Publications by authors named "Blaise Madinga"
Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes an infectious disease that can be transmitted from an infected mother to her child. Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) programs provide a range of services to women and children that can reduce the risk of vertical transmission of HIV. Unfortunately, PMTCT programs face many challenges in the rural Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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- Neuropsychiatric effects of former gHAT patients were studied to understand their mental health and quality of life.
- Research involved 93 patients compared to control groups, assessing anxiety, depression, and health-related quality of life using established scales in Congo.
- Results indicated a persistence of neurological issues 15 years post-treatment, with significant increases in depression and anxiety among affected patients, highlighting the need for better neurological care and psychosocial support.
Viral hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) can significantly influence maternal and child health. Although HIV infection, malaria, and syphilis in pregnant women are likely to be systematically screened for and managed according to national guidelines in the Democratic Republic of Congo, there is no plan for HBV and HCV. Furthermore, there is no documentation regarding pregnant women's knowledge about HBV and HCV.
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