2nd Edition of Public Health World Conference (PHWC) 2026

Abstract

Introduction :

Mental health and mental illness do not represent the extremes of a continuum, but rather constitute distinct, although correlated, concepts. Mental health directly influences individuals' personal and social functioning, underscoring the importance of acting upstream to promote mental health.

Methods: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study at the reference health center in the Kadiolo health district. We defined a case according to the WHO in 2004, which adopted a definition of mental health that describes it as "a state of well-being in which the person can realize himself, overcome the normal tensions of life, carry out productive and fruitful work, and contribute to the life of his community." 

Results: A total of 121 cases were recorded in the database. The female sex had a large number of cases, with 51% of the 121 patients, and the male sex 49%. The age groups of 20 to 29 years and 30 to 39 years had the highest numbers of cases, 37 and 34, or 31% and 28%, respectively, followed by 40 to 49 with 13 cases, or 11%. The highest number of cases was reported by the districts of Kadiolo central and RCI, followed by Zégoua, with percentages of 50%, 8%, and 5%, respectively. Acute delusional disorder, schizophrenia