A5000002953- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Evaluation and Performance Assessment
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Healthcare Systems and Practices
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine
2018-2024
University of Bern
2018-2024
University of Lucerne
2011-2023
Institut National des Recherches Agricoles du Bénin
2019
Swiss Paraplegic Research
2009-2017
Antwerp University Hospital
2014
Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
2013
Nanjing Medical University
2013
Centro de Medicina de Reabilitacao do Alcoitão
2013
Monash University
2013
Purpose The objectives of the International epidemiology databases to evaluate AIDS (IeDEA) are (i) delivery combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) in children, adolescents and adults sub-Saharan Africa, (ii) describe ART regimen effectiveness, durability tolerability, (iii) examine HIV-related comorbidities coinfections (iv) pregnancy-related outcomes women on their infants exposed HIV or utero via breast milk. Participants IeDEA is organised four regions (Central, East, Southern West...
Our study aimed at understanding the utilization of research knowledge generated in sustainable development research. Drawing on a sample 54 recent projects, we investigated how and by whom was used, what changes were achieved, non-academic actors involved. As conceptual framework combined concept "stages utilization" with spiral model that co-creates three forms – systems knowledge, target transformation which spans from joint problem definition to concrete sustainability transformations....
Abstract We followed adolescents and adults living with HIV aged older than 15 years who enrolled in a South African private-sector programme to examine adherence viral non-suppression (viral load > 400 copies/mL) of participants (20,743, 38%) without (33,635, 62%) mental health diagnoses. Mental diagnoses were associated unfavourable patterns. The risk was higher among patients organic disorders [adjusted ratio (aRR) 1.55, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.22–1.96], substance use (aRR 1.53,...
Mental health problems are prevalent in adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV), often remain untreated, and may negatively affect antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence viral suppression. We implemented routine mental screening at a paediatric ART clinic to improve the identification management of ALHIV. In this report, we examine outcomes, associated patient characteristics odds unsuppressed load ALHIV positive for disorders.
Abstract Introduction “Treat All” – the treatment of all people with HIV , irrespective disease stage or CD 4 cell count represents a paradigm shift in care that has potential to end AIDS as public health threat. With accelerating implementation Treat All sub‐Saharan Africa ( SSA ), there is need for focused agenda and research identify inform strategies promoting timely uptake treatment, retention care, sustained viral suppression addressing bottlenecks impeding implementation. Methods The...
On June 9th 2011 the WHO World Report on Disability(WRD), called for by Health Assembly (WHA),was launched at United Nations headquarters in NewYork. The WRD displays what has come to be known as integrative model of functioning and disability expressed International Classification Functioning, Disability (ICF). present paper summarizes representation role rehabilitation WRD. It particular highlights implications, perspectives opportunities Physical Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) Society...
Research that focuses on changing problems of poverty, inequality, and food security may not always listen to what people who live in areas with sustainability need order make those changes. In our analysis development research projects, we reflect the challenges participation faced by different actors transdisciplinary science. For a decolonial turn, be involved making decisions about resources, topics, how use knowledge.Transdisciplinary is considered offer contributions science...
Objective: To estimate the relative rate of all-cause mortality amongst those on antiretroviral treatment (ART) with a history interruptions compared no previous in care. Design: Retrospective cohort study. Methods: We used data from four South African cohorts participating International epidemiology Databases to Evaluate AIDS Southern Africa collaboration. included adults who started ART between 2004 and 2019. defined care interruption as gap contact longer than 180 days. Observation time...
Abstract Aim: The World Health Organization (WHO) publishes a large number of health reports every year, containing recommendations to overcome societal and system barrier challenges toward targeting unmet needs. One such report, the International Perspectives on Spi-nal Cord Injury (IPSCI), specifically describes situation persons with spinal cord in-jury. Against this backdrop, question arises about how these can be incorporated into an implementation strategy. Therefore, aim paper is...
This paper suggests a comprehensive policy agenda and first steps to be undertaken by the International Society of Physical Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) in order realize its humanitarian, professional scientific mandates. The general aims ISPRM, as formulated guiding documents, relations with World Health Organization (WHO) United Nations system, demands ISPRM's constituency herein form basis this agenda. Agenda items encompass contributions establishment rehabilitation services worldwide...
This paper outlines approaches to developing the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) addresses many current challenges. Most importantly, these provide basis for ISPRM develop its leadership role within field (PRM) in relation World Health Organization (WHO) United Nations (UN) system at large. They also address a number specific critiques situation. A positioning world architecture UN WHO systems, as well consideration fostering respective emerging regional...
Rehabilitation is crucial for the realization of right to health and a proper concern global health. Yet, reliable information guide rehabilitation service planning unavailable in many countries part due lack appropriate indicators. To ensure universal coverage meet central imperative "leaving no one behind" must be able assess key aspects policy provision monitor how they have discharged their human rights responsibilities towards those most disadvantaged, including people with disability....
Using the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) as a case in point, paper describes complex world societal situation within which non-governmental organizations that address health issues have to operate.This (NGOs), are addressing operate. In particular, an international organization official relation with World Health Organization (WHO), ISPRM is confronted variety responsibilities true political mandate. The accompanying rights need be played out its own...
Young adolescents with perinatally acquired human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are at risk for poor care outcomes. We examined whether universal antiretroviral treatment (ART) eligibility policies (Treat All) improved rapid ART initiation after enrollment among 10-14-year-olds in 7 sub-Saharan African countries.Regression discontinuity analysis and data 6912 patients aged 10-14-years were used to estimate changes (within 30 days of enrollment) adoption Treat All 2 groups countries: Uganda...
Objective The literature on knowledge translation and dissemination in health care highlights the value of stakeholder dialogue, namely, a structured process where stakeholders interact to identify best solution given problem. By analyzing dialogue as form deliberative argumentation, this article identifies those factors that may hinder or facilitate reaching agreement among options target problems. Design Conceptual analysis based descriptive evaluation methods argumentation theory. Results...
Objectives To examine the proportion of people living with HIV who screen positive for common mental disorders (CMD) and associations between CMD self-reported adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Setting Sixteen government-funded health facilities in rural Bikita district Zimbabwe. Design Cross-sectional study. Participants HIV-positive non-pregnant adults, aged 18 years or older, lived had received ART at least 6 months. Outcome measures The primary outcome was participants screening...
Abstract Background Periods of droughts can lead to decreased food security, and altered behaviours, potentially affecting outcomes on antiretroviral therapy (ART) among persons with HIV (PWH). We investigated whether rainfall is associated adverse PWH ART in Southern Africa. Methods Data were combined from 11 clinical cohorts Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, participating the International epidemiology Databases Evaluate AIDS Africa (IeDEA-SA) collaboration....
International non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in official relation with the World Health Organization (WHO) face organizational challenges against background of legitimate representation their membership and accountable procedures within organization. Moreover, arise light such an international NGO's civil societal mandate to help reach "health-for-all" goals as defined by WHO facilitate implementation United Nations (UN) Convention on Rights Persons Disabilities. The objective this...