Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. Among these CVDs, high blood pressure (hypertension) is the main one. The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with hypertension in women in the market of Dantokpa. Study Method: This is a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical survey undertaken on women selling in the Dantokpa market. The dependent variable is hypertension. Data analysis was done using Epi data 3.1 software. Results: A total of 255 women were enrolled in the study. The average age was 41.6 ± 12.13 years with extremes of 18 and 84 years. Among women, 114 (34%) were suffering from hypertension. The factors associated with hypertension in women in the Dantokpa market were above 40 years old, educated women, physical inactivity, family history of hypertension, salty food. Conclusion: At the end of this study, it appears that the prevalence of hypertension in women in the Dantokpa market is higher than that of the general female population. Therapeutic and preventive measures are necessary.
Introduction: Highly active antiretroviral treatment has considerably reduced the morbidity and mortality associated with HIV infection. However, we are witnessing the emergence of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The aim of this work is to study erectile dysfunction (ED) and the associated factors with HIV positive people managed DHU-B. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study covering the period from March 1, 2017 to June 31, 2017. The study involved HIV-positive patients 18 years old and above, male, under antiretroviral treatment and have given their consent. ED was assessed by the IIEF5 score (International Index of Erectile Function). The data collected had been recorded and processed with the EPI INFO software (Version 7.2). The significance level was 5%. Results: A total of 280 patients were included in the study. The average age was 42 ± 10.04 years with extremes of 23 and 67 years. The prevalence of ED was 52.14%. Among patients with ED, 41% had severe ED. Factors associated with ED in multivariate analysis were: age over 40 years, anxiety, depression, arterial hypertension, lipodystrophy, multiple sexual partners and protease inhibitor therapy. Conclusion: ED concerns half of HIV-infected patients followed in the Internal Medicine department. It is therefore essential to provide more comprehensive care, both clinically and psychologically, in order to improve the quality of life of people living with HIV.
Le diabète est une affection qui pose un problème de santé publique avec des complications sur divers organes. Son impact socio-économique est peu étudié au Bénin. L'objectif de la présente étude était de décrire l'impact socio-économique du diabète chez les diabétiques suivis à l'hôpital universitaire de Porto-Novo en 2016. Il s'est agi d'une étude transversale et descriptive allant du 7 Novembre au 23 Décembre 2016. La population d'étude était constituée des diabétiques des deux sexes, âgés d'au moins 18 ans et ayant donné leur consentement. L'échantillonnage a été exhaustif. L'impact social et économique du diabète a été apprécié grâce à un questionnaire pré-établi. La saisie et l'analyse des données ont été faites par les logiciels EPI DATA 3.1, EPI INFO 7 et STATA 11. Au total, 133 diabétiques ont été recrutés pour l'étude. L'âge moyen est de 54±8 ans. Il y avait une prédominance féminine avec un sexe ratio de 0,6. Sur le plan social, 26,3 % avaient une atténuation des relations avec le conjoint, 83,5 % n'arrivaient pas à remplir les besoins de la famille et 69,9 % avaient une altération de la qualité de vie. Sur le plan économique, 94 % avaient des absences répétées au travail, 68,4 % avaient diminué les heures de travail, 54,3 % ont signalé une diminution de leur revenu mensuel et tous avaient signalé l'augmentation de leurs dépenses mensuelles. Le diabète a un impact socio-économique négatif important sur les diabétiques à Porto-Novo. La prise en charge des diabétiques devrait aborder ce volet.
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