Epidemiological, Clinical and Therapeutic Characteristics of Patients with goiter in the Diocesan Hospitals of Butembo-Beni, in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC
Journal Title: The Journal of Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
Background: Iodine deficiency is still common in some countries of the African continent. Thyroid hormones are essential for growth, neuronal development, reproduction and regulation of energy metabolism. This study aims to determine the prevalence of goiter in the diocesan hospitals of Butembo-Beni in the Eastern part of DRC. Methodology: It was a retrospective study carried out from January 2010 to December 2015 on 300 cases of goiter over 16 779 cases in the department of surgery in our study environment. Result: Patients suffering from goiter longer attend to General Referral Hospital of Kyondo was 97%. The predominance of women demonstrated in 96.7% and the most affected age group was between 18 and 42 years in 84,7%. The majority of patients was farmers. Multigravidas were affected in 95.5%. Conclusion: Iodine deficiency disorders are one of the most common public health problems throughout the rural eastern part of DRC, especially in the Diocesan Hospitals of Butembo-Beni. The sensitization of the population who is vulnerable and the thorough knowledge of its management by caregivers are of paramount importance in our country.
Authors and Affiliations
Joel Kambale Ketha, Moise Muhindo Valimungighe, Therese Kasoki Ndeume, Patricia Kavugho Wundiyohangi, Michel Kalongo Ilumbulumbu, Franck Katembo Sikakulya
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