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Adelaïde Compaore, Deborah Ekusai-Sebatta, David Kaawa-Mafigiri, Vida Kukula, Selase Odopey, James Kapisi, Heidi Hopkins, François Kiemde, Halidou Tinto, Rita Baiden, Piero Olliaro, Juvenal Nkeramahame, Sabine Dittrich, Philip Horgan Viewpoint: Antimicrobial Resistance Diagnostics Use Accelerator: Qualitative Research on Adherence to Prescriptions Journal Article In: Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, vol. 77, iss. Suppl 2, pp. S206-S210, 2023, ISSN: 1537-6591. Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: {Adélaïde Compaoré, Anti-Bacterial Agents* / therapeutic use, Author(firstnames='Adélaïde', Author(firstnames='Alexander', Author(firstnames='Asadu', Author(firstnames='Daniel', Author(firstnames='David', Author(firstnames='Deborah', Author(firstnames='Elizeus', Author(firstnames='François', Author(firstnames='Freddy Eric', Author(firstnames='Halidou', Author(firstnames='Heidi', Author(firstnames='James', Author(firstnames='Rita', Author(firstnames='Vida', Bacterial*, Clinical Trial, CollabAuthor(name='ADIP study group', Communication, Deborah Ekusai-Sebatta, Drug Resistance, Humans, MEDLINE, National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, NCBI, NIH, NLM, Non-U.S. Gov't, PMC10368411, Prescriptions, PubMed Abstract, Qualitative research, Research Support | Links: @article{Compaore2023, In this Viewpoint, the authors explore the determinants of patients' prescription adherence behaviors as part of FIND's Advancing Access to Diagnostic Innovation essential for Universal Health Coverage and AMR Prevention (ADIP) trials (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT04081051). Research findings from Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Uganda show that basic knowledge and understanding of prescription instructions are essential for adherence and can be improved through better communication. However, there are a range of other factors that influence adherence, some of which can be influenced through tailored communication messages from healthcare workers. These messages may contribute to changes in adherence behavior but may require other reinforcing interventions to be effective. Finally, there are some drivers of nonadherence centered around costs and time pressure that require other forms of intervention. | |||
Jessica Amegee Quach, Innocent Valea, Imelda Bates, Justin Pulford Factors affecting African postdoctoral researcher capacity development within 'learn-by-doing' international research partnerships: findings from the 'Partnership for Increasing the Impact of Vector Control (PIIVeC)' Journal Article In: BMJ global health, vol. 8, iss. 9, 2023, ISSN: 2059-7908. Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: doi:10.1136/bmjgh-2023-012626, Focus Groups, Health Personnel*, Humans, Innocent Valea, Jessica Amegee Quach, Justin Pulford, Leadership, MEDLINE, National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, NCBI, NIH, NLM, Non-U.S. Gov't, Physicians*, PMC10496693, pmid:37678937, PubMed Abstract, Qualitative research, Research Support | Links: @article{nokey, Introduction The Partnership to Increase the Impact of Vector Control sought to develop the research and leadership capacity of 10 African postdoctoral vectorborne disease scientists via a € learn-by-doing' approach. We identified factors that either supported or hindered their development and, drawing on this information, determined key lessons for future programmes with similar objectives. Methods A longitudinal qualitative study encompassing focus group discussions and semistructured interviews conducted with the cohort of African postdoctoral fellows, programme leadership, supervisory and research support staff (N=28). Data analysis was informed by a general inductive approach. Results Numerous supportive and hindering factors were identified. Supportive factors were primarily structural or attitudinal in nature, whereas hindering factors were primarily operational or contextual. None of the supporting or hindering factors were specific to vectorborne disease research. Four key lessons for future programme implementation emerged, including: the value in exposing postdoctoral fellows to a diverse work-mix and training-mix to improve understanding of the broad skillset needed for scientific career advancement; recognising and managing the potentially competing interests of different partnership members to ensure everyone benefits from participation; ensuring equity of opportunity and rewarding engagement; and ensuring flexibility in support provision. Conclusion Our study highlights numerous factors that may be readily incorporated into early career researcher capacity strengthening initiatives based on a learn-by-doing approach. Many of these factors are supported by a growing weight of evidence and would be appropriate to research capacity strengthening programmes both within and outside of a vectorborne disease context. | |||
Blahima Konate, Rachel Medah, Isidore Traore, Samiratou Ouedraogo, Nongodo Firmin Kabore, Ariane Kamga Mamguem, Oumar Billa, Dramane Kania, Hermann Badolo, Esperance Ouedraogo, Nathalie Rekeneire, Armel Poda, Arnaud Eric Diendere, Boukary Ouedraogo, Halidou Tinto, Tienhan Sandrine Dabakuyo-Yonli A Qualitative Study of the Experience of COVID-19 Patients in Burkina Faso Journal Article In: The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, vol. 110, iss. 1, pp. 170-178, 2023, ISSN: 1476-1645. Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Blahima Konaté, Burkina Faso / epidemiology, COVID-19*, Cross-Sectional Studies, doi:10.4269/ajtmh.22-0351, Humans, MEDLINE, National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, NCBI, NIH, NLM, Patients, PMC10793024, pmid:38109766, PubMed Abstract, Qualitative research, Rachel Médah, Tienhan Sandrine Dabakuyo-Yonli | Links: @article{Konate2023, In Burkina Faso, the health system is characterized by systemic insufficient and antiquated health-care infrastructures. Consequently, few health-care establishments have the required resources to diagnose and manage patients with COVID-19, and fewer still have intensive care facilities for severely ill patients with COVID. Furthermore, there is a widespread scarcity of qualified health-care staff. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of patients with COVID-19 who recovered after being cared for in Bobo Dioulasso and Ouagadougou. Using individual semistructured interviews, we performed a cross-sectional qualitative, descriptive study from June 12 to 30, 2020 with the aid of 13 well-educated patients who had survived COVID-19. The results reveal that prior to hospital admission, the main reason that prompted patients to seek care was onset of symptoms of COVID-19, regardless of whether they had been in contact with suspected or confirmed cases. Transmission was mainly believed to have occurred in the community, in the hospital, and during travel. Patient management was punctuated by frequent self-medication with medicinal plants or pharmaceutical drugs. The participants reported a negative perception of hospitalization or home-based management, with several forms of stigmatization, but a positive perception influenced by the satisfactory quality of management in health-care centers. This report of patient experiences could be helpful in improving the management of COVID-19 in Burkina Faso, both in the health-care setting and in home-based care. | |||
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![]() | Adéla"ide Compaoré, Kadija Ouedraogo, Palwende R Boua, Daniella Watson, Sarah H Kehoe, Marie-Louise Newell, Halidou Tinto, Mary Barker, Hermann Sorgho, INPreP group 'Men are not playing their roles', maternal and child nutrition in Nanoro, Burkina Faso Journal Article In: Public Health Nutr., vol. 24, no. 12, pp. 3780–3790, 2021, ISSN: 1475-2727 1368-9800, (Place: England PMID: 33000717). Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Burkina Faso, Child, Child nutrition, Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena, Community perceptions, Empowerment, Female, Humans, Male, Maternal nutrition, Mothers, Nutritional Status, Pregnancy, Qualitative research | Links: @article{Compaore2021-hg, OBJECTIVE: To collect context-specific insights into maternal and child health and nutrition issues, and to explore potential solutions in Nanoro, Burkina Faso. DESIGN: Eleven focus groups with men and women from eleven communities, facilitated by local researchers. SETTING: The study took place in the Nanoro Health district, in the West-Central part of Burkina Faso. PARTICIPANTS: Eighty-six men (18-55 years) and women by age group: 18-25; 26-34 and 35-55 years, participated in the group discussions. RESULTS: Participants described barriers to optimal nutrition of mothers and children related to a range of community factors, with gender inequality as central. Major themes in the discussions are related to poverty and challenges generated by socially and culturally determined gender roles. Sub-themes are women lacking access to food whilst pregnant and having limited access to health care and opportunities to generate income. Although communities believe that food donations should be implemented to overcome this, they also pointed out the need for enhancing their own food production, requiring improved agricultural technologies. Given the important role that women could play in reducing malnutrition, these communities felt they needed to be empowered to do so and supported by men. They also felt that this had to be carried out in the context of an enhanced health care system. CONCLUSIONS: Findings reported here highlight the importance of nutrition-sensitive interventions and women's empowerment in improving maternal and child nutrition. There is a need to integrate a sustainable multi-sectorial approach which goes beyond food support. |
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