Egg excretion indicators for the measurement of soil-transmitted helminth response to treatment (Publications)
post-treatment, respectively. Neither the number of helminth co-infections nor duration of follow-up affected ERR for any helminth species. The number of participants treated with single-dose albendazole [...] 33% studies of albendazole for A. lumbricoides, T. trichiura, and hookworm, respectively and 25% of mebendazole studies. iERR analyses showed similar results, with cure achieved in 92% of A. lumbricoi [...] BACKGROUND: Periodic administration of anthelmintic drugs is a cost-effective...
Challenges to improved animal rabies surveillance: experiences from pilot implementation of decentralized diagnostic units in Chad (Publications)
the vast majority of them originating from the capital city N'Djamena (N=61). Eighty nine percent of all 178 samples reported to IRED during the project period tested positive. Most of the samples originated [...] prevention and control to achieve the goal of zero dog-mediated human rabies by 2030, defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners in 2015. With the help of funding from the Vaccine Alliance (GAVI) [...] One Health communication, improved accessibility of diagnostic...
A school-based physical activity program to improve health and fitness in children aged 6-13 years (Kinder-Sportstudie KISS): study design of a... (Publications)
pressure assessment, fitness testing, measurement of PA and they filled out questionnaires. At least 70% of all children agreed to blood sampling and measurements of body composition and bone mineral measurements [...] beginning of 2007. We hypothesized that our intervention will lead to an increase in PA, fitness and overall health. Based on our data, we aim to provide important information regarding the influence of such [...] aimed at increasing PA is effective in improving the childrens...
Sociocultural and behavioural features of anticipated COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in Papua New Guinea: a mixed methods study proposal (Publications)
This study will examine sociocultural determinants of anticipated acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine in the population of urban and rural areas of different regions in PNG, and healthcare providers' views [...] cross-sectional survey to assess the distribution of features of vaccine acceptance, priorities and practices. The third activity will be in-depth interviews of healthcare providers actively involved in either [...] experience concerning sociocultural and behavioural features of...
Comparative functional survival and equivalent annual cost of 3 long-lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) products in Tanzania: a randomised trial with... (Publications)
lifespan. We measured the lifespans of 3 LLIN products, and calculated their cost per year of functional life, to demonstrate the economic and public health importance of procuring the most cost-effective [...] between products, and these differences strongly influence LLIN value for money. LLIN tendering processes should consider local expectations of cost per year of functional life and not unit price. As new LLIN [...] e LLIN product based on its lifespan. METHODS AND FINDINGS: A randomised...
Comparative study of free-roaming domestic dog management and roaming behavior across four countries: Chad, Guatemala, Indonesia, and Uganda (Publications)
or the influence of context-specific factors. Comparative studies on dog roaming behavior are needed to better understand domestic dog roaming behavior and address these discrepancies. The aim of this study [...] Dogs play a major role in public health because of potential transmission of zoonotic diseases, such as rabies. Dog roaming behavior has been studied worldwide, including countries in Asia, Latin America [...] about the dog [e.g., sex, age, body condition score (BCS)] and its management...
Increasing rabies data availability: the example of a One Health research project in Chad, Côte d'Ivoire and Mali (Publications)
creation of local and national committees and formulation of national action plans for Mali and Cote D'Ivoire. Major challenges arose from lack of data collection and documentation experience of human health [...] describes the implementation of this research project and evaluates its success on amount of information gained, achieved capacity building, impact on knowledge creation and influence on national and international [...] principles of transboundary research partnerships formulated by...
Comparative study of free-roaming domestic dog management and roaming behavior across four countries: Chad, Guatemala, Indonesia, and Uganda (Publications)
or the influence of context-specific factors. Comparative studies on dog roaming behavior are needed to better understand domestic dog roaming behavior and address these discrepancies. The aim of this study [...] Dogs play a major role in public health because of potential transmission of zoonotic diseases, such as rabies. Dog roaming behavior has been studied worldwide, including countries in Asia, Latin America [...] about the dog [e.g., sex, age, body condition score (BCS)] and its management...
Increasing rabies data availability: the example of a One Health research project in Chad, Côte d'Ivoire and Mali (Publications)
creation of local and national committees and formulation of national action plans for Mali and Cote D'Ivoire. Major challenges arose from lack of data collection and documentation experience of human health [...] describes the implementation of this research project and evaluates its success on amount of information gained, achieved capacity building, impact on knowledge creation and influence on national and international [...] principles of transboundary research partnerships formulated by...
Comparative functional survival and equivalent annual cost of 3 long-lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) products in Tanzania: a randomised trial with... (Publications)
lifespan. We measured the lifespans of 3 LLIN products, and calculated their cost per year of functional life, to demonstrate the economic and public health importance of procuring the most cost-effective [...] between products, and these differences strongly influence LLIN value for money. LLIN tendering processes should consider local expectations of cost per year of functional life and not unit price. As new LLIN [...] e LLIN product based on its lifespan. METHODS AND FINDINGS: A randomised...