Publicaties
The ARCA registry Universiteit Antwerpen
Methods used in prevalence studies of disrespect and abuse during facility based childbirth: lessons learned Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
BACKGROUND: Several recent studies have attempted to measure the prevalence of disrespect and abuse (D&A) of women during childbirth in health facilities. Variations in reported prevalence may be associated with differences in study instruments and data collection methods. This systematic review and comparative analysis of methods aims to aggregate and present lessons learned from published studies that quantified the prevalence of ...
Community-based treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis using cryotherapy and miltefosine in Southwest Ethiopia: the way forward? Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
BACKGROUND: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a common, yet massively underreported skin morbidity in Ethiopia. Most patients never seek treatment, as this is offered only in specialized treatment centers. Early diagnosis and treatment through decentralization is crucial to decrease transmission and to reach the NTD roadmap goals. However, little information is available on outcomes and challenges of community-based treatment initiatives.
...Tiotropium in patients with moderate COPD naive to maintenance therapy: a randomised placebo-controlled trial KU Leuven
Tiotropium in patients with moderate COPD naive to maintenance therapy: a randomised placebo-controlled trial KU Leuven
Provider and lay perspectives on intra-uterine contraception Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
BACKGROUND: Intra-uterine contraception (IUC) involves the use of an intra-uterine device (IUD), a highly effective, long-acting, reversible contraceptive method. Historically, the popularity of IUC has waxed and waned across different world regions, due to policy choices and shifts in public opinion. However, despite its advantages and cost-effectiveness for programmes, IUC's contribution to contraceptive prevalence is currently negligible ...