Occupational rhinitis and asthma in bakers: a cross-sectional study in the former Katanga province of DR Congo

Abstract Background: The infant mortality rate in the province of South Kivu remains one of the highest in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). The aim of this study is to estimate this mortality by identifying the associated factors in the health zones of Walungu and Miti-Murhesa, rural and post-conflict health zones of South Kivu, eastern DR Congo.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in two post-conflict rural health zones, Miti-Murhesa and Walungu, between July 2016 and September 2017. Our study population consisted of women giving birth from two aforementioned areas during the period of study in which a structured questionnaire assessing the survival of the child resulting from the previous pregnancy was administered. Qualitative variables were described as counts and proportions and quantitative variables as means or medians depending on their distribution. To determine the factors associated with child survival, simple and multivariate logistic regression models were constructed. The materiality threshold was set at 5%. Results: The infant mortality rate is 49.7 ‰ in the two study areas overall and specifically 52.6 ‰ in Miti-Murhesa and 46.56 ‰ in Walungu. The factors associated with this mortality were the age of the mother under 20 years old [adjusted odds ratio ( ORa) = 2.3, 95% CI : 1.1-4.5 ; p = 0.022], household size greater than or equal to 7 people [( ORa = 3.7 ; 95% CI : 1.9-7.3 ; p <0.001 )], prematurity [( ORa = 25.5 ; 95% CI : 9.9-65.4 ; p < 0.001)], home birth [( ORa = 1.9 ; 95% CI : 1.3-2.9 ; p = 0.001)], the inter-reproductive space less than 12 months [( ORa = 5.3 ; ORa : 3.3-8.5 ; P < 0.001 )], not using LLINs [( ORa = 2.2 ; 95% CI : 1.4-3.3 ; P < 0.001 )].Conclusion: Infant mortality in the post-crisis rural area of South Kivu remains high although it is relatively low compared to the national average (58 ‰). However, efforts still need to be made in order to hope to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Occupational rhinitis and asthma in bakers: A cross-sectional study in DRCongo

10.1183/13993003.congress-2021.pa1903 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Joseph PYANA KITENGE ◽

Paul Musa Obadia ◽

Trésor Carsi Kuhangana ◽

Tony Kayembe-Kitenge ◽

Patient Nkulu Banza ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Occupational Rhinitis

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Hepatitis B infection among pregnant and post-partum women living with HIV and on antiretroviral therapy in Kinshasa, DR Congo: A cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0216293 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (5) ◽

pp. e0216293 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Christian Mpody ◽

Peyton Thompson ◽

Martine Tabala ◽

Noro Lantoniaina Rosa Ravelomanana ◽

Fathy Malongo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Antiretroviral Therapy ◽

Hepatitis B ◽

Post Partum ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Hepatitis B Infection ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Dr Congo ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Women Living With Hiv ◽

Living With Hiv

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The role of intrinsic and extrinsic rewards in committing violence during combat: A cross-sectional study with former combatants in the DR Congo

Aggressive Behavior ◽

10.1002/ab.21684 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 43 (3) ◽

pp. 241-250

Author(s):

Roos Haer ◽

Katharin Hermenau ◽

Thomas Elbert ◽

James K. Moran ◽

Tobias Hecker

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Dr Congo ◽

Extrinsic Rewards ◽

Cross Sectional

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Risiko terjadinya rinitis akibat kerja pada pekerja yang terpajan debu terigu

Oto Rhino Laryngologica Indonesiana ◽

10.32637/orli.v41i1.54 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 41 (1) ◽

pp. 17

Author(s):

Emanuel Quadarusman ◽

Sutji Pratiwi Rahardjo ◽

Abdul Qadar Punagi ◽

Riskiana Djamin

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Face Mask ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Occupational Rhinitis ◽

Work Placement ◽

Flour Dust

Background: Occupational rhinitis (OR) may decrease quality of life and productivity, but there is still little information about occupational rhinitis in flour industries. Purpose: To know the influence of atopic history, working duration, work placement and face-mask use in the incidence of occupational rhinitis in wheat flour workers of PT. X in Makassar. Methods: A cross-sectional study on workers in production and packing sections of flour factory X had been conducted. Result: Prevalence of occupational rhinitis in that factory was about 50.7%, and there was a significant relationship between atopic history and work placement with OR incidence (p<0.05). Conclusion: There was a significant relationship between atopic history and work placement with OR incidence, but relationship between OR with working duration and face-mask use could not be established. It was shown that in atopic workers, longer working duration and un-routine use of face-mask increased the risk of OR incidence twice higher. Keywords: occupational rhinitis, flour dust, face mask Abstrak : Latar belakang: Rinitis akibat kerja (RAK) dapat mempengaruhi kualitas hidup pekerja, menghilangkan banyak waktu kerja dan dapat menurunkan produktivitas, namun masih sedikit informasi yang dimiliki mengenai epidemiologi pada industri terigu. Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui pengaruh riwayat atopi, lama bekerja, bagian kerja dan penggunaan masker terhadap kejadian rinitis akibat kerja pada pekerja pabrik terigu X di Makassar. Metode: Suatu studi potong lintang pada pekerja bagian produksi dan pengepakan di pabrik terigu X. Hasil: Didapatkan angka kejadian RAK pada pekerja pabrik adalah 50,7%, dan terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara atopi dan tempat kerja dengan kejadian RAK (p<0,05). Kesimpulan: Faktor atopi dan tempat kerja dapat mempengaruhi angka kejadian RAK, sedangkan hubungan antara RAK dengan lama kerja dan penggunaan masker belum dapat dibuktikan. Didapati bahwa pada pekerja dengan riwayat penyakit atopi semakin lama masa kerja dan dengan penggunaan masker tidak rutin dapat meningkatkan risiko dua kali lebih tinggi untuk terkena RAK. Kata kunci: rinitis akibat kerja, debu terigu, masker

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Profile of Health Care Workers in a Context of Instability: A Cross-sectional Study of Four Rural Health Zones in Eastern DR Congo (Lessons Learned)

10.21203/rs.3.rs-102516/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Charles Mushagalusa ◽

Bertin Kasongo ◽

Daniel Garhalangwanamuntu MAYERI ◽

Aimé Cikomola ◽

Sammuel Makali Lwamushi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Rural Health ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Dr Congo ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Care Workers ◽

Health Districts

Abstract Background: The crisis in human resources for health is observed worldwide, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Objective: This study aims to describe the profile of staff working in rural health districts in a context of crisis.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out from May 15, 2017 to May 30, 2019 on 1090 health care workers (HCW) exhaustively chosen from four health districts in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (Idjwi, Katana, Mulungu and Walungu). The choice of health districts was based on the crisis context. The health districts were categorized in stable, in transition and unstable. A survey questionnaire was used to collect data. The Chi2 test was used for comparison of proportions and the Kruskal-Wallis test for medians. As measures of association, we calculated the odds ratios (OR) along with their 95% confidence interval. The materiality threshold was set at 5%.Results: The age of all HCW median (Min-Max) was 46 (20-84) years and female was 32%. 96% of HCW do not receive a state salary ; 64% do not receive government allowance for risk. In the stable district HCW were=< 34 years old [OR = 2.0 (1.5-2, 6 ); p <0.001], the matriculated HCW [OR = 2.0 (1.5-2.7); p <0.0001], those who benefited from national and / or provincial recruitment [OR = 3.9 (2.9-5.4); p <0.001], those who benefit from continuous training [OR = 2.1 (1.5-2.7); p <0.001] and those who receive the local fee -for service[OR = 5.2 (1.9-14.7); p <0.001]. In the unstable district, men [OR = 1.7 (1.1-2.5); p = 0.009], HCW =< 4 years of seniority [OR = 2.3 (1.6-3.3), p <0.001] and lower level of education [OR = 2.1 (1.5-2.9)]; p <0.001]. The percent of HCW who has monthly income >= $ 151 is 21% in the stable zone, 9.2% in the intermediate zones and 0.9% in the unstable zone.Conclusion: DR Congo authorities should develop incentive mechanisms to motivate young and trained HCW to work in unstable and intermediate health districts by improving their living and working conditions.

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