Introduction: In developing countries, gender-based violence (GBV) is a real public health problem. In Benin, GBV affects the majority of women and girls (69%). Benin has implemented strategies and set up integrated c...Introduction: In developing countries, gender-based violence (GBV) is a real public health problem. In Benin, GBV affects the majority of women and girls (69%). Benin has implemented strategies and set up integrated centers for the management of violence in order to reduce cases of violence and ensure the holistic management of victims. The objective of our study was to assess the functionality of the network of sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) in case of GBV in the commune of Kpomasse in 2022. Method: This descriptive and evaluative study was conducted from March 21 to April 11, 2022. The sampling method used was non-probabilistic. Reasoned choice and convenience were the techniques used for the different targets of the study. The functionality of the SRHR service network was assessed first by calculating scores at the structure, process and outcome levels, and then by analysis using the human rights-based approach. Results: Out of the 34 GBV victims identified, only one had received a full response and 54% of the victims had no knowledge of SRHR. The lack of knowledge about health care facilities was 41% for victims and 80% for non-victims in the community who participated in the study. In the case of gender-based violence, the community preferred to settle out of court rather than report it. The functionality of the networking of sexual and reproductive health rights services in the event of the occurrence of gender-based violence in the commune of Kpomassè is insufficient. Lack of knowledge of the roles of rights holders (DD) and duty bearers (DO) explains the insufficient functionality of networking. Conclusion: Training of SRHR service agents and community sensitization are essential to improve the functionality of SRHR service networking in the commune of Kpomasse.展开更多
Being the leading death cause among young people in the world, road accidents are avoidable through the adoption of simple attitudes and behaviors. Handicap International Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) has launch...Being the leading death cause among young people in the world, road accidents are avoidable through the adoption of simple attitudes and behaviors. Handicap International Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) has launched an awareness campaign in secondary schools in the municipalities of Cotonou and Abomey-Calavito bring young Beninese users to adopt good attitudes and safe behavior while driving on the road. This study aims at assessing the effectiveness of this awareness campaign. It was an evaluative cross-sectional here-elsewhere type study, held in fourteen high schools in the cities of Cotonou and Abomey-Calavi, of which seven benefited from the campaign and seven did not. In each school, students were selected on the basis of two-stage random sampling. 656 students, 309 of whom were sensitized and 347 of whom were not, were included in this study. The campaign was quite effective. Students, teachers, and school officials’ perceptions of the campaign were positive. In addition, the sensitized students had a better level of knowledge (p = 0.001) and reported safer behaviors (p = 0.003) while driving on the road than those who were not aware. Although the effects are positive, they are still very small. Efforts must be continued and much remains to be done.展开更多
Introduction: Precise spatial location of accidents is relevant for accidentology researches or road safety investigations. Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate a number of factors associated with the ge...Introduction: Precise spatial location of accidents is relevant for accidentology researches or road safety investigations. Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate a number of factors associated with the geolocation of road accidents in the city of Cotonou in 2019. Methods: It was a cross-sectional, retrospective study with an analytical focus. Results: This study highlighted a prevalence of coordinates of the GPS reported at 41.63% in 2019 relating to the files of accidents on public roads during the period from April 18 to June 12, 2020. The work was carried out from 384 accident files examined in the 6 districts of Cotonou selected randomly. A logistic regression made it possible to sort out associated factors with using GPS in road accidents. The final model retained through the “ascending step by step” modeling was adopted. The average age of the responsible agents in charge of the observation was around 32 years (32.13 ± 3.17). Geolocation identified associated factors were: the level of instruction with odd Ratio 2 and its 95% confidence interval f [1.02 - 2.40], the means of conveyance odd ratio 2.56 and its 95% confidence interval of [1.21 - 5.41], the severity level of the accident with its odd ratio 4.59 and its 95% confidence interval of [2.82 - 8.32], and the type of day on which the accident occurred with odd ratio 0.56 and its 95% confidence interval f [0.437 - 2.553]. As for the quality of the reported GPS coordinates, 85% of them were good quality. Conclusion: The reduction of road accidents, given its serious nature and extent, requires strategies to promote geolocation of accidents to ensure better identification of risk areas and decision-making adapted to the accident phenomenon.展开更多
文摘Introduction: In developing countries, gender-based violence (GBV) is a real public health problem. In Benin, GBV affects the majority of women and girls (69%). Benin has implemented strategies and set up integrated centers for the management of violence in order to reduce cases of violence and ensure the holistic management of victims. The objective of our study was to assess the functionality of the network of sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) in case of GBV in the commune of Kpomasse in 2022. Method: This descriptive and evaluative study was conducted from March 21 to April 11, 2022. The sampling method used was non-probabilistic. Reasoned choice and convenience were the techniques used for the different targets of the study. The functionality of the SRHR service network was assessed first by calculating scores at the structure, process and outcome levels, and then by analysis using the human rights-based approach. Results: Out of the 34 GBV victims identified, only one had received a full response and 54% of the victims had no knowledge of SRHR. The lack of knowledge about health care facilities was 41% for victims and 80% for non-victims in the community who participated in the study. In the case of gender-based violence, the community preferred to settle out of court rather than report it. The functionality of the networking of sexual and reproductive health rights services in the event of the occurrence of gender-based violence in the commune of Kpomassè is insufficient. Lack of knowledge of the roles of rights holders (DD) and duty bearers (DO) explains the insufficient functionality of networking. Conclusion: Training of SRHR service agents and community sensitization are essential to improve the functionality of SRHR service networking in the commune of Kpomasse.
文摘Being the leading death cause among young people in the world, road accidents are avoidable through the adoption of simple attitudes and behaviors. Handicap International Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) has launched an awareness campaign in secondary schools in the municipalities of Cotonou and Abomey-Calavito bring young Beninese users to adopt good attitudes and safe behavior while driving on the road. This study aims at assessing the effectiveness of this awareness campaign. It was an evaluative cross-sectional here-elsewhere type study, held in fourteen high schools in the cities of Cotonou and Abomey-Calavi, of which seven benefited from the campaign and seven did not. In each school, students were selected on the basis of two-stage random sampling. 656 students, 309 of whom were sensitized and 347 of whom were not, were included in this study. The campaign was quite effective. Students, teachers, and school officials’ perceptions of the campaign were positive. In addition, the sensitized students had a better level of knowledge (p = 0.001) and reported safer behaviors (p = 0.003) while driving on the road than those who were not aware. Although the effects are positive, they are still very small. Efforts must be continued and much remains to be done.
文摘Introduction: Precise spatial location of accidents is relevant for accidentology researches or road safety investigations. Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate a number of factors associated with the geolocation of road accidents in the city of Cotonou in 2019. Methods: It was a cross-sectional, retrospective study with an analytical focus. Results: This study highlighted a prevalence of coordinates of the GPS reported at 41.63% in 2019 relating to the files of accidents on public roads during the period from April 18 to June 12, 2020. The work was carried out from 384 accident files examined in the 6 districts of Cotonou selected randomly. A logistic regression made it possible to sort out associated factors with using GPS in road accidents. The final model retained through the “ascending step by step” modeling was adopted. The average age of the responsible agents in charge of the observation was around 32 years (32.13 ± 3.17). Geolocation identified associated factors were: the level of instruction with odd Ratio 2 and its 95% confidence interval f [1.02 - 2.40], the means of conveyance odd ratio 2.56 and its 95% confidence interval of [1.21 - 5.41], the severity level of the accident with its odd ratio 4.59 and its 95% confidence interval of [2.82 - 8.32], and the type of day on which the accident occurred with odd ratio 0.56 and its 95% confidence interval f [0.437 - 2.553]. As for the quality of the reported GPS coordinates, 85% of them were good quality. Conclusion: The reduction of road accidents, given its serious nature and extent, requires strategies to promote geolocation of accidents to ensure better identification of risk areas and decision-making adapted to the accident phenomenon.
