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Lessons learned from stakeholder-driven sustainability analysis of six national HIV programmes.

To secure achievements made to date and maximize future impact, countries would benefit from strengthening their strategic plans, operational plans and funding proposals with concrete timelines and responsibilities for addressing sustainability issues.
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[Prevalence of the use of skin bleaching cosmetics in two areas in Dakar (Sénégal)].

The use of skin bleaching cosmetics is more important among young women between 30 to 44 years and married, and studies conducted in Mali and Togo gave comparable results, which give perspectives for a prevention based on education an awareness.
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HBsAg seroprevalence among Senegalese militaries

The high prevalence of HBsAg in the military requires the implementation of an effective prevention and care program to reduce the risk of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma and contribute to reducing the burden of communicable diseases, such as hepatitis and HIV/AIDS, and non-communicable diseases.
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Determinants of Vaccination Coverage Against Human Papillomavirus in 10-year-old Girls in 2016 in Rural Senegal

The determinants of HPV vaccination coverage in 10-year-old girls in 2016 in the Mekhe health district are studied to study a preventive activity that requires the collaboration with the education sector and a good proximity communication.
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[Self-treatment of fever in the northern district of Dakar, Senegal].

Although self-treatment shortened the delay between onset of symptoms and initiation of treatment, it is likely that indiscriminate and incomplete treatment is responsible for development of resistance to chloroquine in the northern health district of Dakar.
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Determinants of Iron Consumption among Pregnant Women in Southern Senegal

The prevalence of iron consumption during at least 90 days is low in Kolda area (51%); however, its determinants are identified; the problem can be solved by increasing communicate more about iron supplementation and antenatal consultation.
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[A baobab solution for the prevention and treatment of acute dehydration in infantile diarrhea].

WHO solution was found to be superior, but not statistically significant in term of duration of diarrhea and weight gain, while the pain de singe based solution presents additional advantages: nutritional, economic and cultural; it is recommended to promote use of TRO at home.
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Traffic Air Pollution and Respiratory Health: A Cross-Sectional Study among Bus Drivers in Dakar (Senegal)

The respiratory symptoms and illnesses observed among bus drivers are associated with their exposure to air pollutants from road traffic, which exposes bus drivers to the detrimental effects of air pollutants on respiratory health.
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[Study of the contributing factors to home delivery (Senegal)].

It is believed that preparation for childbirth, informing women about the place of birth and the person who will assist in delivery, and the necessity of saving money in case of complications, can reduce deliveries at home.
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[Lifestyles and oral health in Fulani populations of Ferlo in Senegal].

Dietary factors, smoking and hygiene appear to influence the oral health of populations in Ferlo and prevention programs should be established, focusing on simple information to induce behavioral change.
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