Publications by authors named "D Mukwege"
[Blood and tears. To stop the cycle of conflict-related sexual violence].
Gynecol Obstet Fertil Senol
November 2024
Benefits of simulation on multidisciplinary management of severe pre-eclampsia/severe eclampsia in 15 health districts in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: A randomized educational trial.
Jean Paul Buhendwa Cikwanine Jonathan Tunangoya Yoyu Emile Shalamba Mapatano Souhil Lebdai Denis Mukwege
Int J Gynaecol Obstet
September 2024
Objective: The purpose of the present study was to assess the benefits of simulation for advancing knowledge and assisting healthcare staff in optimization of procedures when managing severe pre-eclampsia/eclampsia (sPE/E).
Methods: A randomized educational trial was conducted with two groups: Group I received theoretical training, while group II received the same training along with simulation scenarios based on the management of sPE/E. The study involved 199 healthcare providers, including physicians, midwives, skilled birth attendants, and nurses.
Sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo is also described as a weapon of war.
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- - The study investigates fertility desires among women who underwent fistula repair in the Democratic Republic of Congo, aiming to identify various determinants influencing these desires, as previous research has been limited.
- - Analyzed data from 1,646 women revealed that a significant portion expressed a desire for children post-repair, with trends showing that factors like age, number of surgeries, and education level impacted these desires differently across various groups.
- - The research concludes that targeted counseling and improved resources are essential to help women with fistula align their reproductive goals, particularly focusing on those with a strong desire for children.
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- Fetomaternal Rhesus incompatibility occurs when a Rh-negative mother has a Rh-positive fetus, leading to potential health issues for both.
- In a study of 11,898 pregnant women over four years, 37 cases were identified, revealing a prevalence of 0.31%, predominantly affecting urban women aged 21-25.
- The study highlights that 40% of affected newborns developed jaundice, indicating significant maternal health challenges due to possible antibody formation that can harm fetal red blood cells.