A5046182169- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Global Health Care Issues
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Community Health and Development
- Evaluation and Performance Assessment
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Global Health and Surgery
Université Libre de Bruxelles
2021
Agence de l'eau Adour-Garonne
2018
Service Public de Wallonie
2016
Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro
2016
Bielefeld University
2016
Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
2002-2015
University of London
2004
This paper presents the development of a study design built on principles theory-driven evaluation. The evaluation approach was used to evaluate an adolescent sexual and reproductive health intervention in Mali, Burkina Faso Cameroon improve continuity care through creation networks social providers.Based our experience existing literature, we developed six-step framework for evaluations, which applied ex-post networking component intervention. protocol drafted with input designer. programme...
asymptomatic carriers of the virus could represent an important driver transmission.To limit spread SARS-CoV-2 in closed residential facilities, we iterate importance widely applying extensive infection prevention and control measures as long epidemic is ongoing.We declare no competing interests.
The knowledge on emergency obstetric care (EmOC) is limited in Kenya, where only partial data from sub-national studies exist. EmOC process indicators have also not been integrated into routine health management information system to monitor progress safe motherhood interventions both at national and lower levels of the system. In a country with high maternal mortality burden, implication that decision makers are unaware extent need for life-saving and, therefore, intervene. objective study...
Pregnancy-related mortality and morbidity in most low middle income countries can be reduced through early recognition of complications, prompt access to care appropriate medical interventions following obstetric emergencies. We used the three delays framework explore barriers emergency (EmOC) services by women who experienced life threatening complications Malindi District, Kenya.A facility-based qualitative study was conducted between November December 2010. In-depth interviews were with...
Information about postpartum maternal morbidity in developing countries is limited and often based on information obtained from hospitals. As a result, the reports do not usually reflect true magnitude of obstetric complications poor management at delivery. In Morocco, little known morbidity. Our aim was to measure identify causes 6 weeks after delivery compare women's perception their health during this period medical diagnoses. We did cross-sectional study all women, independent place...
In Belgium, the first COVID-19 death was reported on 10 March 2020. Nursing home (NH) residents are particularly vulnerable for COVID-19, making it essential to follow-up spread of in this setting. This manuscript describes methodology surveillance and epidemiology cases, hospitalizations deaths Belgian NHs.A all NHs (n = 1542) set up by regional health authorities Sciensano. Aggregated data possible/confirmed cases case-based were at least once a week. The study period covered...
To describe the implementation of a cost-sharing system for emergency obstetric care in an urban health district Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso and analyse its results after 1 year activity.Service availability use, service quality, knowledge community financial viability were measured before was implemented. Different sources data used: survey, anthropological study, routine from hospital files registers specific collected on major interventions (MOI) all hospitals utilized by population. Direct...
Introduction: Pregnancy-related mortality and morbidity in most low middle income countries can be reduced through early recognition of complications, prompt access to care appropriate medical interventions following obstetric emergencies. We used the three delays framework explore barriers emergency (EmOC) services by women who experienced life threatening complications Malindi District, Kenya.
Summary Objective The aim of this paper is to assess what extent a Skilled Care Initiative (SCI) was associated with pregnancy‐related mortality in Ouargaye district, Burkina Faso. Methods We used quasi‐experimental design compare within the intervention district (health facility areas covered by SCI vs. not covered) and between (Ouargaye) comparison (Diapaga). Population‐based data were examine differences levels, their determinants how they related uptake care, as well examining contexts...
Objective To estimate the number of women with female genital mutilation (FGM) living in Belgium, girls at risk, and target population medical social services (MSSs) concerned.Methods Data about prevalence FGM from most recently published Demographic Health Surveys Multiple Indicator Cluster were applied to females Belgium who migrated countries where excision or infibulation are being practised, their daughters.Results Amongst 22,840 a country concerned, 6,260 have 'most probably already...
Objective: To understand the role of age and sex structures, health frailty, contamination dynamics in COVID-19 mortality populations living inside outside care homes.
In 2003, the Uganda Ministry of Health introduced district league table for health system performance assessment. The presents against a number input, process and output indicators composite index to rank districts. This study explores use hierarchical cluster analysis analysing presenting systems data compares this approach with in Uganda. plans reports, published documents were used provide information on development utilization table. Quantitative accessed from databases. Statistical...
Introduction In 2010, the Ministry of Health (MoH) Guinea introduced a free emergency obstetric care policy in all public health facilities country. This included antenatal checks, normal delivery and Caesarean section. Objective study aims at assessing changes coverage according to Unmet Obstetric Need concept before (2008) after (2012) implementation rural district Guinea. Methods We carried out descriptive cross-sectional involving retrospective review routine programme data during period...
Uganda has hosted an estimated 200,000 refugees in post-emergency phase settlements interspersed within host communities since 1990. However, refugee health service runs parallel to most refugee-affected districts. The process of integration services began 1999.To estimate and compare the costs coverage reproductive (RH) interventions populations three rural West Nile districts Uganda.Data on RH were collected through a survey 38/116 (33%) facilities (3 public hospitals 35 centres). Data...
Abstract COVID-19 became pandemic in 2020 and causes higher mortality males (M) than females (F) among older people. In some countries, like Belgium, more half of confirmed or suspected deaths occurring spring concerned residents care homes. The high incidence this population is certainly linked to its peculiar age structure but could also result from poorer general health condition and/or a contamination through the staff homes, while protection equipment testing capacity were initially...
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the rapid establishment of mortality epidemiological surveillance database (SURV) in Belgium due to a significant delay availability cause death (COD). Understanding differences and limitations both databases is crucial for contextualising statistics. This study assesses SURV’s data quality, raises awareness databases, proposes recommendations future surveillance. SURV COD were linked probabilistically explore overall coverages discrepancies....
To describe the evolution of family planning (FP) in Guinea and to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities threats current FP programme.Descriptive study between 1992 2010. First, national laws as well health policies strategic plans related reproductive were reviewed. Second, indicators extracted from Guinean Demographic Health Surveys (1992, 1999 2005). Third, services, sources supply data on funding analysed.Laws, are supportive programme services. Public private actors not...
Background COVID-19-related mortality in Belgium has drawn attention for two reasons: its high level, and a good completeness reporting of deaths. An ad hoc surveillance was established to register COVID-19 death numbers hospitals, long-term care facilities (LTCF) the community. adopted broad inclusion criteria notifications, also including possible cases, resulting robust correlation between all-cause mortality. Aim To document assess Belgium. Methods We described content data flows...
Developing countries with high maternal mortality need to invest in indicators that not only provide information about how many women are dying, but also where, and what can be done prevent these deaths. The unmet Obstetric Needs (UONs) concept provides this information. This was applied at district level Kenya assess had UONs where the needs were located. A facility based retrospective study conducted 2010 Malindi District, Kenya. Data on pregnant who underwent a major obstetric...
Data presented in this article are related to the research paper entitled "Short-term effects of nitrogen dioxide on hospital admissions for cardiovascular disease Wallonia, Belgium." (Collart et al., press) [1]. Nitrogen concentrations showed a strong seasonal pattern with higher levels cold period than warm period. A minimum 13.1 µg/m3 July and maximum 26.9 January were observed. The coldest months December, February hottest June, August. Temperature negatively correlated positively For...
The use of antimicrobials is intense and often inappropriate in long-term care facilities. Antimicrobial resistance has increased acute chronic facilities, including those Belgium. Evidence lacking concerning antimicrobial stewardship programmes settings. medical coordinator practicing Belgian nursing homes a general practitioner designated to coordinate activity. He likely be the key position for effective implementation such programmes. aim this study was evaluate past, present, future...