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View article: Program Evaluation of the WASHmobile PICHA7 mHealth and Chlorine E-Voucher Program in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Program Evaluation of the WASHmobile PICHA7 mHealth and Chlorine E-Voucher Program in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Open
Background Targeted water treatment and hygiene (WASH) programs for those residing near to diarrhea patients can serve as a cost-effective approach during outbreaks to reduce the spread of diarrhea by targeting those at highest risk. Our r…
View article: Epidemiologic and Genomic Surveillance of <i>Vibrio cholerae</i> and Effectiveness of Single-Dose Oral Cholera Vaccine, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Epidemiologic and Genomic Surveillance of <i>Vibrio cholerae</i> and Effectiveness of Single-Dose Oral Cholera Vaccine, Democratic Republic of the Congo Open
We conducted 4 years of epidemiologic and genomic surveillance of single-dose effectiveness of a killed whole-cell oral cholera vaccine (kOCV) and Vibrio cholerae transmission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We enrolled 1,154 pati…
View article: Epidemiology of<i>Vibrio Cholerae</i>Infections in the Households of Cholera Patients in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: PICHA7 Prospective Cohort Study
Epidemiology of<i>Vibrio Cholerae</i>Infections in the Households of Cholera Patients in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: PICHA7 Prospective Cohort Study Open
Background The aim of this prospective cohort study is to build evidence on transmission dynamics and risk factors for Vibrio cholerae infections in cholera patient households. Methods Household contacts of cholera patients were observed f…
View article: Effectiveness of a single dose of oral cholera vaccine: findings from epidemiological and genomic surveillance of<i>Vibrio Cholerae</i>in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (PICHA7 Program)
Effectiveness of a single dose of oral cholera vaccine: findings from epidemiological and genomic surveillance of<i>Vibrio Cholerae</i>in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (PICHA7 Program) Open
This study investigated whole-cell oral cholera vaccine (kOCV) single-dose effectiveness and transmission dynamics of Vibrio cholerae through 4 years of epidemiological and genomic surveillance in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Wh…
View article: Evaluation of a rapid diagnostic test for detection of <i>Vibrio cholerae</i><scp>O1</scp> in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Preventative intervention for cholera for 7 days (<scp>PICHA7</scp> program)
Evaluation of a rapid diagnostic test for detection of <i>Vibrio cholerae</i><span>O1</span> in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Preventative intervention for cholera for 7 days (<span>PICHA7</span> program) Open
Objective Globally, there are estimated to be 2.9 million cholera cases annually. Early detection of cholera outbreaks is crucial for resource allocation for case management and for targeted interventions to be delivered to stop the spread…
View article: Effect of a Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Program on Handwashing with a Cleansing Agent among Diarrhea Patients and Attendants in Healthcare Facilities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Randomized Pilot of the PICHA7 Program
Effect of a Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Program on Handwashing with a Cleansing Agent among Diarrhea Patients and Attendants in Healthcare Facilities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Randomized Pilot of the PICHA7 Program Open
Healthcare-acquired infections are a major problem in healthcare facility settings around the world. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has over 2 million diarrhea patients hospitalized each year. These healthcare settings become h…
View article: A Quantitative and Qualitative Program Evaluation of a Case-Area Targeted Intervention to Reduce Cholera in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
A Quantitative and Qualitative Program Evaluation of a Case-Area Targeted Intervention to Reduce Cholera in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo Open
Individuals living near cholera patients have an increased risk of cholera infections. Case-area targeted interventions (CATIs) promoting improved water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) present a promising approach to reducing cholera for t…
View article: A Qualitative Evaluation of COVID-19 Preventative Response Activities in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
A Qualitative Evaluation of COVID-19 Preventative Response Activities in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo Open
Objective: In this evaluation of COVID-19 preventative response programs in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), we aimed to explore community understandings of COVID-19, assess operational successes and challenges of COVID …
View article: Methods to Evaluate COVID-19 Preventive Hygiene Programs: Observed Mask Wearing, Handwashing, and Physical Distancing Behaviors in Public Indoor Spaces in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Methods to Evaluate COVID-19 Preventive Hygiene Programs: Observed Mask Wearing, Handwashing, and Physical Distancing Behaviors in Public Indoor Spaces in Democratic Republic of the Congo Open
The objective of our study was to develop and test observational methods to evaluate COVID-19 preventive hygiene behaviors and physical distancing, and to evaluate the effectiveness of a government mandate on indoor fully covered mask wear…
View article: Formative Research for the Development of Evidence-Based Targeted Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Interventions to Reduce Cholera in Hotspots in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Preventative Intervention for Cholera for 7 Days (PICHA7) Program
Formative Research for the Development of Evidence-Based Targeted Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Interventions to Reduce Cholera in Hotspots in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Preventative Intervention for Cholera for 7 Days (PICHA7) Program Open
Compared to the general public, household members of cholera patients are at a 100 times higher risk of contracting cholera during the 7-day high-risk period after a cholera patient has been admitted to a health facility for treatment. The…
View article: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene and Nutritional Risk Factors for Acute Respiratory Illness in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: REDUCE Prospective Cohort Study
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene and Nutritional Risk Factors for Acute Respiratory Illness in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: REDUCE Prospective Cohort Study Open
The objective of this cohort study was to examine the prevalence of acute respiratory illness among children under 5 years of age and to identify water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and nutritional risk factors. This prospective cohort s…
View article: Diarrheal Disease Awareness Is Associated with Caregiver Handwashing with Soap in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (REDUCE Program)
Diarrheal Disease Awareness Is Associated with Caregiver Handwashing with Soap in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (REDUCE Program) Open
Diarrhea is one of the leading causes of childhood illness and a major cause of infant and child mortality globally. In the Reducing Enteropathy, Undernutrition, and Contamination in the Environment (REDUCE) prospective cohort study, we in…
View article: Formative research for the development of baby water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions for young children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (REDUCE program)
Formative research for the development of baby water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions for young children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (REDUCE program) Open