A5042496068- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Heavy metals in environment
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Radioactivity and Radon Measurements
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- COVID-19 Digital Contact Tracing
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
Ministry of Public Health
2022-2024
University of Kinshasa
2020-2024
Norwegian University of Life Sciences
2022
Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic presented a myriad of challenges for the health workforce around world due to its escalating demand on service delivery. A motivated is critical effectual emergency response and in some settings, incentivizing workers motivates them ensures continuity provision services. We describe experiences with incentives dis-incentives during Democratic Republic Congo (DRC), Senegal, Nigeria, Uganda. Methods This multi-country qualitative research study...
Abstract Introduction As part of efforts to rapidly identify and care for individuals with COVID-19, trace quarantine contacts, monitor disease trends over time, most African countries implemented interventions strengthen their existing surveillance systems. This research describes the strengths, weaknesses lessons learnt from COVID-19 strategies in four inform enhancement systems future epidemics on continent. Methods The namely Democratic Republic Congo (DRC), Nigeria, Senegal, Uganda,...
Abstract Introduction The coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic is one of the most terrifying disasters twenty-first century. non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) implemented to control spread disease had numerous positive consequences. However, there were also unintended consequences—positively or negatively related nature interventions, target, level and duration implementation. This article describes economic, Psychosocial environmental consequences NPIs in four African countries. Methods We...
A nutritious and healthy diet during pregnancy is essential for the health of both mother baby. Inadequate dietary intake contributes to maternal malnutrition can have lifelong effects on child. Maternal common in many low-income countries, including Democratic Republic Congo (DRC). Kwango province, DRC, has a high prevalence among all population groups, macro micronutrient deficiencies pregnant women. The study aimed explore knowledge practices woman this area.This adopted qualitative...
Background African countries leveraged testing capacities to enhance public health action in response the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper describes experiences and lessons learned during improvement of capacity throughout Senegal, Uganda, Nigeria, Democratic Republic Congo (DRC). Methods The four countries’ strategies were studied using a mixed-methods approach. Desk research on was conducted complemented by interviewing key informants. findings synthesized demonstrate learning outcomes across...
Introduction Breastfeeding has numerous advantages for infant, mother and society. However, many mothers discontinue breastfeeding due to problems they encounter. This study aimed identify commonly experienced by during the first six months in Kinshasa. Methods A prospective cohort was carried out Kinshasa from October 2012 July 2013. total of 422 mother-infant couples were recruited shortly after being discharged twelve maternity facilities followed-up months. Interviews conducted at...
Abstract Exposure to heavy metals can affect cell differentiation, neurocognitive development, and growth during early life, even in low doses. Little is known about metal exposure its relationship with nutrition outcomes non-mining rural environments. We carried out a community-based cross-sectional study describe the distribution of four concentrations [arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), mercury (Hg)] serum representative population children aged 12 59 months old from region...
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the world negatively with huge health and socioeconomic consequences. This study estimated seasonality, trajectory, projection of cases to understand dynamics disease spread inform response interventions.Descriptive analysis daily confirmed from January 2020 12th March 2022 was conducted in four purposefully selected sub-Saharan African countries (Nigeria, Democratic Republic Congo (DRC), Senegal, Uganda). We extrapolated data (2020 2022) 2023 using a...
In 2020 and 2021, Governments across the globe instituted school closures to reduce social interaction interrupt COVID-19 transmission. We examined consequences of due four sub–Saharan African countries: Democratic Republic Congo (DRC), Nigeria, Senegal, Uganda. conducted a qualitative study among key informants including policymakers, heads, students, parents, civil society representatives, local leaders. The assessment was informed by Diffusion Innovations theory which interview guide...
The introduction of vaccines marked a game changer in the fight against COVID-19. In sub-Saharan Africa, studies have documented intention to vaccinate and uptake COVID-19 vaccines. However, little is about how sex differences could impacted vaccination. We conducted multi-country cross-sectional study assess vaccine Democratic Republic Congo (DRC), Nigeria, Senegal, Uganda. This involved analysis data from mobile surveys between March June 2022 among nationally constituted samples adults...
The Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic overwhelmed health systems and disrupted the delivery of services globally. Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a critical role in linking communities to systems, supporting prevention control diseases many low- middle-income countries. However, their roles, barriers, facilitators response COVID-19 have not been well documented. We described roles CHWs response, including barriers facilitators.
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background: </bold>The COVID-19 pandemic overwhelmed health systems and disrupted the delivery of services globally.<bold> </bold>Community workers (CHWs) play a critical role in linking communities to systems, supporting prevention control diseases many low- middle-income countries. However, their roles, barriers, facilitators response have not been well documented. We described roles CHWs including facilitators. <bold>Methods:</bold> assessed Democratic...
Abstract Background Private entities play a major role in health globally. However, their contribution has not been fully optimized to strengthen delivery of public services. The COVID-19 pandemic overwhelmed systems and precipitated coalitions between private sectors address critical gaps the response. We conducted study document sector partnerships engagements inform current future responses emergencies. Methods This was multi-country cross-sectional Democratic Republic Congo, Nigeria,...
Abstract Heavy metals affect cell differentiation, neurocognitive development, and growth during early life, even in low doses. Little is known about heavy metal exposure its relationship with nutrition outcomes nonmining rural environments. We carried out a community-based cross-sectional study to describe the distribution of four concentrations [arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), mercury (Hg)] serum representative population children aged 12 59 months old from region Popokabaka,...
Abstract Background: African countries leveraged testing capacities to enhance public health action in response the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper describes experiences and lessons learned during improvement of capacity throughout Senegal, Uganda, Nigeria Democratic Republic Congo (DRC). Methods: The four countries’ strategies were studied using a mixed-methods approach. Desk research on was conducted complemented by interviewing key informants. findings synthesized demonstrate learning...
Abstract Introduction : The coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic is one of the most terrifying disasters 21st century. non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) implemented to control spread disease had numerous positive consequences. However, there were also unintended consequences—positively or negatively related nature interventions, target, level and duration implementation. This article describes economic, Psychosocial environmental consequences NPIs in four African countries. Methods We...
Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic presented a myriad of challenges for the health workforce around world due to its escalating demand on service delivery. In some settings incentivizing workers motivated them and ensured continuity in provision services. We describe incentive dis-incentives how these were experienced across Republic Democratic Congo (DRC), Senegal, Nigeria Uganda during response. disincentives by care documented. Methods A qualitative study multi-country research...
Abstract Nasal hyperreactivity (NHR) represents a new phenotype of rhinitis that is less known. Data about the frequency NHR among people with asthma as well nature triggers are lacking in our setting. Therefore, we aimed to determine and factors associated Congolese asthmatic patients. From February 2020 April 2021, carried out cross-sectional study outpatients who attended Otorhinolaryngology Pneumology Departments University Hospital Kinshasa. Sociodemographic, environmental, clinical,...
Abstract Background: Breastfeeding has numerous advantages for infant, mother and society. However, many mothers discontinue breastfeeding due to problems they encounter. This study aimed identify commonly experienced by during the first six months in Kinshasa determine their effect on continuation of exclusive or predominant breastfeeding. Methods: A prospective cohort was carried out from October 2012 July 2013. total 422 mother-infant couples were recruited shortly after being discharged...
Abstract Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the world negatively with huge health and socioeconomic consequences. This study estimated seasonality, trajectory, projection of cases to understand dynamics disease spread inform response interventions. Method: Descriptive analysis daily confirmed from January 2020 12th March 2022 was conducted in four purposefully selected sub-Saharan African countries (Nigeria, Democratic Republic Congo (DRC), Senegal, Uganda). We extrapolated data...