Facteurs associés à la lombalgie chez les chauffeurs de transport en commun de la ville de Parakou / NA

Objectif : Déterminer la prévalence et les facteurs de risque de lombalgie chez les chauffeurs de transport en commun de la ville de Parakou. Méthodes : Il s'agissait d'une étude transversale, descriptive et à visé analytique qui a porté sur les chauffeurs de transport en commun de Parakou, librement consentants. Un questionnaire, une toise, un mètre ruban et un pèse-personne, ont permis la collecte des données en lien avec la lombalgie. Elles ont été traitées et analysées avec Épi info 7.1.5.0. Le test statistique de chi2 a été utilisé pour comparer la prévalence de la lombalgie avec les facteurs de risque. Résultats : 272 chauffeurs tous de sexe masculin ont été enquêtés. La tranche d'âge [35-44 ans] prédominait. Étaient plus représentés les conducteurs de voiture (52,94%), ceux qui avaient moins de 5 ans d'ancienneté (32,72%) et ceux qui restaient en position assise pénible (91,91%). 63,60% souffraient de la lombalgie. Elle n'est statistiquement associée qu'à la vibration mécanique. Conclusion : La lombalgie est un problème de santé publique chez les conducteurs de transport en commun de Parakou

Objective: To determine the prevalence and risk factors of low back pain among public transport drivers in the city of Parakou. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study that focused on the public transport drivers of Parakou, freely consenting. A questionnaire, a measuring rod, a tape measure and a bathroom scale were used to collect data related to low back pain. They were processed and analyzed with Epi info 7.1.5.0. The chi2 statistical test was used to compare the prevalence of low back pain with the risk factors. Results: 272 all male drivers were surveyed. The age group [35-44 years] predominated. Car drivers were more represented (52.94%), those with less than 5 years of service (32.72%) and those who remained in a painful sitting position (91.91%). 63.60% suffered from low back pain. It is statistically associated only with mechanical vibration. Conclusion: Low back pain is a public health problem among public transport drivers in Parakou

Evaluation of Feeding Practices in Children Aged 6- 23 Months in Southern Benin Rural Setting.

Aims: To assess feeding practices in children aged 6 to 23 months living in rural setting in southern Benin. Study Design: Population based cross-sectional and evaluative study. Place and Duration of Study: Southern Benin, from 1st April to 27th June, 2014. Methodology: Two hundred and fourty children (49.16% girls) aged 6-23 months were randomly selected by cluster sampling technique. Data on breastfeeding and, complementary feeding, food safety and socio-demographic characteristics were collected using a questionnaire. Feeding practices in children were assessed through World Health Organization indicators using predefined scores. Results: The median age of the children was 13 months and 61.65% children aged 12-23 months. Breastfeeding (82.08%), complementary feeding (37.08%) and food safety (15.94%) were adequate among the children. The overall quality of feeding practices was inadequate among children (73.90%) aged 6-23 months. Conclusion: Feeding practices was inadequate in children aged 6 to 23 months in southern Benin rural setting. Nutrition education interventions in mothers are needed to improve feeding practices in children aged 6 to 23 months living in southern Benin rural areas.