Knowledge of Retinoblastoma by Healthcare Professionals in Sub-saharan Africa: Survey Performed in the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Lukamba Mbuli Robert; Monga Bondo Ben; Yao Atteby; Kabesha Amani Théo; Budiongo Nzazi Aléine; Bey Pierre; Chenge Borasisi Gabrielle; Desjardins Laurence; Savignoni Alexia; Berete-Coulibaly Rokia; Couitchere Line; Luboya Numbi Oscar; Doz François; Mwembo Tambwe Albert

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Knowledge of Retinoblastoma by Healthcare Professionals in Sub-saharan Africa: Survey Performed in the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Lukamba Mbuli Robert, Monga Bondo Ben, Yao Atteby, Kabesha Amani Théo, Budiongo Nzazi Aléine, Bey Pierre, Chenge Borasisi Gabrielle, Desjardins Laurence, Savignoni Alexia, Berete-Coulibaly Rokia, Couitchere Line, Luboya Numbi Oscar, Doz François, Mwembo Tambwe Albert

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Diagnostic delay leads to advanced forms of retinoblastoma, compromising survival. The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of health professionals regarding this disease. This survey was carried out among health professionals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (cities of Lubumbashi, Bukavu and Kinshasa) and Côte d'Ivoire (Abidjan). Health professionals were divided into 3 professional categories: 1) paediatricians and ophthalmologists, 2) other medical doctors, and 3) paramedics. A questionnaire adapted to each category was used. The response to each question was graded as correct or incorrect. Total knowledge of retinoblastoma for the entire questionnaire was evaluated according to a level of overall score for each health professional: score<50% was considered very insufficient, score between 50 and 75% as insufficient and score ≥75% as sufficient. Descriptive statistical analyses and association measurements were performed. A total of 637 health professionals were surveyed, including 69 in the “pediatricians and ophthalmologists” category, 180 in the “others medical doctors” category and 388 in the “paramedics” category. Globally, more than 90% of health professionals did not answer all the questions correctly, and 9% were aware of the most common retinoblastoma-revealing symptoms (leukocoria and strabismus). Overall knowledge of retinoblastoma was sufficient for 26.1% of Paediatricians and Ophtalmologists, 11.7% of Other medical doctors and 2.1% of Paramedicals. One-quarter of health professionals were aware of the two most common signs of retinoblastoma (leukocororia and strabismus) in “pediatricians and ophthalmologists” category, 14% in “others medical doctors” category and 4% in “paramedics” category. Most health professionals surveyed in DRC and Cote d'Ivoire were not aware of the retinoblastoma-revealing symptoms. This certainly contributes to delayed diagnosis and the poor prognosis of this disease in those countries.

Published in	International Journal of Clinical Oncology and Cancer Research (Volume 5, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijcocr.20200502.14
Page(s)	34-38
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Retinoblastoma, Sub-saharan Africa, Knowledge, Health Professionals

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Lukamba Mbuli Robert

Department of Pediatrics (Pediatric Oncology Unit), University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Monga Bondo Ben

Department of Public Health, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Yao Atteby

Pediatric Oncology Unit, University Teaching Hospital of Treichville, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Kabesha Amani Théo

Bukavu Ophthalmic Clinic, Bukavu Official University, Bukavu, DRC
Budiongo Nzazi Aléine

Department of Pediatrics (Pediatric Hemato-Oncology Service), University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, DRC
Bey Pierre

Advisor to the President of Institut Curie, University of Lorraine and AMCC, Paris, France
Chenge Borasisi Gabrielle

Ophthalmology Department, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, DRC
Desjardins Laurence

Ophthalmology Service, Institut Curie and AMCC, Paris, France
Savignoni Alexia

Department of Biometry, Institut Curie, Paris, France
Berete-Coulibaly Rokia

Ocular Oncology and Oculoplastic Surgery Unit, University Teaching Hospital of Treichville and Felix Houphouet Boigny University, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Couitchere Line

Department of Pediatrics, University Teaching Hospital of Treichville, Abidjan, C?ted’Ivoire
Luboya Numbi Oscar

Department of Pediatrics and School of Public Health, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, DRC
Doz François
Mwembo Tambwe Albert

Faculty of Medicine and School of Public Health, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, DRC

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AU  - Lukamba Mbuli Robert
AU  - Monga Bondo Ben
AU  - Yao Atteby
AU  - Kabesha Amani Théo
AU  - Budiongo Nzazi Aléine
AU  - Bey Pierre
AU  - Chenge Borasisi Gabrielle
AU  - Desjardins Laurence
AU  - Savignoni Alexia
AU  - Berete-Coulibaly Rokia
AU  - Couitchere Line
AU  - Luboya Numbi Oscar
AU  - Doz François
AU  - Mwembo Tambwe Albert
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VL  - 5
IS  - 2
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