A5056701000- Global Maternal and Child Health
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- HIV Research and Treatment
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Infection Control and Ventilation
University of Kinshasa
2017-2024
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
2012-2024
Kinshasa General Hospital
2023
Ministry of Public Health
2009-2022
University of Douala
2022
Sriram Chandra Bhanja Medical College Hospital
2010
Of the 3.7 million neonatal deaths and 3.3 stillbirths each year, 98% occur in developing countries. An evaluation of community-based interventions designed to reduce number these is needed.With use a train-the-trainer model, local instructors trained birth attendants from rural communities six countries (Argentina, Democratic Republic Congo, Guatemala, India, Pakistan, Zambia) World Health Organization Essential Newborn Care course (which focuses on routine care, resuscitation,...
Vaccination is fast becoming a key intervention against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted cross-sectional online surveys to investigate vaccine acceptance across nine Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs; N = 10,183), assuming effectiveness at 90% 95%. The prevalence of increased from 76.4% (90% effectiveness) 88.8% (95% effectiveness). Considering effective vaccine, Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, five African countries (Democratic Republic Congo, Benin, Uganda, Malawi, Mali)...
We investigated the level of willingness for COVID-19 vaccination in Democratic Republic Congo (DRC). Data were collected between 24 August 2020 and 8 September through an online survey. A total 4131 responses included; mean age respondents was 35 years (standard deviation: 11.5); 68.4% females; 71% had elementary or secondary school education. One fourth (24.1%) convinced that did not exist. Overall, 2310 (55.9%) indicated they willing to be vaccinated. In a multivariable regression model,...
There is much ongoing debate and concern regarding access to COVID-19 vaccines roll-out gaps in low-income middle-income countries compared with high-income countries. African countries, many of which are low-income, also face issues reciprocation after vaccine trials done among their populations the need devolve manufacturing locally. Additional concerns include laboratory facilities for SARS-CoV-2 testing scaling up sequencing detection local variants. In this context, must scale research...
We aimed to assess the level of adherence COVID-19 preventive measures in Democratic Republic Congo (DRC) and identify factors associated with non-adherence.A cross-sectional population-based online survey.The study was conducted 22 provinces DRC. Five a satisfactory number respondents were included analysis: Haut Katanga, Kasaï-Central, Kasaï-Oriental, Kinshasa North Kivu.The participants people aged ≥18 years, living A total 3268 analysis.Both convenience sampling (surveyors themselves...
Low male participation in voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) services at antenatal clinics (ANCs) represents a lost HIV-prevention opportunity. A three-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted that offered VCT neighbourhood health centre, bar or church to the partners of pregnant women attending maternity unit Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Congo (DRC). The primary outcome proportion VCT; secondary outcomes were uptake couple determinants participation. From total 2706...
Since emergency approval of COVID-19 vaccines for children aged between 12 and 15 years old was recently obtained in the United States Europe, we aimed to assess willingness vaccinate with a vaccine lower- middle-income countries (LMICs). Therefore, launched an online cross-sectional survey several LMICs. Questions relating socio-demographic information, knowledge COVID-19, level fear/worry being infected at 50%, 75% 95% effectiveness levels, were asked. Of 6571 participants (mean age = 39 ±...
Few data are available on COVID-19 outcomes among pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where high-risk comorbidities prevalent. We investigated the impact of pregnancy SARS-CoV-2 infection and to generate evidence for health policy clinical practice.We conducted a 6-country retrospective cohort study hospitalized childbearing age between 1 March 2020 31 2021. Exposures were (1) (2) positive RT-PCR test. The primary outcome both analyses was intensive care unit (ICU) admission....
In many developing countries, the majority of births are attended by traditional birth attendants, who lack formal training in neonatal resuscitation and other essential care required newly born infant. these major causes mortality asphyxia, infection, low-birth-weight/prematurity. Death from is potentially modifiable using low-cost interventions, including training. The purpose this study was to evaluate effect on perinatal attendants a rural area Democratic Republic Congo (DRC) two...
Adherence to preventive measures is essential reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Two online surveys were conducted in Democratic Republic Congo (DRC) from 23 April 8 June 2020, and August 24th September 8th, respectively. A total 3268 (round 1) 4160 2) participants included. In both surveys, there was a moderate level adherence regular handwashing (85% 77%, respectively), wearing facemasks (41.4% 69%, respecting physical distancing (58% 43.4%, respectively). The second survey found...
In the African context, there is a paucity of data on SARS-CoV-2 infection and associated COVID-19 in pregnancy. Given endemicity infections such as malaria, HIV, tuberculosis (TB) sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), it important to evaluate coinfections with their impact maternal/infant outcomes. Robust research critically needed effects added burden pregnancy, help develop evidence-based policies toward improving maternal infant this perspective, we briefly review current knowledge clinical features...
Intimate Partners’ Violence (IPV) is a public health problem with long-lasting mental and physical consequences for victims their families. As evidence has been increasing that COVID-19 lockdown measures may exacerbate IPV, our study sought to describe the magnitude of IPV in women identify associated determinants. An online survey was conducted Democratic Republic Congo (DRC) from 24 August 8 September 2020. Of 4160 respondents, 2002 eligible were included data analysis. Their mean age 36.3...
Using photo-epidemiology, we found extreme variation in COVID-19-related face covering use Phnom Penh, Cambodia (97%); Lima, Peru (86%); Kerala, India (41%); Cuernavaca, Mexico (25%); Atlanta, USA (21%) and Kinshasa, DRC (4%) probably attributable to differences population experience with coverings variations timing implementation of relevant advisories.
Background Retaining patients with HIV infection in care is still a major challenge sub- Saharan Africa, particularly the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where antiretroviral treatment (ART) coverage low. Monitoring retention an important tool for evaluating quality care. Methods and Findings A review medical records -infected children was performed three health facilities DRC: Amo-Congo Health center, Monkole Clinic Kinshasa, HEAL Africa Goma. Medical 720 were included. Kaplan Meier...
Despite efforts to improve male involvement (MI), few partners typically attend antenatal care (ANC). MI in ANC and interventions prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission have been demonstrated be beneficial for the HIV-positive mother her child. This study aimed explore factors influencing partner attendance highlight with potential within a Congolese context.This was an exploratory, qualitative conducted two urban semi-urban catchment areas of Kinshasa, DRC June-September 2016. Two...
Abstract Background Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are the second most common cause of maternal mortality Democratic Republic Congo (DRC), accounting for 23% deaths. This study aimed to assess facility readiness, and providers’ knowledge prevent, diagnose, treat pre-eclampsia. Methods A facility-based cross-sectional was conducted 30 primary health centres (PHCs) 28 referral facilities (hospitals) randomly selected Kinshasa, DRC. In each facility, all midwives physicians involved care...
In April, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was on verge good news—announcing an end to its tenth (and world's second largest) Ebola outbreak. Unfortunately, since 10 new cases have been reported in Beni, epicenter Although DRC has long struggled with political unrest, armed conflict, poverty, and infectious diseases, it must remain committed ending crisis while also applying lessons learned tackling this old viral enemy combat a one—severe acute respiratory syndrome–coronavirus 2...
Abstract Background Poor awareness of obstetric danger signs is a major contributing factor to delays in seeking care and hence high maternal mortality morbidity worldwide. We conducted the current study assess level agreement on receipt counseling between direct observations antenatal (ANC) consultation women’s recall exit interview. also identified factors associated with pregnant during pregnancy Democratic Republic Congo (DRC) Methods used data from 2017–2018 DRC Service Provision...