A retrospective database study of the demographic features and glycemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo by Diana Sagastume, Elly Mertens, Deogratias Katsuva Sibongwere, Jean-Claude Dimbelolo, Jean Clovis Kalobu Kabundi, Jeroen de Man, Josefien Van Olmen, José L. Peñalvo

“…Abstract Background The Kin-Antwerp project aimed at improving the quality of care provided to patients with diabetes in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa, including the digitalisation of routine clinical data to improve patients’ follow-up. …”
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Immune surveillance for six vaccinable pathogens using paired plasma and dried blood spots in HIV infected and uninfected children in Kinshasa by A. Rodríguez-Galet, M. Rubio-Garrido, A. Valadés-Alcaraz, M. Rodríguez-Domínguez, J. C. Galán, A. Ndarabu, G. Reina, A. Holguín

“…During 2016–2018 DBS from 143 children/adolescents were collected in Kinshasa (DRC), being 52 HIV-infected. Forty-two had a paired plasma sample. …”
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HIV Viral Suppression among People Living with HIV on Antiretroviral Therapy in Haut-Katanga and Kinshasa Provinces of Democratic Republic of Congo by Gulzar H. Shah, Lievain Maluantesa, Gina D. Etheredge, Kristie C. Waterfield, Osaremhen Ikhile, Roger Beni, Elodie Engetele, Astrid Mulenga

“…Conclusions: The VL was >1000 copies/mL for 19% of PLHIV receiving ART, indicating that these CDC-funded clinics and programs in the Haut-Katanga and Kinshasa provinces of DRC have more work to do. Strategically designed innovations in services are desirable, with customized approaches targeting PLHIV who are younger, male, those LTFU, with HIV/TB co-infection, and those receiving care from urban clinics.…”
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Impact of the implementation of new guidelines on the management of patients with HIV infection at an advanced HIV clinic in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by F. Mangana, L. D. Massaquoi, R. Moudachirou, R. Harrison, T. Kaluangila, G. Mucinya, N. Ntabugi, G. Van Cutsem, R. Burton, P. Isaakidis

“…The current study investigated the impact of the implementation of a new clinical guideline on the management of advanced HIV in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Methods A retrospective analysis of routine clinical data of advanced HIV patients was conducted for the periods; February 2016 to March 2017, before implementation of new guidelines, and November 2017 to July 2018, after the implementation of new guidelines. …”
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Toxic metal concentration and ecotoxicity test of sediments from dense populated areas of Congo River, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo by Henry K. Mata, Dhafer Mohammed M. Al Salah, Georgette N. Ngweme, Joel N. Konde, Crispin K. Mulaji, Guillaume M. Kiyombo, John W. Poté

“…Surface sediments were collected from seven stations located in Maluku-Kinsuka section, at the vicinity of Kinshasa, capital city of Democratic Republic of the Congo. …”
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Malaria, schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminth burden and their correlation with anemia in children attending primary schools in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. by Junior R Matangila, Joachim Yorokpa Doua, Sylvie Linsuke, Joule Madinga, Raquel Inocêncio da Luz, Jean-Pierre Van Geertruyden, Pascal Lutumba

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Awareness, attitude and perceived knowledge regarding First Aid in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: A cross-sectional household survey by Ken Diango, John Yangongo, Vera Sistenich, Eric Mafuta, Lee Wallis

“…This study aimed to gauge FA awareness, the attitude and perceived knowledge in households in the low socioeconomic setting of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Methods: We undertook a cross-sectional community-based household survey in twelve health zones in Kinshasa. …”
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Level of physical activity and eating behavior: Risk factors associated with sedentariness among employees of a company in the city of Kinshasa province by Godefroid Kusuayi, Ekisawa Constant Kiama

“…The employees of the Multimodal Freight Management Office of Kinshasa have a low level of physical activity and a cognitive food restriction. …”
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High drug resistance levels could compromise the control of HIV infection in paediatric and adolescent population in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo. by Marina Rubio-Garrido, Gabriel Reina, Adolphe Ndarabu, Ana Rodriguez-Galet, Ana Valadés-Alcaraz, David Barquín, Silvia Carlos, África Holguín

“…This study describes the DRM prevalence and its therapeutic impact in HIV-infected pediatric patients from Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC).<h4>Methods</h4>From 2016-2018, dried blood were collected from 71 HIV-infected children and adolescents under ART in two hospitals in Kinshasa for HIV-1 DRM pol analysis, predicted ARV-susceptibility by Stanford and phylogenetic characterization.…”
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Factors that lead to changes in sexual behaviours after a negative HIV test: protocol for a prospective cohort study in Kinshasa by Silvia Carlos, Francis Nzakimuena, Gabriel Reina, Cristina Lopez-del Burgo, Eduardo Burgueño, Adolphe Ndarabu, Alfonso Osorio, Jokin de Irala

“…People 15–60 year old that received VCT at Monkole Hospital (Kinshasa) were followed three months after they got a negative HIV test. …”
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Manifestations buccales chez les enfants et adolescents infectes par le VIH à Kinshasa (RDC) et facteurs associés by L Bakama, F Dilu, P Lelo, N Kowe, G Bakambana, F Songo, et. al

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Exploration des effets de l’auto-efficacité entrepreneuriale des micro-entrepreneurs sur la demande de soutien entrepreneurial by Guylord KAKENZA KITUMBA, Chantal MUNGANGA MALAKU, Lepère MAKUMOLE KIKOMINA, Patience KIMVULA YA-MALOSA, Francis-Rida KUTUNGA NIJIKAP

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Les différents traités environnementaux sont-ils appropriés pour les populations des pays en développement (Afrique) ? by D.E Musibono, F. Kabangu, A. Munzundu, M. Kisangala, I. Nsimanda, M. Sinikuna, A. Kileba

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Cherubism in sub-Saharan Africa: a first case-report in a child by Michel Ntetani Aloni, Renault Sitwaminya Kambere, Antoine Molua, Joseph Nzinga Dilu, Pierre Manianga Tshibassu, Aimé Kazadi-Lukusa, René Makuala Ngiyulu, Raphael Mbona Kalengayi, Jean Lambert Gini Ehungu

Subjects: “…cherubism, jaw involvement, child, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo…”
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Epidemiological, clinical, and therapeutic profiles of patients treated for arterial hypertension in the Cardiology Department of Kinshasa General Hospital (Formerly Maman Yemo), DRC by Christian Amisi Motuta, Lisette Loboto Koko, Elvis Biembe, Michel Kelani Lutete, Monizi Mawunu, Colette Ashande Masengo, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua

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A rare occurrence of neonatal nephroblastoma in sub-Saharan Africa: a case report and management in a resource-constrained region by Féfé Khuabi Matondo, Aléine Nzazi Budiongo, Bruno Muyala Tady, Bienvenu Massamba Lebwaze, Michel Tshikwela Lelo, Jean Lambert Gini-Ehungu, Idesbald Mwepu, Emmanuel Dimbu Nkidiaka, Michel Ntetani Aloni

Subjects: “…neonates, renal tumors, nephroblastoma, Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo…”
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Etude des possibilités de production de Jatropha curcas L. dans un couvert permanent de Stylosanthes guianensis (Aublet) Schwartz en association avec le maïs (Zea mays L.) et le soja (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) dans les conditions du Plateau des Batéké à Kinshasa by Minengu, JD., Mobambo, P., Mergeai, G.

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Le Plateau des Résidents de l’Unikin : Une cité à part ou comme toutes les autres de Kinshasa ? Essai d’une sociologie de marchandisation by Sylvain SHOMBA KINYAMBA

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Carence en fer, anémie et anémie ferriprive chez les donneurs de sang à Kinshasa, République Démocratique du Congo by Franck Nzengu-Lukusa, Sylvain Yuma-Ramazani, Eddy Sokolua-Mvika, Angéle Dilu-Keti, Blanchard Malenga-Nkanga, Jean Baptiste Shuli, Donatien Kayembe Nzongola-Nkasu, Ferdinand Mbayo-Kalumbu, Steve Ahuka-Mundeke

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COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage and Factors Associated with Vaccine Hesitancy: A Cross-Sectional Survey in the City of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo by Pierre Z. Akilimali, Landry Egbende, Dynah M. Kayembe, Francis Kabasubabo, Benito Kazenza, Steve Botomba, Nguyen Toan Tran, Désiré K. Mashinda

“…This cross-sectional study was carried out in Kinshasa city using multi-stage random sampling. A total of 2160 households were included in this study. …”
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