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    Drawing and interpreting data: Children's impressions of onchocerciasis and community-directed treatment with ivermectin (CDTI) in four onchocerciasis endemic countries in Africa

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    Although the depiction of a child leading a blind man is the most enduring image of onchocerciasis in Africa, research activities have hardly involved children. This paper aims at giving voice to children through drawings and their interpretation. The study was conducted in 2009 in Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Nigeria and Uganda. Children aged 6–16 years were asked to draw their perceptions of onchocerciasis and community-directed treatment with ivermectin (CDTI) in their communities. A total of 50 drawings were generated. The drawings depicted four main aspects of onchocerciasis: (1) the disease symptoms, (2) the negative consequences of onchocerciasis among children and in the community generally, (3) the ivermectin distribution process, and (4) the benefits or effects of taking ivermectin. Out of the 50 drawings, 30 were on symptoms, 7 on effects of the disease on children, 8 on distribution process, and 5 represented multiple perceptions on symptoms, drug distribution processes, benefits, and effects of treatment. The lack of clarity when treatment with ivermectin can be stopped in endemic areas requires working with children to ensure continued compliance with treatment into the future. Children's drawings should be incorporated into health education interventions

    GESTION DES RUMEURS EN FAVEUR DE L’ACCEPTABILITE DU VACCIN COVID-19 EN REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO

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    Il ressort de cette Ă©tude, que la partie Est, la population semble ĂȘtre divisĂ©e en deux catĂ©gories : une premiĂšre catĂ©gorie qui croit au vaccin et pense craindre l’accĂ©lĂ©ration de la maladie par d’autres vagues, et une deuxiĂšme  catĂ©gorie qui est contre le vaccin et qui pense dĂ©jĂ  Ă  la violence. Peut-ĂȘtre le motif d’adhĂ©sion massif serait la traversĂ©e des frontiĂšres oĂč les preuves de vaccination peuvent devenir obligatoires. Contrairement Ă  la partie Est, pour les personnes interrogĂ©es dans les sites choisi Ă  l’Ouest, la majoritĂ© reste favorable Ă  la vaccination. Nous pensons qu’une bonne coordination des activitĂ©s et la bonne communication qui partirait d’en bas vers le haut pousserait la population Ă  adhĂ©rer Ă  la vaccination.  Concernant  les rumeurs dans tous les sites, la majoritĂ© des personnes interrogĂ©es pense que l’Etat doit faire une sensibilisation  intense pour bouleverser la tendance des rĂ©seaux sociaux.Il ressort de cette Ă©tude, que la partie Est, la population semble ĂȘtre divisĂ©e en deux catĂ©gories : une premiĂšre catĂ©gorie qui croit au vaccin et pense craindre l’accĂ©lĂ©ration de la maladie par d’autres vagues, et une deuxiĂšme  catĂ©gorie qui est contre le vaccin et qui pense dĂ©jĂ  Ă  la violence. Peut-ĂȘtre le motif d’adhĂ©sion massif serait la traversĂ©e des frontiĂšres oĂč les preuves de vaccination peuvent devenir obligatoires. Contrairement Ă  la partie Est, pour les personnes interrogĂ©es dans les sites choisi Ă  l’Ouest, la majoritĂ© reste favorable Ă  la vaccination. Nous pensons qu’une bonne coordination des activitĂ©s et la bonne communication qui partirait d’en bas vers le haut pousserait la population Ă  adhĂ©rer Ă  la vaccination.  Concernant  les rumeurs dans tous les sites, la majoritĂ© des personnes interrogĂ©es pense que l’Etat doit faire une sensibilisation  intense pour bouleverser la tendance des rĂ©seaux sociau

    MESURES D’APPLICATIONS POUR LA REUSSITE DE LA COUVERTURE VACCINALE DE ROUTINE DES ENFANTS DE 0 À 59 MOIS DANS LA ZONE DE SANTE DE KIKIMI, DIVISION PROVINCIALE DE KINSHASA EN REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO

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    La connaissance du calendrier vaccinal par les mĂšres ou gardiennes d’enfants est indispensable pour le suivi correct des rendez-vous de vaccination. Il en est de mĂȘme pour les maladies cibles du PEV. Ainsi pour amĂ©liorer ces connaissances et amener les mĂšres ou gardiennes d’enfants Ă  adhĂ©rer au PEV, il faut renforcer les activitĂ©s de communication de masse et de proximitĂ©, le renforcement des dynamiques communautaires au niveau de la zone  en partenariat avec les ONG et les Organisations Communautaires de Base (OCB), alors que pour amĂ©liorer les  couvertures vaccinales de routine au niveau des points de prestation de service  l’amĂ©lioration de l’offre de service et prendre en compte les facteurs  sociaux tels que l’éducation, l’économie et la gouvernance.La connaissance du calendrier vaccinal par les mĂšres ou gardiennes d’enfants est indispensable pour le suivi correct des rendez-vous de vaccination. Il en est de mĂȘme pour les maladies cibles du PEV. Ainsi pour amĂ©liorer ces connaissances et amener les mĂšres ou gardiennes d’enfants Ă  adhĂ©rer au PEV, il faut renforcer les activitĂ©s de communication de masse et de proximitĂ©, le renforcement des dynamiques communautaires au niveau de la zone  en partenariat avec les ONG et les Organisations Communautaires de Base (OCB), alors que pour amĂ©liorer les  couvertures vaccinales de routine au niveau des points de prestation de service  l’amĂ©lioration de l’offre de service et prendre en compte les facteurs  sociaux tels que l’éducation, l’économie et la gouvernance

    Sociocultural determinants of anticipated vaccine acceptance for acute watery diarrhea in early childhood in katanga province, democratic republic of Congo

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    Abstract. Rotavirus and oral cholera vaccines have the potential to reduce diarrhea-related child mortality in low-income settings and are recommended by the World Health Organization. Uptake of vaccination depends on community support, and is based on local priorities. This study investigates local perceptions of acute watery diarrhea in childhood and anticipated vaccine acceptance in two sites in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In 2010, 360 randomly selected non-affected adults were interviewed by using a semi-structured questionnaire. Witchcraft and breastfeeding were perceived as potential cause of acute watery diarrhea by 51% and 48% of respondents. Despite misperceptions, anticipated vaccine acceptance at no cost was 99%. The strongest predictor of anticipated vaccine acceptance if costs were assumed was the educational level of the respondents. Results suggest that the introduction of vaccines is a local priority and local (mis)perceptions of illness do not compromise vaccine acceptability if the vaccine is affordable

    Local perceptions of cholera and anticipated vaccine acceptance in Katanga province, Democratic Republic of Congo

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    ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: In regions where access to clean water and the provision of a sanitary infrastructure has not been sustainable, cholera continues to pose an important public health burden. Although oral cholera vaccines (OCV) are effective means to complement classical cholera control efforts, still relatively little is known about their acceptability in targeted communities. Clarification of vaccine acceptability prior to the introduction of a new vaccine provides important information for future policy and planning. METHODS: In a cross-sectional study in Katanga province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), local perceptions of cholera and anticipated acceptance of an OCV were investigated. A random sample of 360 unaffected adults from a rural town and a remote fishing island was interviewed in 2010. In-depth interviews with a purposive sample of key informants and focus-group discussions provided contextual information. Socio-cultural determinants of anticipated OCV acceptance were assessed with logistic regression. RESULTS: Most respondents perceived contaminated water (63%) and food (61%) as main causes of cholera. Vaccines (28%), health education (18%) and the provision of clean water (15%) were considered the most effective measures of cholera control. Anticipated acceptance reached 97% if an OCV would be provided for free. Cholera-specific knowledge of hygiene and self-help in form of praying for healing were positively associated with anticipated OCV acceptance if costs of USD 5 were assumed. Conversely, respondents who feared negative social implications of cholera were less likely to anticipate acceptance of OCVs. These fears were especially prominent among respondents who generated their income through fishing. With an increase of assumed costs to USD 10.5, fear of financial constraints was negatively associated as well. CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest a high motivation to use an OCV as long as it seems affordable. The needs of socially marginalized groups such as fishermen may have to be explicitly addressed when preparing for a mass vaccination campaig
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