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View article: Quality of First Prenatal Consultations in Malemba Nkulu, Democratic Republic of Congo: Challenges and Opportunities in a Cross-Sectional Study
Quality of First Prenatal Consultations in Malemba Nkulu, Democratic Republic of Congo: Challenges and Opportunities in a Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background Maternal mortality remains alarmingly high in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly in rural areas where access to quality prenatal care is limited. Despite global efforts to improve maternal health, systemic gaps…
View article: A cross-sectional study examining generalized anxiety disorder among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic within the Democratic Republic of the Congo
A cross-sectional study examining generalized anxiety disorder among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic within the Democratic Republic of the Congo Open
Mental health resilience during outbreaks within insecure regions, and the subsequent mental health toll on healthcare workers (HCW), remains a largely unstudied and minimally understood phenomenon. This study examined generalized anxiety …
View article: Quality and usability of home-based record photos to assess vaccine coverage: A case study from the 2022 Democratic Republic of the Congo Vaccine Coverage Survey
Quality and usability of home-based record photos to assess vaccine coverage: A case study from the 2022 Democratic Republic of the Congo Vaccine Coverage Survey Open
View article: Evaluation of the implementation of infection control policies in health facilities in the Popokabaka health district in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Evaluation of the implementation of infection control policies in health facilities in the Popokabaka health district in the Democratic Republic of Congo Open
Background: Healthcare quality in health facilities relies on the implementation of and providers’ adherence to an effective infection control program. The aim of this study was to assess the implementation level of infection prevention an…
View article: Designing a National Rapid Vaccine Coverage Survey in low-resource settings: Experiences from the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2018–2023
Designing a National Rapid Vaccine Coverage Survey in low-resource settings: Experiences from the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2018–2023 Open
View article: Viral Hepatitis B and Its Implications for Public Health in DR Congo: A Systematic Review
Viral Hepatitis B and Its Implications for Public Health in DR Congo: A Systematic Review Open
Background: The prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection remains high in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), constituting a public health problem in view of the fatal complications it causes, notably cirrhosis and hepatocellular carci…
View article: The impact of COVID-19 mitigation measures on neonatal health outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The impact of COVID-19 mitigation measures on neonatal health outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Mpox Vaccine Acceptance, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Mpox Vaccine Acceptance, Democratic Republic of the Congo Open
We report general acceptance (61.0%) of an mpox vaccine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo among 5,226 survey respondents. Healthcare workers and respondents in historic mpox-endemic regions had higher acceptance rates. These data hig…
View article: Political engagement: a key pillar in revitalisation of polio and routine immunisation programmes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Political engagement: a key pillar in revitalisation of polio and routine immunisation programmes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Open
Immunisation is a high priority for improving health outcomes. Yet, in many low-income and middle-income countries, achieving coverage targets independently is hindered by lack of domestic resources and reliance on partners’ support. Both …
View article: Unsuppressed HIV Viral Load and Related Factors in Patients Receiving Antiretroviral Treatment in Tanganyika Province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Unsuppressed HIV Viral Load and Related Factors in Patients Receiving Antiretroviral Treatment in Tanganyika Province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Open
Antiretroviral treatment (ART) has revolutionized the management of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), enabling long-term viral load (VL) suppression in patients. Despite the proven effect…
View article: Acceptance of an Mpox Vaccine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Acceptance of an Mpox Vaccine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Open
We report general acceptance of an mpox vaccine (61.0%) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (n = 5226) with higher acceptance among healthcare workers and respondents in historic mpox-endemic regions. These data highlight the need for …
View article: Correlates of Zero-Dose Status among Children Aged 12–23 Months in the Luambo Health District, Democratic Republic of Congo: A Matched Case–Control Study
Correlates of Zero-Dose Status among Children Aged 12–23 Months in the Luambo Health District, Democratic Republic of Congo: A Matched Case–Control Study Open
(1) Background: “Zero-dose” (ZD) refers to a child who has not received any doses of the pentavalent (diphtheria–tetanus–pertussis–Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)–hepatitis B) vaccine. ZD children are vulnerable to vaccine-preventable …
View article: Nutritional Status Link with Polioseronegativity Among Children from Poliomyelitis Transmission High-Risk Area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Nutritional Status Link with Polioseronegativity Among Children from Poliomyelitis Transmission High-Risk Area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Open
This study reveals a significant association between underweight and polioseronegativity in children. In order to reduce vaccine failures in high-risk areas, an integrated approach by vaccination and nutrition programs should be adopted.
View article: Correlates of zero-dose status among children aged 12-23 months in the Luambo health district, Democratic Republic of Congo: A matched case-control study
Correlates of zero-dose status among children aged 12-23 months in the Luambo health district, Democratic Republic of Congo: A matched case-control study Open
Background: “Zero-dose” (ZD) refers to a child not receiving any doses of the pentavalent (diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)-Hepatitis B) vaccine in the routine national immunization schedule. These children …
View article: Facteurs associés à la non vaccination des enfants âgés de 12-23 mois dans la Zone de santé de Kilela Balanda, Province du Haut-Katanga
Facteurs associés à la non vaccination des enfants âgés de 12-23 mois dans la Zone de santé de Kilela Balanda, Province du Haut-Katanga Open
Introduction. Les vaccins sont désormais considérés comme l'un des moyens les plus économiques de promouvoir le bien-être mondial en agissant comme un bouclier, qui protège les familles et les communautés. L’objectif était de déterminer le…
View article: Correlates of Zero-Dose Status among Children Aged 12–23 Months in the Luambo Health District, Democratic Republic of Congo: A Matched Case-Control Study
Correlates of Zero-Dose Status among Children Aged 12–23 Months in the Luambo Health District, Democratic Republic of Congo: A Matched Case-Control Study Open
(1) Background: “Zero-dose” (ZD) refers to a child not receiving any doses of the pentavalent (diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)-Hepatitis B) vaccine in the routine national immunization schedule. These child…
View article: Strengthening immunization programs through innovative sub-national public-private partnerships in selected provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Strengthening immunization programs through innovative sub-national public-private partnerships in selected provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Open
Ultimately, the provincial MoUs were successful in bolstering provincial autonomy and capacity building with the biggest success being a drop in zero-dose children. While not all objectives have been met, the MoU approach served as an inno…
View article: Capability and feasibility of the Global Alignment of Immunisation Safety Assessment in pregnancy criteria for the assessment of pregnancy and birth outcomes in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a prospective cohort study
Capability and feasibility of the Global Alignment of Immunisation Safety Assessment in pregnancy criteria for the assessment of pregnancy and birth outcomes in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a prospective cohort study Open
Introduction There is an urgent need to investigate the capabilities of active surveillance in strengthening the development of pharmacovigilance (PV) systems in low-resource settings. Here, we assess the capability and feasibility of pros…
View article: A Successful National and Multipartner Approach to Increase Immunization Coverage: The Democratic Republic of Congo Mashako Plan 2018–2020
A Successful National and Multipartner Approach to Increase Immunization Coverage: The Democratic Republic of Congo Mashako Plan 2018–2020 Open
Strong commitment of MOH staff combined with partner involvement enabled the improvement of the entire system. A simple set of interventions and indicators focused the energy of managers on discrete actions to improve outcomes. Further exp…
View article: Comparison of adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes using archival medical records before and during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: a facility-based, retrospective cohort study
Comparison of adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes using archival medical records before and during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: a facility-based, retrospective cohort study Open
View article: Hesitancy to receive the novel coronavirus vaccine and potential influences on vaccination among a cohort of healthcare workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Hesitancy to receive the novel coronavirus vaccine and potential influences on vaccination among a cohort of healthcare workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Open
Hesitancy to receive the COVID-19 vaccine among healthcare workers (HCWs) in low-resource settings, such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), is a major global health challenge. This study identifies changes in willingness to rec…
View article: Adherence to face mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic among women seeking antenatal care in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: a facility-based cross-sectional study
Adherence to face mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic among women seeking antenatal care in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: a facility-based cross-sectional study Open
Objectives To describe face mask use among pregnant women seeking antenatal care (ANC) in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo and to identify factors associated with masking adherence in this population. Design Facility-based cross-sect…
View article: Assessing the feasibility of passive surveillance for maternal immunization safety utilizing archival medical records in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Assessing the feasibility of passive surveillance for maternal immunization safety utilizing archival medical records in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo Open
Archival birth records from delivery centers can be feasibly utilized to screen for stillbirth and maternal tetanus vaccination, and to accurately classify preterm birth, low birthweight, small for gestational age, and congenital microceph…
View article: Factors associated with screening for preeclampsia in the Democratic Republic of Congo: evidence from a nationwide cross-sectional study
Factors associated with screening for preeclampsia in the Democratic Republic of Congo: evidence from a nationwide cross-sectional study Open
Background Delays in identification of women with preeclampsia is a contributing factor to maternal deaths in developing countries. We conducted this study to assess the prevalence of screening for preeclampsia in the Democratic Republic o…
View article: Intimate Partners Violence against Women during a COVID-19 Lockdown Period: Results of an Online Survey in 7 Provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Intimate Partners Violence against Women during a COVID-19 Lockdown Period: Results of an Online Survey in 7 Provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo Open
Intimate Partners’ Violence (IPV) is a public health problem with long-lasting mental and physical health consequences for victims and their families. As evidence has been increasing that COVID-19 lockdown measures may exacerbate IPV, our …
View article: Adherence to COVID-19 Prevention Measures in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Results of Two Consecutive Online Surveys
Adherence to COVID-19 Prevention Measures in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Results of Two Consecutive Online Surveys Open
Adherence to preventive measures is essential to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Two online surveys were conducted in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from 23 April to 8 June 2020, and from August 24th to September 8th,…
View article: Awareness of obstetric danger signs among pregnant women in the Democratic Republic of Congo: evidence from a nationwide cross-sectional study
Awareness of obstetric danger signs among pregnant women in the Democratic Republic of Congo: evidence from a nationwide cross-sectional study Open
Background Poor awareness of obstetric danger signs is a major contributing factor to delays in seeking obstetric care and hence to high maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide. We conducted the current study to assess the level of agre…
View article: Determinants of Modern Contraceptive Methods (MCM) discontinuation among childbearing age women in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Determinants of Modern Contraceptive Methods (MCM) discontinuation among childbearing age women in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. Open
Background: Family planning (FP) is one of the main strategies to reduce maternal mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. However, only 8% of women use modern contraceptive methods in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is estimated that at leas…
View article: COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Cross-Sectional Survey
COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Cross-Sectional Survey Open
We investigated the level of willingness for COVID-19 vaccination in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Data were collected between 24 August 2020 and 8 September 2020 through an online survey. A total of 4131 responses were included;…
View article: Factors associated with adherence to COVID-19 prevention measures in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): results of an online survey
Factors associated with adherence to COVID-19 prevention measures in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): results of an online survey Open
Objectives We aimed to assess the level of adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and to identify factors associated with non-adherence. Design A cross-sectional population-based online surv…