A5088483535- Reproductive tract infections research
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Game Theory and Applications
- Complex Network Analysis Techniques
- Helminth infection and control
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Adrenal Hormones and Disorders
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
World Health Organization Regional Office for the Americas
2013-2025
Pan American Health Organization (Cuba)
2014
It is estimated that in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) at least 13.9 million preschool age 35.4 school children are risk of infections by soil-transmitted helminths (STH): Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura hookworms (Necator americanus Ancylostoma duodenale). Although caused this group parasites associated with chronic deleterious effects on nutrition growth, iron vitamin A status cognitive development children, few countries LAC Region have implemented nationwide surveys...
<title>ABSTRACT</title> <sec> <title>Objective.</title> To establish baseline seroprevalence of soil-borne, waterborne, and foodborne diseases to monitor that are eliminated or on the path elimination in Paraguayan Chaco. </sec> <title>Methods.</title> A total 1 100 school-age children (6–15 years) were tested urban rural schools selected for a cross-cutting population-based survey using two-stage probabilistic sample design three departments Blood samples taken filter paper measure IgG...
Background Many small studies have been done in Honduras estimating soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) prevalence but a country-wide study was last 2005. The country has the highest burden of malaria among all Central American countries. present to estimate STH and intensity, nutritional status school going children. Methods Findings A cross-sectional conducted following PAHO/WHO guidelines select sample children 3rd 5th grades, representative ecological regions country. survey...
<sec><title>Objectives.</title> To present the state-of-the-knowledge on epidemiology of tungiasis in Region Americas. </sec><sec><title>Methods.</title> A search publications Americas was performed PubMed and LILACS databases from January 2007 to June 2021. In addition, a manual literature articles performed. </sec><sec><title>Results.</title> total 83 were analyzed which contained relevant information cases their geographical distribution, prevalence risk factors, life cycle, sites where...
Neglected infectious diseases (NID) are a diverse group of conditions including more than 20 parasitic, bacterial, and fungal diseases, envenoming by poisonous animals. Their risk factors include poverty, income inequality, lack access to safe drinking water proper sanitation, barriers education health services, among other social determinants health. They impose large burden on marginalized populations globally in the region Americas, women ethnic minorities. The Americas has track record...
We present an example of a tool for quantifying the burden, population in need intervention and resources to contribute control soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infection at multiple administrative levels region Latin America Caribbean (LAC). The relies on published STH prevalence data along with distribution several transmission determinants 12,273 sub-national units 22 LAC countries taken from national censuses. Data these was aggregated into single risk index based conceptual framework...
To identify and prioritize municipalities in 22 countries of Latin America for trachoma surveillance activities, to measure the absence or prevalence trachoma, support validation elimination efforts Region Americas.A prioritization scale was developed 2017 rank each municipality by considering a combination three characteristics: (a) its vulnerability index, derived from socioeconomic factors known be risks trachoma-lack access improved sanitation, clean drinking water, adequate education,...
Determine and characterize potential risk areas for the occurrence of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) in Latin America (LA).
Indigenous peoples experience worse eye health compared to non-Indigenous peoples. Service providers and researchers must avoid perpetuating this inequity. To help achieve this, can use the CONSolIDated critERia for strengthening reporting of research involving (CONSIDER) statement. This study aimed identify degree which CONSIDER statement has been used by when conducting with an component, how they perceive its relevance in their future research.
Purpose: To assess the contemporary prevalence of trachoma in Brazil's non-indigenous population, surveys those thought to be at greatest risk disease were conducted.Methods: Rural census tracts population from nine mesoregions selected compose survey evaluation units (EUs) by considering previously endemic municipalities trachoma. In each EUs, we conducted a population-based survey. Every resident households aged ≥1 year was examined for trachomatous inflammation — follicular (TF) and...
Mexico was the first country in Americas and third world to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem, validated by WHO 2017.To describe critical elements that favored elimination of problem impact this success.A revision compilation data information contained dossier presented PAHO/WHO obtain validation conducted group delegates from national local prevention control program. Data surveillance systems reports actions after achieving goal were also included. Critical achievement 1896...
The 2021-2030 Neglected Tropical Diseases road map calls for intensified cross-cutting approaches. By moving away from vertical programming, the integration of platforms and intervention delivery aims to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness programme coverage. Drawing on direct experiences authors, this article outlines key elements successful integrated surveys, challenges encountered, as well future opportunities threats such surveys. There are multiple advantages. Careful planning...
Abstract Background Photography could be used to train individuals diagnose trachomatous inflammation—follicular (TF) as trachoma prevalence decreases and ensure accurate field TF grading in surveys. We compared photograph determined the acceptability feasibility of eyelid photography community members survey trainers. Methods A total 100 children ages 1–9 y were examined for two Maasai villages Tanzania. Two images right everted superior tarsal conjunctiva each child taken with a smartphone...
To determine the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and visual impairment (VI) or blindness in rural Peruvian Amazon, hypothesizing that higher SES would have a protective effect on odds of VI blindness.In this cross-sectional study 16 communities consenting adults aged ≥ 50 years were recruited from ~30 randomly selected households per village. Each household was administered questionnaire had score constructed using principal components analysis. Blindness determined ministry...
<bold>Objetivo.</bold> Determinar y caracterizar áreas de riesgo potencial la ocurrencia leishmaniasis cutánea (LC) en América Latina (AL). <bold>Método.</bold> Estudio observacional ecológico con unidades observación definidas por municipios transmisión LC entre 2014-2018. Se utilizaron variables medioambientales socioeconómicas disponibles para al menos 85% los municipios, combinados una sola base datos, a través del <bold><italic>software</italic></bold> R. combinó metodología análisis...
Introduction: El Salvador does not have recent data on the prevalence of infection with soil-transmitted helminths among children aged under 15 years age. As one countries in Americas that reports few malaria cases, eradication this disease from is considered to be feasible.Objective: To determine and intensity by helminths, as well Plasmodium spp. schoolchildren 8-10.Materials methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out each five eco-epidemiological zones country (coastal plain,...
Describir la experiencia y las lecciones aprendidas en el desarrollo de herramientas para monitoreo coberturas vacunación quimioterapia preventiva Américas.Se compiló revisó documentación disponible los programas regionales inmunización integral familia enfermedades infecciosas desatendidas Organización Panamericana Salud/Organización Mundial Salud producida durante proceso entre 2012 2017 incluidos: búsqueda sistemática literatura, reportes técnicos, informes reuniones internas, reporte...
ABSTRACT Background Anaemia is a public health problem in Peru. In the Loreto region of Amazon, ≥50% children may be anaemic, although insufficient information exists for rural villages. Methods To generate more data about childhood anaemia Peruvian haemoglobin was measured as part trachoma survey 21 randomly selected All 1–9 y age from 30 households per village were recruited. classified according to World Health Organization guidelines and socio-economic status (SES) index created each...
There is evidence of the occurrence trachoma in Peru, and studies have shown that soil-transmitted helminthiases (STH) are affecting rural communities Amazon basin Loreto Department. This study was done to estimate prevalence, STH associated factors for both diseases children aged 1-9 years Peru. A population-based cross-sectional survey carried out Loreto. standardized questionnaire with individual household risk related used. Ocular examination all participants one year above, eye swab...