Blar i Bergen Open Research Archive på forfatter "Kashala Abotnes, Esperance"
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Disclosure of HIV status and its impact on the loss in the follow-up of HIV-infected patients on potent anti-retroviral therapy programs ina (post-) conflict setting: A retrospective cohort study from Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo
Kashala Abotnes, Esperance; Akilimali, Pierre (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-02-07)Background: The study aimed to identify the impact of non-disclosure of HIV status on the loss to follow-up (LTFU) of patients receiving anti-retroviral therapy. Methodology: A historic cohort of HIV patients from 2 major ... -
Lead exposure and early child neurodevelopment among children 12–24 months in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo
Kashala Abotnes, Esperance; Mumbere, Pépé Penghele; Mishika, Jeannette Mukanya; Ndjukendi, Ally Omba; Mpaka, Davin Beya; Bumoko, Makila-Mabe Guy; Kayembe, Tharcisse Kalula; Tshala-Katumbay, Désiré; Kazadi, Theodore Kayembe; Okitundu, Daniel Luwa E-Andjafono (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-12)Childhood lead exposure remains a problem in developing countries, and little is known about its effects on early child neurodevelopment and temperament in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). We, therefore, conducted ... -
Predictors of persistent Anaemia in the first year of antiretroviral therapy: A retrospective cohort study from Goma, the Democratic Republic of Congo
Akilimali, Pierre Zalagile; Kashala Abotnes, Esperance; Musumari, Patou Masika; Kayembe, Patrick Kalambayi; Tylleskär, Thorkild; Mapatano, Mala (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-10-16)Background. Anaemia is associated with adverse outcomes including early death in the first year of antiretroviral therapy (ART). This study reports on the factors associated with persistent anaemia among HIV-infected ...