Browsing Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care by Author "Akilimali, Pierre Zalagile"
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Is stunting in children under five associated with the state of vegetation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo? Secondary analysis of Demographic Health Survey data and the satellite-derived leaf area index
Bangelesa, Freddy; Hatløy, Anne; Mbunga, Branly Kilola; Paulin, Beya Mutombo; Matina, Mwanack Kakule; Akilimali, Pierre Zalagile; Paeth, Heiko; Ali, Mapatano Mala (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background The prevalence of stunting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is one of the highest globally. However, only a few studies have attempted to measure the association between stunting and vegetation, ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence of anemia, iron-deficiency anemia, and associated factors among children aged 1–5 years in the rural, malaria-endemic setting of popokabaka, democratic Republic of Congo: A cross-sectional study
Mbunga, Branly Kilola; Mapatano, Mala Ali; Strand, Tor Arne; Gjengedal, Elin Lovise Folven; Akilimali, Pierre Zalagile; Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Iron deficiency (ID), the leading cause of anemia and the most common nutritional deficiency globally, is not well reported among children in malaria-endemic settings, and little is known about its contribution to anemia ...