Publications by authors named "Jean Paul Buhendwa Cikwanine"
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.
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.
Epidemiological, clinical and prognosis aspects of acute generalized peritonitis in South-Kivu Province: descriptive observational study of 278 cases.
Pan Afr Med J
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to investigate the epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic, and prognostic factors related to acute generalized peritonitis (AGP) in South-Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, over a 2-year period involving 278 patients.
- Findings showed the average patient age was 28.9 years, with intestinal perforation as the leading cause, and significant treatments included intestinal resection; many patients had prolonged admission times and high rates of surgical complications.
- The conclusion emphasized that AGP is a critical abdominal emergency with challenges in management and highlights the need for effective resuscitation and surgical care to improve patient outcomes and reduce mortality rates.
Article Synopsis
- The study assesses the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on healthcare workers (HCWs) in central sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in the South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the first wave of the pandemic.
- A total of 1029 HCWs were tested for antibody presence against SARS-CoV-2, revealing a significant overall seroprevalence of 33.1%, with higher rates in urban hospitals compared to rural ones.
- The findings suggest that while protective measures were more available in urban settings, the higher COVID-19 exposure outside of work in urban areas likely contributed to the increased seropositivity compared to rural hospitals.
Benefits of Early Enteral Feeding with a Locally Prepared Protein-Energy Ration after Surgery for Acute Generalised Peritonitis: A Randomised Trial in Two Hospitals in Bukavu, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Gastroenterol Res Pract
November 2023
Background: Acute generalised peritonitis (AGP) is a common and serious digestive surgery pathology. Undernutrition exacerbates patient condition and compromises their postoperative prognosis. Early enteral nutrition is recommended to reduce postoperative complications, but its availability and cost are problematic in low-income countries.
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