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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
immunology and microbiology
Wound care in Buruli ulcer disease in Ghana and Benin
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Volume 91, No. 2, Year 2014
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Description
Buruli ulcer (BU) is a disease affecting the skin, subcutaneous fat, and bone tissues.Wound care is important in the prevention of disabilities. Awareness of current wound care practices in BU-endemic regions is necessary for future wound care interventions. Thirty-one health care workers in Ghana and Benin were interviewed with a semi-structured interview, complemented by structural observations. Quantitative data were analyzed through t tests and one-way analysis of variance, and qualitative data through descriptive statistics. There appeared to be a general understanding of wound assessment. A large variety of different topical antiseptics was reported to be used, pressure irrigation was never reported. Gauze was the main dressing type and a moist environment was preferred, but could not be maintained. Bleeding and pain were observed frequently. Standard of wound care differed importantly between health care personnel and between institutions and adherence to World Health Organization guidelines was low. Copyright © 2014 by The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Authors & Co-Authors
Velding, Kristien
Netherlands, Groningen
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Klis, Sandor Adrian
Netherlands, Groningen
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Abass, Kabiru Mohammed
Ghana
Ahanti Akyem
Tuah, Wilson
Ghana
Nkawie
Stienstra, Ymkje
Netherlands, Groningen
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Van Derwerf, Tjip S.
Netherlands, Groningen
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Statistics
Citations: 31
Authors: 6
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.4269/ajtmh.13-0255
ISSN:
00029637
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Qualitative
Quantitative
Study Locations
Benin
Ghana