoni were mono-infections (81.3%). Independent determinants of S. mansoni infection were young age, low socioeconomic status (mono- and co-infection) and poor hygiene practices (co-infection). S. mansoni infection was independently associated with higher pain and symptom scores (mono-infection), poor self-rated health and low healthcare use (co-infection).Conclusions: This study showed that adults represent a substantial reservoir of S. mansoni. To sustain schistosomiasis control and improve people’s wellbeing, it is important to expand preventive chemotherapy from school-aged children to adults, coupled with hygiene and health education.

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High Awareness but Low Coverage of a Locally Produced Fortified Complementary Food in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire: Findings from a Cross-Sectional Survey

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0166295 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 11 (11) ◽

pp. e0166295 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Magali Leyvraz ◽

Fabian Rohner ◽

Amoin G. Konan ◽

Lasme J. C. E. Esso ◽

Bradley A. Woodruff ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cote D'ivoire ◽

Côte D’Ivoire ◽

Complementary Food ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cote D’Ivoire ◽

Côte D'ivoire ◽

Low Coverage

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Oral epidemiological profile of patients attending public oral health services in Haut Sassandra region, in Côte d’Ivoire

Journal of Public Health in Africa ◽

10.4081/jphia.2019.1064 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Guanga David Meless ◽

Jean-Claude Guinan ◽

Abou Dramane Sangaré ◽

Koffi Syvain N’Guessan ◽

Koffi Lazare Kouakou ◽

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Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Cote D'ivoire ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Côte D’Ivoire ◽

Health Planning ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cote D’Ivoire ◽

Côte D'ivoire ◽

Epidemiological Profile

The objective of this cross-sectional study was to determine the type of care that can be achieved and the epidemiological profile of patients attending the 3 public dental practices in the Haut-Sassandra region, in Côte d’Ivoire. The data collection concerned socio-demographic characteristics, reason for consultation, oral hygiene, dental condition, malocclusions and the availability of equipment for the performance of procedures. The 400 patients observed (51.5% male) were aged 16.0 to 86.0 years (mean=35.5 years; SD=13.1 years). The main reasons for consultation were pain (91.5%) and aesthetics (23.5%). Oral hygiene was insufficient for 36.8% of subjects. Oral conditions were malocclusions (12.8%), caries (98.7%) and edentulous (65.7%) with only 11.8% with prosthesis. The average DMFT index was 9.3. Only extractions and resin attached prostheses were possible in all 3 health facilities. Preventive dentistry (sealent, fluoridation), dentofacial orthopedics and implantology were not available in any dental practice. The most frequently performed acts were extractions (74.5%). The results of this study highlight the need for oral health planning with service equipment and awareness among populations who shouldn’t wait until they are in pain to consult.

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Prevalence and factors associated with hypertension in Anonkoi 3, a peri-urban area in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire)

Journal of Public Health in Africa ◽

10.4081/jphia.2019.1106 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Julie K. Sackou ◽

Marie L. Tiadé ◽

Annita A. Hounsa ◽

Simone K. Malik ◽

Madikiny Coulibaly ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Urban Area ◽

Cote D'ivoire ◽

Côte D’Ivoire ◽

Vegetable Consumption ◽

Adult Population ◽

Cote D’Ivoire ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Low Level ◽

Côte D'ivoire

Hypertension affects more than a quarter of the world adult population, with ruralurban disparities. In Côte d’Ivoire, the prevalence was 21.7% in 2005. The aim of this study was to determine factors associated with hypertension in a peri-urban community in Abidjan. A cross-sectional study was conducted at Anonkoi 3 a peri-urban area in Abidjan. The sample was of 360 subjects aged 18 and older. Behavioral, anthropometric and blood pressure characteristics were determined using WHO STEPS questionnaire and multivariate logistic regression was performed. Prevalence of hypertension was 18.61%. Subjects were low fruit and vegetable consumption (3.3%), low level of physical activity (64.2%) and abdominal obesity at 40%. The risk of hypertension was significant from age 45, in subjects living with a partner and in those with low level of physical activity. Health education programs are essential to prevent cardiovascular risks.

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