Use of Premarital Examinations and Associated Health Consequences among Couples in the Maman W'elikya Health Zone in Mbandaka

Author(s)	Dr. Freddy Mamoni, Prof. Kakamo Losuma, Prof. Dr. Jean-Pierre Ikolongo
Country	Congo (Democratic)
Abstract	Premarital examinations are an essential tool for reproductive health prevention, enabling the early detection of communicable and hereditary diseases. However, their use remains low in several African contexts, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A descriptive cross-sectional study with analytical aims was conducted among 30 couples residing in the Maman W'ELIKYA health zone in Mbandaka. Data were collected using a questionnaire administered directly to the participants. None of the couples surveyed (0%) had undergone premarital medical examinations. The results show an association between low levels of education, lack of information, and non-participation in these examinations. Recurrent illnesses, socioeconomic difficulties, and reported household deaths were observed. The low rate of premarital medical examinations is a major public health issue. Strengthening health education, raising community awareness, and integrating these examinations into primary care are necessary to improve prevention and reproductive health.
Keywords	Premarital examinations, Prevention, Reproductive health, DRC, hereditary diseases.
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-06-03
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.72812

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