scholarly journals Effectiveness of Routine BCG Vaccination on Buruli Ulcer Disease: A Case-Control Study in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana and Togo

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. e3457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Odame Phillips ◽  
Delphin Mavinga Phanzu ◽  
Marcus Beissner ◽  
Kossi Badziklou ◽  
Elysée Kalundieko Luzolo ◽  
...  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (03) ◽  
pp. 365-389
Author(s):  
Guelord Mukiapini Luzolo ◽  
Dophie Tshibuela Beya ◽  
Daddy Kabamba Numbi ◽  
Passy Kimena Nyota ◽  
Placide Cyanga Ngandu ◽  
...  

2014 ◽  
Vol 91 (5) ◽  
pp. 334-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Carlos ◽  
Miguel Ángel Martínez-González ◽  
Eduardo Burgueño ◽  
Cristina López-del Burgo ◽  
Miguel Ruíz-Canela ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-70
Author(s):  
Adonis Muganza Nyenga ◽  
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Olivier Mukuku ◽  
Janet Ziazia Sunguza ◽  

Purpose: Neonatal sepsis (NS) is a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality, particularly in developing countries. Delays in the identification and treatment of NS are the main contributors to the high mortality. This study aims to identify risk factors for NS in newborns in the two university hospitals in Lubumbashi, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Methods: This hospital-based case-control study was carried out on 486 mother-newborn pairs using the systematic sampling method during November 2019 to October 2020. Data were analyzed using STATA software (version 15). Binary and multivariable logistic regression analyses were computed to identify the associated factors at 95% CI. Results: A total of 162 cases and 324 controls were included in this study. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that the possible risk factors for NS in this study were low level of education (AOR = 9.16 [2.23-37.67]), maternal genitourinary tract infections (AOR = 42.59 [17.90-101.37]), premature rupture of membranes (AOR = 19.95 [7.27-54.76]), peripartum fever (AOR = 26.25 [2.31-297.83]), prolonged labor (AOR = 14.16 [3.88-51.71]), cesarean section (AOR = 3.57 [1.48-8.61]), obstructed vaginal delivery (AOR = 13.40 [1.32-136.19]), birth weight <1500 grams (AOR = 70.38 [8.64-572.95]), and between 1500-2500 grams (AOR = 7.90 [3.04-20.52]). Conclusion: The study found that maternal and neonatal factors were strongly associated with the risk of developing NS. The present study suggests the possibility of routine assessment of sepsis in newborns born with the above characteristics.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nyenga AM ◽  
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Mukuku O ◽  
Sunguza JZ ◽  
Assumani AN ◽  
...  

Background: Neonatal Sepsis (NS) is a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality, particularly in developing countries. Delays in the identification and treatment of NS are the main contributors to the high mortality. This study aims to identify risk factors for NS in newborns in the two university hospitals in Lubumbashi, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Methods: This hospital-based case-control study was carried out on 486 mother-newborn pairs using the systematic sampling method during November 2019 to October 2020. Data were analyzed using STATA software (version 15). Binary and multivariable logistic regression analyses were computed to identify the associated factors at 95% CI. Results: A total of 162 cases and 324 controls were included in this study. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that the possible risk factors for NS in this study were low level of education (AOR=9.16 [2.23-37.67]), maternal genitourinary tract infections (AOR=42.59 [17.90-101.37]), premature rupture of membranes (AOR=19.95 [7.27-54.76]), peripartum fever (AOR=26.25 [2.31-297.83]), prolonged labor (AOR=14.16 [3.88-51.71]), cesarean section (AOR=3.57 [1.48-8.61]), obstructed vaginal delivery (AOR=13.40 [1.32- 136.19]), birth weight <1500 grams (AOR=70.38 [8.64-572.95]), and between 1500-2500 grams (AOR=7.90 [3.04-20.52]). Conclusion: The study found that maternal and neonatal factors were strongly associated with the risk of developing NS. The present study suggests the possibility of routine assessment of sepsis in newborns born with the above characteristics.


2005 ◽  
Vol 40 (10) ◽  
pp. 1445-1453 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. L. Raghunathan ◽  
E. A. S. Whitney ◽  
K. Asamoa ◽  
Y. Stienstra ◽  
T. H. Taylor ◽  
...  

2017 ◽  
Vol 96 (5) ◽  
pp. 1076-1083 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Yaw Aboagye ◽  
Prince Asare ◽  
Isaac Darko Otchere ◽  
Eric Koka ◽  
George Ekow Mensah ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Ntamulenga Innocent ◽  
Mulongo Mbarambara Philémon ◽  
Imani Prince ◽  
Yatoka Justine ◽  
Mukanire Ntakwinja ◽  
...  

Background: The primary objective of the present study is to determine the episiotomy rate and factors associated with practice of episiotomy at the maternities in Bukavu town, South-Kivu, DRC.Methods: A case-control study was carried out the women who underwent the episiotomy (case) and those which did not undergo episiotomy (control) over one 12 months period between January to December 2015. A total of 1878 women had a vaginal delivery at a rate of one case for one control (939 cases and 939 controls) were included. Their medical files were exploited. The factors associated with episiotomy were performed by logistic regression.Results: The rate of episiotomy was 20.4%. It was found that after the logistic regression, the Primiparity (OR = 4,5;95% CI:2,31-4,49), the existence of a foetal distress (OR = 4,2;IC to 95% CI :2,36-5,29), the antecedent of episiotomy (OR = 3,9;95% CI:2,83-7,07), private character of maternity (OR= 3,3; 95% CI :2,12-6,30) and the fact that the childbirth was directed by a doctor (OR = 2,3; 95% CI :1,85-5,08) were strongly associated with the practice of the episiotomy in our medium of study.Conclusions: This study showed UA-S/D ratio and UA-RI>2SD are significant predictors of perinatal deaths and immediate neonatal resuscitation in preeclampsia. Acute fetal distress in labour or neonatal nursery admission could not be predicted.


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