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Correction: Can HIV self-testing reach first-time testers? A telephone survey among self-test end users in C ôte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Senegal
(Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - October 13, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ars ène Kouassi Kra, Arlette Simo Fotso, Kouassi Noël N’guessan, Olivier Geoffroy, Sidibé Younoussa, Odé Kanku Kabemba, Papa Alioune Gueye, Pauline Dama Ndeye, Nicolas Rouveau, Marie-Claude Boily, Romain Silhol, Marc d’Elbée, Mathieu Maheu-Giroux Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Modeling spatial-temporal variability of PM2.5 concentrations in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) region via functional adaptive density approach
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2023 Oct 6. doi: 10.1007/s11356-023-30048-z. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe rapid development of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has led to severe air pollution dominated by PM2.5 concentrations which can cause a profound negative impact on human health and economic activity. This problem poses a critical environmental challenge to efficiently handling large-scale spatial-temporal PM2.5 data in this extended region. Functional data analysis (FDA) technique offers powerful tools that have the potential to enhance the analysis of spatial distributions and temporal dynamic changes in high-dim...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - October 5, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Mohanned Abduljabbar Hael Source Type: research

Critical success factors for high routine immunisation performance: a qualitative analysis of interviews and focus groups from Nepal, Senegal, and Zambia
Conclusions Throughout this project, our analysis returned to the importance of defining and understanding the context, governance, financing, and health systems within a country, rather than focusing on any one intervention. This paper augments findings from existing literature by highlighting how contextual factors impact implementation decisions that have led to improvements in childhood vaccine delivery. Findings from this research may help identify transferable lessons and support actionable recommendations to improve national immunisation coverage in other settings. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - October 4, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Sakas, Z., Hester, K. A., Ellis, A., Ogutu, E. A., Rodriguez, K., Bednarczyk, R., Dixit, S., Kilembe, W., Sarr, M., Freeman, M. C. Tags: Open access, Global health Source Type: research

Factors associated with vaccine coverage improvements in Senegal between 2005 and 2019: a quantitative retrospective analysis
Conclusions Childhood vaccination was more likely among children whose mothers had higher literacy, received skilled prenatal care and had perceived ease of access to care when sick. Overall, vaccination coverage is high in Senegal and disparities in coverage between regions have decreased significantly in recent years. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - October 4, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Smalley, H. K., Castillo-Zunino, F., Keskinocak, P., Nazzal, D., Sakas, Z. M., Sarr, M., Freeman, M. C. Tags: Open access, Public health Source Type: research

Can HIV self-testing reach first-time testers? A telephone survey among self-test end users in C ôte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Senegal
Coverage of HIV testing remains sub-optimal in West Africa. Between 2019 and 2022, the ATLAS program distributed ~400 000 oral HIV self-tests (HIVST) in C ôte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Senegal, prioritising female se... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - September 25, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ars ène Kouassi Kra, Arlette Simo Fosto, Kouassi Noël N’guessan, Olivier Geoffroy, Sidibé Younoussa, Odé Kanku Kabemba, Papa Alioune Gueye, Pauline Dama Ndeye, Nicolas Rouveau, Marie-Claude Boily, Romain Silhol, Marc d’Elbée, Mathieu Maheu-Giroux Tags: Research Source Type: research

Can Self-affirmation Encourage HIV-Prevention? Evidence from Female Sex Workers in Senegal
AbstractWe test an intervention aiming to increase condom usage and HIV testing in a stigmatized population at high risk of contracting HIV: female sex workers (FSWs) in Senegal. Some sex work is legal in Senegal, and condoms and HIV tests are freely available to registered FSWs —but FSWs may be reluctant to get tested and use condoms, in part because doing so would entail acknowledging their risk of contracting HIV and potentially expose them to stigma. Drawing on self-affirmation theory, we hypothesized that reflecting on a source of personal pride would help participan ts acknowledge their risk of HIV, intend to use c...
Source: AIDS and Behavior - September 23, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Density and diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in Anacardium occidentale L. plantations in Senegal
Cashew nut cultivation plays an important socio-economic role in Senegal. However, it suffers from several problems, including declining soil fertility which leads to low productivity. To overcome these constraints, the use of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) could be a sustainable alternative. However, the positive effects of AMFs may depend on their infectious potential, density, and div... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - September 21, 2023 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Urban malaria vector bionomics and human sleeping behavior in three cities in Senegal
Malaria is endemic in Senegal, with seasonal transmission, and the entire population is at risk. In recent years, high malaria incidence has been reported in urban and peri-urban areas of Senegal. An urban lan... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - September 19, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Abdoulaye Diop, Fatou Ndiaye, Katherine Sturm-Ramirez, Lassana Konate, Massila Senghor, El Hadji Diouf, Abdoulaye Kane Dia, Seynabou Diedhiou, Badara Samb, Doudou Sene, Sarah Zohdy, Ellen Dotson, Mame Birame Diouf, Valerie Koscelnik, Lilia Gerberg, Abdoul Tags: Research Source Type: research

Provider and User Acceptability of Integrated Treatment for the Control of Malaria and Helminths in Saraya, South-Eastern Senegal
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2023 Sep 18:tpmd230113. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0113. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIntegration of vertical programs for the control of malaria, schistosomiasis, and soil-transmitted helminthiasis has been recommended to achieve elimination of malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTD) by 2030. This qualitative study was conducted within the context of a randomized controlled trial to explore the perceptions and views of parents/caregivers of at-risk children and healthcare providers to determine their acceptability of the integrated malaria-helminth treatment approach. Randomly selected parents/caregiv...
Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - September 18, 2023 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Muhammed O Afolabi Aminata Diaw El Hadji Babacar Fall Fatimata Bintou Sall Adams Di édhiou Amadou Seck Baba Camara Diatou Niang Isaac A Manga Ibrahima Mbaye Nd èye Mareme Sougou Doudou Sow Brian Greenwood Jean Louis A Ndiaye Source Type: research

Provider and User Acceptability of Integrated Treatment for the Control of Malaria and Helminths in Saraya, South-Eastern Senegal
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2023 Sep 18:tpmd230113. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0113. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIntegration of vertical programs for the control of malaria, schistosomiasis, and soil-transmitted helminthiasis has been recommended to achieve elimination of malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTD) by 2030. This qualitative study was conducted within the context of a randomized controlled trial to explore the perceptions and views of parents/caregivers of at-risk children and healthcare providers to determine their acceptability of the integrated malaria-helminth treatment approach. Randomly selected parents/caregiv...
Source: Am J Trop Med Hyg - September 18, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Muhammed O Afolabi Aminata Diaw El Hadji Babacar Fall Fatimata Bintou Sall Adams Di édhiou Amadou Seck Baba Camara Diatou Niang Isaac A Manga Ibrahima Mbaye Nd èye Mareme Sougou Doudou Sow Brian Greenwood Jean Louis A Ndiaye Source Type: research