Blood pressure screening in Mata Sector, a rural area of Rwanda
Journal of Human Hypertension, Published online: 24 April 2024; doi:10.1038/s41371-024-00912-7Blood pressure screening in Mata Sector, a rural area of Rwanda (Source: Journal of Human Hypertension)
Source: Journal of Human Hypertension - April 24, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Isabella Hunjan Alice Umulisa Gianfranco Parati Mario G. Bianchetti Gregorio P. Milani Bienvenu Muvunyi Evariste Ntaganda Dragana Radovanovic Clara Stroppa Paolo Suter Franco Muggli Source Type: research
Enhancing clinical reasoning for management of non-communicable diseases: virtual patient cases as a learning strategy for nurses in primary healthcare centers: a pre-post study design
In this study, a web-based software that allows the creation of virtual patient cases (... (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Gerard Nyiringango, Uno Fors, Elenita Forsberg and David K. Tumusiime Tags: Research Source Type: research
Modeling the shared risks of malaria and anemia in Rwanda
by Pacifique Karekezi, Jean Damascene Nzabakiriraho, Ezra Gayawan
In sub-Saharan Africa, malaria and anemia contribute substantially to the high burden of morbidity and mortality among under-five children. In Rwanda, both diseases have remained public health challenge over the years in spite of the numerous intervention programs and policies put in place. This s tudy aimed at understanding the geographical variations between the joint and specific risks of both diseases in the country while quantifying the effects of some socio-demographic and climatic factors. Using data extracted from Rwanda Demographic and Health Surve...
Source: PLoS One - April 22, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Pacifique Karekezi Source Type: research
They do their utmost: promise and limits of palliative care in two refugee camps in Rwanda, a qualitative study
In this study, we ask: What are experiences and needs of patients and care providers? What opportunities and obstacles exist to enhance or introduce means of reducing suffering for patients facing serious illness and injury in crisis settings? We present findings of a qualitative sub-study within a larger programme of research exploring moral and practical dimensions of palliative care in humanitarian crisis contexts. This paper presents vignettes about palliative care from refugees and care providers in two refugee camps in Rwanda, and is among the first to provide empirical evidence on first-hand experiences of individua...
Source: Medicine, Conflict and Survival - April 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Sonya de Laat Emmanuel R Musoni Kevin Bezanson Rachel Yantzi Olive Wahoush Elys ée Nouvet Matthew Hunt Takhliq Amir Carrie Bernard Christian Ntizimira Lisa Schwartz Source Type: research
Pediatric Emergency Care in Low-Resource Settings
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThis review examines the state of pediatric emergency care in low-resource settings (LRS), highlighting significant gaps, particularly in resources and infrastructure.Recent FindingsRecent assessments of pediatric emergency care in various low-resource settings reveal stark differences in resources and capabilities. For instance, the situation in Rwanda ’s district hospitals illustrates disparities in numbers and resources. Similarly, Nigeria faces challenges stemming from institutional deficiencies, inadequate human resources, and insufficient training, necessitating urgent adjustments in traini...
Source: Current Emergency and Hospital Medicine Reports - April 18, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
The Vicious Worm education tool improves the knowledge of community health workers on < i > Taenia solium < /i > cysticercosis in Rwanda
This study has shown gaps in knowledge regardingT.solium infections within rural Rwanda, particularly neurocysticercosis. Health education using the Vicious Worm education software should be considered in integrated control programs. (Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases)
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - April 17, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Esther Uwibambe Source Type: research
Knowledge and trust of mothers regarding childhood vaccination in Rwanda
Knowledge and trust are some of the contributing factors to vaccine acceptance(VA) and Vaccine hesitancy (VH) is one of the top threats to global health. A significant drop in childhood vaccination has been ob... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Edward Mbonigaba, Fengyun Yu, Mark Donald C Re ñosa, Frederick Nchang Cho, Qiushi Chen, Claudia M Denkinger, Shannon A McMahon and Simiao Chen Tags: Research Source Type: research
Plans to expand African vaccine production face steep hurdles
In March 2022, when the pandemic was still raging, the messenger RNA (mRNA) company Moderna announced it would build a $500 million plant in Kenya to manufacture half a billion doses of its COVID-19 vaccine annually. “
This is major
,” Kenyan President William Ruto said at the time. The plant would help reduce Africa’s dependence on vaccines produced elsewhere, Ruto said—a situation that had turned disastrous during the pandemic—and bring economic benefits as well.
But Moderna may never break ground on the Kenya factory. On 11 April, the company said it had
“paused its efforts”
becau...
Source: Science of Aging Knowledge Environment - April 16, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Rwanda 30 years on: understanding the horror of genocide
Nature, Published online: 09 April 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-00994-wResearchers must support and elevate the voices of Rwanda’s scholars and survivors. (Source: Nature AOP)
Source: Nature AOP - April 9, 2024 Category: Research Source Type: research
Screening of Depression Among Medical Outpatients Visiting the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali, Rwanda
(Source: Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment)
Source: Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment - April 8, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment Source Type: research
The distribution of esophageal cancer patients enrolled in care at the Uganda Cancer Institute by sub-regions, districts and ethnicity
Conclusion: Patients are commonly from the administrative districts of Central, Southwestern, Elgon and East Central sub-regionsand neighbouring countries of Rwanda, South Sudan and Kenya. Baganda, Banyakole, Bagisu and Basoga are the mainethnic groups. Central and Southwestern sub-regions are with most post-care outcomes.Keywords: Esophageal cancer; sub-regions; districts; ethnicity; Uganda. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 8, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Siraji Obayo, Yusuf Mulumba, Cheryl L Thompson, Michael K Gibson, Matthew M Cooney, Jackson Orem, Jackson Orem Source Type: research
Knowledge, attitude and practices towards oral health among secondary school students in Huye district, Rwanda
Conclusion: Oral hygiene has to be long life practice and oral health education have to be included as part of the school environment.Keywords: Knowledge; attitudes; practice; oral health. (Source: African Health Sciences)
Source: African Health Sciences - April 8, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: John Bayingana M, Geofrey Shyaka, Japheths Ogendi Source Type: research
Geospatial evaluation of radiologic access in Rwanda
ConclusionRwanda is one of the countries with the lowest radiologic access in East Africa; however, there is evidence of progress, particularly in more advanced diagnostic imaging techniques such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.Critical relevance statementThis study provides a 10-year update on current radiologic resources and access in Rwanda, identifying areas of progress and ongoing scarcity, serving as a guide for future direction of growth.Key points• As Rwanda works on rebuilding its health care system, this study provides an assessment of the current radiologic resources within the country....
Source: Insights into Imaging - April 8, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Toward Cultural Scripts of Trauma Sequelae
DISCUSSION: The illustrative results presented here demonstrate the galaxy model and the suitability of the cultural script concept for recording the effects of trauma. There are differences and similarities in the two world regions examined so far. Further steps at the two study sites will be the temporal connections and the relationships to value orientations. The studies will be started at the other study sites in the following years.PMID:38580308 | DOI:10.1055/a-2276-4992 (Source: PPmP Psychotherapie Psychosomatik Medizinische Psychologie)
Source: PPmP Psychotherapie Psychosomatik Medizinische Psychologie - April 5, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Andreas Maercker Rahel Bachem Celestin Mutuyimana David Eberle Source Type: research
Characteristics of strong midwifery leaders and enablers of strong midwifery leadership: An international appreciative inquiry
CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: This study contributes to understandings of trait, behavioural, situational, transformational and servant leadership theory in the context of midwifery. Investing in the development of strong midwifery leadership is essential as it has the potential to elevate the profession and improve perinatal outcomes worldwide. Findings may inform the development of both existing and new leadership models, frameworks, and validated measurement tools.PMID:38579551 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2024.103982 (Source: Midwifery)
Source: Midwifery - April 5, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Dr Sally Pezaro Gila Zarbiv Jude Jones Mariama Lilei Feika Laura Fitzgerald Sanele Lukhele Jacquelyn Mcmillan-Bohler Olivia B Baloyi Ksenija Maravic da Silva Christine Grant Lisa Bayliss-Pratt Pandora Hardtman Source Type: research
