Publications by authors named "N Khanafer"
Article Synopsis
- - The study examines the prevalence of arboviruses in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting their ongoing public health threat and the importance of seroprevalence surveys for informing interventions in the absence of vaccines and treatments.
- - A comprehensive analysis reviewed 165 studies involving over 186,000 participants across 27 countries from 2000 to 2022, revealing varied seroprevalence rates for several arboviruses, with Chikungunya and dengue showing the highest rates at 23.7% and 22.7%, respectively.
- - The findings indicate considerable differences in seroprevalence based on factors like country, population demographics, age groups, and laboratory techniques, emphasizing the need for tailored public
Background: Influenza vaccines are effective in decreasing hospitalizations and mortality related to influenza and its complications. However, the Vaccine Coverage Rate of influenza remains low and multifaceted efforts are required to improve it. The aim of this study was to assess the impact on influenza vaccine perception using a digital tool among outpatients and health care workers (HCWs).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAn audit of central venous catheter insertion and management practices in two French university hospitals.
Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate how well two university hospitals followed French guidelines to prevent infections related to central venous catheters (CVCs).
- An observational audit was carried out in 7 wards using a digital tool to gather data on compliance.
- Results indicated that while hand hygiene practices were generally good (90% compliance), there were notable gaps in glove use and rinsing practices; further investigation is needed to understand the barriers to following these evidence-based recommendations.
Background: Togo's National Malaria Control Programme has initiated an active home-based malaria management model for all age groups in rural areas of Bassar Health District. This report describes the model, reports its main results, and determines the factors associated with positive rapid diagnostic test results.
Methods: From 2014 to 2017, in three peripheral care units of Bassar Health District (Binaparba, Nangbani, and Baghan), community health workers visited residents' homes weekly to identify patients with malaria symptoms, perform rapid diagnostic tests in symptomatic patients, and give medication to positive cases.
Clostridioides difficile is a leading cause of healthcare-associated infections. The main objective was to assess the current landscape of CDI infection prevention and control (IPC) practices. An anonymous survey of IPC practices for CDI was conducted between July 25 and October 31, 2022.
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