The Prevalence of migraine and associated factors among medical students in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) / A prevalência da enxaqueca e fatores associados entre estudantes de medicina em Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)

Objective: To determine the prevalence, clinical characteristics and impact of migraine among medical students in the city of Ouagadougou. Methods: This across-sectional study was carried out during a period of 6 months from August 2021 to January 2022. Participants were selected by stratified random sampling according to academic level. Hetero-administered questionnaire was administred to each student. Migraine was diagnosed according to the ICHD 3rd edition criteria and the MIDAS was used to assess the impact of migraine on students' quality of life. Results: Two hundred and twenty seven students were selected for this study. The prevalence of migraineurs was 31.8%. Their mean age was 22.20±2.67 years. There was female predominance among the migraineurs (73.9%). More than half of the migraineurs had a family history of headache disorders (53.6%). Migraine without aura was the most frequent subtype (59.4%). Visual aura was predominant (78.2%). Migraine was of moderate intensity in 60.8% of cases. Insomnia and/or lack of sleep was the most common trigger (73.7%) followed by stress and fatigue in 71% of cases. Migraine caused severe disability in 15.9% of migraineurs. Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of migraine among medical students in Burkina Faso. Stress and irregular sleep were the most common triggers factors.

Objetivo: Determinar a prevalência, características clínicas e impacto da enxaqueca entre estudantes de medicina na cidade de Ouagadougou. Métodos: Este estudo transversal foi realizado durante um período de 6 meses, de agosto de 2021 a janeiro de 2022. Os participantes foram selecionados por amostragem aleatória estratificada de acordo com o nível acadêmico. Questionário heteroadministrado foi aplicado a cada aluno. A enxaqueca foi diagnosticada de acordo com os critérios da 3ª edição da ICHD e o MIDAS foi utilizado para avaliar o impacto da enxaqueca na qualidade de vida dos estudantes. Resultados: Duzentos e vinte e sete alunos foram selecionados para este estudo. A prevalência de enxaquecas foi de 31,8%. A média de idade foi de 22,20±2,67 anos. Houve predomínio do sexo feminino entre os portadores de enxaqueca (73,9%). Mais da metade dos pacientes com enxaqueca tinha histórico familiar de cefaleia (53,6%). A enxaqueca sem aura foi o subtipo mais frequente (59,4%). A aura visual foi predominante (78,2%). A enxaqueca foi de intensidade moderada em 60,8% dos casos. A insônia e/ou falta de sono foi o gatilho mais comum (73,7%), seguida de estresse e fadiga em 71% dos casos. A enxaqueca causou incapacidade grave em 15,9% dos pacientes com enxaqueca. Conclusão: Houve uma alta prevalência de enxaqueca entre estudantes de medicina em Burkina Faso. Estresse e sono irregular foram os fatores desencadeantes mais comuns.

[Anxiety and depression during chronic renal failure before end stage at the University hospital center Yalgado Ouedraogo of Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)]. / Anxiété et dépression au cours de l'insuffisance rénale chronique avant le stade terminal au centre hospitalier universitaire Yalgado Ouédraogo de Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso).

AIM: We wanted to know the prevalence of depression and anxiety, as well as the associated factors in patients with chronic renal failure in Burkina Faso. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This was an analytical cross-sectional study conducted from February to May 2016. We included all adult patients with moderate or severe chronic renal failure. The diagnosis of anxiety and depression was made using the Hamilton scales. Identification of factors associated with both conditions required bi- and multivariate analyzes. RESULTS: The study involved 191 patients, with a mean age of 53.2±14.2 years and a sex ratio of 1.4. The prevalence of anxiety and depression was 42.4% and 66.5%, respectively. In 37.7% of cases, both anxiety and depression were noted. The mean age was 52.2±13.1 years for anxious patients and 53.5±13.3 years for the depressed. After multivariate analysis, female sex (odds ratio 2.2; adjusted P=0.014) was significantly associated with anxiety, and anxiety itself at depression (odds ratio 7.5; adjusted P<0.001). CONCLUSION: Anxiety and depression are very common during moderate or severe chronic renal failure in Burkina Faso. In view of their potentially serious consequences, there is a definite interest in their early detection by the nephrologist, especially in the female patient, and for early management.

[Factors associated with depressive symptoms in chronic hemodialysis patients of centre hospitalier universitaire Yalgado Ouédraogo (Burkina Faso)]. / Facteurs associés à la symptomatologie dépressive chez les patients hémodialysés chroniques du centre hospitalier universitaire Yalgado Ouédraogo (Burkina Faso).

OBJECTIVE: To determine the factors associated with depressive symptoms in chronic hemodialysis patients at centre hospitalier universitaire Yalgado Ouédraogo de Ouagadougou (CHU-YO). PATIENTS AND METHODS: The study was cross sectional and descriptive, from June 2nd to July 30th, 2014. We included chronic hemodialysis patients of CHU-YO. The frequency of hemodialysis sessions was of every four to five days. The French version of Hamilton depression psychometric scale was used to assess depressive symptoms. The factors associated with depression were identified after descriptive and explanatory analysis. RESULTS: Depressive symptoms were identified in 140 of the 162 patients included in the study, or a prevalence of 86.4%. The average age of the 140 patients was 38.9±12.9years. In bivariate analysis, the risk of having depressive symptoms was 1.5 times for women, 1.7 times for patients with severe anemia, 1.5 times for hemodialysis catheter holders, 1.8 both in case of duration in hemodialysis less than six months. In multivariate analysis, gender and duration in hemodialysis were factors associated with the occurrence of depressive symptomatology. CONCLUSION: Our study confirms the high frequency of depressive symptoms in patients on hemodialysis. To improve the overall care of hemodialysis patients, we suggest routine screening for depressive symptoms and specific support.

Female genital cutting: current practices and beliefs in western Africa.

OBJECTIVE: To conduct a cross-national comparative study of the prevalence and correlates of female genital cutting (FGC) practices and beliefs in western Africa. METHODS: Data from women who responded to the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys between 2005 and 2007 were used to estimate the frequencies of ever having been circumcised, having had a daughter circumcised, and believing that FGC practices should continue. Weighted logistic regression using data for each country was performed to determine the independent correlates of each outcome. FINDINGS: The prevalence of FGC was high overall but varied substantially across countries in western Africa. In Sierra Leone, Gambia, Burkina Faso and Mauritania, the prevalence of FGC was 94%, 79%, 74% and 72%, respectively, whereas in Ghana, Niger and Togo prevalence was less than 6%. Older age and being Muslim were generally associated with increased odds of FGC, and higher education was associated with lower odds of FGC. The association between FGC and wealth varied considerably. Burkina Faso was the only country in our study that experienced a dramatic reduction in FGC prevalence from women (74%) to their daughters (25%); only 14.2% of the women surveyed in that country said that they believe the practice should continue. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of FGC in western Africa remains high overall but varies substantially across countries. Given the broad range of experiences, successful strategies from countries where FGC is declining may provide useful examples for high-prevalence countries seeking to reduce their own FGC practices.