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View article: Knowledge, attitude and practices among Healthcare Workers towards Pulmonary Plague Infection following an outbreak in Madagascar, 2017: A pilot study
Knowledge, attitude and practices among Healthcare Workers towards Pulmonary Plague Infection following an outbreak in Madagascar, 2017: A pilot study Open
Objectives To assess training needs of healthcare workers (HCWs) on pulmonary plague (PP) control after the large PP outbreak in Madagascar 2017. Methods In 2018, we conducted a knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) survey among HCWs (P…
View article: Factors associated with HIV-positive status among men who have sex with men in Guinea in 2022
Factors associated with HIV-positive status among men who have sex with men in Guinea in 2022 Open
Introduction/Context Men who have sex with men (MSM) continue to carry a disproportionate burden of HIV in West and Central Africa, where stigma, criminalization, and legal restrictions hinder access to essential prevention and treatment s…
View article: Implementation of the national community health policy in Guinea: a decision space analysis of the roles and responsibilities of community health workers
Implementation of the national community health policy in Guinea: a decision space analysis of the roles and responsibilities of community health workers Open
View article: Insights into perceptions, responses, and challenges experienced by women and girls’ survivors of sexual violence and their communities in rural Guinea, 2020
Insights into perceptions, responses, and challenges experienced by women and girls’ survivors of sexual violence and their communities in rural Guinea, 2020 Open
Introduction Gender-based violence (GBV), particularly sexual violence, is a significant global public health issue with severe physical, psychological, and social consequences for survivors and their communities, especially among women an…
View article: Optimization of the vertical transmission prevention program in Guinea: impact of the improvement plan on performance indicators at large-cohort sites
Optimization of the vertical transmission prevention program in Guinea: impact of the improvement plan on performance indicators at large-cohort sites Open
The improvement plan effectively enhanced antiretroviral therapy and prophylaxis use, demonstrating the benefits of structured interventions and capacity development. Despite improvements, challenges such as insufficient polymerase chain r…
View article: Experience of Health System Personnel in the Implementation of Mass Distribution Campaigns for the Control of Lymphatic Filariasis in Rural Guinea 2022
Experience of Health System Personnel in the Implementation of Mass Distribution Campaigns for the Control of Lymphatic Filariasis in Rural Guinea 2022 Open
This study documented the experiences of health system personnel in the implementation of mass distribution campaigns for the control of Lymphatic Filariasis in rural Guinea. This was an exploratory qualitative study using data collected f…
View article: Exploring experiences of HIV care to optimize patient-centred care in Conakry, Guinea: a qualitative study
Exploring experiences of HIV care to optimize patient-centred care in Conakry, Guinea: a qualitative study Open
Introduction Studies on the organisation of care and the power dynamic between providers and patients with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa are rare. This study aims to describe the patient-provider relationship and explore the challenges to opti…
View article: Increasing the availability of health workers in rural sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review of rural pipeline programmes
Increasing the availability of health workers in rural sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review of rural pipeline programmes Open
Introduction Rural pipeline approach has recently gain prominent recognition in improving the availability of health workers in hard-to-reach areas such as rural and poor regions. Understanding implications for its successful implementatio…
View article: Implementation research protocol on the national community health policy in Guinea: A sequential mixed-methods study using a decision space approach
Implementation research protocol on the national community health policy in Guinea: A sequential mixed-methods study using a decision space approach Open
The overall goal of this study is to explore the rollout of the community health policy in Guinea in the context of decentralization, and the role of decision space (the decision authority, capacities, and accountability of local officials…
View article: Unmet need for contraception and its associated factors among adolescent and young women in Guinea: A multilevel analysis of the 2018 Demographic and Health Surveys
Unmet need for contraception and its associated factors among adolescent and young women in Guinea: A multilevel analysis of the 2018 Demographic and Health Surveys Open
Despite the recent repositioning efforts to increase the use of modern contraceptives, the prevalence of unmet need for contraception remains high among adolescent and young women in Guinea. This study analyzed the individual and contextua…
View article: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of health providers regarding access to and use of contraceptive methods among adolescents and youth in urban Guinea
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of health providers regarding access to and use of contraceptive methods among adolescents and youth in urban Guinea Open
Introduction The objective of this study was to analyze providers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding access to and use of contraception by urban adolescents and youth. Methods This is a cross-sectional study of 1,707 health car…
View article: Learning from the COVID-19 pandemic for future epidemics and pandemics preparedness and response in Guinea: Findings from a scoping review
Learning from the COVID-19 pandemic for future epidemics and pandemics preparedness and response in Guinea: Findings from a scoping review Open
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in December 2019 prompted a response from health systems of countries across the globe. The first case of COVID-19 in Guinea was notified on 12 March 2020; however, from January 2020 prepa…
View article: Improving access to and use of maternal health services during COVID-19: Experience from a health system strengthening project in Guinea
Improving access to and use of maternal health services during COVID-19: Experience from a health system strengthening project in Guinea Open
The purpose of this study was to document the experience of health providers' capacity strengthening during health crises and the contribution of such to the health system and the population resilience in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic …
View article: Maternal and newborn healthcare providers’ work-related experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, and their physical, psychological, and economic impacts: Findings from a global online survey
Maternal and newborn healthcare providers’ work-related experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, and their physical, psychological, and economic impacts: Findings from a global online survey Open
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have substantial impacts on health systems globally. This study describes experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, and physical, psychological and economic impacts among maternal and newborn healthcare p…
View article: Capacity building in operational research on obstetric fistula: Experience in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 2017–2021
Capacity building in operational research on obstetric fistula: Experience in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 2017–2021 Open
Objective To implement a Flexible Operational Research Training (FORT) course within the Fistula Care Plus Project, Democratic Republic of Congo, from 2017 to 2021. Methods A descriptive study using design and implementation (process and o…
View article: Factors associated with surgical repair success of female genital fistula in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Experiences of the Fistula Care Plus Project, 2017–2019
Factors associated with surgical repair success of female genital fistula in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Experiences of the Fistula Care Plus Project, 2017–2019 Open
Objective We sought to document outcomes and factors associated with surgical success in hospitals supported by the Fistula Care Plus Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), 2017–2019. Methods This was a retrospective cohort stu…
View article: Guinea’s response to syndemic hotspots
Guinea’s response to syndemic hotspots Open
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The Guinean health system has been severely overstretched this year. It has to deal with several concurrent (re-)emerging infectious diseases—Ebola, Lassa fever, measles, meningitis, yellow fever, va…
View article: Barriers to Contraceptive Use Among Urban Adolescents and Youth in Conakry, in 2019, Guinea
Barriers to Contraceptive Use Among Urban Adolescents and Youth in Conakry, in 2019, Guinea Open
Background: Despite efforts to improve access to family planning, contraceptive prevalence remains relatively low among adolescents and youth in Guinea. The objective of this study was to understand the barriers to the use of modern contra…
View article: Retention of healthcare workers 1 year after recruitment and deployment in rural settings: an experience post-Ebola in five health districts in Guinea
Retention of healthcare workers 1 year after recruitment and deployment in rural settings: an experience post-Ebola in five health districts in Guinea Open
Background Guinea undertook health workforce reform in 2016 following the Ebola outbreak to overcome decades-long shortages and maldistribution of healthcare workers (HCWs). Specifically, over 5000 HCWs were recruited and deployed to rural…
View article: COVID-19 Disease and Risk Perception Among Healthcare Professionals in Guinea
COVID-19 Disease and Risk Perception Among Healthcare Professionals in Guinea Open
The COVID-19 pandemic represents a public health challenge for health systems in the developing world. The objective of this study was to assess, among healthcare professionals in Guinea, the factors associated with COVID-19 perceived susc…
View article: Retention of Healthcare Workers One Year After Recruitment and Deployment in Rural Setting: an Experience Post-Ebola in Five Health Districts in Guinea
Retention of Healthcare Workers One Year After Recruitment and Deployment in Rural Setting: an Experience Post-Ebola in Five Health Districts in Guinea Open
IntroductionHealth workforce reform was undertaken in Guinea in 2016 following the Ebola outbreak to overcome the decades-long shortage and maldistribution of HCWs. This study aims to assess the effects of this programme on local health sy…
View article: Motorcycle Accidents and Their Outcomes amongst Victims Admitted to Health Facilities in Guinea: A Cross-Sectional Study
Motorcycle Accidents and Their Outcomes amongst Victims Admitted to Health Facilities in Guinea: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background . Motorcycle road traffic accidents (RTA) constitute an increasing public health challenge with victims more likely to sustain fatal injuries compared with other types of RTA. The aim of this study was to analyze motorcycle RTA-…
View article: What do we know about patient-provider interactions in Sub-Saharan Africa? a scoping review
What do we know about patient-provider interactions in Sub-Saharan Africa? a scoping review Open
this review advocates for more implementation studies on patient-provider interactions in sub-Saharan Africa so as to inform policies and practices for patient-centred health systems. Decision-makers should prioritize training, mentorship …
View article: ‘Never let a crisis go to waste’: post-Ebola agenda-setting for health system strengthening in Guinea
‘Never let a crisis go to waste’: post-Ebola agenda-setting for health system strengthening in Guinea Open
Introduction Guinea is a country with a critical deficit and maldistribution of healthcare workers along with a high risk of epidemics' occurrence. However, actors in the health sector have missed opportunities for more than a decade to at…
View article: Health workforce development and retention in Guinea: a policy analysis post-Ebola
Health workforce development and retention in Guinea: a policy analysis post-Ebola Open
View article: Frequency, characteristics and hospital outcomes of road traffic accidents and their victims in Guinea: a three-year retrospective study from 2015 to 2017
Frequency, characteristics and hospital outcomes of road traffic accidents and their victims in Guinea: a three-year retrospective study from 2015 to 2017 Open
View article: Effects of the 2014/2015 Ebola Outbreak on Malaria Management in Pregnant Women: A Comparative Study of an Ebola Affected and Unaffected Rural District of Guinea
Effects of the 2014/2015 Ebola Outbreak on Malaria Management in Pregnant Women: A Comparative Study of an Ebola Affected and Unaffected Rural District of Guinea Open
This study aimed to measure the effects of Ebola outbreak on antenatal care attendance and malaria management in pregnant women in Guinea. A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted in two rural malaria-endemic health districts: o…
View article: The Uptake of Modern Contraceptive Methods Among Clients of Post-Abortion Care Services in Urban Guinea
The Uptake of Modern Contraceptive Methods Among Clients of Post-Abortion Care Services in Urban Guinea Open
In West Africa, there are limited data on the uptake of modern contraceptive methods among post-abortion care (PAC) clients. This study aimed at describing the knowledge, attitudes and practices of PAC clients towards modern contraceptive …
View article: The Ebola-effect in Guinea 2014-15: Tangled trends of malaria care in children under-five
The Ebola-effect in Guinea 2014-15: Tangled trends of malaria care in children under-five Open
The Ebola outbreak of 2014-15 in Guinea had a significant impact on the admission and management of malaria in children under-five. This study identifies potential challenges in the delivery of care for those at highest risk for malaria mo…
View article: Profils Épidémiologiques et Cliniques des Urgences ORL Infantiles à l’Hôpital National Ignace Deen (CHU de Conakry).
Profils Épidémiologiques et Cliniques des Urgences ORL Infantiles à l’Hôpital National Ignace Deen (CHU de Conakry). Open
RESUME Introduction. Les urgences ORL de l’enfant exigent un diagnostic et une prise en charge precoce. En Guinee la frequence de ces affections est mal connue. Le but de cette etude etait de decrire le profil epidemiologique et clinique d…