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Challenges in the Use of Personal Protective Equipment among Emergency Nurses in Burkina Faso Nana, Félicité Wendin-manegdé; Compaore, Mariguetou; So, Abdoulaye; Sanon, Sandrine; Poda, Gislain Gnimbar; Rouamba, Bertrand Guy; Drabo, Drabo Koine
Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region Vol 8, No 1 (2025): Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region
Publisher : Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jphtcr.v8i1.26345

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Introduction: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a significant risk in emergency departments. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential to mitigate these risks, but factors influencing PPE use need further exploration. This study aimed to assess factors affecting PPE use among emergency nurses at Yalgado Ouedraogo University Hospital (CHUYO), Burkina Faso.Methods: A cross-sectional study, with a mixed method of quantitative and qualitative was conducted at Yalgado Ouedraogo University Hospital (CHUYO), Burkina Faso. Study participants were all of the nurses (25 nurses) and resource persons at Emergency Department. Data were collected through interviews using structured questionnaires for the quantitative data and in depth interviews and observations for qualitative data. Data analysis were done descriptively for quantitative data and content analysis and for qualitative data. Qualitative data then were categorized into themes.Results: Most of the participants (95.65%) acknowledged the importance of PPE. The challenge of PPE use were the insufficient availability, poor quality, inadequate training, no room for donning and doffing, no functional laundry service for cleaning reusable PPE, and supply issues. More than 75% of nurses worked without PPE due to stockouts. Hand hygiene compliance was notably low at just 23.33%.Conclusion: PPE's importance has been recognized by the emergency care nurses, however the challenges like insufficient and low quality stock and and infrastructure hinder its effective use. Improving management and training is crucial for enhancing PPE compliance and safety.
Surgical Site Infections at the General Referral Hospital of Niamey, Niger Nana, Félicité Wendin-manegdé; Soumana Zataou, Abdourahamane; BA, Absatou; Hien, Herve; Poda, Gislain Gnimbar; Belemsaga, Danielle Yugbare; Drabo, Maxime Koine
Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region Vol 8, No 3 (2025): Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region
Publisher : Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jphtcr.v8i3.28549

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Introduction: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a significant cause of morbidity, driven by surgical practices and the increasing prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of SSIs at the General Referral Hospital of Niamey in 2023, characterize the affected patients, and analyze the isolated pathogens and their antimicrobial resistance profiles.Methods: A retrospective descriptive study was conducted on 1,625 medical records from digestive surgery, trauma orthopedics, neurosurgery, and intensive care units in 2023. SSI cases were identified using the national clinical criteria, and microbiological data were extracted from laboratory reports. Data were extracted from registers, medical records, nursing care files, and laboratory databases. Data validation and reliability assurance were performed through double data entry, completeness and consistency checks, and data collector training.Results: The SSI prevalence was 1.7% (28 cases), predominantly in trauma orthopedics and neurosurgery (36%). Among the 26 isolates, gram-negative bacilli represented 69%, mainly Escherichia coli (27%) and Pseudomonas spp. (15%). Gram-positive cocci accounted for 31% of cases, with Staphylococcus aureus (27%). Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (24 isolates) showed high resistance to third-generation cephalosporins (40–80%), presence of ESBL-producing Enterobacterales, and one MRSA isolate. Carbapenems remained highly effective (>90%), whereas fluoroquinolones exhibited moderate activity (40–60%).Conclusion: The predominance of multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria underscores the need to strengthen infection prevention and control measures, optimize antibiotic prophylaxis, and enhance microbiological surveillance within surgical units