Can BCG vaccination at first health-facility contact reduce early infant mortality? Study protocol for a cluster-randomised trial (CS-BCG)
Introduction
Increasing evidence suggests that the BCG vaccine has non-specific effects, altering the susceptibility to non-tuberculous infections. Thus, early BCG vaccination may reduce mortality. BCG is recommended at birth but is often delayed. Vaccination opportunities are missed due to multidose vials not being opened for a few children. We will assess the effect of making BCG available at the first health-facility contact on early infant mortality and morbidity in a rural setting in Guinea-Bissau.
Methods and analysis
In a cluster-randomised crossover trial, we randomise 23 health centres to two different treatment ...
Source: BMJ Open - November 21, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Thysen, S. M., Moller Jensen, A., Vedel, J. O., da Silva Borges, I., Aaby, P., Jensen, A. K. G., Benn, C. S., Fisker, A. B. Tags: Open access, Global health Source Type: research
Trace elements in relation to trophic ecology of long-distance migratory shorebirds and seabirds in West Africa
Environ Pollut. 2022 Nov 17:120674. doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120674. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTShorebirds and seabirds are abundant predators in coastal habitats worldwide, relying upon a high diversity of benthic invertebrates and fish, respectively. While occupying different trophic guilds, they are differently exposed to element contamination entering the coastal food web. Therefore, these birds have been used as bioindicators of environmental contamination in marine ecosystems. We analysed the concentration of trace elements in blood samples of 16 shorebird and seabird migratory species in a major non-breeding si...
Source: Environmental Pollution - November 20, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Edna Correia Jos é Pedro Granadeiro Carlos Vale Teresa Catry Source Type: research
Trace elements in relation to trophic ecology of long-distance migratory shorebirds and seabirds in West Africa
Environ Pollut. 2022 Nov 17:120674. doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120674. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTShorebirds and seabirds are abundant predators in coastal habitats worldwide, relying upon a high diversity of benthic invertebrates and fish, respectively. While occupying different trophic guilds, they are differently exposed to element contamination entering the coastal food web. Therefore, these birds have been used as bioindicators of environmental contamination in marine ecosystems. We analysed the concentration of trace elements in blood samples of 16 shorebird and seabird migratory species in a major non-breeding si...
Source: Environmental Pollution - November 20, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Edna Correia Jos é Pedro Granadeiro Carlos Vale Teresa Catry Source Type: research
Moringa as a household water purification method – community perception and pilot study in Guinea-Bissau
Public perceptions of water-related issues are still under-researched topics. The current paper intends to explore a local community ’s perceptions regarding household water purification (HWP) strategies, namel... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - October 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Aducabe Bancessi, Rosa Teod ósio, Elizabeth Duarte, Aladje Baldé, Luís Catarino and Teresa Nazareth Tags: Research Source Type: research
Exploring the nexus between natural resource depletion, renewable energy use, and environmental degradation in sub-Saharan Africa
This study explores the nexus between natural resource depletion, renewable energy use, and environmental degradation in 48 sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries from the period 2000 to 2020 using generalized panel quantile regression. The findings show that, at 90th quantiles the magnitude of natural resource depletion is positive and stronger associated with environmental degradation in SSA. This is probably attributed by countries with higher natural resource depletion such as Congo Republic (37.10%), Equatorial Guinea (27.60%), Angola (21.14%), Gabon (12.84%), Chad (12.19%), Burundi (8.92%), Uganda (6.16%), and Congo Dem...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - October 14, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Mwoya Byaro Juvenal Nkonoki Gemma Mafwolo Source Type: research
Exploring the nexus between natural resource depletion, renewable energy use, and environmental degradation in sub-Saharan Africa
This study explores the nexus between natural resource depletion, renewable energy use, and environmental degradation in 48 sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries from the period 2000 to 2020 using generalized panel quantile regression. The findings show that, at 90th quantiles the magnitude of natural resource depletion is positive and stronger associated with environmental degradation in SSA. This is probably attributed by countries with higher natural resource depletion such as Congo Republic (37.10%), Equatorial Guinea (27.60%), Angola (21.14%), Gabon (12.84%), Chad (12.19%), Burundi (8.92%), Uganda (6.16%), and Congo Dem...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - October 14, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Mwoya Byaro Juvenal Nkonoki Gemma Mafwolo Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 12715: Sexual and Reproductive Health Service Needs Associated with Underage Initiation of Selling Sex among Adult Female Sex Workers in Guinea-Bissau
Conclusions: These data suggest that early initiation of selling sex among adult FSW in Guinea-Bissau is common. Social services for youth and integrated HIV and reproductive health services are critical to address the persisting sexual and reproductive health needs of FSW who started selling sex while underage. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - October 5, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ashley Grosso Lindsay Berg Katherine Rucinski Amrita Rao Mamad ú Aliu Djaló Daouda Diouf Stefan Baral Tags: Article Source Type: research
Point-of-care testing allows successful simultaneous screening of sickle cell disease, HIV, and tuberculosis for households in rural Guinea-Bissau, West Africa
We report successful simultaneous screening of SCD, HIV, and TB utilizing POC tests in 898 subjects in Fanhe, in rural Guinea-Bissau. Adherence was 100% and all diagnosed subjects were enrolled in care programs.PMID:36161764 | DOI:10.1002/pbc.30009 (Source: Rural Remote Health)
Source: Rural Remote Health - September 26, 2022 Category: Rural Health Authors: Federica Menzato Luca Bosa Armando Sifna Luisa Da Silva Elena Gasperoni Maddalena Martella Alfa Mustik Liviana Da Dalt Giulia Reggiani Vania Munaretto Giuseppe Liotta Fabio Riccardi Raffaella Colombatti Source Type: research
National audit on maternal mortality in Guinea-Bissau, West-Africa: A retrospective observational study of 2020
This study performed a national audit of MM over 2020, with the aim to analyse its numbers, characteristics, and causes. We used data of local and regional hospitals where EU/PIMI-II was operating. These hospitals showed lower MMR than previous national figures; however, the exclusion of the main obstetrical referral hospitals, and the unknown number of community-based deliveries make it difficult to compare. Guinea-Bissau still faces enormous challenges in reducing MM. Despite the slow progresses, this study gives us hope, as EU/PIMI-IÍs interventions appeared to have a positive impact in MM reduction.PMID:35971327 | DOI...
Source: Tropical Doctor - August 16, 2022 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: T N óbrega S Bruins M J Costeira Source Type: research
National audit on maternal mortality in Guinea-Bissau, West-Africa: A retrospective observational study of 2020
This study performed a national audit of MM over 2020, with the aim to analyse its numbers, characteristics, and causes. We used data of local and regional hospitals where EU/PIMI-II was operating. These hospitals showed lower MMR than previous national figures; however, the exclusion of the main obstetrical referral hospitals, and the unknown number of community-based deliveries make it difficult to compare. Guinea-Bissau still faces enormous challenges in reducing MM. Despite the slow progresses, this study gives us hope, as EU/PIMI-IÍs interventions appeared to have a positive impact in MM reduction.PMID:35971327 | DOI...
Source: Tropical Doctor - August 16, 2022 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: T N óbrega S Bruins M J Costeira Source Type: research
National audit on maternal mortality in Guinea-Bissau, West-Africa: A retrospective observational study of 2020
This study performed a national audit of MM over 2020, with the aim to analyse its numbers, characteristics, and causes. We used data of local and regional hospitals where EU/PIMI-II was operating. These hospitals showed lower MMR than previous national figures; however, the exclusion of the main obstetrical referral hospitals, and the unknown number of community-based deliveries make it difficult to compare. Guinea-Bissau still faces enormous challenges in reducing MM. Despite the slow progresses, this study gives us hope, as EU/PIMI-IÍs interventions appeared to have a positive impact in MM reduction.PMID:35971327 | DOI...
Source: Tropical Doctor - August 16, 2022 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: T N óbrega S Bruins M J Costeira Source Type: research
National audit on maternal mortality in Guinea-Bissau, West-Africa: A retrospective observational study of 2020
This study performed a national audit of MM over 2020, with the aim to analyse its numbers, characteristics, and causes. We used data of local and regional hospitals where EU/PIMI-II was operating. These hospitals showed lower MMR than previous national figures; however, the exclusion of the main obstetrical referral hospitals, and the unknown number of community-based deliveries make it difficult to compare. Guinea-Bissau still faces enormous challenges in reducing MM. Despite the slow progresses, this study gives us hope, as EU/PIMI-IÍs interventions appeared to have a positive impact in MM reduction.PMID:35971327 | DOI...
Source: Tropical Doctor - August 16, 2022 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: T N óbrega S Bruins M J Costeira Source Type: research
National audit on maternal mortality in Guinea-Bissau, West-Africa: A retrospective observational study of 2020
This study performed a national audit of MM over 2020, with the aim to analyse its numbers, characteristics, and causes. We used data of local and regional hospitals where EU/PIMI-II was operating. These hospitals showed lower MMR than previous national figures; however, the exclusion of the main obstetrical referral hospitals, and the unknown number of community-based deliveries make it difficult to compare. Guinea-Bissau still faces enormous challenges in reducing MM. Despite the slow progresses, this study gives us hope, as EU/PIMI-IÍs interventions appeared to have a positive impact in MM reduction.PMID:35971327 | DOI...
Source: Tropical Doctor - August 16, 2022 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: T N óbrega S Bruins M J Costeira Source Type: research
National audit on maternal mortality in Guinea-Bissau, West-Africa: A retrospective observational study of 2020
This study performed a national audit of MM over 2020, with the aim to analyse its numbers, characteristics, and causes. We used data of local and regional hospitals where EU/PIMI-II was operating. These hospitals showed lower MMR than previous national figures; however, the exclusion of the main obstetrical referral hospitals, and the unknown number of community-based deliveries make it difficult to compare. Guinea-Bissau still faces enormous challenges in reducing MM. Despite the slow progresses, this study gives us hope, as EU/PIMI-IÍs interventions appeared to have a positive impact in MM reduction.PMID:35971327 | DOI...
Source: Tropical Doctor - August 16, 2022 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: T N óbrega S Bruins M J Costeira Source Type: research
National audit on maternal mortality in Guinea-Bissau, West-Africa: A retrospective observational study of 2020
This study performed a national audit of MM over 2020, with the aim to analyse its numbers, characteristics, and causes. We used data of local and regional hospitals where EU/PIMI-II was operating. These hospitals showed lower MMR than previous national figures; however, the exclusion of the main obstetrical referral hospitals, and the unknown number of community-based deliveries make it difficult to compare. Guinea-Bissau still faces enormous challenges in reducing MM. Despite the slow progresses, this study gives us hope, as EU/PIMI-IÍs interventions appeared to have a positive impact in MM reduction.PMID:35971327 | DOI...
Source: Tropical Doctor - August 16, 2022 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: T N óbrega S Bruins M J Costeira Source Type: research
