Publications by authors named "Simon-Decap Mabakutuvangilanga Ntela"
Article Synopsis
- The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, with a study aiming to measure and identify factors contributing to this issue in eastern DRC.
- Analyzing data from 59 health facilities over five years found a maternal mortality rate of 620 deaths per 100,000 live births, with many deaths linked to delays in seeking care and various complications.
- The study concludes that there is a critical need for improved education on pregnancy and maternal health, emphasizing the importance of timely healthcare decisions for women during childbirth.
Introduction: This study aimed to understand the influence of local media, religion and cultural beliefs on the therapeutic compliance of patients living with HIV.
Methods: This study was conducted in two rural hospitals in the Central Kongo province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Semi-directional interviews were conducted with patients on antiretroviral therapy using a phenomenological qualitative method.