@article{10.11648/j.ejpm.20241205.12,
  author = {Gloire Chubaka Magala and Muriel Amon Tanoh and Abel Christian Tanoh and Cedric Valery Kadjo and Jonathan Bachiseze Magala and Fiacre Delors Offoumou and Desirée Aka Arlette and Constance Yapo Ehounoud and Nancy Tania Essoin-De Souza and Yves Broh N’guessan and Mavouloh Kourouma and Evelyne Aka-Anghui Diarra and Berthe Assi},
  title = {Epidemiological Trends Related to Stroke and Neuroinfectious Diseases in Patients Admitted to the Neurology Unit at Cocody Teaching Hospital in Abidjan
},
  journal = {European Journal of Preventive Medicine},
  volume = {12},
  number = {5},
  pages = {121-131},
  doi = {10.11648/j.ejpm.20241205.12},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ejpm.20241205.12},
  eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.ejpm.20241205.12},
  abstract = {Background: In Ivory Coast, as in many tropical regions, there is a significant coexistence of infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly within the field of neurology. The dual burden of neuroinfectious diseases, including meningitis and strokes, plays a crucial role in shaping public health strategies implemented by the World Health Organization (WHO) and national health programs. Unfortunately, the epidemiological trends are not regularly updated. This study aims to provide insights into hospital admissions and mortality related to strokes and brain infections to inform health policies and improve disease management. Method: It was a retrospective study that examined the medical records of patients admitted to the neurology department of the Cocody University Hospital in Abidjan from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2023, and included individuals across all age groups who were diagnosed with stroke, brain abscess, meningitis, or encephalitis. Results: The study involved 1,518 patients, strokes were more common among older adults, with an average age of 57.3 ± 13.7 years. Strokes represented the primary reason for hospitalization, making up 69% of cases, with an annual growth rate of approximately 2%, while neuroinfectious diseases accounted for 13% of total admissions. In-hospital mortality rates were 15% for stroke patients and 28% for those with neuroinfectious diseases, the latter showing a significantly higher mortality risk (odds ratio = 2.50; p < 0.001). Conclusion: Strokes are the leading cause of hospital admissions in our department, with increasing rates; however, neuroinfectious diseases have higher and stable mortality rates, indicating a more severe prognosis. Therefore, health policies must be reassessed to improve prevention and management for both diseases.
},
 year = {2024}
}

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TY  - JOUR
T1  - Epidemiological Trends Related to Stroke and Neuroinfectious Diseases in Patients Admitted to the Neurology Unit at Cocody Teaching Hospital in Abidjan

AU  - Gloire Chubaka Magala
AU  - Muriel Amon Tanoh
AU  - Abel Christian Tanoh
AU  - Cedric Valery Kadjo
AU  - Jonathan Bachiseze Magala
AU  - Fiacre Delors Offoumou
AU  - Desirée Aka Arlette
AU  - Constance Yapo Ehounoud
AU  - Nancy Tania Essoin-De Souza
AU  - Yves Broh N’guessan
AU  - Mavouloh Kourouma
AU  - Evelyne Aka-Anghui Diarra
AU  - Berthe Assi
Y1  - 2024/09/29
PY  - 2024
N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ejpm.20241205.12
DO  - 10.11648/j.ejpm.20241205.12
T2  - European Journal of Preventive Medicine
JF  - European Journal of Preventive Medicine
JO  - European Journal of Preventive Medicine
SP  - 121
EP  - 131
PB  - Science Publishing Group
SN  - 2330-8230
UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ejpm.20241205.12
AB  - Background: In Ivory Coast, as in many tropical regions, there is a significant coexistence of infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly within the field of neurology. The dual burden of neuroinfectious diseases, including meningitis and strokes, plays a crucial role in shaping public health strategies implemented by the World Health Organization (WHO) and national health programs. Unfortunately, the epidemiological trends are not regularly updated. This study aims to provide insights into hospital admissions and mortality related to strokes and brain infections to inform health policies and improve disease management. Method: It was a retrospective study that examined the medical records of patients admitted to the neurology department of the Cocody University Hospital in Abidjan from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2023, and included individuals across all age groups who were diagnosed with stroke, brain abscess, meningitis, or encephalitis. Results: The study involved 1,518 patients, strokes were more common among older adults, with an average age of 57.3 ± 13.7 years. Strokes represented the primary reason for hospitalization, making up 69% of cases, with an annual growth rate of approximately 2%, while neuroinfectious diseases accounted for 13% of total admissions. In-hospital mortality rates were 15% for stroke patients and 28% for those with neuroinfectious diseases, the latter showing a significantly higher mortality risk (odds ratio = 2.50; p < 0.001). Conclusion: Strokes are the leading cause of hospital admissions in our department, with increasing rates; however, neuroinfectious diseases have higher and stable mortality rates, indicating a more severe prognosis. Therefore, health policies must be reassessed to improve prevention and management for both diseases.

VL  - 12
IS  - 5
ER  - 

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