title: [Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in hospitalists in Lome (Togo)].
abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge and practices related to the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in medical settings in Lome (Togo). Hospitalists in Lome are relatively well aware of the risk of VTE in patients. They report risk factors for VTE as the primary indications for thromboprophylaxis. Few physicians cited acute medical conditions among these indications.
authors.affiliation: Service de cardiologie, CHU Campus, BP 30284 Lomé, Togo.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pessinaba
authors.affiliation: Service de cardiologie, CHU Campus, BP 30284 Lomé, Togo.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Baragou
authors.affiliation: Service de cardiologie, CHU Sylvanus-Olympio, Lomé, Togo.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pio
authors.affiliation: Service de cardiologie, CHU Campus, BP 30284 Lomé, Togo.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gabiam
authors.affiliation: Service de cardiologie, CHU Campus, BP 30284 Lomé, Togo.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kpélafia
authors.affiliation: Service de cardiologie, CHU Sylvanus-Olympio, Lomé, Togo.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Afassinou
authors.affiliation: Service de néphrologie, CHU Sylvanus-Olympio, Lomé, Togo.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Sabi
authors.affiliation: Service de cardiologie, CHU Campus, BP 30284 Lomé, Togo.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Yayehd
authors.affiliation: Service de cardiologie, CHU Campus, BP 30284 Lomé, Togo.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Damorou
mesh_terms: D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D020445:Hospitalists; D006801:Humans; D014037:Togo; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000517:prevention & control*
keywords: Togo; practice; prophylaxis; survey; venous thromboembolism