Results: 4

Rotavirus A infection in children under five years old with a double health problem: undernutrition and diarrhoea – a crosssectional study in four provinces of Mozambique

BMC infect. dis; 21 (18), 2021
Background: Mozambique has a high burden of group A rotavirus (RVA) infection and chronic undernutrition. This study aimed to determine the frequency and potential risk factors for RVA infection in undernourished children under 5 years old with diarrhoea in Mozambique. Methods: The analysis was conducted...

Procedimento operacional padrão para oferta de apoio psicossocial e prevenção positiva (apss e pp) no âmbito da emergência do Covid-19

Procedimento operacional padrão para oferta de apoio psicossocial e prevenção positiva (apss e pp) no âmbito da emergência do Covid-19...

Estimating risk factors for HIV infection among women in Mozambique using population-based survey data

The use of population-based survey data together with sound statistical methods can enhance better estimation of HIV risk factors and explain variations across subgroups of the population. The distribution and determinants of HIV infection in populations must be taken into consideration. We analysed data...

Caretakers’ perspectives of paediatric TB and implications for care-seeking behaviours in Southern Mozambique

PLos ONE; 12 (9), 2017
Background Tuberculosis (TB) remains an important public health concern, especially in poorly resourced settings. TB diagnosis is challenging, particularly for children, who are the most vulnerable to its0 impacts. Lack of knowledge and awareness of the disease compromises prompt diagnosis and treatment ...