Evaluation de la qualité de vie des femmes souffrant d’une fistule obstétricale à Kinshasa [Evaluation of the quality of life of women with obstetric fistula in Kinshasa] by Jonathan Enguta Mwenzi, Ruth Bukabau Babuya, Francine Manyonga Sabowa

“…Conclusion -obstetric fistula negatively affects the general and psychological well-being of women treated at the Fistula Clinic in Kinshasa. …”
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Evaluation de la qualité de vie des femmes souffrant d’une fistule obstétricale à Kinshasa [Evaluation of the quality of life of women with obstetric fistula in Kinshasa] by Jonathan Enguta Mwenzi, Ruth Bukabau Babuya, Francine Manyonga Sabowa

“…Conclusion -obstetric fistula negatively affects the general and psychological well-being of women treated at the Fistula Clinic in Kinshasa. …”
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Management of Congenital Clinical Anophthalmos with Orbital Cyst: A Kinshasa Case Report by Thomas Stahnke, Andreas Erbersdobler, Steffi Knappe, Rudolf F. Guthoff, Ngoy J. Kilangalanga

“…The patient was a 14-month-old girl with no other congenital defects who underwent surgical and prothetic management in St. Joseph’s Hospital Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Surgery was carried out under general anesthesia. …”
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Adapted physical activity: Benefit on oxidative, functional capacity and exercise tolerance of elderly people in Kinshasa by Constant Nkıama, Samuel Biduaya Bamu, Carel Busano Nduakulu, Siloé Ntumba Tshiyamba, Godefroid Kusuayi

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Olfactory disorders in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: A cross-sectional study by Yasmin Nsunzu Tshingamb, Sympho Junior Mpiana, Patrick Sekele Marob Ndjock, Emile Kayembe, Eric Banza Lukoji, Alain Ntumba Malemba, Auguste O. Omadjela, Dieudonné T. Nyembue

“…Objective This study aimed to assess the frequency of ODs and the characteristics of CRS patients in a hospital setting in Kinshasa. Methods This was a cross-sectional and analytical study involving 105 CRS patients in two medical facilities in Kinshasa. …”
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The Performance qualification of automatic volumetric pipettes used in university hospitals in the DRC: Case of Kinshasa, Bukavu, and Kisangani by Joenna Bapite Musongiela, Jocelyn Mankulu Kakumba, Emile Tweni Baruti, Timothé Mavanga Mabaya, Jacquie Bolavie Bolande, Sara Munguakonkwa Byamungu, Jérémie Mbinze Kindenge

“…Non-compliance rates included 14% in Kinshasa and 10% in Bukavu, while all micropipettes from Kisangani were compliant. …”
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Un nouveau cursus en conservation-restauration à l’Académie des Beaux-Arts de Kinshasa by Nicole Gesché-Koning

“…Thanks to a partnership between the Art Academy in Kinshasa and the Ecole nationale supérieure des arts visuels of la Cambre, 2013 coïncides with the launching in Kinshasa of a new training in conservation-restoration of works of art - Wood and ceramics. …”
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Evaluation of needs and supply of emergency care in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: a cross-sectional household survey by Lee Wallis, Peter Hodkinson, Ken Diango, John Yangongo, Vera Sistenich, Eric Mafuta

“…This study evaluates access to, utilisation of, and barriers to emergency care in the city of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.Design A cross-sectional, community-based household survey.Setting 12 health zones in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.Participants Three-stage randomised cluster sampling was used to identify approximately 100 households in each of the 12 clusters, for a total of 1217 households. …”
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Seasonal profile of trace metal contamination (Hg, Cd, Pb and Al) and biological contamination of atmospheric air in the city of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo by M. T. Mondo, I. C. Nsimanda, Willy LUSASI SWANA, K. C. Mulaji, K. V. Pwema, E. A. D. Musibono

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Quelques observations sur l’alimentation des bonobos en semi-liberté au sanctuaire « Tasok » de Kinshasa by Paul N ’ Lemvo Budiongo

“…Dix-neuf bonobos d’âges variés en semi-liberté au Sanctuaire de Bonobos de Kinshasa et nourris aux fruits, légumes et canne à sucre dont la quantité totale préparée pour toute la colonie variait entre 73,80 et 127,84 kg par jour. …”
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Impact of the level of physical activities on emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, lack of personal accomplishment and burnout among students in the city province of Kinshasa by Liny Enyuka Kila, Constant Nkıama, Dalmond Kambale Mutsopi, Siloé Ntumba Tshiyamba, Carel Busano Nduakulu, Godefroid Kusuayi Mabele

“…In a cross-sectional analytical study, students from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Kinshasa were recruited by convenience in the period from February 1 to August 1, 2023. …”
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Perspectives of healthcare providers and persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus on improving glycaemic control in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a qualitative study by Joel M Francis, Olufemi Babatunde Omole, Jean-Pierre Fina Lubaki

“…This study aimed to explore the perspectives of persons with type 2 diabetes and healthcare providers on ways to improve glycaemic control in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.Methods This qualitative study used face-to-face, semistructured interviews on 26 purposively sampled participants: 10 persons with type 2 diabetes and 16 healthcare providers. …”
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Résultats préliminaires de l’utilisation de la malle pédagogique sur les Grands Singes et leur habitat à Kinshasa by Pierrot Mbonzo, Blaise Mbuaki, Claudine André

“…La sensibilisation à Kinshasa pour la protection des Grands singes est d’autant plus nécessaire qu’il constitue un centre non négligeable de consommation de viande de chasse. …”
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First Measurements of Ambient PM2.5 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo and Brazzaville, Republic of Congo Using Field-calibrated Low-cost Sensors by Celeste McFarlane, Paulson Kasereka Isevulambire, Raymond Sinsi Lumbuenamo, Arnold Murphy Elouma Ndinga, Ranil Dhammapala, Xiaomeng Jin, V. Faye McNeill, Carl Malings, R. Subramanian, Daniel M. Westervelt

“…We estimated an average annual PM2.5 concentration of 43.5 µg m−3 in Kinshasa for 2019, which exceeds the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Interim Target 1 (10 µg m−3) by 4 times. …”
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High School Students Are a Target Group for Fight against Self-Medication with Antimalarial Drugs: A Pilot Study in University of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo by Ramsès Kabongo Kamitalu, Michel Ntetani Aloni

“…A cross-sectional study was carried out in University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. Medical records of all students with malaria admitted to Centre de Santé Universitaire of University of Kinshasa from January 1, 2008, to April 30, 2008, were reviewed retrospectively. …”
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Enterocytozoon bieneusi Identification Using Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction and Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism in HIV-Infected Humans from Kinshasa Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo by Roger Wumba, Menotti Jean, Longo-Mbenza Benjamin, Mandina Madone, Kintoki Fabien, Zanga Josué, Sala Jean, Kendjo Eric, Guillo-Olczyk AC, Thellier Marc

“…This cross-sectional study was carried out in Kinshasa hospitals between 2009 and 2012. Detection of microsporidia including E. bieneusi and E. intestinalis was performed in 242 HIV-infected patients. …”
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Adherence to face mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic among women seeking antenatal care in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: a facility-based cross-sectional study by Steven Anderson, Dalau Mukadi Nkamba, Patrick J Arena, Adva Gadoth, Nicole A Hoff, Camille Dzogang, David Kampilu, Michael Beya, Hui-Lee Wong, Didine Kaba, Anne W Rimoin

“…Although 908 (97.2%) women were aware of the COVID-19 pandemic, only 611 (67.3%) thought that COVID-19 was circulating locally in Kinshasa.Conclusion Overall and correct face mask adherence levels were low among pregnant women attending ANC in Kinshasa. …”
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Menaces pesant sur une population de Galagos nains, Galagoides demidoff phasma (Galagonidae, Primates), dans un quartier périphérique de la ville de Kinshasa à N’Djili-Brasseries en République Démocratique du Congo by Nathalie Mvudi Nango, Jean Mukulire Malekani, Lem ’ s Kalemba

“…Cette étude a été réalisée durant la période allant d’août 2011 à juillet 2012 dans le quartier de N’djili-Brasseries, dans la commune de N’Sele au sud-est de la ville de Kinshasa. Il s’agit d’un site agricole créé en 1954 par l’Etat colonial en vue de contribuer à la sécurité alimentaire dans la ville de Kinshasa et d’une succession de domaines privés ou publics où se réalisent divers types d’activités. …”
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The Lipodystrophy Syndrome in HIV-Infected Children under Antiretroviral Therapy: A First Report from the Central Africa by Honoré Kalombayi Tshamala, Loukia Aketi, Pierre Manianga Tshibassu, Mathilde Bothale Ekila, Eric Musalu Mafuta, Patrick Kalambayi Kayembe, Michel Ntetani Aloni, Joseph Diayisu Shiku

“…A cross-sectional study was completed in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo. HIV-infected children aged between six and 18 years on ARV were consecutively recruited. …”
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The Validation of the sickle scan technique used to diagnose sickle cell disease by Magain Mihatano Barihuta, Guelord Inkalaba, Jocelyn Kakumba Mankulu, Olivier Nzingula, Maguy Luvandu Mbenza, Nicole M. Misengabu, M Ndeme, Michel Diyi, Mbembe Bitengeli, Tresor Bayebila Menanzambi, Nsimba Miezi, José Lami Nzunzu, Fridolin Kodondi Kule-koto

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