Protective Behaviors Associated With Gender During the 2018-2020 Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.47462
Abstract: Key Points Question Are gender differences in Ebola virus disease (EVD)–related information, knowledge, and perceptions associated with differences in protective behaviors? Findings This survey study of 1395 randomly selected adults in Ebola-affected areas of eastern… read more here.
Keywords: gender; protective behaviors; gender differences; democratic republic ... See more keywords
Characterizing pediatric surgical capacity in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: results of a pilot study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00383-017-4215-z
Abstract: PurposeCharacterize pediatric surgical capacity in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to identify areas of potential improvement.MethodsThe Pediatric Personnel, Infrastructure, Procedures, Equipment, and Supplies (PediPIPES) survey was used in two representative eastern DRC provinces… read more here.
Keywords: pediatric surgical; democratic republic; capacity; capacity eastern ... See more keywords
Ebola crisis in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: student-led community engagement
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DOI: 10.1080/20477724.2020.1754654
Abstract: ABSTRACT The second largest outbreak of Ebolavirus is currently ongoing in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and is characterized by lack of compliance with recommended control measures. Trusted local health agents, including medical… read more here.
Keywords: democratic republic; medical students; student; community ... See more keywords
Lost in Aggregation: The Geographic Distribution of Kwashiorkor in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
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DOI: 10.1177/0379572118794072
Abstract: Background: Kwashiorkor is a major classification of severe acute malnutrition whose etiology remains elusive. It is estimated to affect hundreds of thousands of children annually, but no accurate global prevalence figures are available. Little is… read more here.
Keywords: democratic republic; aggregation; prevalence; republic congo ... See more keywords
Modalities and preferred routes of geographic spread of cholera from endemic areas in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263160
Abstract: Cholera is endemic along the Great Lakes Region, in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). From these endemic areas, also under perpetual conflicts, outbreaks spread to other areas. However, the main routes of propagation… read more here.
Keywords: geographic spread; cholera endemic; eastern democratic; endemic areas ... See more keywords