Charles Kayembe Tshilumba
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View article: Enhancing the educational environment for optimal menstrual hygiene management in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo
Enhancing the educational environment for optimal menstrual hygiene management in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo Open
Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is crucial for the health and well-being of adolescent girls, especially in educational settings. However, inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities in schools pose a significant challen…
View article: Comparative study of dependency assessment scales, KATZ and SMAF, on the care of elderly people in care institutions
Comparative study of dependency assessment scales, KATZ and SMAF, on the care of elderly people in care institutions Open
Background and aims: According to KCE (Federal Centre of Expertise for Healthcare) report 73B, SMAF (Functional Autonomy Measurement System of the Elderly), a tool for functional dependence of the elderly, little known in Belgium, offers b…
View article: Prevalence of Abdominal Obesity and Associated Factors Among Secondary School Students in Kisangani, DRC: A Cross-Sectional Study
Prevalence of Abdominal Obesity and Associated Factors Among Secondary School Students in Kisangani, DRC: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: Adolescent obesity is a growing public health concern globally, including in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of abdominal obesity among school-aged adolescents in Kisangani, …
View article: RENAL ABNORMALITIES AMONG SICKLE CELL DISEASE PATIENTS IN A POOR MANAGEMENT SETTING: A SURVEY IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
RENAL ABNORMALITIES AMONG SICKLE CELL DISEASE PATIENTS IN A POOR MANAGEMENT SETTING: A SURVEY IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO Open
Background & objective: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is now a well-established cause of renal damage. In the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), SCD is common. However, sickle cell nephropathy remains unstudied in this region…
View article: Does glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency worsen the clinical features of sickle cell disease? A multi-hospital-based cross-sectional study
Does glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency worsen the clinical features of sickle cell disease? A multi-hospital-based cross-sectional study Open
The prevalence of G-6-PD deficiency in SCD patients was high but did not differ from that observed in controls. In addition, G-6-PD deficiency appeared to worsen the clinical features of SCD. Nevertheless, prospective studies further clari…
View article: Uptake of HIV/AIDS Services Following a Positive Self-Test Is Lower in Men Than Women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Uptake of HIV/AIDS Services Following a Positive Self-Test Is Lower in Men Than Women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Open
As far as HIV self-testing (HIVST) is concerned, proving the link to HIV care for users with a positive result contributes to understanding the implementation of HIVST. We sought to examine whether there were differences by sex in the upta…
View article: Self-testing for HIV, HBV, and HCV using finger-stick whole-blood multiplex immunochromatographic rapid test: A pilot feasibility study in sub-Saharan Africa
Self-testing for HIV, HBV, and HCV using finger-stick whole-blood multiplex immunochromatographic rapid test: A pilot feasibility study in sub-Saharan Africa Open
Background The burden of HIV, HBV, and HCV infections remains disproportionately high in sub-Saharan Africa, with high rates of co-infections. Multiplex rapid diagnostic tests for HIV, HBV and HCV serological testing with high analytical p…
View article: Management of sickle cell disease: current practices and challenges in a northeastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Management of sickle cell disease: current practices and challenges in a northeastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Open
Standard-care practices for SCD patients in Kisangani are insufficient. The Congolese government should regard this disease as a health priority and consider actions to improve its management.
View article: Comparison of practicability and effectiveness between unassisted HIV self-testing and directly assisted HIV self-testing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A randomized feasibility trial
Comparison of practicability and effectiveness between unassisted HIV self-testing and directly assisted HIV self-testing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A randomized feasibility trial Open
Background. HIV self-testing (HIVST) can be performed using directly assisted and unassisted approaches in facilities or communities to reach different populations. The aim of this study was to compare the practicability and effectiveness …
View article: Comorbidity of sickle cell trait and albinism: a cross-sectional survey in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Comorbidity of sickle cell trait and albinism: a cross-sectional survey in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Open
this study highlighted that the prevalence of the sickle cell trait is high among people living with albinism, but does not differ from that observed in non-albinos in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is therefore important to rais…
View article: Practicability and effectiveness of the unassisted HIV self-testing compared to the directly assisted HIV self-testing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Randomized Implementation Trial
Practicability and effectiveness of the unassisted HIV self-testing compared to the directly assisted HIV self-testing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Randomized Implementation Trial Open
Background. HIV self-testing (HIVST) may be use free or assisted by health care workers. The aim of this trial was to assess the practicability and effectiveness of unassisted HIVST (UH) versus directly assisted HIVST (DAH) in field settin…
View article: Predictors of the Occurrence of Tuberculosis in HIV-infected Adults during the First Six Months of Antiretroviral Therapy in Kisangani, DR Congo
Predictors of the Occurrence of Tuberculosis in HIV-infected Adults during the First Six Months of Antiretroviral Therapy in Kisangani, DR Congo Open
Objective: To determine the predictive factors for the occurrence of tuberculosis (TB) in adults infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) during the first 6 months of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Kisangani.
Methods: A case-…
View article: Students’ knowledge on sickle cell disease in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Students’ knowledge on sickle cell disease in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo Open
Background: Education is needed as an action to reduce morbidity and mortality from sickle cell disease (SCD), an important but largely neglected risk to child survival in most African countries as Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).Object…
View article: Vulnerability of sickle cell disease persons to the COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa
Vulnerability of sickle cell disease persons to the COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa Open
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View article: Serum Vitamin A Content among Malnourished and Healthy Children in Kisangani City, DRC
Serum Vitamin A Content among Malnourished and Healthy Children in Kisangani City, DRC Open
Summary: Vitamin A is an essential micronutrient needed by the body for various physiological functions. Its deficiency is associated with several functional disorders. The objective of this study is to determine blood vitamin A levels in …
View article: Acceptability, feasibility, and individual preferences of blood-based HIV self-testing in a population-based sample of adolescents in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Acceptability, feasibility, and individual preferences of blood-based HIV self-testing in a population-based sample of adolescents in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo Open
Home-based, supervised HIVST using a blood-based self-test and peer-based approach can be used with a high degree of acceptability and feasibility by adolescents living in Kisangani, DRC. Misinterpretation of test results is challenging to…
View article: Seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C virus infections among diabetic patients in Kisangani (North-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo)
Seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C virus infections among diabetic patients in Kisangani (North-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo) Open
The seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus and not hepatitis B virus infection is significantly high in diabetic subjects, particularly type 2 diabetics, in the Democratic Republic of Congo and suggests systematic screening for this infection…