Comment diagnostiquer le paludisme en Sierra Leone ?
Le diagnostic se fait par des tests sanguins, comme le frottis ou le test rapide.
PaludismeDiagnostic médical
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Quels tests pour la tuberculose en Sierra Leone ?
Les tests incluent la culture de crachats et le test tuberculinique.
TuberculoseTests diagnostiques
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Comment identifier le choléra ?
Le choléra est diagnostiqué par des analyses de selles et des tests de culture.
CholéraDiagnostic
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Quels signes indiquent une infection à virus Ebola ?
Les symptômes incluent fièvre, diarrhée, et saignements. Un test PCR est nécessaire.
Virus EbolaInfections virales
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Comment diagnostiquer la fièvre jaune ?
Le diagnostic repose sur les antécédents de vaccination et des tests sanguins.
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Symptômes
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Quels sont les symptômes du paludisme ?
Fièvre, frissons, sueurs, maux de tête et douleurs musculaires.
PaludismeSymptômes
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Quels signes de choléra sont fréquents ?
Diarrhée aqueuse sévère, déshydratation rapide et vomissements.
CholéraSymptômes
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Quels symptômes de la tuberculose ?
Toux persistante, perte de poids, sueurs nocturnes et fatigue.
TuberculoseSymptômes
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Quels symptômes de la fièvre jaune ?
Fièvre, douleurs musculaires, nausées et jaunisse.
Fièvre jauneSymptômes
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Quels signes d'infection à virus Ebola ?
Fièvre, douleurs abdominales, vomissements, et saignements.
Virus EbolaSymptômes
Prévention
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#1
Comment prévenir le paludisme ?
Utiliser des moustiquaires imprégnées et des répulsifs contre les moustiques.
PaludismePrévention
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Quelles mesures pour prévenir le choléra ?
Accès à l'eau potable, assainissement et hygiène alimentaire sont cruciaux.
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Comment prévenir la tuberculose ?
Vaccination BCG et dépistage des cas contacts sont des mesures clés.
TuberculosePrévention
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Quelles sont les mesures préventives pour la fièvre jaune ?
La vaccination est la principale méthode de prévention contre la fièvre jaune.
Fièvre jaunePrévention
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Comment prévenir les infections à virus Ebola ?
Éviter les contacts avec les personnes infectées et pratiquer une bonne hygiène.
Virus EbolaPrévention
Traitements
5
#1
Quel traitement pour le paludisme ?
Les antipaludiques comme l'artémisinine sont utilisés pour traiter le paludisme.
PaludismeTraitement
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Comment traiter le choléra ?
Le traitement principal est la réhydratation orale ou intraveineuse.
CholéraTraitement
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Quel traitement pour la tuberculose ?
Un traitement antibiotique prolongé est nécessaire, généralement 6 mois.
TuberculoseTraitement
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Comment traiter la fièvre jaune ?
Il n'existe pas de traitement spécifique, la prévention par vaccination est essentielle.
Fièvre jauneTraitement préventif
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Quel traitement pour l'infection à virus Ebola ?
Le traitement est principalement de soutien, avec des antiviraux en cours d'étude.
Virus EbolaTraitement
Complications
5
#1
Quelles complications du paludisme ?
Les complications incluent l'anémie, le coma et l'insuffisance rénale.
PaludismeComplications
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Quelles complications du choléra ?
La déshydratation sévère peut entraîner un choc hypovolémique et la mort.
CholéraComplications
#3
Quelles complications de la tuberculose ?
Les complications peuvent inclure la pneumonie et la dissémination à d'autres organes.
TuberculoseComplications
#4
Quelles complications de la fièvre jaune ?
Les complications graves incluent l'insuffisance hépatique et les hémorragies.
Fièvre jauneComplications
#5
Quelles complications de l'infection à virus Ebola ?
Les complications incluent des troubles neurologiques et des problèmes rénaux.
Virus EbolaComplications
Facteurs de risque
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#1
Quels sont les facteurs de risque du paludisme ?
Les facteurs incluent le voyage dans des zones endémiques et le manque de protection.
PaludismeFacteurs de risque
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Quels facteurs augmentent le risque de choléra ?
Le manque d'accès à l'eau potable et une mauvaise hygiène sont des facteurs clés.
CholéraFacteurs de risque
#3
Quels sont les facteurs de risque de tuberculose ?
La malnutrition, le VIH et le surpeuplement augmentent le risque d'infection.
TuberculoseFacteurs de risque
#4
Quels facteurs de risque pour la fièvre jaune ?
Le voyage dans des zones endémiques sans vaccination augmente le risque.
Fièvre jauneFacteurs de risque
#5
Quels sont les facteurs de risque d'infection à virus Ebola ?
Le contact avec des personnes infectées ou des animaux sauvages est un risque majeur.
Virus EbolaFacteurs de risque
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Directorate of Health Security and Emergencies, Applied Epidemiology and Disease control, Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Sierra Leone, Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Masanga Medical Research Unit, Masanga, Sierra Leone.
Center of Tropical Medicine and Travel Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Lismore, Australia. jamepeb@yahoo.com.
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone, Freetown, Sierra Leone. jamepeb@yahoo.com.
NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Health in Situations of Fragility, Institute for Global Health and Development, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, EH21 6UU, UK.
NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Health in Situations of Fragility, Institute for Global Health and Development, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, EH21 6UU, UK.
NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Health in Situations of Fragility, Institute for Global Health and Development, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, EH21 6UU, UK.
This study aimed to identify the primary sources of COVID-19 health information for adolescent girls in Sierra Leone and evaluate their perceived trustworthiness and influence on their behaviour....
Using a convenience sampling strategy grounded in the social cognitive theory, the study explored adolescents' navigation and appraisal of health information sources, their understanding of COVID-19, ...
Sierra Leone, July 2020....
16 focus group discussions were conducted among 86 adolescents (6-8 per group) aged 15-19 years in Sierra Leone....
Primary sources of COVID-19 information....
Adolescent girls identified a diverse range of health information sources, including schools, social media, health workers and radio, with notable differences in trust and preference based on geograph...
This study underscores the complexity of navigating health information among adolescent girls during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights the importance of tailored public health messaging that accoun...
A nationwide assessment of the link between women's empowerment and homebirth has not been fully examined in Sierra Leone. Our study examined the association between women's empowerment and homebirth ...
We used the individual file (IR) of the 2019 SLDHS dataset for our analysis. A total of 7377 women aged 15-49 years who gave birth in the five years preceding the survey were included. Outcome variabl...
Three in every 20 women had home childbirth (n = 1177; 15.3%). Women with low [aOR 2.04; 95% CI 1.43-2.92] and medium [aOR 1.44; 95%CI 1.05-1.97] levels of knowledge had higher odds of giving birth at...
Despite improvements in maternal health indicators, homebirth by unskilled birth attendants is still a public health concern in Sierra Leone. Women with low knowledge levels, who did not have power to...
Malaria remains a significant public health threat in Sierra Leone, particularly for pregnant women and their unborn children. Infection during pregnancy can lead to severe consequences, including mat...
The study analysed the 2019 Sierra Leone Demographic and Health Survey data (SLDHS). The study comprised a total of 900 pregnant women aged 15-49 years, representing the nationally representative samp...
The study found that the prevalence of ITN use among pregnant women was 64.2 [60.4, 67.9] in Sierra Leone. Pregnant women who were married [aOR = 2.02, 95% CI 1.32, 3.07] had higher odds of bed net us...
ITN use among pregnant women in Sierra Leone remains suboptimal. Marital status, parity, sex of household head, region and religion were associated with bed net use. The government and policymakers in...
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on healthcare systems and services, including routine immunization (RI). To date, there is limited information on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on RI...
We used vaccination data from the District Health Information System for BCG, measles-rubella 1 and 2, and pentavalent 1 and 3 antigens. We compared 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 annual coverage rates fo...
National coverage rates for all antigens declined in 2019-2020, notably measles-rubella 1 and pentavalent 3 (-5.4% and - 4.9%). Between 2020 and 2021, there was an overall increase in coverage (+ 0.2%...
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted Sierra Leone's national BCG, measles-rubella, and pentavalent antigen immunization, which were not fully restored in 2022. Most districts experienced notable coverage de...
Obstetric fistula is a devastating childbirth condition that results from prolonged obstructed labour without timely medical intervention, leading to a tear between the birth canal and the bladder or ...
Cross-sectional data from the 2019 Sierra Leone Demographic and Health Survey was used for the study. Our study comprised 15,574 reproductive women aged 15 to 49. Using a four-modelled approach, a mix...
The proportion of knowledge of fistula symptoms among women who had a fistula was 57.5% [55.3,59.7] in Sierra Leone. Women aged 20-49, particularly those between 40-44 [aOR = 2.82; 95% CI: 2.13, 3.73]...
Most reproductive-aged women in Sierra Leone have knowledge of fistula symptoms among women who had a fistula. Factors such as age, education, occupation, media exposure, parity, sexual activity, preg...
Although one of the main drivers of antimicrobial resistance is inappropriate antibiotic prescribing, there are limited resources to support the surveillance of antibiotic consumption in low-income co...
This is a cross-sectional study of adult (18 years or older) patients receiving medical care at two hospitals (34 Military Hospital-MH and Makeni Government Hospital-MGH) between March 2021 and Octobe...
The mean age of the 468 patients evaluated in this study was 48.6 years. The majority were women (241, 51.7%) and treated at MGH (245, 52.0%). Clinical diagnosis of bacterial infection was made in onl...
Antibiotic consumption was highest with ceftriaxone, followed by levofloxacin and metronidazole. Given the high rate of consumption of antibiotics in the WATCH category of the AWaRe classification, th...
Sierra Leone faces a significant challenge in addressing HIV/AIDS, particularly among adolescent girls and young women. This age group is considered highly vulnerable due to biological factors and soc...
Data from the 2019 Sierra Leone Demographic and Health Survey was used for the study. The sample comprised 6,062 adolescent girls and young women between the ages of 15 and 24. Spatial autocorrelation...
The national prevalence of HIV testing among adolescents and young women in Sierra Leone was 42.1% [40.3,43.9]. Kailahun, Kambia, Tonkolil, some parts of the Western rural area, and Bonthe districts w...
Despite some positive trends, HIV testing rates among adolescent girls and young women in Sierra Leone remain moderate. Spatial autocorrelation analysis consistently revealed hotspots and cold spots f...
High salt intake is a major risk factor for hypertension, which in turn contributes to cardiovascular diseases, the major cause of death from non communicable diseases (NCDs). Research is limited on s...
Participatory action research methods were used to develop a social mobilisation intervention for salt reduction in Bombali District, Sierra Leone. A team of 20 local stakeholders were recruited to de...
Stakeholders showed enthusiasm and were well engaged in the social mobilisation process around salt reduction. They developed radio jingles, radio show talks, organised community awareness raising mee...
Social mobilisation interventions can provide low-cost strategies to tackle NCDs in fragile settings such as Sierra Leone through the utilisation of community structures. However, more research is req...
breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy and an important cause of cancer death among females worldwide. The disease accounted for 25% (1.67 million) of new cancer cases and the fifth c...
we conducted a case-control study on breast cancer involving 116 confirmed breast cancer cases and 116 controls. Questionnaire was designed to collect data on socio-demographic, reproductive and behav...
in the final multiple logistic regression, had formal educational level, (aOR 0.1, 0.03-0.26, p= 0.001) physical activity for more than 30 minutes per week (aOR 0.5 (0.9- 0.7, p=0.001). Cigarette smok...
risk factors for breast cancer among women in Sierra Leone include educational level, physical activity, cigarette smoking and family history of breast cancer. We recommended screening program for wom...
This article examines the experience of healthcare professionals working in primary healthcare provision during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in North Kivu, the Democratic Republic of the Co...