A5053782119- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Malaria Research and Control
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Public Health and Social Inequalities
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Global Maternal and Child Health
University Medical Center Groningen
2022-2024
University of Groningen
2022-2023
University of Curaçao
2022-2023
Little is known about the persistence and impact of non-rheumatic symptoms after acute chikungunya disease. We have studied clinical presentation long-term rheumatic on health related quality life (QoL) 2.5 years disease onset. Additionally, validity Curaçao Long-Term Chikungunya Sequelae (CLTCS) score in classifying severity over time was evaluated.This prospective cohort study followed 248 patients. Symptoms SF-36 QoL were evaluated during baseline follow-up at using questionnaires. status...
Abstract Background Persistent rheumatic symptoms and its impact on health-related quality of life (QoL), induced by the Indian Ocean Lineage (IOL) chikungunya virus (CHIKV) genotype have been widely studied. In 2014, a major CHIKV outbreak Asian occurred in Curaçao, after which we established longitudinal cohort 2015, to follow long-term sequalae. Currently, clinical manifestations QoL genotype, followed prospectively through time, association age comorbidities with persistence, 60 months...
Long-term chikungunya is a mosquito-borne disease, characterized by disabling rheumatic symptoms persisting for years, after infection with the virus. Previous studies focused on assessing well-being of affected individuals from quantitative perspective using generic instruments, and have reported physical psychological impairment. However, common critique that instrument's structured responses pre-defined health domains selected professionals, may not capture full extent impairment...
Long-term chikungunya disease, characterized by persistent disabling rheumatic symptoms, including poly-arthralgia/arthritis of severe pain intensity, can persist for years after infection with the re-emerging mosquito-borne virus. Although symptoms and severity are important determinants health-care seeking self-management research on these in relation to long-term disease is scarce. This study aimed explore perceived benefits barriers concerning seeking, based Health Belief Model,...
Long-term chikungunya disease is characterised by persistent rheumatic symptoms following virus infection. As there no specific treatment available, affected individuals need strategies to adapt. However, research on these scarce. This study aimed explore which adaptive coping are employed manage in daily life. The was conducted Curaçao. An explorative qualitative between September and October 2020, among a purposive sample of adults, 19 women 4 men long-term disease. In-depth interviews...