Publications by authors named "Ablam Amento"
Toward Health System Recovery in the Aftermath of Ebola Outbreak in Guinea: New Approaches for Improved Knowledge of Target Populations at the Community Level.
Mandy Kader Konde Balla Moussa Kéita Lansana Massandouno Abdourahamane Diallo Mamadou Diallo Amento Ablam
J Prim Care Community Health
June 2022
Background: Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Guinea has been the epicenter of the huge West Africa Ebola outbreak (2014-2016), that impact heavily the health system. Demographic information is one of the most basic data sources for health systems and services delivery, and yet can be very difficult to obtain with any accuracy. The objectives were to contribute among other to: (i) a determination of the catchment area (health coverage area and responsibility) of the Kirikilan health facility (PCM); (ii) geocoded mapping to find out exactly where these populations per sector of Kirikilan neighborhood lives; (iii) an approach for regular and systematic annual demographic follow up of target populations.
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- * The study found that certain KIR genes (2DS4-003 and 2DL5) were more common in patients who died, while 2DL2 was more prevalent among survivors.
- * Logistic regression and Bayesian modeling indicated a significant association between specific KIR and HLA combinations and the outcomes of EVD, emphasizing the role of the innate immune response in fighting the virus.