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Background We compared the prevalence of unhealthy lifestyle factors between the hypertensive adults who were aware and unaware of their hypertensive status and assessed the factors associated with being aware of one’s hypertension among adults in Burkina Faso. Methods We conducted a secondary analysis of data from the World Health Organization Stepwise approach to surveillance survey conducted in 2013 in Burkina Faso. Lifestyle factors analysed were fruits and vegetables (FV) consumption, tooth cleaning, alcohol and tobacco use, body mass index and physical activity. Results Among 774 adults living with hypertension, 84.9% (95% CI: 82.2–87.3) were unaware of their hypertensive status. The frequencies of unhealthy lifestyle practices in those aware vs. unaware were respectively: 92.3% vs. 96.3%, p = 0.07 for not eating, at least, five FV servings daily; 63.2% vs. 70.5%, p = 0.12 for not cleaning the teeth at least twice a day; 35.9% vs. 42.3%, p = 0.19 for tobacco and/or alcohol use; 53.9% vs. 25.4%, p = 0.0001 for overweight/obesity and 17.1% vs, 10.3%, p = 0.04 for physical inactivity. In logistic regression analysis, older age, primary or higher education, being overweight/obese [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 3.2; p < 0.0001], intake of adequate FV servings daily (aOR = 2.9; p = 0.023) and non-use of alcohol and tobacco (aOR = 0.6; p = 0.028) were associated with being aware of one’s hypertensive status. Conclusion Undiagnosed hypertension was very high among Burkinabè adults living with hypertension. Those aware of their hypertension diagnosis did not necessarily practise healthier lifestyles than those not previously aware of their hypertension. Current control programmes should aim to improve hypertension awareness and promote risk reduction behaviour.

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Background We compared the prevalence of unhealthy lifestyle factors between the hypertensive adults who were aware and unaware of their hypertensive status and assessed the factors associated with being aware of one’s hypertension among adults in Burkina Faso. Methods We conducted a secondary-analysis of data from the World Health Organization Stepwise approach to surveillance survey conducted in 2013 in Burkina Faso. Lifestyle factors analysed were fruits and vegetables (FV) consumption, tooth cleaning, alcohol and tobacco use, body mass index and physical activity. Results Among 774 hypertensive adults, 84.9% (95% CI: 82.2–87.3) were unaware of their hypertensive status. In those aware vs unaware respectively, frequencies of unhealthy lifestyle practices were: 92.3 vs 96.3% p = 0.07 for not eating at least five or more FV servings, 63.2 vs 70.5% p = 0.12 for not cleaning the teeth at least twice a day, 35.9 vs 42.3% p = 0.19 for tobacco and/or alcohol use, 53.9 vs 25.4% p = 0.0001 for overweight/obesity and 17.1 vs 10.3% p = 0.04 for physical inactivity. In logistic regression analysis, older age, primary or higher education, being overweight/obese (aOR = 3.2; p < 0.0001), intake of adequate FV servings daily (aOR = 2.9; p = 0.023) and non-use of alcohol and tobacco (aOR = 0.6; p = 0.028) were associated with being aware of one’s hypertensive status. Conclusion Undiagnosed hypertension was very high among hypertensive Burkinabè adults. Those aware of their hypertension diagnosis did not necessarily practise healthier lifestyles than those not previously aware of their hypertension. Current programmes at control of hypertension should aim to improve its awareness and risk reduction behaviour.

Résumé Introduction Les envenimations par morsure de serpent constituent un problème de santé publique dans les pays en développement. Les complications neurovasculaires sont rares. Nous rapportons deux cas d’hémorragies cérébrales au Centre hospitalier universitaire Sourô Sanou de Bobo-Dioulasso compliquant une envenimation. Description clinique La première patiente était âgée de 60 ans avec une gingivorragie et une altération de la conscience. La seconde, âgée de 50 ans, présentait une hémorragie digestive et une hémiplégie droite. La tomodensitométrie (TDM) cérébrale a trouvé des saignements cérébro-méningés chez nos deux patientes. Elles ont reçu de l’antivenin polyvalent Afrique de Vins Bioproducts Ltd ainsi qu’un traitement symptomatique. L’évolution a été favorable sur le plan vital mais avec des séquelles à type de tétraparésie chez la première patiente et d’hémiparésie chez la seconde. Discussion - Conclusion Les hémorragies cérébrales sont des complications rares des envenimations par morsure de serpent. Cependant, elles sont responsables d’une morbi-mortalité élevée dans notre contexte.

Context and objective. Strokes risk increases with age. The most common one is ischemic stroke. Our objective was to identify epidemiological, clinical features and the factors linked to the prognosis for survival of older patients hospitalized for ischemic stroke in Sourô Sanou Teaching Hospital of Bobo-Dioulasso. Methods. This was an analytical historical study on older patients aged ≥ 65 years, hospitalized for ischemic stroke at Sourô Sanou Teaching Hospital of Bobo-Dioulasso during the period from January 1st, 2017 to December 31st, 2019. Results. A total of 153 patients has been involved in this study. The intrahospital ischemic stroke frequency was 68. 61 % of all strokes in elderly. The average age was 73.98 years. The sex ratio M/F was 1.25. Chronic high blood pressure (61.43 %), alcoholism (21.56%), diabetes (14.37 %), and history of stroke (13.72 %) were the most frequent cerebrovascular risk factors in past medical history. The motor deficit represented the main reason for consultation. Atheromatous pathology was the main etiology. The mean duration of hospitalization was 16.21 days. The intrahospital mortality was 16. 99 %. Median survival was 53 days. The predictive factors of mortality were the age (p= 0.017; HR= 2.81; IC 95 %: 1.21-6.54) and coma (p= 0.010; HR= 4.68; IC95 %: 2.05-43.94). Conclusion. Stroke in the elderly at Bobo-Dioulasso is responsible for a high death rate. Optimization of management for elderly patients could contribute to a significant reduction of stroke mortality. Contexte et objectif. Le risque d’accident vasculaire cérébral (AVC) augmente avec l’âge. Notre objectif était d’identifier les caractéristiques épidémiologiques, cliniques et les facteurs liés au pronostic vital des sujets âgés hospitalisés pour AVC ischémique (AVCI) au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sourô Sanou de Bobo-Dioulasso. Méthodes. Il s’est agi d’une étude rétrospective portant sur une période allant du 1er janvier 2017 au 31 décembre 2019 et concernant tous les patients âgés de 65 ans et plus hospitalisés pour AVCI. Résultats. Au total, 153 dossiers médicaux ont été colligés. L’âge moyen était de 73,9 ans. Le sex-ratio M/F était de 1,25. Les facteurs de risque cardiovasculaire étaient principalement l’hypertension artérielle chronique (61,4 %), l’alcoolisme (21,5 %), le diabète (14,3 %), et l’antécédent d’AVC (13,7 %). Le déficit moteur était le principal motif de consultation. La pathologie athéromateuse était la principale étiologie. La durée moyenne d’hospitalisation était de 16,2 jours. Le taux de mortalité intrahospitalière était de 16,9 %. La médiane de survie était de 53 jours. Les facteurs prédictifs de la mortalité étaient l’âge (p= 0,017; HR= 2,81; IC 95 %: 1,21-6,54) et le coma (p= 0,010; HR= 4,68; IC 95 %: 2,05-43,94). Conclusion. L’AVCI chez la personne âgée à Bobo-Dioulasso est marqué par une mortalité intrahospitalière élevée. L’optimisation de la prise en charge des patients âgés pourrait contribuer à la réduction significative de la mortalité des AVC.