Publications by authors named "Stanislas Okitotsho Wembonyama"

Background: HIV/AIDS-related early mortality has long been a significant challenge. Subsequent to recent policy changes and treatment advancements, we aimed to assess changes in early mortality rates in 2017-19 and 2020-23 compared to 2013-16.

Methods: This is a 10-year multicenter survival study in people living with human immunodeficiency virus having initiated ART between 2013 and 2023.

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  • Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, particularly affecting those in developing countries like the DRC, where late detection leads to higher mortality due to lack of screening and awareness.
  • A survey of 543 healthcare workers in Kinshasa revealed that 61% had good knowledge of breast cancer, with factors like age, gender, workplace setting, and previous training significantly influencing their knowledge levels.
  • The study emphasizes the need for ongoing medical education to enhance breast cancer awareness and knowledge among healthcare workers to improve early detection and treatment outcomes.
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Background: Air pollution and a number of metabolic disorders have been reported to increase the risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes. This study explored the association between severe COVID-19 outcomes, metabolic disorders and environmental air pollutants, at regional level, across 38 countries.

Methods: We conducted an ecological study using COVID-19 data related to countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), with an estimated population of 1.

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Introduction: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) are the leading causes of death from infectious disease worldwide. The prevalence of HIV among children with TB in moderate to high prevalence countries ranges between 10% and 60%. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of HIV infection among children treated for TB in Directly Observed Treatment Short-Course (DOTS) clinics in Lubumbashi and to identify risk of death during this co-infection.

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Background: The nutritional status is the best indicator of the well-being of the child. Inadequate feeding practices are the main factors that affect physical growth and mental development. The aim of this study was to develop a predictive score of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in children under 5 years of age.

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Background: Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) is characterized by high levels of oxidative stress markers and low levels of antioxidant capacity. Antioxidant defence mechanisms against the harmful effects of ROS requires cellular and extracellular enzymes. These enzymes requires micronutrient for complete activity.

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Introduction: Malaria is still a major public health concern in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its morbidity and mortality challenge the actual strategies of the fight agains malaria. This study was aimed to describe the epidemiology, the clinical caracteristics and the risk factors of death associated to severe malaria in the pediatric population under 5 years at Sendwe Hospital of Lubumbashi.

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