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Pan African Medical Journal
Journal / Pan African Medical Journal / Vol. 50 No. 1 (2025) / Articles

Published: 2025-08-18

Articles

Predictors associated with giving birth at home among women in Ethiopia

Batholomew Chibuike James, Yenew Alemu, Matthew Esther Amairo, Kanokwan Chullapant, Emem Dickson Uzuagu, Chinazaekpere Mary Aroh

Transvaginal diverticulectomy for urethral diverticulum in a young female: case report

Moussaab Rachid, Ghassane El Omri, Omar Lazrak, Younes Houry, Abdeljalil Heddat

Epidemiology of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency in 10 malaria-endemic countries in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

Mariem Taleb, Aminetou Taleb Brahim, Cheikh Yebouk, T'feila Khairy, Beybeti Ishagh, Badiaa Lyoussi, Sidi Mohamed Ghaber

Papillary thyroid carcinoma: an interesting case report

Shivali Kalode, Prajakta Ghewade, Prerna Tekulwar
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Milky serum during pregnancy

Thiti Snabboon, Supanit Puttipokin

Cervical cancer in Morocco: a literature review on risk factors, prevalence, and healthcare challenges

Malika Allali, Khaoula Errafii, Maryame Lamsisi, Karima Fichtali, Sanaa El Majjaoui, Hicham El Fazazi, Najib Al Idrissi, Adil El Ghanmi, Lahcen Ghanmi, Bouchra Ghazi, Nabil Ismaili, Wajih Rhalem, Hassan Ghazal, Youssef Bakri, Salsabil Hamdi
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An “unclassified diabetes” after a long duration of disease in a young subject: a case report

Mesmin Dehayem Yefou, Jean Claude Katte, Anne Ongmeb Boli, Martine Claude Etoa Etoga, Laeticia Josseline Yongoua Kouayep, Eugène Sobngwi

Perineural injection therapy as a potential treatment for chronic pain after carpal tunnel surgery: a case report

Devi Ariani Sudibyo, Hanik Badriyah Hidayati, Fidiana, Septika Ekasari, Qisti Ashari
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Leucémie à plasmocytes: nouvelles perspectives diagnostiques et thérapeutiques (à propos de cinq cas cliniques)

Assya Khermach, Meryem Sabia, Nisma Douzi, Abdelilah Berhili, Mounia Slaoui, Mohammed Bensalah, Rachid Seddik

Hip dislocation during congenital short femur lengthening: a case report of successful conservative management

Mohamed Achraf Ferjani, Mohamed Taghouti, Yosri Abcha, Almohimeed Abdullah, Mourad Jenzri, Khaled Kamoun

Clinical profile of neonatal intestinal obstruction in northeastern Nigeria

Samuel Wabada, Adewale Olaotan Oyinloye, Auwal Mohammed Abubakar, Rikin Uruku Christopher, Mohammed Sani Musa, Muhammad Habeeb Adamu

Acute kidney injury in non-renal medical and surgical admissions in a secondary hospital in Cameroon: recognition and outcomes

Denis Georges Teuwafeu, Arisha Ayonghe, Ronald Gobina Mbua, Clovis Nkoke, Maimouna Mahamat, Mokake Divine, Gloria Ashuntantang

Primary peritonitis: an enigmatic case and literature exploration-diagnostic challenges and therapeutic approaches (case report)

Amina Chaka, Wael Boujelbène, Amin Chaabouni, Amin Zouari, Mahmoud Kammoun, Ines Ben Hammouda, Housem Harbi, Salah Boujelbène

Intracardiac thrombus discovered incidentally during respiratory distress in an 18-month-old infant: case report

Youssef Aarjouni, Youssef Absa, Charaf Sayouti, Larbi Dafali, Aziza Bentalha, Salma Echcherif Kettani

Effect of menstruation on school attendance of girls along with water, sanitation, and hygiene services in Northwest Ethiopia

Yimenu Adane, Argaw Ambelu, Muluken Azage Yenesew, Yalemtsehay Mekonnen, Taddesse Kassahun

Déterminants de l'utilisation des services de santé en République du Congo: cas des ménages du District Sanitaire de Moungali

Arkadit Jeandria Nkodia, Steven Richy Missongo, Jesse Saint Saba Antaon, Ceverly Hortège Dieudonné Milandou, Prisca Doriane Ngnikam Tienkeu, Bermeland Ewuinh Tsiobinda

Breastfeeding practices among women with diabetes: a cross-sectional study in a Tunisian hospital

Chaima Sdiri, Haifa Abdesselem, Kamilia Ounaissa, Fatma Boukhayatia, Emna Bornaz, Asma Ben Brahim, Rim Yahyaoui, Chiraz Amrouche

Management of penile prosthesis complications: a case series and review of current surgical strategies

Moussaab Rachid, Hamza Rais, Ghassane El Omri, Younes Houry, Abdeljalil Heddat

Epidemiological profile of breast cancer patients: descriptive study at the Laâyoune Sakia El Hamra Region Oncology Center

Darifa El Hairach, Sarah Drider, Imane Fadel, Hefdhallah Al-Aizari, Abdlatif El Bour, Soad Khal-Layoun

Scarification lengthening technique for the proximal pedicle medial gastrocnemius flap in the management of open leg fractures

Ferdinand Nyankoue Mebouinz, Fabrice Stephane Arroye Betou, Freddy Bombah Mertens, Jean Paul Ndamba Engbang, Daniel Handy Eone

Implementation science capacity building for immunization stakeholders in Africa: benefits and way forward

Abdu Abdullahi Adamu, Duduzile Ndwandwe, Rabiu Ibrahim Jalo, Sidy Ndiaye, Jamal Ahmed, Charles Shey Wiysonge

Bacteriological quality of household drinking water and cholera risk in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana

Anthony Zunuo Dongdem, Bismark Sarfo, Adolphina Addo-Lartey, David Nana Adjei, Gifty Boateng, Wisdom Takramah, Maxwel Afetor, Grace Ababio, Gideon Kye-Duodu, Benjamin Kwasi Offei, Seth Owusu-Agyei, Francis Anto

Profils clinicobiologiques et pronostiques du myélome multiple: à propos de 60 cas

Wiem Lazzem, Meriem Belhédi, Souhir Krichen, Sonia Chouaieb

Community awareness and neuroepidemiology of onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy in two rural communities in Cameroon

Mundih Noelar Njohjam, Mark Olivier Ngoule, Emanuelle Mylene Tonga, Annick-Sandra Jouonang Teugang

Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components among rural and urban populations at a provincial hospital in Northern Rwanda: a cross-sectional study

James Gafirita, Cuthbert Musarurwa, Evirate Ntaganda, Marguerite Uwimana, Aime Dieudonne Hirwa, Mediatrice Mukahigiro, Laetitia Twizerimana, Marie Louise Nshimirimana, Stephen Rulisa, Charlotte Bavuma, Emile Ivan, David Tumusiime

Connaissances, attitudes et pratiques des élèves adolescentes sur l´hygiène menstruelle à Kisangani

Alpha Ngandru Kiza, Samuel Bosongo Itigaino, Gédéon Katenga Bosunga, Charles Kayembe Tshilumba, Alliance Tagoto Tepunipage, Eugène Basandja Longembe, Santhos Lobwa Bosongo, Jean Didier Bosenge Nguma, Joris Losimba Likwela, John Panda Lukongo Kitronza

The relationship between smartphone addiction and anxiety: a cross-sectional study among Moroccan nursing students

Rachida Archou, Meriem Ouadrhiri, Mounia Amazian, Nawal Mouhoute, Driss Touil, Rachid Aalouane, Kamelia Amazian

Exploring therapeutic aspects and prognosis of Moroccan patients with vaginal cancer: a retrospective cohort study at the University Hospital of Fez

Wissal Hassani, Ghita Chrifi Alaoui, Kaoutar Soussy, Farhane Fatim-Zahra, Zenab Alami, Bouhafa Touria

A necklace of calcifications: a rare clinical image

Gaurang Aurangabadkar, Sumer Choudhary

A five-year review of the morbidity and mortality pattern in the special care baby unit of a private-owned tertiary hospital in Nigeria

Olufunmilola Olubisi Abolurin, Tinuade Adetutu Ogunlesi, Emmanuel Damilare Ajibola, Adesola Olubunmi Adekoya, Olutomiwa Ayoola Omokore, Fisayo Grace Ajayi, Collins Chijioke Adumah

Parapagus dicephalus dipus tribrachius conjoined twins: a case report

Mwaba Kopa, Lukundo Siame, Michelo Haluuma Miyoba, Hillary Sichila, Pauline Kaluba, Benson Malambo Hamooya, Collins Mukubesa, Walaza Phiri, Sydney Mulamfu, Chanda Kapoma, Sepiso Kenias Masenga

The synergy of tuf gene sequencing and maximum likelihood phylogenetic model: a suitable method for identifying the source of coagulase-negative staphylococci infections

Innocent Afeke, Joseph Adu-Amankwaah, Lennox Mac Ankrah, Verner Ndudiri Orish, Ibrahim Jamfaru, Abdul-Wahab Mawuko Hamid, Kokou Hefoume Amegan-Aho, Hintermann Kobina Mbroh, Graceful Lord Mensah, Anthony Samuel Ablordey

Pattern and correlates of coronary artery disease among patients referred for coronary angiography at Abuad Multisystem Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria: a descriptive cross-sectional study

Oladipo Ayoola Olanipekun, Stephen Olawale Oguntola, Adekunle Kayode Agoke, Adedayo Hakeem Oyebanji, Olamide Nelson Ogidan, Akinola Akinmade, Dhirendrakumar Jayantilal Dave, Anthony Olubunmi Akintomide, Michael Sanusi, Kamar Tayo Adeleke

Facilitators and barriers to the implementation of the Girls' Iron Folate Tablet Supplementation program among adolescent girls in the Bono Region: a crosssectional survey

Ba-Etilayoo Atinga, Albert Henyo, Christiana Ayamga, Moses Issah Mensah, Bismark Gyan, Helina Michelle Sarfo, Dione Kwakye, Desmond Kuupiel

A training program improves poor first aid knowledge and skills among primary school teachers in Ibadan, Nigeria

Abdulmumin Ibrahim, Nadia Adjoa Sam-Agudu, Sadiya Musa Gwadabe, Risikat Eniola Kadir, Boniface Ayanbekongshie Ushie, Adesola Oluwafunmilola Olumide, Oyeyemi Olufemi-Julius Omotade

Barriers to GeneXpert utilization for tuberculosis detection at a regional referral hospital in Malawi: a qualitative study

Jonathan Geophrey Majamanda, Mina Christine Hosseinipour, Maganizo Brave Chagomerana, Pascalia Munyewende, Ntombizodwa Ndlovu

Hookworm infection causing severe anemia in a stroke patient

Zelalem Mulu Lashitie, Metages Girma Kassahun

Scoring prognostic factors for pregnancy post-intrauterine insemination in couples with infertility

Geraldo Laurus, Agustinus Agustinus, Cennikon Pakpahan, Vellyana Lie, Maitra Djiang Wen

Challenges of total hip replacement surgery in austere settings: a case series of 158 patients operated in the Far North Region of Cameroon

Berenger Tsanga Bessala, Cédric Dongmo Mayopa, Lionel Kolontchang, Gaspary Fodjeu, Chifen Umaru, Randy Buzisa Mbuku, Franck Biongolo, Daniel Handy Eone, Jean Bahebeck

Profils épidémiologique, clinique et virologique de la grippe en République démocratique du Congo de 2009 à 2018

Saleh Muhemedi, Paul Lusamba, Paul Lusamba, Edith Nkwembe, Léopold Lubula, Léonie Manya, Pélagie Babakazo
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Hip pain - an uncommon cause of extensive deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the paediatric age group: a case report

Adebayo DaCosta, Suprina Gurung, Ayokunle Osonuga, Demilade DaCosta, Moyoninuoluwa Adegbite

Tobacco use among blue-collar workers in Nigeria: a survey of construction artisans in Ekiti State

Charles Oluwatemitope Olomofe, Hadii Mamudu, Kabir Adekunle Durowade, Oluwafunmike Ruth Olomofe

Correlation of neck circumference with other anthropometric measurements among participants in a market survey at Ebonyi, South East, Nigeria

Chidiebere Valentine Ugwueze, Michael Chinweuba Abonyi, Kenechukwu Emmanuel Onyekachi, Nnamdi Chukwunomso Anikpo, Chidiebele Malachy Ezeude, Collins Nwachi Ugwu, Nneka Marian Chika-Igwenyi, Thomas Obiora Nnaji, Basil Chukwuma Ezeokpo, Maris Unoma Ugwueze

Screening of endothelial dysfunction in rheumatoid arthritis in Black African subjects in the Physiology Department of the Faculty of Medicine of Dakar: a cross-sectional study

Maïmouna Touré, Ibrahima Diouf, Fatou Bintou Sar, Coumba Diouf, Modou Oumy Kane, Abdoulaye Ba, Lamine Gueye, Abdoulaye Samb, Mamadou Sarr

Epidemiological and clinical profile of fibromyalgia in Congolese patients at the university hospital of Kinshasa: a descriptive hospital-based study

Aldo Nzita Mavinga, Jenny wa Mbuyi Mbuyi, Denis Tshitemb Matanda, Christophe Badibanga Mulumba, Aliocha Natuhoyila Nkodila, Pierrot Litite Lebughe, Jean-Marie Muamba Mbuyi, Jean-Jacques Kabasele Malemba

Livedoid vasculopathy in protein S deficiency

Hemant Juneja, Gaurang Aurangabadkar

Relationship between tumor infiltrating lymphocytes and hormone-sensitive (breast and prostate) cancer survival: cases received at Yaoundé General Hospital (Cameroon) from 2019 to 2023

Stéphane Zingue, Etienne Okobalemba Atenguena, Kevine Ghubap Makamte, Danielle Ingrid Tekam Maliedje, Laure Leka Zingue, Manuella Mayemi, Estelle Alida Ngne Mbopda, Zacharie Sando

Impact of lymphocyte infiltration on the survival of patients with gastric and colorectal cancers at the Yaoundé General Hospital (Cameroon)

Etienne Okobalemba Atenguena, Astryde Larissa Tchutchou Ndjeutcham, Vanelle Lotie Messah Kamdem, Estelle Alida Ngne Mbopda, Manuella Mayemi, Carole Marlise Menzy, Stéphane Zingue

The influenza virus sentinel surveillance: results of system evaluation in Mozambique, 2016-2021

Samanta Djaló, Almiro Tivane, Neuza Nguenha, Nilsa Nascimento, Áuria Banze, Érika Rossetto, Cynthia Semá
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Azygos lobe-a rare anatomical variant

Aishwarya Kishor Kedar, Vivek Alone

Diagnosis of propofol allergy (the innovative role of the basophil activation test in the identification of allergen): a case report

Chaimaa Chahine, Zakaria Zidane, Karima Mohtadi, Sanaa Souat, Khadija El azhary, Rachid Saïle, Abdallah Badou, Mohammed Ali Debbarh, Claude Lambert, Ibtihal Benhsaien, Hanane Salih Alj
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Evaluation of acute flaccid paralysis surveillance system in Kebbi State, Nigeria between 2013-2018

Abdulmumin Hashim Bala, Yahaya Mohammed, Olajide Adewale Owolodun, Lukman Surajudeen, Ismail Abdullateef Raji, Charles Rahab Amaza
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A decade of acquired aplastic anemia: insights from a Central South African Center

Debi Mmasabata Seriti Moagi, Jacques Le Roux Malherbe, Claire Louise Barrett

Risk factors for cervical cancer in Morocco: a case-control study

Malika Allali, Khaoula Errafii, Rachid El Fermi, Nouha Messaoudi, Karima Fichtali, Hicham El Fazazi, Adil El Ghanmi, Sanaa El Majjaoui, Nabil Ismaili, Lahcen Wakrim, Najib Al Idrissi, Abdelaziz Wajih Rhalem, Bouchra Ghazi, Ahd Ouladlahsen, Youssef Bakri, Hassan Ghazal, Salsabil Hamdi

Drug hypersensitivity to vancomycin confirmed by basophil activation test: case report

Zakaria Zidane, Chaimaa Chahine, Sanaa Souat, Khadija El Azhary, Karima Mohtadi, Rachid Saïle, Claude Lambert, Abdallah Badou, Ibtihal Benhsaien, Hanane Salih Alj

Délégation de tâches de vaccination aux acteurs communautaires: stratégie innovante pour atteindre la cible vaccinale lors d´une campagne de vaccination contre la rougeole-rubéole dans une zone à fort défi sécuritaire, Ouargaye, Burkina Faso, 2024

Morou Nikiema, Mahamoudou Nyantudre, Ange Anouck Désiré Kabore, Patrice Komboigo, Amidou Gnakini, Dénis Yelbeogo, Ousmane N°2 Kalmogo, Roland Wendinpassédé Nouktara, Saidou-Mady Bagaya, Issa Guire
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Correlates of adherence to exclusive breastfeeding while on anti-retroviral therapy among mothers living with HIV in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Egbe Bassey Etowa, Felix Emeka Anyiam, Glory Osandatuwa, Batholomew Chibuike James, Josephine Etowa

Tuberculosis treatment adherence and associated factors in the Butha-Buthe district, Lesotho: a retrospective cohort study

Motlatsi Rangoanana, Veranyuy Ngah, Jacques Lukenze Tamuzi, Sele Maphalale, Mabatho Molete, Retselisitsoe Ratikoane, Llang Maama, Isaac Fwemba, Olawande Daramola, Modupe Ogunrombi, Peter Suwirakwenda Nyasulu

Willingness to use female permanent contraception among married women and male partners´ support in Benue, Nigeria

Babayemi Oluwaseun Olakunde, Ijeoma Uchenna Itanyi, Amaka Grace Ogidi, Imoter Uparegh, John Okpanachi Oko, Chima Ariel Onoka, Echezona Edozie Ezeanolue

Couverture vaccinale et facteurs associés à la vaccination des professionnels de santé contre la COVID-19 dans la ville de Yaoundé en juillet 2022

Séverine Olga Blanche Koïngakiawa, Séverine Olga Blanche Koïngakiawa, Joel Lonla Nzougouat, Brice Essomba Edzoa, Calvin Tonga
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Prevalence of presumptive clinical signs of breast cancer among women attending an early detection campaign in Lomé in 2023

Adjovi Evenunye Sodokin, Kokoe Melinda Gbadoe, Adanvo Isaac Houngnigbe, Ben Ali, Kodjo Déla Agbewornu, Tchin Darre

Dolutegravir combined anti-retroviral agents as second-line drugs and virologic suppression of adults with HIV in Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido Ekiti - case series

Oluwaserimi Adewumi Ajetunmobi, Wasiu Adegbenga Ajetunmobi, Olumide Emmanuel Adewara, Olusegun Emmanuel Gabriel-Alayode, Oluwafemi Johnson Adegbamigbe, Olusegun Emmanuel Omosanya, Helen Titilayo Ilori

Navigating adolescence matters in Indonesia: insights and needs of students in Islamic schools

Cennikon Pakpahan, Bella Amanda, Renny Sumino, Azlansyah Azlansyah, Christian Melka Simatupang, Lika Putri Handini, Tia Maya, Pranee Liamputtong, Andri Rezano

Transmission and therapeutic modalities on condyloma acuminata in children: a case report

Nissa Avina Pilar, Hasnikmah Mappamasing, Regitta Indira Agusni, Septiana Widyantari, Maylita Sari, Astindari Astindari, Afif Nurul Hidayati

Epidermophyton floccosum, an etiological agent of tinea pedis and tinea unguium: about two cases

Rania Besrour, Latifa Mtibaa, Faten Rabhi, Nawel Baccouchi, Abderraouf Dhaoui, Boutheina Jemli
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Leiomyoma cutis

Aishwarya Kishor Kedar, Rohini Amar Rathod
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Epidemiological and molecular profile of breast cancer: a retrospective study in Casablanca, Morocco

Khadija Khadiri, Zineb Khadrouf, Abderrahmane Mellouki, Oumaima Bouchra, Amina Essalihi, Abdallah Naya, Majda Taoudi Benchekroun, Mehdi Karkouri

Bilateral symmetrical brachymetacarpia of the ring fingers: a case report

Collen Sandile Nkosi, Khumoetsile Josiah Manaka, Abdulhalim Yusuf Ismail, Tatolo Ishmael Sefeane, Mmampapatla Thomas Ramokgopa

Long COVID symptoms in the COVID unit of the emergency Department of Abderrahmen Mami Hospital in Tunisia: prevalence, main symptoms, and associated factors

Nawel Dhaouadi, Donia Souissi, Sarra Ben Yacoub, Afef Skhiri, Chahida Harizi, Radhouane Fakhfakh, Rafik Boujdaria

COVID-19 outbreak investigations in a school in greater Gaborone, Botswana

Lebapotswe Tlale, Chidzani Catherine Mbenge, Naledi Mokgethi, Katlego Didimalang, Sidney Otlaadisa Kololo, Lesego Releseng, Shaolyn Setabo

Prevalence of rheumatoid factor in asymptomatic chronic hepatitis B surface carriers in the context of endemic malaria: cross-sectional study at University Hospital of Cocody, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Amah Patricia Victorine Goran-Kouacou, Oppong Richard Yéboah, Aya Ursule Aniela Assi, Yida Jocelyne Séri, Adjoumanvoulé Honoré Adou, Koffi N´Guessan, Séry Romuald Dassé

Assessment of maternal and neonatal outcomes in pregnant women with and without gestational diabetes mellitus diagnosed at the three trimesters of pregnancy: a cross-sectional study in a hospital in Northeast Mexico

Rafael Violante-Ortiz, Claudio Requena-Rivera, Francisco Barrera, Norma Fernández-Ordoñez, Alejandra Tavera-Tapia, Jose Eugenio Guerra-Cárdenas, Karla Alejandra Violante-Cumpa, Salvador Mojarro-Bazán, Jorge Rafael Violante-Cumpa

Unusual clinical presentations in an aquaporin-4 antibody-positive patient: a case report

Hajar Oualmam, Mohamed Chraa, Nissrine Louhab, Najib Kissani
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A particular appearance of a diaphragm pannus completely masking a mechanical mitral valve: a case report

Yassine Morjane, Manal Msirdi, Zakaria Bazid, Nabila Ismaili, Noha Elouafi, Hicham El Malki, El Mehdi Moutaouekkil

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