Publications by authors named "B A Muzembo"
Background: High levels of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) traits are associated with various outcomes, including depressive symptoms, functional impairment, and low self-esteem. Additionally, individuals with high levels of ADHD traits are reported to be more adversely affected by fear of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The current study aimed to examine whether the association between ADHD traits and outcomes was partially mediated by fear of COVID-19 using mediation analysis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIdentifying clustering of cholera cases using geospatial analysis in Kolkata and surrounding districts: data from patients at tertiary care referral hospitals.
Lancet Reg Health Southeast Asia
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Cholera cases have surged in various regions, particularly in Kolkata, aiming to identify hotspots and understand the influence of sociodemographic factors and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) on cholera distribution from 2021 to 2023.
- The study utilized advanced spatial analysis techniques to detect cholera clusters, revealing significant clustering in specific Kolkata wards and a median distance of about 188 meters between cases, indicating localized transmission patterns.
- A case-control study demonstrated that males are at a higher risk of contracting cholera, with a significant adjusted odds ratio of 2.4, highlighting the importance of addressing gender-specific factors in cholera prevention efforts.
Non-cholera Vibrio infections in Southeast Asia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Infect Public Health
November 2024
We reviewed and analyzed the existing data on vibriosis in Southeast Asia to better understand its burden and prevalent causal agents. We searched PubMed, Web of Science, and EMBASE for studies published between January 2000 and April 2024. A random-effects meta-analysis was used to estimate the pooled isolation rate of non-cholera Vibrio species.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe meta-analyzed the diagnostic accuracy of rapid diagnostic tests (dipsticks) and loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) method to detect Shigella species. We searched MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science and Google Scholar from inception to 2023 for studies reporting on the performance of Shigella dipstick and LAMP tests compared with culture or polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Our search identified 2618 studies, of which fourteen met the inclusion criteria for the systematic review.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: South Asia remains home to foodborne diseases caused by the Vibrio species. We aimed to compile and update information on the epidemiology of vibriosis in South Asia.
Methods: For this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, and Google Scholar for studies related to vibriosis in South Asia published up to May 2023.