Objective: To identify the factors associated with resurgence of cholera in the Western coast of the lake Eduard.
Methods: We led a cross-sectional study to analytical aiming relating to the factors associated with resurgence of cholera in the Western coast of the lake Eduard. The data were collected near 770 heads of households of eight villages which form the side Western of the lake Edouard. A logistic regression enabled us to identify the factors associated with resurgence of cholera in the Western coast of the lake Edouard.
Results: The main factors associated with resurgence of cholera were the educational level, the size of the household, the nature of the ground, the environmental characteristics of the medium and the presence in the medium of moved the interns (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: The factors associated with resurgence of cholera in the Western coast of the lake Edouard are related to economic, geographical, ecological factors and policies of this zone. A strategy taking account of these factors is essential for an effective prevention of the cholera.
Objective: The objective of this study was to determine factors associated with early sexual initiation for young girls between 15 and 25 years in Bukavu town.
Methods: A cross-sectional study with analytical aiming near 385 young girls from 15 to 25 years inhabitants three communes of Bukavu town using survey questionnaire. A logistic regression enabled us to identify the factors associated with early sexual Initiation among young girls in Bukavu town.
Results: 70.5% of the respondents met had known the early sexual initiation whose average age was of 15.35