Knowledge and Practice About Traumatic Brain Injury in the Hospital Environment in the DRC

Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common reason for admission in our setting. It is the cause of primary brain lesions, representing a major public health problem since they are responsible for significant morbidity and mortality. Materials and Methods: Observational study with survey, run from December 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024, involving 256 health workers to verify the level of knowledge about traumatic brain injury. Results: The age group between 21 and 40 years constitutes 64.05% of cases (n=164), The average age is 29.38, with extremes between 24 and 65 years, We note a male predominance in 53.12% of cases (n= 136), Medical Doctors constitute 75% of the medical personnel interviewed (n=192), we note a clear predominance of 0 to 5 years old with 33.59% of cases (n=86), The faculty predominates as the place of learning about head injuries in 53.65% of cases (n=132), The neurosurgeon takes care of the management of craniocerebral trauma in 58.13% of cases (n=143), According to this staff, the biggest problem in the management of head trauma in our environment is the cost of treatment with 62.89% of cases (n=161) and in most cases (54.29% of cases or 139 patients), health personnel consider themselves to have a mean level of understanding of craniocerebral trauma. Conclusion: The management of TBI is currently a diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic challenge linked to several factors in our environment. A consensual approach standardized to adapt to our practical reality proves helpful in reducing morbidity and mortality.