A5077149777- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Agricultural risk and resilience
- Microfinance and Financial Inclusion
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Heavy metals in environment
- Bone health and osteoporosis research
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Biomarkers in Disease Mechanisms
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
University of Kinshasa
2019-2025
University of Bergen
2023
Weatherford College
2023
Ministry of Public Health
2023
Karolinska Institutet
2023
Université Protestante au Congo
2022
A systematic and contextualized assessment of the interactions between Sustainable Development Goals health in Democratic Republic Congo is currently lacking. This study aimed to characterize classify linkages DRC with a focus on well-being. In this semi-qualitative participatory study, 35 experts assessed 240 16 17 SDGs during two-day workshop Kinshasa, Congo, using scale from +3 (strongly promoting) −3 restricting). SDG (Peace, justice, strong institutions) had strongest promoting...
Despite efforts to increase childhood vaccination coverage in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), approximately 20% infants have not started their routine immunization schedule (zero-dose). The present study aims evaluate relative influence geospatial access health facilities and caregiver perceptions vaccines on status children rural DRC. Pooled data from two consecutive nationwide surveys conducted 2022 2023 were used. Geographic accessibility was assessed based travel time households...
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...
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), estimating vaccine coverage (VC) has traditionally relied on large-scale surveys such as Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Multiple Indicator Cluster (MICS). However, these are infrequent, costly, lack granularity needed for decision-making at health district or zone (HZ) level. This paper describes development by Kinshasa School Public (KSPH), technical partners a Vaccine Coverage Survey (KSPH VCS), adapted from World Organization (WHO)...
BACKGROUND Several trace minerals have been shown to be associated with thyroid cancer. Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is deemed the most mineral-rich country globally. Data on characteristics nodules in various regions DRC scarce. AIM To analyze differential spectrum based locoregional variance mineral density. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study 529 patients residing Katanga, South Kivu and Kinshasa between 2005 2019. Of these three provinces, Katanga highest density DRC....
Iron deficiency (ID), the leading cause of anemia and most common nutritional globally, is not well reported among children in malaria-endemic settings, little known about its contribution to these settings. We aimed assess prevalence anemia, role ID using multiple parameters, factors associated with a rural area. conducted community-based cross-sectional study 432 aged 1–5 years from Popokabaka Health Zone, Democratic Republic Congo. Sociodemographic characteristics, medical history,...
Information about essential trace elements among children in many African countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is limited. We aimed to measure distribution and determinants serum zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), selenium (Se) concentrations a representative sample under five years old. conducted community-based cross-sectional study Popokabaka, DRC. Blood samples were drawn from 412 children. The minerals measured using inductively coupled plasma−mass spectrometry. median...
BackgroundThe prevalence of stunting in the Democratic Republic Congo (DRC) is one highest globally. However, only a few studies have attempted to measure association between and vegetation, which an important food source. The leaf area index (LAI) excellent for vegetation state.ObjectiveThis paper intended LAI among children under five years age DRC. Its aim was better understand boundary conditions explore potential links climate environmental change.MethodsThis adopts secondary data...
Aflatoxins B1 (AFB1) are fungi-produced toxins found in crops like peanuts, maize, and tree nuts. They constitute a public health concern due to their genotoxic carcinogenic effects. A deterministic exposure risk assessment AFB1 through the consumption of peanuts was conducted on children using Margin Exposure (MOE) liver cancer approaches. Data concentrations quantities peanut consumption, weights were obtained from literature. Generally, MOE values below safe margin 10,000, ranging between...
Abstract Background Pelvic organ prolapse is a common debilitating condition worldwide. Despite surgical treatment, its recurrence can reach up to 30%. It has multiple risk factors, some of which are particular for low-resource settings. The identification these factors would help devise models allowing the development prevention policies. objective this study was explore pelvic in population eastern Democratic Republic Congo (DRC). Methods This an unmatched case-control conducted between...
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 thyroid imaging reporting and data systems by the European Thyroid Association (EU-TIRADS) has been widely used in malignancy risk stratification of nodules. However, there is a paucity developing countries, especially Africa, to validate use this scoring system. aim study was assess diagnostic value EU-TIRADS score Congolese hospitals, using pathological examination after surgery as gold standard hospitals. This retrospective analytical examined clinical, ultrasound 549 patients aged 45...
We analyzed the spectrum of thyroid nodules in patients attending endocrinology unit care Kinshasa University Hospital and assessed their associated factors. conducted a cross-sectional study, performing descriptive statistics logistic regression. From 888 enrolled patients, were detected 658 (74.1%), as mononodules 22.5% multiple 77.5%. Thyroid function was normal 71.3% cases, while hyperthyroidism hypothyroidism found 26.1% 2.6% respectively. Women more affected than men (75.1% vs. 63.6%;...
Cancer diagnosis is increasing around the world and in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The proportion thyroid cancer has increased over past three decades. There are very few studies on epidemiology, particular DRC.To establish most recent DRC compared to other cancers.This a retrospective descriptive study 6106 consecutive cases listed pathological registers 4 Laboratories city Kinshasa. This included all recorded between 2005 2019.From sample patients, including types, 68.3% were...
Abstract Background Food insecurity is alarming in all four dimensions—availability, access, utilization, and stability—in Popokabaka, DR Congo. In such cases, a unique indicator may not help to develop adapted local long-term actions. A comprehensive analysis of food needed. We aimed examine the burden extent suggest integrative pathways using mixed approach for transformative actions at level. Methods designed convergent parallel mixed-methods study with four-level data sources collected...
Abstract Introduction Food insecurity is a vital issue, especially in places like Kinshasa. Additionally, food has been worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly low- and middle-income countries. Thus, this study examined Kinshasa after peak of pandemic to understand post-pandemic recovery efforts possible implications for public health policies future pandemics similar COVID-19. Methods This was conducted with representative sample 2,160 households selected from 36 enumeration areas....
Empowering women and promoting gender equality is crucial for accelerating sustainable development in fragile countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). However, there scarce existing knowledge or understanding factors determining women’s empowerment these contexts. We aimed to assess women's determine its associated Kinshasa, DRC. analyzed data from 2021 Performance Monitoring Assessment (PMA) survey. A sample 1,365 childbearing age was retained this study. Twenty...
Background Catastrophic health expenditures are direct healthcare expenses that exceed 10% or 25% of total household income. The present study aims to measure the proportion households fall into catastrophic expenditure, their socio-demographic and economic characteristics factors associated with expenditures. Methods We conducted a secondary data analysis 205 from cross-sectional in seven zones 2022 DRC. A Clustered Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS) was used through 3-stage sampling...
Background: Several trace minerals have been shown to be associated with thyroid cancer. However, there is a paucity of data on the characteristics nodules in different mineral rich regions Democratic Republic Congo (DRC). The objective this study establish spectrum most wealthy country world. Method: We conducted cross-sectional study, performing descriptive statistics and logistic regression p value < 0.05 deemed statistical significance. enrolled 529 patients diagnosed between 2005...
Abstract Background An Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak occurred in North Kivu between 2018 and 2020. This eastern province of the Democratic Republic Congo was also grappling with insecurity caused by several armed groups. study aimed to explore barriers facilitators utilizing Healthcare Facilities (HCFs) non-Ebola patients during crisis. Methods A qualitative case conducted Beni Butembo 24 relatives 15 deceased non-EVD patients, 47 key informants from healthcare workers (HCWs), as well...
Universal access to sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) is fundamental achieving the Sustainable Development Goals due its impact on gender equality as well women's survival. In Democratic Republic of Congo, there are many civil society organizations (CSOs) that involved in raising awareness SRHR issues providing services young people. Objective: The aim this study was explore challenges enabling factors CSOs experience regarding delivery We conducted a qualitative via focus group...
Abstract Introduction : Transthoracic Doppler echocardiography (TDE) is an essential tool in the diagnosis of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), alongside Gold standard which magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), much more expensive. TDE easily accessible developed countries but remains difficult to access most rural areas sub-Saharan African countries, making LVH difficult. However, it a predictive factor cardiovascular events hypertensive patients. The electrocardiogram being these...
Empowering women and promoting gender equality is crucial for accelerating sustainable development in fragile countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). However, there scarce existing knowledge or understanding factors determining women’s empowerment these contexts. We aimed to assess determine its associated Kinshasa, DRC. analyzed data from 2021 Performance Monitoring Assessment (PMA) survey. A sample 1365 childbearing age was retained this study. Twenty items related...