Articles originaux
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A malaria risk map of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Giovanfrancesco Ferrari12*, Henry M. Ntuku123, Sandro Schmidlin12, Eric Diboulo12,Antoinette K. Tshefu3 and Christian Lengeler12
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Investigating the remuneration of health workers in the DR Congo: implications for the health workforce and the health system in a fragile setting
Maria Paola Bertone1*, Grégoire Lurton2 and, Paulin Beya Mutombo3
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Feasibility and acceptability of injectable artesunate for the treatment of severe malaria in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Henry M. T. Ntuku123*, Gianfrancesco Ferrari23, Christian Burri23, Antoinette K. Tshefu1,Didier M. Kalemwa23 and Christian Lengeler23
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Assessment of hypertension management in primary health care settings in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Background
Hypertension-related complications have become more diagnosed at secondary and tertiary care levels, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), probably indicative of poor management of hypertensive patients at primary health care level. This study aimed to assess the management of hypertension in primary health care settings by using guidelines of the International Forum for Prevention and Control of HTN in Africa (IFHA). -
Red blood cell alloimmunization in transfused patients in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Previous studies of Sub-Saharan Africans show significant alloimmunization to red blood cell (RBC) antigens, but country-specific data are limited. Thus, the aim of this study was to estimate, by meta-analysis, the overall proportion of red blood cell alloantibodies among transfused patients.
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Family Planning Supply Environment in Kinshasa, DRC: Survey Findings and Their Value in Advancing FamilyPlanning Programming.
Glob Health Sci Pract. 2015 Dec 17;3(4):630-45. doi: 10.9745/GHSP-D-15-00298. Print 2015 Dec. Kayembe P1, Babazadeh S2, Dikamba N1, Akilimali P1, Hernandez J2, Binanga A3, Bertrand JT2. 1University of Kinshasa, School of Public Health, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of […]
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Microalbuminuria among HIV-infected antiretroviral therapy-naive children in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Pépé M. Ekulu, Michel N. Aloni, Jérôme Harambat, Jean Robert R. Makulo, François B. Lepira, Ernest K. Sumaili, Eric M. Mafuta, Pierre Cochat, Nazaire M. Nseka Pediatric Nephrology, First online: 01 December 2015, pp 1-4 Abstract Background To determine the prevalence of microalbuminuria and associated factors among Congolese human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected […]
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Social accountability for maternal health services in Muanda and Bolenge Health Zones, Democratic Republic of Congo: a situation analysis
Eric M. Mafuta13*, Marjolein A. Dieleman2, Lisanne M. Hogema3, Paul N. Khomba4,François M. Zioko5, Patrick K. Kayembe6, Tjard de Cock Buning3 and Thérèse N. M. Mambu1 Corresponding author: Eric M […]
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Predictors of non-adherence to antihypertensive medication in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: a cross-sectional study
Aimée M. Lulebo1*, Paulin B. Mutombo1 , Mala A. Mapatano1 , Eric M. Mafuta1 , Patrick K. Kayembe1 , Lisa T. Ntumba2 , Alain N. Mayindu3 and Yves Coppieters4 *Correspondence: […]
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Predictors of Persistent Anaemia in the First Year of Antiretroviral Therapy: A Retrospective Cohort Study from Goma, the Democratic Republic of Congo.
PLoS One. 2015 Oct 16;10(10):e0140240. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0140240. eCollection 2015. Akilimali PZ1, Kashala-Abotnes E2, Musumari PM3, Kayembe PK1, Tylleskar T2, Mapatano MA1. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Anaemia is associated with adverse outcomes including early death in the […]