Journal articles: 'Archdiocese of Lubumbashi (Congo)'

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Kasanga, Luanga A. "English in advertising in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo." World Englishes 38, no. 3 (August 28, 2019): 561–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/weng.12424.

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Mukuku, Olivier, Pascal Nawej, Marcellin Bugeme, Frank Nduu, Paul Makan Mawaw, and Oscar Numbi Luboya. "Epidemiology of Epilepsy in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo." Neurology Research International 2020 (January 29, 2020): 1–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/5621461.

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Background. Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions, but the majority of epilepsy patients in sub-Saharan countries do not receive appropriate treatment. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly in Lubumbashi, very few epidemiological studies on epilepsy have emerged. This study aims to analyze demographic characteristics, semiology of epileptic seizures, and their etiologies in patients followed in hospital. Methods. This is a prospective descriptive study that enrolled 177 epileptic patients who performed a neurological consultation at the Centre Médical du Centre Ville (CMDC) in Lubumbashi (DRC) from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2017. Results. The mean age of the patients was 20.0 years (range: 5 months and 86 years). The male sex was predominant (57.1%). The mean age at the seizure onset was 13.1 years, and the mean duration between onset of seizures and consultation was 83.5 months. The family history of epilepsy was present in 27.7%. Generalized tonic-clonic seizures were the most frequent (58.2%), followed by atonic generalized seizures (9.6%) and focal clonic seizures (8.5%). The etiology was found in 68 (38.4%) patients and was dominated by neurocysticercosis (26.5%), meningitis (25%), perinatal pathologies (20.6%), and head injury (20.6%). Conclusion. This study is a useful starting point from which health programs and health professionals can work to improve the diagnosis and quality of epilepsy management in our community.

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Bashige Chiribagula Valentin, Bakari Amuri Salvius, Okusa Ndjolo Philippe, and Lumbu Simbi Jean-Baptiste. "Self-medication with antimalarials drugs in Lubumbashi city (DR Congo)." GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences 12, no. 2 (August 30, 2020): 007–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/gscbps.2020.12.2.0228.

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Malonga, Kaj Françoise, Hendrick Lukuke Mbutshu, Jean-Jacques Lunda Ngandu, Mukengeshayi Abel Ntambue, and Michel Makoutode. "Hospital Hygiene Maternity Hospital Public Lubumbashi Democratic Republic of Congo." Open Journal of Preventive Medicine 07, no. 04 (2017): 74–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ojpm.2017.74007.

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Kakudji, Yves K., Joseph B. Nsambi, Olivier Mukuku, Bartélemy Bartélemy Tandu-Umba, and Prosper L. Kakudji. "Profile of delivering mothers in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo." African Journal of Health Issues 1, no. 1 (October 21, 2017): 10–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.26875/ajhi112017iii.

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Cedrick Mutombo Shakalenga, Henry Manya Mboni, Salvator Nsenga Nkulu, Gaël Nzuzi Mavungu, Cynthia Kibwe Mwenya, James Maloba Mwinensenge, Valentin Bashige Chiribagula, Salvius Bakari Amuri, Joh Kahumba Byanga, and Victor Ndibualonji Badibanga Bualufu. "Mineral elements analysis and total flavonoids content in the fresh leaves from two varieties of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. consumed as vegetable in Lubumbashi (DR Congo)." World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews 9, no. 1 (January 30, 2021): 147–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2021.9.1.0512.

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Fresh leaves of sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) are among the most consumed vegetables in the Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). According to the literature, this vegetable shows the chemical variability depending on the culture area. Two varieties of this species, cultivated and consumed in Lubumbashi have not yet been studied for their micronutrient content, of which fruits and vegetables are the main sources. This study investigated the mineral and total flavonoid content of fresh leaves from red and green varieties of H. sabdariffa L., consumed as a vegetable in the aforementioned city. Fresh leaves of red and green variety of H. sabdariffa were purchased in 10 main markets of the Lubumbashi city. Gravimetric and spectrophotometric methods were used for analyzes of water, mineral and total flavonoids content. Three of the major mineral elements (Na, Ca, Mg) and several trace elements (Cu, Zn, Fe, Mn, Se, Co, Cr) were found in both varieties in elevated quantity in leaves of red variety. These latter were marked by a high content of iron (7 mg/100 g of fresh material) and Manganese (600 µg/100 g of fresh material). Total flavonoids quantification revealed that the leaves of red variety have a high value (28.2 ± 0.3 mg Quercetin Equivalent per g of extract) in total flavonoids compared to the leaves of green variety. Fresh leaves of the red variety of H. Sabdariffa consumed in Lubumbashi could be a source of iron for adults and manganese for children.

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Fifi, Ilunga Kalombo, and Sem Mbimbi Pascal. "Insertion des femmes diplômées d’universités dans milieu professionnel à Lubumbashi en République démocratique du Congo." Journal of Business and Management Studies 3, no. 1 (January 6, 2021): 01–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.32996/jbms.2021.3.1.1.

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La République démocratique du Congo en général et la ville de Lubumbashi en particulier enregistrent une croissance démographique rapide accompagnée d’énormes défis socio-économiques. Alors que le chômage ainsi que les inégalités sociales sont largement documentés, cette situation touche malheureusement plus des femmes malgré leurs niveaux d’étude universitaire. À Lubumbashi, l’enquête conduite dans les entreprises publiques et privées renseigne que seulement 9% des femmes universitaires y travaillent dans l’administration malgré le nombre important de femmes diplômées ces dernières années. L’objectif de cette étude était d’identifier les facteurs d’insertion professionnelle ainsi que des défis à relever pour capitaliser, au profit du pays, les compétences des femmes universitaires pour une croissance plus inclusive. Les données utilisées dans le cadre de cette étude proviennent d’une enquête conduite à Lubumbashi auprès de 384 femmes diplômées d’universités choisies de manière aléatoire en 2019. Les résultats indiquent 76% de femmes interrogées ont obtenu leurs licences mais celles qui ont fait leurs études dans des filières spécialisées (par exemple : médecine, accouchement) et des filières techniques (par exemple : géologie, chimie) se sont vite insérées dans le monde professionnel. En outre, la matrice de corrélation montre que la position du mari dans une entreprise et sa rémunération, le statut des parents, la connaissance de la langue anglaise ainsi que de l’informatique sont des éléments supplémentaires positivement corrélées à l’insertion professionnelle des femmes diplômées à Lubumbashi. Ces résultats nous motivent d’inviter et d’encourager les filles à s’inscrire dans les filières techniques et apprendre l’outil informatique et l’anglais pour augmenter les chances de trouver de l’emploi. Cette étude constitue aussi une source d’informations fiables pour le pouvoir public qui cherche à améliorer les conditions d’accès des femmes au marché du travail.

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Musa Obadia, Paul, Tony Kayembe-Kitenge, Vincent Haufroid, Célestin Banza Lubaba Nkulu, and Benoit Nemery. "Preeclampsia and blood lead (and other metals) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo." Environmental Research 167 (November 2018): 468–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2018.07.032.

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Nzuve, Stephen N. M., and Solomon Chepsongol Kelwon. "ATTITUDES OF SHOP FLOOR EMPLOYEES TOWARD WOMEN MANAGERS IN FUEL DEPOTS: A CASE OF THE FUEL DEPOTS IN LUBUMBASHI, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO." Problems of Management in the 21st Century 9, no. 3 (December 20, 2014): 206–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.33225/pmc/14.09.206.

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The International Labour Organization and all organizations of human rights advocate against any form of negative attitude in employment based on gender, its terms, promotion and relations. Shop floor employees play a very important role in the daily advancement and profitability of an organisation. The purpose of this study was to establish the attitude of shop floor employees toward women managers in fuel depots in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The study adopted a descriptive survey design with the population consisting of one hundred and ninety three (193) shop floor employees. A semi structured questionnaire was used to collect primary data. In total one hundred and twenty one (121) shop floor employees responded yielding a response rate of sixty three percent (63%). The findings of this study indicate that a negative attitude toward woman managers is prevalent in the Fuel Depots of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. At the fuel depots, the number of women working was less than a third of the males. In spite of this, women managers are rated higher in management qualities and are considered to be more honest, diligent, compassionate, creative and intelligent when compared to their male counterparts. The study recommends a culture change among employees in fuel depots in Lubumbashi in order to enable them perceive women as equal partners at the work place. Key words: attitude, gender, shop floor employees, discrimination, work place safety and fuel depot.

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Fabian, Johannes. "Forgetful Remembering: A Colonial Life in the Congo." Africa 73, no. 4 (November 2003): 489–504. http://dx.doi.org/10.3366/afr.2003.73.4.489.

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AbstractSocial memory, cultural memory, culture as memory, and memory as culture, landscape and memory, places of memory, regimes of memory—all these have been prominent topics in cultural studies, also in anthropology; in this work, attention is usually paid to remembering. Based on several prior inquiries into popular historiography and local regimes of memory, this paper is an attempt to include forgetting in a model of ‘memory work'. What this entails is shown with ethnographic evidence, the recording of a conversation made in Lubumbashi in 1986 with one of the African pioneers of the town. The text in French and Swahili, accompanied by an English translation, is accessible at www2.fmg.uva.nl/lpca.

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Byakya, Daudet, Boniface Lombe, Yan Madimba, and Emmanuel Kaluendi. "Parasites gastro-intestinaux chez les chiens à Lubumbashi." Revue d’élevage et de médecine vétérinaire des pays tropicaux 71, no. 4 (January 16, 2019): 173. http://dx.doi.org/10.19182/remvt.31668.

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Une étude parasitologique a été menée en 2015 sur des chiens de sexe, âge et race différents, vivant en liberté dans la ville de Lubumbashi, République démocratique du Congo. Des échantillons de fèces ont été prélevés et analysés par coproscopie selon une méthode de flottation. Sur les 120 chiens examinés, 78 (65 %) étaient infestés, parmi lesquels 74 (61,7 %) avaient des helminthes gastro-intestinaux et 4 (3,3 %) avaient des coccidies. Les coproscopies ont révélé la présence de cinq espèces de parasites : Ankylostoma spp. (41 chiens), Toxocara canis (22), Toxascaris leonina (8), Isospora canis (4) et Dipylidium caninum (3). I. canis n’a été retrouvé que chez les chiots. Le dépistage fréquent d’ankylostomes et de T. canis suggère qu’il existe à Lubumbashi un risque de contamination de l’homme par ces parasites zoonotiques.

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Quaretta, Edoardo. "La fabrique institutionnelle des enfants-sorciers à Lubumbashi (République démocratique du Congo)." Cahiers d'études africaines, no. 231-232 (December 15, 2018): 853–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.4000/etudesafricaines.22646.

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Mpinda, Martin T., Sissou Zakari, Olusegun K. Abass, Eric Misilu M. Nsokimieno, Guy David Sebagenzi, Lydie Linda Basheke, Maurice Kesonga, Henri de Paul I. Nkomerwa, Rodrigue Khonde, and Patrick Kasangij wa Kasangij. "Characterization of Household Wastes in D.R. Congo, a Case Study of Lubumbashi." American Journal of Environmental Sciences 13, no. 3 (March 1, 2017): 277–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.3844/ajessp.2017.277.288.

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Ngombe, Léon Kabamba, Nlandu Roger Ngatu, Nyembo Mukena Christophe, Benjamin Kabyla Ilunga, Stanis Wembonyama Okitotsho, Jean-Baptiste Kakoma Sakatolo, Oscar Luboya Numbi, and Brigitta Danuser. "Respiratory Problems of Sands Carriers in the City of Lubumbashi/Rd Congo." OALib 03, no. 11 (2016): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1103172.

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Ntambue, A., F. Malonga, M. Dramaix-Wilmet, and P. Donnen. "La mortalité périnatale : ampleur et causes à Lubumbashi, République démocratique du Congo." Revue d'Épidémiologie et de Santé Publique 61, no. 6 (December 2013): 519–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.respe.2013.07.684.

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T, Kayembe-Kitenge, Musa Obadia P, Kasole Lubala T, Mbuyi-Musanzay S, Katoto P, Kalenga Ilunga G, Katshiez Nawej C, Ngandu Malu W, Banza Lubaba Nkulu C, and Nemery B. "Incidence of congenital malformations and proximity to mining in Lubumbashi, DR Congo." Environmental Epidemiology 3 (October 2019): 194. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.ee9.0000607948.37552.92.

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Musung, Jacques Mbaz, Placide Kambola Kakoma, Clarence Kaut Mukeng, Stéphane Lubamba Tshimanga, Jeef Paul Munkemena Banze, Nathalie Kayomb Kaj, Martin Kazadi Kamuna, et al. "Prevalence of Hypertension and Associated Factors in Lubumbashi City, Democratic Republic of Congo: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study." International Journal of Hypertension 2021 (April 7, 2021): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6674336.

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Background. Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality worldwide. Its struggle involves knowing its prevalence. Insufficient data on hypertension in adults in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), prompted the conduct of this study. The objectives were to determine the prevalence of hypertension and to identify the associated factors in adults in Lubumbashi. Methodology. A cross-sectional study was carried out among 6,708 adults from October 15th to November 24th, 2018, in Lubumbashi. Anthropometric data, lifestyle, and medical history were collected. Hypertension was defined when the mean of the last two blood pressure (BP) measurements was greater than or equal for systolic (SBP) at 140 mmHg and for diastolic (DBP) at 90 mmHg or a history of taking antihypertensive medication whatever the value of the BP. Logistic regression was used to identify the relative effects of hypertension risk factors and all statistical tests were declared significant at a p value <0.05. Results. The female participants numbered 4479 (66.8%). The mean age of all participants was 47.9 ± 16.5 years. The mean SBP and DBP were 128.4 ± 25.9 mmHg and 79.1 ± 15.3 mmHg, respectively. The overall prevalence of hypertension was 33.6%. This prevalence was statistically higher in women than in men (34.5% vs. 31.7%; p = 0.024 ). After logistic regression, the risk of hypertension increased with age >50 years (aOR = 5.85 [5.19–6.60]), overweight (aOR = 1.25 [1.11–1.41]), obesity (aOR = 1.25 [1.11–1.41]), central obesity (aOR = 1.37 [1.16–1.61]), diabetes mellitus (aOR = 2.19 [1.63–2.95]), alcohol consumption (aOR = 1.21 [1.05–1.39]), nonconsumption of vegetables (aOR = 1.35 [1.02–1.80]), and history of stroke (aOR = 2.57 [1.88–3.51]). Hypertension was inversely associated with being underweight (aOR = 0.68 [0.53–0.87]). Conclusion. The prevalence of hypertension in the city of Lubumbashi is high as in other cities of the DRC and Africa. This situation requires the implementation of prevention, detection, and treatment programs for hypertension.

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A Mpalang, Rosette Kabwang, Raphaël Boreux, Pierrette Melin, Khang'Mate Akir Ni Bitiang, Georges Daube, and Patrick De Mol. "Prevalence of Campylobacter among goats and retail goat meat in Congo." Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 8, no. 02 (February 13, 2014): 168–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.3855/jidc.3199.

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Background: The prevalence of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli was determined in goat and goat meat sold at retail outlets in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). Methodology: A total of 644 samples, including 177 goat meat, 86 goat stomachs, 139 ready to eat (RTE) goat skewers, and 242 goat faecal samples were examined for the presence of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli using polymerase chain reaction. Results: Overall, Campylobacter spp. were found in 34.6% of the examined samples. C. jejuni was isolated in 10.1% and C. coli in 26.7% of samples. Only 2.2% of all samples were positive for both species. There was a significant association between the prevalence of C. coli and the type of sample (p < 0.05). The overall prevalence of Campylobacter in different sample groups was 41.2%, 37.2%, 23.7%, and 35.1% for goat meat, goat stomachs, RTE goat skewers, and goat faecal samples, respectively. There was no significant difference (p > 0.05) between the prevalence observed in the rainy season (16.7%) and the dry season (20.0%). Moreover, the overall prevalence of Campylobacter in slaughter sites, open-air markets, warehouses, and semi-open-air markets was 28.2%, 34.2%, 35.4%, and 42.9%, respectively. Statistically, there was no influence of the sample collection site on the frequency of isolation of Campylobacter (p > 0.05). Conclusion: This study shows that, considering the relatively high prevalence of this pathogen, live goat and goat meat are major sources of human and environmental contamination by Campylobacter spp. in Lubumbashi.

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Martial, MUMBA KAKUDJI, and MFUAMBA MULUMBA Isidore. "Le couvre-feu et la lutte contre la propagation de la Covid-19 dans la ville de Lubumbashi." KAS African Law Study Library - Librairie Africaine d’Etudes Juridiques 8, no. 2 (2021): 247–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.5771/2363-6262-2021-2-247.

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Après une longue période de confinement et d’état d’urgence sanitaire en République Démocratique du Congo, il a été instauré un couvre-feu devant servir à éviter la propagation de la deuxième vague de Covid-19. Observant les mesures d’exécution de ce couvre-feu et la pratique dans la ville de Lubumbashi, on a tendance de conclure que ce dernier n’a pas servi seulement à lutter contre la propagation du Coronavirus. Mais aussi, c’est un moyen nécessaire pour le renforcement de la sécurité et contrôle dans le pays d’une part et il est aussi une porte ouverte aux violations des droits de l’homme par les services de sécurit, d’autre part. Cette réflexion analyse l’impact du couvre-feu dans la ville de Lubumbashi en trois axes : le plan sanitaire; le plan sécuritaire et le plan des droits de l’homme.

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Ilunga, P. M., O. Mukuku, P. M. Mawaw, A. M. Mutombo, T. K. Lubala, M. Shongo Ya Pongombo, P. Kakudji Luhete, S. O. Wembonyama, A. Mutombo Kabamba, and O. Luboya Numbi. "Risk factors for low birth weight in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo." Médecine et Santé Tropicales 26, no. 4 (October 2016): 386–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1684/mst.2016.0607.

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Kabamba Ngombe, L., R. Nlandu Ngatu, C. Nyembo Mukena, B. Kabyla Ilunga, S. Wembonyama Okitotsho, J. B. Kakoma Sakatolo, O. Luboya Numbi, and B. Danuser. "Silicosis in underground miners in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo: 27 cases." Médecine et Santé Tropicales 28, no. 4 (October 2018): 395–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1684/mst.2018.0812.

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Jacques Ngoy, Kitenge, Mukuku Olivier, Kinenkinda Xavier K, and Kakudji Prosper L. "Maternal and perinatal outcomes of uterine rupture in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo." Clinical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 3, no. 2 (October 20, 2020): 136–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.29328/journal.cjog.1001067.

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Introduction: Uterine rupture is one of the peripartum complications, which cause nearly about one out of thirteen maternal deaths. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of mortality among women with uterine rupture in referral hospitals of Lubumbashi, in the south east part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Methods: Institution based cross sectional study was conducted from December 1st, 2012 to 31st, 2016 on uterine rupture. During the study selected 158 women were included by using exhaustive sampling method. Data were checked, coded and analyzed into STATA version 12. Chi-square test was used to identify the predictors of maternal and perinatal mortalities in women with uterine rupture and 95% Confidence Interval of odds ratio at p - value less than 0.05 was taken as a significance level. Results: The overall prevalence of uterine rupture was 0.49%. The average age of the patients was 29.5 ± 6.2 years and 71.52% of them were between 20 and 34 years old; more than 60% had a parity ≥4 (average parity: 4.7 ± 2.5). 81.17% of the cases had a fully ruptured uterus and 51.17% of the uterine ruptures were located in the lower segment. Repair of the pregnant ruptured uterus was performed in 93.04% of the cases and hysterectomy in 5.06%. Maternal and perinatal mortalities were 8.86% and 72.04% respectively. Regarding maternal mortality, no parameter showed a significant association with maternal death. As for perinatal mortality, parity ≥4, complete rupture and segmento-corporeal lesion were significantly associated with perinatal death (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Uterine rupture remains one of the causes of maternal and perinatal mortality in Lubumbashi. The place occupied by uterine ruptures in obstetric activity requires joint and urgent action by all stakeholders in the health system in order to combat this scourge, witness to poor quality obstetric care.

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Rosette, Kabwang, Kitwa Mireille, Melin Pierrette, Daube Georges, De Mol Patrick, and A. Kaut Mukeng. "Risk factors associated with retail meat vendors in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo." African Journal of Food Science 13, no. 11 (November 30, 2019): 248–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.5897/ajfs2019.1840.

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Bonaventur, Banza Wa Banza, Kiseya Tshikala Flory, and Philippe Bouillard. "Spatial Distribution of Electrical Infrastructures: Impact of Urban Sprawl in Lubumbashi, DR Congo." Asian Journal of Industrial Engineering 8, no. 1 (December 15, 2015): 10–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.3923/ajie.2016.10.17.

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Habimana, Laurence, Kabange E. Twite, Pierre Wallemacq, Philippe De Nayer, Chantal Daumerie, Philippe Donnen, Muenze K. Kalenga, and Annie Robert. "Iodine and iron status of pregnant women in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo." Public Health Nutrition 16, no. 8 (January 16, 2013): 1362–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1368980012005484.

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AbstractObjectiveAdequate iodine and Fe intakes are imperative during pregnancy to prevent fetal defects, but such data are not available in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We aimed to assess iodine and Fe status in pregnant women from Lubumbashi.DesignCross-sectional study. We measured urinary iodine concentration (UIC) in random urine samples using a modified Sandell–Kolthoff digestion method; the WHO reference medians were used to classify iodine intake as deficient, adequate, more than adequate or excessive. Serum ferritin concentrations were measured by immunoenzymatic assay and considered insufficient when <12 ng/ml.SettingMaternity units from rural, semi-urban and urban areas of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo.SubjectsTwo hundred and twenty-five randomly selected pregnant women attending prenatal consultation, seventy-five postpartum women and seventy-five non-pregnant women as controls.ResultsOverall median UIC in pregnant women was 138 (interquartile range: 105–172) μg/l, indicating iodine deficiency, whereas postpartum and non-pregnant women had adequate iodine intake: median UIC = 144 μg/l and 204 μg/l, respectively. Median UIC values were lower in late pregnancy than in early pregnancy: in the first, second and third trimester respectively 255 μg/l, 70 μg/l and 88 μg/l in the rural area; 306 μg/l, 166 μg/l and 68 μg/l in the semi-urban area; and 203 μg/l, 174 μg/l and 99 μg/l in the urban area. Fe was insufficient in 39 % of pregnant women compared with 21 % of non-pregnant and postpartum women. In the third trimester, deficiencies in both iodine and Fe were high: 40 %, 12 % and 18 % in the rural, semi-urban and urban areas, respectively.ConclusionsOur data suggest that pregnant women are at risk of iodine and Fe deficiencies in Lubumbashi. Country policies fighting against iodine and Fe deficiencies during pregnancy should be reinforced.

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Bashige-Chiribagula, V., H. Manya-Mboni, V. Ntabaza-Ndage, E. Numbi Ilunga, S. Bakari-Amuri, E. Kalonda Mutombo, J. Kahumba-Byanga, P. Okusa-Ndjolo, P. Duez, and J. B. Lumbu-Simbi. "Étude ethnobotanique, biologique et chimique de plantes réputées anticariogènes à Lubumbashi – RD Congo." Phytothérapie 15, no. 1 (January 6, 2016): 2–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10298-015-1004-5.

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Kakudji Kyungu, Aimé. "Exacerbation of vulnerability in a hospital setting in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of Congo)." Global Health Promotion 20, no. 1_suppl (March 2013): 51–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1757975912462423.

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This article presents an ethnographic study of the pseudonymous Saint Amand Hospital in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of Congo) and of the way in which struggles for control of the hospital’s resources contributed to shape certain practices that were damaging to the institution. We examine how, following the disengagement of both the State and a large bankrupt mining enterprise, the ‘atypical’ governance of the hospital and the institutional instability it generated led to professional vulnerability among care providers. We also look at how, in turn, this situation exacerbated the vulnerability of the helpless and uneducated patients attending that hospital.

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Luboya, Luboya Wa, Mposhy Malangu, Mwenyi Kaleka, Nsasi Ngulu, Bimwala Nkokele, Kazembe Maryabo, Xavier Pourrut, Tom Vincent, and Jean-Paul Gonzalez. "An assessment of caprine tuberculosis prevalence in Lubumbashi slaughterhouse, Democratic Republic of Congo." Tropical Animal Health and Production 49, no. 4 (March 3, 2017): 875–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11250-017-1252-5.

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Mujinya, B. B., F. Mees, H. Erens, M. Dumon, G. Baert, P. Boeckx, M. Ngongo, and E. Van Ranst. "Clay composition and properties in termite mounds of the Lubumbashi area, D.R. Congo." Geoderma 192 (January 2013): 304–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2012.08.010.

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Mujinya, B. B., F. Mees, P. Boeckx, S. Bodé, G. Baert, H. Erens, S. Delefortrie, A. Verdoodt, M. Ngongo, and E. Van Ranst. "The origin of carbonates in termite mounds of the Lubumbashi area, D.R. Congo." Geoderma 165, no. 1 (October 2011): 95–105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2011.07.009.

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Pyana Kitenge, Joseph, Didier Kapinga Kayembe, Maurice Tshibangu Muamba, Henoch Kachil Rubing, Bart De Vos, Jan Van Bouwel, and Benoit Nemery. "Malignant mesothelioma in Sub-Saharan Africa: A case report from Lubumbashi, DR Congo." Environmental Research 176 (September 2019): 108556. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2019.108556.

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Narendrula, R., K. K. Nkongolo, and P. Beckett. "Comparative Soil Metal Analyses in Sudbury (Ontario, Canada) and Lubumbashi (Katanga, DR-Congo)." Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 88, no. 2 (December 4, 2011): 187–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00128-011-0485-7.

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Kim, Yu-Jeong, and Dae-Hyoung Kim. "Feasibility Analysis on Slag Reprocessing Project in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo." Journal of the Korean Institute of Resources Recycling 21, no. 1 (February 28, 2012): 49–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.7844/kirr.2012.21.1.049.

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Carsi Kuhangana, Trésor, Taty Muta Musambo, Joseph Pyana Kitenge, Tony Kayembe-Kitenge, Arlène Kazadi Ngoy, Paul Musa Obadia, Célestin Banza Lubaba Nkulu, et al. "Energy Drink Consumption among Adolescents Attending Schools in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 14 (July 17, 2021): 7617. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18147617.

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Background: The consumption of energy drinks (EDs) is increasing in the general population, but little is known about the consumption of EDs among pupils in Africa. This study was designed to assess the consumption of EDs among pupils between 10 and 17 years of age and to assess average caffeine concentrations contained in EDs sold in Lubumbashi. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey in five schools using a standardised questionnaire taken face-to-face. Samples of locally purchased EDs were analysed by High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Ultra-Violet spectrometry (HPLC-UV). Results: Of 338 pupils (54% girls), 63% reported having consumed at least one ED in the last week and 34% drank at least one ED a day. The cheapest ED was the most widely consumed. Among pupils having consumed at least one ED in the last week, 79% reported consuming it for refreshment and 15% to get energy. For those who reported not consuming EDs, 40% reported that their parents or teachers forbade them to drink EDs. Some (14%) teenagers, mainly boys, mixed ED with alcohol. The concentrations of caffeine measured in twelve brands of EDs ranged from 7.6 to 29.4 mg/100 mL (median 23.3), giving caffeine contents of 37.5 to 160 mg (median 90 mg) per can or bottle. The estimated daily intake of caffeine through EDs was between 51.3 mg and 441.3 mg among those consuming EDs regularly. Conclusion: Our study convincingly demonstrates that caffeine-containing EDs are not only consumed by youngsters living in affluent societies. We documented widespread regular consumption of EDs among (pre-)adolescent schoolchildren living in Lubumbashi, a large city of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In view of the global market expansion of caffeinated EDs, it is reasonable to suspect that similar surveys in other urban areas of sub-Saharan Africa would yield similar findings. Pricing and advertising regulations and education on EDs are necessary to limit the regular consumption of EDs among adolescents.

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Mutangala, Nowa, Mor Ndiaye, André Ngombe Kaseba, Clarence Mukeng, Philippe Mulenga Cilundika, and Eric Sompwe Mukomena. "Occupational Hearing Hazards among Informal Sector Welders in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo." Health 13, no. 09 (2021): 995–1009. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/health.2021.139075.

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Manya Mboni Henry, Mutombo Shakalenga Cedrick, Bashige Chiribagula Valentin, Nzuzi Mavungu Gaël, Kabamba Tshikongo Arsène, Mutombo Mulangu Augustin, Kibwe Mwenya Cynthia, et al. "Knowledge, attitudes and practices among the population, towards COVID-19 in the Lubumbashi city (DR Congo): An online cross-sectional survey." World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences 5, no. 3 (March 30, 2021): 01–018. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/wjbphs.2021.5.3.0016.

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A survey was conducted online from December 30, 2020 to January 21, 2021, among the population of Lubumbashi city, to assess Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) towards COVID-19. The resource persons were self-selected at random, to have freely accepted to answer the online questionnaire. A total of 487 people (50.7% of women), with an average age of 28.3 ± 7.7 years, were interviewed. Overall, 98.2% said they were aware of COVID-19. This knowledge comes from several sources dominated by television (42.7%). Several respondents (71.9%) admitted to being afraid of human-to-human transmission of COVID-19; while 72.1% hope that this disease will stop one day. Protective practices against COVID-19 contamination are dominated by wearing a surgical mask, social distancing and hand washing (66.9%). Self-medication either with medicinal plants or with conventional drugs are the most recommended practices by the questioned people, in case of symptoms related to COVID-19 (70.6%). Most medicinal plants [predominated by Eucalyptus globulus Labill. (45.9%, n = 344)] and conventional drugs [predominantly aspirin (41.5%; n = 41)], cited in this case, are reported in various studies as being used in the management of patients with COVID-19. In general, the KAPs observed vary considerably according to the gender and study level of the questioned people. The level of knowledge about COVID-19 among the population of Lubumbashi seems satisfactory and its management acceptable. Practices to control the COVID-19 symptom are predominated by the use of both conventional and non-conventional medicine. However, sensitization of the population of Lubumbashi for a better knowledge and adequate management of this virus is desirable.

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Odette, Kanyeba Mulumba, Kanyiki Katala Moise, Banza Ndala Deca Blood, Ciamala Paul Mukendi, Jean Mukendi Mukendi Réne, Ntumba Mukendi Kennedy, Kabulo Kasongo Benjamin, Kabumba Kabumba Francois, Kabamba Nzaji Michel, and Kalenga Mwenze Prosper. "Etiologies of Maternal Mortality in the Hospital Provincial Janson Sendwe in Lubumbashi (DR. Congo)." OALib 04, no. 03 (2017): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1103502.

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Sylvie, Yayila Tshimba, Khaki Khang Mariette, Kiluba Tshikala Pichou, Tendilonge Kasilembo Jean de Dieu, Ilunga Kakahi Blaise, and Kabamba Nzaji Michel. "Prevalence and Factors Associated with High-Risk Pregnancies in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo." OALib 04, no. 12 (2017): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1104162.

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Habimana, Laurence, Kabange E. Twite, Chantal Daumerie, Pierre Wallemacq, Philippe Donnen, Muenze K. Kalenga, and Annie Robert. "High Prevalence of Thyroid Dysfunction Among Pregnant Women in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo." Thyroid 24, no. 3 (March 2014): 568–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/thy.2013.0261.

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Omba, Isabelle Kasongo, Criss Koba Mjumbe, Guyslain Mashini Ngongo, and Oscar Luboya Numbi. "Quality Control of Juices Produced in Democratic Republic of Congo and Marketed in Lubumbashi." Food and Nutrition Sciences 11, no. 04 (2020): 255–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/fns.2020.114019.

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Okombe, V. E., C. S. Pongombo, P. Duez, and S. Vandenput. "Remèdes vétérinaires traditionnels utilisés dans les élevagesdechèvres à Lubumbashi et proche périphérie, RD Congo." Phytothérapie 12, no. 4 (July 12, 2014): 234–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10298-014-0873-3.

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Katabwa, Joe Kabongo, Olivier Mukuku, Elie Kabika, Guy Kandja Lwamba, Charles Wembonyama Mpoy, André Kabamba Mutombo,, Claude Mulumba Mwamba, and Stanislas Okitotsho Wembonyama. "Clinical and prognostic features of cerebral toxoplasmosis in HIV-infected patients in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo." Journal of Neurology & Stroke 11, no. 3 (May 31, 2021): 79–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.15406/jnsk.2021.11.00460.

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Introduction: Cerebral toxoplasmosis is the main opportunistic infection of the central nervous system (CNS) during in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infection. The purpose of this study is to describe current epidemiologic, clinical, diagnostic, and prognostic features of cerebral toxoplasmosis during HIV-infection in hospital setting in Lubumbashi. Methods: This descriptive and analytic study examined the records of 21 HIV-positive patients with cerebral toxoplasmosis. Data were collected over 36 months (from January 2015 to December 2017) at the HIV/AIDS Center of Excellence in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo). Results: Twenty-one patients on 4,283 followed for HIV-infection completed the diagnostic criteria (a prevalence of 0.5%) with a sex ratio (M / F) of 1.3 and a mean age of 41.0±6 years. Major clinical manifestations were fever (100%), headaches (100%), motor deficit (61.9%), intracranial hypertension (47.6%), seizures (47.6%), and disorders of consciousness (42.9%). Cerebral imaging studies (4 Computed tomography scan) were performed and showed hypodensities with peripheral enhancement by cockade in 75% of the cases. The mean CD4 T-cell counts was 180.6±161.9 cells / mm3. Co-trimoxazole was the main anti-toxoplasma drug in all cases. The lethality rate was 42.9%. Conclusion: Early detection and primary prevention in HIV-infected patients remain essential to improve the prognosis and survival of these patients.

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Martial, MUMBA KAKUDJI. "L’Université de Lubumbashi face à la Covid-19 sur les cités universitaires." KAS African Law Study Library - Librairie Africaine d’Etudes Juridiques 8, no. 2 (2021): 191–204. http://dx.doi.org/10.5771/2363-6262-2021-2-191.

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La pandémie Covid-19 a bouleversé le monde entier et inquiété toute la Communauté internationale. L’Etat congolais, comme tant d’autres, avait fermé temporairement les institutions d’enseignement primaire, secondaire, supérieur et universitaire en vue de bien gérer la crise et limiter les possibilités de propagation du virus. Après le déconfinement, la République Démocratique du Congo, en sigle RDC, a ouvert ces institutions, plus particulièrement universitaires, mais tout en restant ferme aux mesures barrières et instructions édictées par l’Organisation mondiale de la santé et le Ministère de la santé. Cette réflexion aborde la question de la mise en œuvre de ces instructions et mesures barrières dans les cités universitaires de l’Université de Lubumbashi, la gestion de la crise sanitaire et les défis à relever.

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Mbey, Pitchou Mukaz, Olivier Mukuku, Willy Kalau Arung, Guylain Kitoko Tengu, Nasser Lubosha Amisi, Véronique Kabila Kyabu, Etienne Fwamba Koshe Odimba, and François Katombe Tshilombo. "Clinical, Histopathological, and Prognostic Characteristics of Patients with Prostate Cancer in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo." Prostate Cancer 2020 (December 9, 2020): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/5286929.

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Introduction. Prostate cancer is currently a public health problem with a frequency that varies from country to country. This study aims to describe the epidemiological, clinical, and histopathological and outcome features of prostate cancer in Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Materials and Methods. This was a descriptive longitudinal study of patients diagnosed with prostate cancer at the University Clinics of Lubumbashi. The study period was 3 years (2017 to 2019). Parameters studied were age and clinical, biological (PSA level, prostatic specific antigen), histopathological, and outcome features. Results. The mean age of patients was 68.7 years (range: 47 and 90 years). The 60 to 69 age group was the most affected (43.18%). Elderly subjects (≥60 years old) represented 89.77% of the cases (n = 79). Voiding disorders were the main reason for consultation in 55.68% of the cases. The mean PSA level was 133.7 ng/ml (range: 4 and 1564.5 ng/ml) at diagnosis and 125.4 ng/ml after 3 months of follow-up (range: 0.16 and 1782.1 ng/ml). Adenocarcinoma was the predominant histological type (100%). In prognosis, 31.82% of patients had a Gleason score greater than 7 and 59.10% had a high risk at the D’Amico risk classification for Prostate Cancer. Hormone therapy was administered alone in 75% of the cases and in combination with pulpectomy in 13.64% of the cases. The 3-year overall survival was 56.82%. Conclusion. Prostate cancer is frequent and has a poor outcome in our country. The establishment of an individual screening policy would be an undeniable advantage in improving the prognosis.

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Kakisingi, Christian, Olivier Mukuku, Michel Manika, Marc Kashal, Eric Kasamba, Véronique Kyabu, Michel Kabamba, et al. "Non Hodgkin Lymphoma and Related Factors in Patients with Peripheral Lymphadenopathy in Lubumbashi (DR Congo)." Journal of Scientific Research and Reports 13, no. 2 (January 10, 2017): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2017/31002.

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Mulaja, Jean Paul Ilunga, and Jugenal Kitunga. "Candidose placentaire chez la femme au Congo à l’hôpital Gécamines Sud à Lubumbashi 2006–2009." Journal de Mycologie Médicale 27, no. 3 (September 2017): e28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mycmed.2017.04.065.

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Luboya, O., C. Mukeng, A. Kaut, and G. K. A. Wakamb. "P56 Diabète de type 2 et accident vasculaire cérébral en réanimation à Lubumbashi (RD. Congo)." Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice 103 (February 2014): S49—S50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0168-8227(14)70164-0.

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Musa Obadia, Paul, Tony Kayembe-Kitenge, Célestin Banza Lubaba Nkulu, Paul Enzlin, and Benoit Nemery. "Erectile dysfunction and mining-related jobs: an explorative study in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo." Occupational and Environmental Medicine 77, no. 1 (October 29, 2019): 19–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/oemed-2019-105771.

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IntroductionThe African Copperbelt is a site of intense artisanal and industrial mining and refining of copper and cobalt. Anecdotal reports of erectile dysfunction (ED) among mineworkers in the area led us to conduct an explorative study to investigate the possible association between ED and working in mining-related jobs.MethodsWe included 42 consecutive men (18–40 years) buying sildenafil (the active substance of Viagra) from a pharmacy located in a popular neighbourhood in Lubumbashi, and 42 age-matched (±2 years) men buying painkillers. All participants replied to questionnaires administered face-to-face to obtain sociodemographic data, including information on occupation, and a score of erectile function using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF6).ResultsThe IIEF6 score (maximum 30) was lower among sildenafil-buyers (median 17, range 8–30) than among painkiller-buyers (median 30, range 17–30). The proportion of mining-related jobs was higher among sildenafil-buyers (19/42, 45%) than among painkiller-buyers (7/42, 17%), yielding an OR of 4.1 (95% CI 1.5 to 11.3; p=0.009). The proportion of mining-related jobs was higher among men with ED (defined as IIEF6 <26) (24/45, 54%) than among men without ED (2/39, 5%) (OR 21.1; 95% CI 4.5 to 98.4; p<0.001). Using a more stringent definition of ED (IIEF6 <22) gave similar results: 55% (20/36) of men with ED had a mining-related job versus 13% (6/48) of men without ED (OR 8.7; 95% CI 2.9 to 25.7; p=0.001).DiscussionThe findings of this preliminary study justify further epidemiological studies of the possible role of occupational exposures in the pathogenesis of male sexual dysfunction among miners and workers in the copper and cobalt industry.

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M Mutombo, Augustin, Eric Mukomena, Gray Kanteng, Christian Kakisingi, Guislain Mankan, Olivier K. Mukuku, Edouard Swana, et al. "Incidence of malaria in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo: An assessment of eight years." African Journal of Health Issues 2, no. 3 (September 4, 2018): 13. http://dx.doi.org/10.26875/ajhi232018xiii.

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Mbey, Pitchou Mukaz, Dieudonné Moliwa Moningo, Augustin Kibonge Mukala, Patrick Zihalirwa Ciza, Igor Mujinga Wa Mujinga, Manix Banza Ilunga, Gabriel Waratch Unen Wakunga, Olivier Mukuku, and Willy Kalau Arung. "Individual prostate cancer screening: Practice survey with general practitioner of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo." Current Cancer Reports 3, no. 1 (2021): 95–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.25082/ccr.2021.01.004.

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Objective: To analyze the practices of general practitioners (GPs) in terms of recommendations on individual screening for prostate cancer (PCa). Methods: An anonymous cross-sectional survey using a pre-established questionnaire was conducted among 193 GPs in the city of Lubumbashi from May 1st to July 31st, 2020. The questionnaire included three parts: identity criteria of GPs, screening practice and the opinion of GPs on the recommendations. Results: The participation rate was 79%. Eighty-two-point nine percent of respondents said they offered screening for PCa; 42.5% of them said they offered this screening to all men within a certain age limit, ranging between 50 to 75 years in 38.8% of the cases. Only 12.5% of GPs provided complete prior information to their patients. Thirty-six-point three percent of GPs reported combining digital rectal examination with total PSA testing, but in the presence of an abnormality, 60.6% reported that they referred their patients directly to the urologist without ordering other additional investigations (first or second line). Finally, 32.7% of GPs found that the recommendations disseminated were appropriate for their practice. Conclusion: Individual screening for PCa is widely proposed; but there are differences between the practices reported by GPs and official recommendations of learned societies. Our study highlights the need to popularize the recommendations of learned societies to GPs.

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