Maxime Inghels
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View article: Invisible geographies - the rural and coastal blind spot in UK cancer policy: A content analysis
Invisible geographies - the rural and coastal blind spot in UK cancer policy: A content analysis Open
Coastal and rural health issues have received policy attention via the Chief Medical Officer for England's annual reports (2021; 2023) and more recently in the UK Government's 10 Year Health Plan for England (July 2025). However, when it c…
View article: A Cross-Sectional Study of Sexual Health and Well-Being in Married or Cohabitating Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Nouna, Burkina Faso
A Cross-Sectional Study of Sexual Health and Well-Being in Married or Cohabitating Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Nouna, Burkina Faso Open
Sexual health and well-being is important for middle-aged and older adults, but knowledge is limited on prevalence and determinants in countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. We analyzed cross-sectional data collected in 2021 from married or coha…
View article: 2-043 Acute kidney injury in patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome, with and without diabetes mellitus
2-043 Acute kidney injury in patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome, with and without diabetes mellitus Open
View article: 2-045 Reducing cardiovascular and renal outcomes via early sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitor therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and acute coronary syndrome- A propensity score matched multi-model retrospective registry analysis
2-045 Reducing cardiovascular and renal outcomes via early sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitor therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and acute coronary syndrome- A propensity score matched multi-model retrospective registry analysis Open
View article: 2-044 Reducing reno-cardiovascular risk and mortality though a specialised multi-disciplinary cardiodiabetic service approach for early optimisation of care among patients with diabetes mellitus and acute coronary syndrome
2-044 Reducing reno-cardiovascular risk and mortality though a specialised multi-disciplinary cardiodiabetic service approach for early optimisation of care among patients with diabetes mellitus and acute coronary syndrome Open
View article: Temporal Trends and Characteristics of Community-Based HIV Testing: First Community-Based Testing Program Results of Men Who Had Sex with Men and Female Sex Workers in Haiti, 2015–2018
Temporal Trends and Characteristics of Community-Based HIV Testing: First Community-Based Testing Program Results of Men Who Had Sex with Men and Female Sex Workers in Haiti, 2015–2018 Open
To increase HIV status awareness among men who have sex with men (MSM) and female sex workers (FSWs), a community-based HIV testing program was implemented for the first time in Haiti. We aimed to assess 1) the effectiveness of the program…
View article: Leveraging Smartphone Mobility Data to Understand HIV Risk Among Rural South African Young Adults: Feasibility Study
Leveraging Smartphone Mobility Data to Understand HIV Risk Among Rural South African Young Adults: Feasibility Study Open
Background Smartphones provide a precise method to study human mobility at an unprecedented scale, allowing researchers to explore the links between mobility, HIV risk, and treatment outcomes. However, leveraging smartphone technology to s…
View article: Impact of rural‐urban residence and deprivation on care pathways for depression disorders among adults in the UK
Impact of rural‐urban residence and deprivation on care pathways for depression disorders among adults in the UK Open
Purpose To investigate how rurality shapes individual care pathways and health outcomes for depression and to investigate the sociodemographic and economic relationships with urban‐rural variations. Methods A retrospective cohort study usi…
View article: Optimisation of care among patients with diabetes mellitus and acute coronary syndrome through a specialised cardiodiabetes service—A registry study
Optimisation of care among patients with diabetes mellitus and acute coronary syndrome through a specialised cardiodiabetes service—A registry study Open
Aims Diabetes mellitus remains a prevalent condition worldwide and a significant risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Recent evidence suggests the use of glucose‐lowering therapies with cardiovascular benefit in optimisi…
View article: Urinary incontinence (UI) in older women in low- and middle-income countries: a rapid review and case study from Burkina Faso
Urinary incontinence (UI) in older women in low- and middle-income countries: a rapid review and case study from Burkina Faso Open
The prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) in older women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is not well understood. We conducted a rapid literature review to assess the burden of UI in this population and contextualize findings …
View article: Defying the Odds in Rural South Africa: Decline in HIV Incidence Among Females Signals Narrowing Gender Disparity in the Burden of New HIV Infections
Defying the Odds in Rural South Africa: Decline in HIV Incidence Among Females Signals Narrowing Gender Disparity in the Burden of New HIV Infections Open
View article: Using drones to improve care for HIV-exposed children in Conakry, Republic of Guinea: Anthropological perspectives
Using drones to improve care for HIV-exposed children in Conakry, Republic of Guinea: Anthropological perspectives Open
In Conakry, Guinea, like many other African capitals, traffic congestion is a major obstacle to transporting blood samples from peripheral health centres to laboratories where tests are centralised. This situation complicates early HIV tes…
View article: Increasing HIV testing and linkage to care among men in rural South Africa using conditional financial incentives and a decision support app: A process evaluation
Increasing HIV testing and linkage to care among men in rural South Africa using conditional financial incentives and a decision support app: A process evaluation Open
Men in sub-Saharan Africa are less likely to accept HIV testing and link to HIV care than women. We conducted a trial to investigate the impact of conditional financial incentives and a decision support application, called EPIC-HIV, on HIV…
View article: Population impacts of conditional financial incentives and a male‐targeted digital decision support application on the HIV treatment cascade in rural KwaZulu Natal: findings from the HITS cluster randomized clinical trial
Population impacts of conditional financial incentives and a male‐targeted digital decision support application on the HIV treatment cascade in rural KwaZulu Natal: findings from the HITS cluster randomized clinical trial Open
Introduction In South Africa, the HIV care cascade remains suboptimal. We investigated the impact of small conditional financial incentives (CFIs) and male‐targeted HIV‐specific decision‐support application (EPIC‐HIV) on the HIV care casca…
View article: Effect of a male-targeted digital decision support application aimed at increasing linkage to HIV care among men: Findings from the HITS cluster randomized clinical trial in rural South Africa
Effect of a male-targeted digital decision support application aimed at increasing linkage to HIV care among men: Findings from the HITS cluster randomized clinical trial in rural South Africa Open
Introduction Linkage to HIV care remains suboptimal among men. We investigated the effectiveness of a male-targeted HIV-specific decision support app, Empowering People through Informed Choices for HIV (EPIC-HIV), on increasing linkage to …
View article: The impact of a conditional financial incentive on linkage to HIV care: Findings from the HITS cluster randomized clinical trial in rural South Africa
The impact of a conditional financial incentive on linkage to HIV care: Findings from the HITS cluster randomized clinical trial in rural South Africa Open
Introduction HIV elimination requires innovative approaches to ensure testing and immediate treatment provision. We investigated the effectiveness of conditional financial incentives on increasing linkage to HIV care in a 2×2 factorial clu…
View article: Frailty Progression in a Low-Income Setting: A Longitudinal, Population-Based Study of Older Adults in Rural Burkina Faso
Frailty Progression in a Low-Income Setting: A Longitudinal, Population-Based Study of Older Adults in Rural Burkina Faso Open
View article: Improving early infant diagnosis for HIV-exposed infants using unmanned aerial vehicles for blood sample transportation in Conakry, Guinea: a comparative cost-effectiveness analysis
Improving early infant diagnosis for HIV-exposed infants using unmanned aerial vehicles for blood sample transportation in Conakry, Guinea: a comparative cost-effectiveness analysis Open
Background Early infant diagnosis (EID) for HIV-exposed infants is essential due to high mortality during the first months of their lives. In Conakry (Guinea), timely EID is difficult as traffic congestion prevents the rapid transport of b…
View article: Improving early infant diagnosis for HIV-exposed infants using unmanned aerial vehicles versus motorcycles for blood sample in Conakry, Guinea: a comparative cost-effectiveness analysis
Improving early infant diagnosis for HIV-exposed infants using unmanned aerial vehicles versus motorcycles for blood sample in Conakry, Guinea: a comparative cost-effectiveness analysis Open
Background Early infant diagnosis (EID) for HIV-exposed infants is essential due to high mortality during the first months of their lives. In Conakry (Guinea) timely EID is difficult as traffic congestion prevents the rapid transport of bl…
View article: Mental health professionals and telehealth in a rural setting: a cross sectional survey
Mental health professionals and telehealth in a rural setting: a cross sectional survey Open
Background Telehealth usage has been promoted in all settings but has been identified as a panacea to issues of access and equity in the rural context. However, uptake and widespread integration of telehealth across all parts of the health…
View article: Can a conditional financial incentive (CFI) reduce socio-demographic inequalities in home-based HIV testing uptake? A secondary analysis of the HITS clinical trial intervention in rural South Africa
Can a conditional financial incentive (CFI) reduce socio-demographic inequalities in home-based HIV testing uptake? A secondary analysis of the HITS clinical trial intervention in rural South Africa Open
In sub-Saharan Africa, home-based HIV testing interventions are designed to reach sub-populations with low access to HIV testing such as men, younger or less educated people. Combining these interventions with conditional financial incenti…
View article: Preferences and access to community-based HIV testing sites among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Côte d’Ivoire
Preferences and access to community-based HIV testing sites among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Côte d’Ivoire Open
Objective Measuring access and preferences to Men who have Sex with Men focused community-based HIV testing sites (MSM-CBTS) in Côte d’Ivoire. Design A respondent-driven sampling telephone survey. Setting National survey conducted in 2018 …
View article: Ethnicity and risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection among the healthcare workforce: Results of a retrospective cohort study in rural United Kingdom
Ethnicity and risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection among the healthcare workforce: Results of a retrospective cohort study in rural United Kingdom Open
View article: PrEP uptake and delivery setting preferences among clients visiting six healthcare facilities in Eswatini
PrEP uptake and delivery setting preferences among clients visiting six healthcare facilities in Eswatini Open
Due to the high HIV incidence among the general population of Eswatini, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV-exposed individuals is recommended. However, little is known about PrEP uptake and preferences in PrEP delivery healthcare sett…
View article: Improving Early Infant Diagnosis for HIV-Exposed Infants Using Micro Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Versus Motorcycles for Blood Sample in Conakry, Guinea: A Comparative Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (ARNS 12407 AIRPOP)
Improving Early Infant Diagnosis for HIV-Exposed Infants Using Micro Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Versus Motorcycles for Blood Sample in Conakry, Guinea: A Comparative Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (ARNS 12407 AIRPOP) Open
View article: Ethnic background and risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection among the healthcare workforces: Results of a large occupational cohort study in rural United Kingdom.
Ethnic background and risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection among the healthcare workforces: Results of a large occupational cohort study in rural United Kingdom. Open
Black and South Asian healthcare workers have been found at higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the United Kingdom. However, many studies do not consider all potential confounders (e.g., professional exposure, living environment) and th…
View article: Telephone peer recruitment and interviewing during a respondent-driven sampling (RDS) survey: feasibility and field experience from the first phone-based RDS survey among men who have sex with men in Côte d’Ivoire
Telephone peer recruitment and interviewing during a respondent-driven sampling (RDS) survey: feasibility and field experience from the first phone-based RDS survey among men who have sex with men in Côte d’Ivoire Open
View article: COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Outbreaks in Rural United Kingdom: Patterns of Spread and Empirical Evidence for the 'Rule of Six'
COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Outbreaks in Rural United Kingdom: Patterns of Spread and Empirical Evidence for the 'Rule of Six' Open
View article: Physicians' knowledge of Hepatitis B and C in Côte d'Ivoire : the emergency need to intensify the training of health worker in the context of a generalized epidemic
Physicians' knowledge of Hepatitis B and C in Côte d'Ivoire : the emergency need to intensify the training of health worker in the context of a generalized epidemic Open