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pro vyhledávání: '"Derick A Akoku"'
Autor:
Kathryn E Kemper, Orvalho Augusto, Stephen Gloyd, Derick A Akoku, Gbossouna Ouattara, Lucy A Perrone, Paul Henri Assoa, Chantal Akoua-Koffi, Christiane Adje-Toure, Ahoua Koné
Publikováno v:
PLOS Global Public Health, Vol 3, Iss 9, p e0001822 (2023)
Routine viral load (VL) monitoring is the standard of care in Côte d'Ivoire and allows for effective treatment guidance for people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to reach viral load suppression (VLS). For VL monitoring to be effectiv
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/a1588db9328d4dc9899d710e463c03e5
Autor:
Derick Akompab Akoku, Kirkby D. Tickell, Kouadio R. Niamien, Kathryn E. Kemper, Doumbia Yacouba, Seydou Kouyate, Daniel A. Kouassi, Shirish Balachandra, Meghan Swor, Audrey Knutson Luxenberg, Steve Gloyd, Ahoua Kone
Publikováno v:
Human Resources for Health, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2022)
Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to assess the distribution of HIV-program staff and the extent to which their availability influences HIV programmatic and patient outcomes. Methods The study was a facility level cross-sectional surve
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/9fce668355254bfda05cdb7d959239ff
Publikováno v:
Journal of Tropical Medicine, Vol 2022 (2022)
Background. This study was designed to assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of healthcare workers (HCWs) on pediatric TB management and its associated factors in the Centre Region of Cameroon. Methods. A cross-sectional study w
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/50b85c09143b4438bc02d5f0c83a5324
Publikováno v:
PLoS ONE, Vol 17, Iss 10, p e0276270 (2022)
ObjectivesThe primary objective of this study was to examine the association between fertility awareness knowledge, and contraceptive use among sexually active female university students (FUS) in Cameroon.MethodsThis study was designed as a secondary
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/0ce41d03730743ad9957056de2825ef7
Publikováno v:
Tuberculosis Research and Treatment, Vol 2022 (2022)
Background. Advancing a research agenda designed to meet the specific needs of children is critical to ending pediatric TB epidemic. Systematic reviews are increasingly informing policies in pediatric tuberculosis (TB) care and control. However, ther
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/16705ff8d8564516815f3b3a4f786e38
Publikováno v:
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases, Vol 2022 (2022)
Background. In Cameroon, there are limited data on treatment outcomes of pediatric tuberculosis (TB). We sought to identify the factors associated with unsuccessful treatment outcomes and the risk factors for mortality among children receiving TB tre
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/d5110a97fd9f4bf2a376d9e245aaca00
Publikováno v:
The Pan African Medical Journal, Vol 36, Iss 333 (2020)
INTRODUCTION: premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a prevalent health problem affecting women of reproductive age and some young women use oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) to prevent unwanted pregnancy. However, the association between OCP use and the exper
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/7b3ad6bcc0d84b37b928d3e508d7278d
Publikováno v:
Journal of Public Health in Africa, Vol 10, Iss 2 (2020)
HIV Testing and Counselling (HTC) is a critical strategy to reduce the rate of new HIV infections and the key entry point to HIV treatment, care and support services. This study aimed to determine the uptake of HTC among students of tertiary institut
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/596a37d91bec4859ab9e119a91c129f2
Publikováno v:
PAMJ Clinical Medicine, Vol 1, Iss 69 (2019)
Introduction: the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and children has called for a higher increase in global commitment and response to the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT). The study investigated the knowledge, attitudes and practices of
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/2f8de7e287db48a485bb793057574eb3
Autor:
Derick Akompab Akoku, Mbah Abena Tihnje, Elisabeth Oben Tarh, Elvis Enowbeyang Tarkang, Robinson Enow Mbu
Publikováno v:
PLoS ONE, Vol 13, Iss 12, p e0208890 (2018)
INTRODUCTION:The objectives of this study was to investigate and compare levels of acceptability of pre-marital HIV testing; and intention to sero-sort future marital and its associated factors among unmarried adults in two cities in Cameroon. METHOD
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/4cbd17432c4b4988be2302bfbb9fa5e9