Prevalence of Heartburn in Abidjan, a Black African Country, and Associated Factors

Assi, C.; Koné, Siaka; Ndjitoyap, A. W.; Ouattara, A.; Lawson-Ananissoh, Laté Mawuli; Djenabou, Diallo; Doffou, Stanislas; Coulibaly, Jean-Kalpy; Ebela, C.; Soro, D.; Allah-Kouadio, E.; Lohouès-Kouacou, M. J.; Camara, B. M.

doi:10.4236/ojgas.2014.44026

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“…However, it is important to point out here that epidemiologic studies of GERD are hampered by the absence of an easy-to-use gold-standard to diagnose the disease [21]. Available data show GERD symptoms occur at least once a week in about 10% -38% of the adult population in the USA and Western European countries; and in 5% or less than in Asian countries [2][3][4][5]. There has been little data on the prevalence of GERD from Africa and there was a common misperception that GERD and its complications are rare in Africa [7].…”

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“…The typical reflux symptoms of heartburn and/or acid regurgitation are used to estimate the prevalence of GERD; and have been reported to vary from one population to another [2][3][4][5]. When defined as at least weekly heartburn and/or acid regurgitation, the prevalence of GERD in the Western world generally ranges from 10% to 20% while the prevalence in Asia is reported to be less than 5% [2][3][4][5] . In Africa, studies have been published from only a few countries on the prevalence of GERD [6][7][8]9] .…”

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GERD is Common and Causes Significant Quality of Life Impairment: Results from Outpatients in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Komba¹,

Leyna²

2021

J Gast Hepa Rep

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Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is reported to occur in 10-20% of general population in Western countries and in about 5% in Asian countries. There is little data regarding its prevalence, pattern, associated factors and impact on the quality of life in African countries. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, pattern, quality of life and factors associated with GERD among outpatients in the city of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. Methods: Between 01 June 2013 and 31 July 2013, a total of 1062 adults aged 18 years and above were recruited into this cross-sectional study and completed Swahili-language self-administered questionnaires. The Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD questionnaire was used as a diagnostic tool for GERD and quality of life was assessed using the Quality of Life in Reflux and Dyspepsia (QOLRAD) questionnaire. Results: The mean age ± standard deviation of the study participants was 46.0±19.5years and 60.5% were females. The prevalence of GERD was 31.5% and was higher among females compared to males (p = 0.001). The quality of life in patients with GERD was lower in all five domains of the QOLRAD questionnaire. About two thirds (59.7%) of patients with GERD had previously sought medical advice and 59.6% had used medications for their GERD symptoms. Conclusions: The prevalence of GERD was high in this patient population and was significantly higher among females compared to men. Participants with GERD demonstrated significant impairment in the quality of life.

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GERD is Common and Causes Significant Quality of Life Impairment: Results from Outpatients in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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Leyna²

2021

J Gast Hepa Rep

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“…L'infection à H. pylori est trèsf r é quente dans les pays en voie de développement comme en Amérique du Sud, en Europe de l'Est, en Chine, en Inde et en Afrique [6,[8][9][10][11][12][13]. En Afrique, la prévalence du RGO a été estimée à 10-30 %delapopulation, la sévérité du RGOyest variable [9,14]. La coexistence du RGO et de l'infection à H. pylori est tout à fait attendue dans les pays en voie de développement.…”

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Prévalence de l’infection à Helicobacter pylori chez 103 patients avec reflux gastroœsophagien, œsophagite érosive ou un œsophage de Barrett à Yaoundé, Cameroun

Andoulo¹,

Kowo²,

Ngatcha³

et al. 2015

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Prévalence de l’infection à Helicobacter pylori chez 103 patients avec reflux gastroœsophagien, œsophagite érosive ou un œsophage de Barrett à Yaoundé, Cameroun

Andoulo¹,

Kowo²,

Ngatcha³

et al. 2015

Hegel

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Introduction:The relationship between the Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is complex. Some epidemiological studies have suggested ap rotective role of the H. pylori infection in the development of GERD and its eradication would lead to the increase in GERD frequency. This article assesses the prevalence of the H. pylori infection among patients with GERD without injury, erosive esophagitis or Barrett's esophagus.Materials and methods: Between January and May 2015, 103 consecutive patients with daily or weekly GERD symptoms for at least one year were assessed at the Medical Center "la Cathédrale" of Yaoundé,C ameroon. All patients underwent anamnesis, physical examination, upper GI endoscopy with antral biopsies and rapid urease test HelicotecUT ® plus commercial kit (Strong Biotech Corp., Taipei, Taiwan). All statistical analyzes haveu sed the software Epi-Info 3.5.1 and the SPSS version 16.0 (IBM, Chicago, USA). Results:The study included 43 men and 60 women with an average ageo f4 6.5 ± 15.3y ears (range: 14-79 years). The prevalence of the H. pylori infection was 39.8% (95% CI: 30.4 to 49.3). H. pylori was positive in 34.6%o fp atients with erosive esophagitis against 41.6% in patients with endoscopy-negative GERD (p=0.533). Among the 41 H. pylori positive patients, only nine (22.0%) had erosive esophagitis, all of Savary-Miller grade 1. Conclusion:The prevalence of the H. pylori infection is low among the Cameroonian patients with GERD. Severe damage to the esophageal mucosa is rare among H. pylori positive patients comparedt oH. pylori negative ones. However, our data do not enable us have proof in defining the relationship between the H. pylori infection and GERD in our HP ylori endemic context. Further studies are awaited.

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Prevalence of Heartburn in Abidjan, a Black African Country, and Associated Factors

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GERD is Common and Causes Significant Quality of Life Impairment: Results from Outpatients in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

GERD is Common and Causes Significant Quality of Life Impairment: Results from Outpatients in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Prévalence de l’infection à Helicobacter pylori chez 103 patients avec reflux gastroœsophagien, œsophagite érosive ou un œsophage de Barrett à Yaoundé, Cameroun

Prévalence de l’infection à Helicobacter pylori chez 103 patients avec reflux gastroœsophagien, œsophagite érosive ou un œsophage de Barrett à Yaoundé, Cameroun

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