A5085775788- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Blood groups and transfusion
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Healthcare Systems and Practices
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Occupational and environmental lung diseases
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Migration, Identity, and Health
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- HIV Research and Treatment
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Health, Medicine and Society
- Multiple and Secondary Primary Cancers
- Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
University of Lubumbashi
2016-2025
University of Goma
2022-2024
Institut Supérieur de Technique Médicale
2017
Université de Kisangani
2017
Laboratoire National de Référence
2007
Background: Despite the high prevalence of sickle cell disease in Africa, a neonatal screening programme is available only few countries sub-Saharan region. Aim: To describe our experience pioneer study on 31 304 newborns screened systematically Democratic Republic Congo. Methods: The haemoglobinopathies was determined by thin-layer isoelectric focusing method dry filter-paper samples. Results: Of 204 focusing, 5276 (16.9%) displayed trait and 428 (1.4%) were homozygous for haemoglobin S. No...
The nutritional status is the best indicator of well-being child. Inadequate feeding practices are main factors that affect physical growth and mental development. aim this study was to develop a predictive score severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in children under 5 years age.
Emergency contraception is an essential method for preventing unintended pregnancies, especially after unprotected sexual intercourse. However, knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to emergency among university students remain underexplored, particularly in low-resource settings such as Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The objective this study assess practices, determinants influencing use female Goma. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 677 from two universities Goma...
Rectovaginal fistula (RVF) is a complex debilitating condition that results from several etiologies, obstetric trauma being the most common. Occasionally RVF closure non-successful. The objective of this study to develop predictive score identify predictors failure surgical (FSCORVF) in Democratic Republic Congo. This was an analytical cross-sectional conducted on 268 patients with who have received management. We proceeded bivariate and then multivariate analysis. Score discrimination...
Background Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been pivotal in improving the lives of adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) globally. However, achieving and maintaining viral load suppression (VLS) among ALHIV remains a significant challenge, difficulties reported various settings, including places like Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic Congo. Despite availability ART, several barriers to optimal ART adherence VLS persist this population. This qualitative study aimed explore factors influencing...
Introduction: malaria is still a major public health concern in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its morbidity and mortality challenge actual strategies fight agains malaria. This study was aimed to describe epidemiology, clinical caracteristics risk factors death associated severe pediatric population under 5 years at Sendwe Hospital Lubumbashi.
Abstract Background Clinical checklists available have been developed to assess the risk of a positive Fragile X syndrome but they include relatively small sample sizes. Therefore, we carried out meta‐analysis that included statistical pooling study results obtain accurate figures on prevalence clinical predictors among patients with intellectual disability, thereby helping health professionals improve their referrals for testing. Methods All published studies consisting cytogenetic and/or...
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) are the leading causes of death from infectious disease worldwide. The prevalence HIV among children with TB in moderate to high countries ranges between 10% 60%. This study aimed determine infection treated for Directly Observed Treatment Short-Course (DOTS) clinics Lubumbashi identify risk during this co-infection.This is a cross-sectional under-15, January 1, 2013 December 31, 2015. Clinical, paraclinical outcome data were collected...
The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors associated with low birth weight (LBW) in city Lubumbashi (DR Congo). This case-control singleton births took place from July December 2014 3 referral maternity units Lubumbashi. mothers' social and demographic characteristics medical obstetric history, especially during pregnancy, as well newborns' sex were compared between case group (< 2500 g) control group. usual statistics logistic regression used analyze results. significance level...
Objectives: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an autosomal recessive hemoglobinopathy. It affects about 2% of newborns in some sub-Saharan African countries. In most patients, the incidence complications can be reduced if screening takes place at birth. This study was conducted to determine prevalence SCD among a population Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic Congo (DRC). Material and Methods: prospective cross-sectional five referral maternity hospitals Lubumbashi city, DRC. Newborns’ blood samples...
Introduction: La drépanocytose constitue un véritable problème de santé publique avec une prévalence importante des formes majeures SS. L'objectif notre étude est déterminer le profil épidémiologique et clinique la chez les homozygotes SS lushois âgés 6 à 59 mois en phase stationnaire.
Breast cancer (BC) is a major health problem with an increasing trend in prevalence and mortality worldwide. It the most common of female cancers world, thus ranks first both developed developing countries. Current knowledge on epidemiology biological aspects breast women Democratic Republic Congo remains insufficient poorly documented. Given towards urbanization Congolese population, it likely that current data will change coming decades, due to foreseeable risk factors for disease....
Abstract Background Breast cancer (BC) is the most prevalent among women, and it typically presents late in developing countries like Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), leading to higher mortality rates. Late detection at advanced stages breast can be attributed absence appropriate screening programs low levels awareness. Aims To evaluate level BC knowledge healthcare workers (HCWs) identify determinants good knowledge. Methods results An analytical cross‐sectional survey was conducted from...
Introduction: la drépanocytose est une maladie génétique très polymorphe et moitié des drépanocytaires homozygotes SS en Afrique meurt avant l'âge de 5 ans. Le but cette étude déterminer les paramètres nutritionnels hématologiques jeunes (SS) congolais au cours phase stationnaire.
Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) is characterized by high levels of oxidative stress markers and low antioxidant capacity. Antioxidant defence mechanisms against the harmful effects ROS requires cellular extracellular enzymes. These enzymes micronutrient for complete activity. Information on micronutrients such as manganese, cobalt copper in SCA population was poorly documented literature. Plasma copper, albumin concentrations determined atomic absorption spectrophotometry were compared between two...
Introduction: lobjectif de cette étude est développer un score prédictif la malnutrition aiguë sévère (MAS) chez les enfants 6 à 59 mois.
Objectives: Maternal and perinatal mortality is one of the best indicators a society’s health status development level. In Democratic Republic Congo, antenatal care (ANC) utilization generally low, delayed initiation very common. It in this context that present study on quality ANC carried out among women Lubumbashi city aimed to identify determinants services. Material Methods: This was cross-sectional conducted Lubumbashi, relating 1472 who had given birth during 12 months preceding...
Introduction:Cancer is a public health problem in developing countries.It compounded by diagnostic confirmation difficulties.This study aims to determine the epidemiological profile of cancers women. Methods:This was descriptive retrospective study.Data recorded between 2007 and 2021 at oncology department Nganda Hospital Center Kinshasa (DRC) were used.Results: A total 1,104 cases cancer women have been reported.Breast (46.11%) cervical (27.45%) most common.The mean age 46.52±13.05years for...
Objective: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a major genetic that occurs early in childhood and can cause considerable morbidity even death. Newborn screening (NBS) one of the effective health services have lowered burden SCD wealthy countries. Surprisingly, NBS programs are essentially non-existent subSaharan Africa, where majority babies born with this condition. The objective study was to determine level acceptability factors influencing it population Lubumbashi city Democratic Republic Congo....