Clinical Profile of People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Starting Treatment in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Booto, Grace Ipaya; Selenge, Stéphanie Mauwa; Bongenya, Berry Ikolanga; Ntumba, Thérèse Kaseka; Losenga, Lambert Omombo; Dikati, Noella Makela; Dembo, Rosalie Djamba; Nonga, Jocelyn Ewuti; Kabamba, Candide About; Kabengele, Benoit Obel; Sombo, Marie-Thérèse Ayanne-Safi; Bumoko, Guy Makila-Mabe; Kamangu, Erick Ntambwe

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“…In 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) had 510,000 people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV), including nearly 20,000 newly infected people [ 1 ]. Despite significant progress in the fight against HIV, the epidemic continues to significantly impact public health in all regions [ 2 ]. In the DRC, HIV infection is a deadly threat, with less than 60% of PLHIV having access to ART due to limited supply, lack of information and preventive services, stigma, and drug costs [ 1 ].…”

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Traditional healers’ knowledge and infection control practices related to HIV in Bukavu City, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kyambikwa Bisangamo,

El-Nimr,

Milabyo Kyamusugulwa

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Background Patients with HIV consult traditional healers (THs). These THs can both delay care for people living with HIV (PLHIV) and transmit HIV through poor infection control practices. The main objective of this study was to evaluate knowledge and practices of THs regarding HIV in Bukavu. Methods A cross-sectional study using quantitative approach was carried out among 71 THs in Bukavu City. The collected data included the following topics: personal and socio-demographic characteristics, HIV knowledge, and infection control practices. Descriptive statistics, independent-samples T-test or F-test, and multiple linear regression were used to analyze the data with a p-value < 0.05. Results The THs’ mean age was 49.2 ± 11.2 years, and the majority were aged 40 to < 60 years. Males constituted 88.7% of THs with a male-to-female ratio of 7.9. In general, 47.9% of study participants had poor knowledge about HIV/AIDS infection, 45.1% of them had fair knowledge, and only 7.0% had good knowledge. Overall, 43.7% of THs had poor infection control practices, 52.1% of THs had fair practices, and only 4.2% of participants had good practices. Results of multiple linear regression analysis revealed that none of the personal and demographic variables studied were significant predictors of their knowledge about HIV/AIDS (p > 0.05). In terms of practices, two variables were significant predictors of infection control practices: living in Ibanda and receiving training in taking care of HIV/AIDS. Conclusion and recommendations : The study revealed that THs’ knowledge about HIV infection was insufficient and that they had poor infection control practices. Formal standardized training on HIV infection should be organized for all THs so that they can always refer their patients to modern, reliable antiretroviral therapy (ART) clinics and reduce the risk of occupational exposure in their practices. Although PPE’s assistance for THs is required in terms of protective measures, the province health authority must also oversee infection control procedures at THs’ offices.

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Traditional healers’ knowledge and infection control practices related to HIV in Bukavu City, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kyambikwa Bisangamo,

El-Nimr,

Milabyo Kyamusugulwa

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Traditional Healers’ Knowledge and Infection Control Practices Related to HIV in Bukavu City, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Célestin,

El-Nimr,

Patrick

et al. 2023

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Background: Patients with HIV consult traditional healers (THs). These THs can both delay care for people living with HIV (PLHIV) and transmit HIV through poor infection control practices. The main objective of this study was to evaluate knowledge and practices of THs regarding HIV in Bukavu. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 71 THs in Bukavu City. The collected data included the following topics: personal and socio-demographic characteristics, HIV knowledge, and infection control practices. Descriptive statistics, independent-samples T-test or F-test, and multiple linear regression were used to analyze the data with a p-value < 0.05. Results: The THs’ mean age was 49.2 ± 11.2 years, and the majority were aged 40 to <60 years. Males constituted 88.7% of THs with a male-to-female ratio of 7.9. Findings of the study revealed that THs had inadequate knowledge about HIV infection and poor infection control practices. Conclusion and recommendations: The study revealed that THs' knowledge about HIV infection was insufficient and that they had poor infection control practices. Formal standardized training on HIV infection should be organized for all THs so that they can always refer their patients to modern, reliable antiretroviral therapy (ART) clinics and reduce the risk of occupational exposure in their practices.

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Neurocognitive Profile of People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Initiating Treatment in Kinshasa in the Dolutegravir Era, Democratic Republic of Congo

About Kabamba,

Ikolango Bongenya,

Ewuti Nonga

et al. 2024

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Context: Antiretroviral therapies improve the prognosis of NeuroAIDS contrasting with a high frequency of Minor Neurocognitive Disorders (MND) even in aviremic subjects. Objective: The objective of this study is to present the neurological and cognitive profile of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) initiating antiretroviral treatment in Kinshasa in the era of Dolutegravir (DTG). Methods: This is a multicenter, cross-sectional study with a descriptive aim carried out in 16 HIV Outpatient Treatment Centers (OTC) in Kinshasa from October 4, 2021 to February 15, 2022. The International HIV Dementia Scale (IHDS) correlated with the Activities of Daily Living (IADL) scale facilitated the categorization of NeuroCognitive Disorders (NCD) of PLHIV evaluated after carrying out a summary neurological examination. Results: Of the 96 patients recruited, 56.3% were women with a sex ratio of 0.68. The average age was 40.1 ± 12.1 years. The secondary education level was the majority at 64.6%. Malaria (44.8%) and tuberculosis (32.3%) were more common as opportunistic infections. They were alcoholics in (30.2%). Their history was heart disease (15.6%), high blood pressure (18.8%); drug abuse (10.4%). The IHDS score was light in 55.2% of cases. The correlation between IHDS/IADL

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Clinical Profile of People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Starting Treatment in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

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Traditional healers’ knowledge and infection control practices related to HIV in Bukavu City, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Traditional healers’ knowledge and infection control practices related to HIV in Bukavu City, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Traditional Healers’ Knowledge and Infection Control Practices Related to HIV in Bukavu City, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Neurocognitive Profile of People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Initiating Treatment in Kinshasa in the Dolutegravir Era, Democratic Republic of Congo

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