Recours aux soins en cas de Maladies non-transmissibles à Ouagadougou : quel effet du type de quartier (loti/non loti)?

Abstract

Introduction

Despite the ongoing epidemiological transition in urban areas of Sub-Saharan Africa, few attentions have paid attention to healthcare access disparities for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This study investigates inequalities in healthcare access for NCDs in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, focusing on the influence of type of neighborhood (formal/informal).

Methods

The analysis uses various statistical methods applied to data from a health survey conducted within the Ouagadougou Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) among adults aged 25 and older.

Results

The findings show that both the burden of NCDs and healthcare utilization are higher in formal neighborhoods compared to informal ones. Healthcare utilization is more prevalent for diabetes and hypertension than for chronic respiratory diseases, rheumatism, and other cardiovascular diseases, and is particularly pronounced among elite populations (educated and wealthy). The impact of residential arrangement on healthcare utilization persists even after adjusting for demographic, socio-economic characteristics, and disease type.

Conclusion

Enhanced awareness and tailored interventions targeting populations in informal areas regarding NCDs are crucial.

Keywords: Health care seeking, Non-communicable diseases, formal/informal, Ouagadougou.