Was Wöchnerinnen wünschen: eine qualitative Studie zur häuslichen Wochenbettbetreuung nach der Spitalentlassung durch frei praktizierende Hebammen (Publications)
In Switzerland, decreases in regular hospital treatment after birth are leading increasingly to mother and child being cared for at home by independent midwives. The research herein was carried out in
3-year follow-up results of bone mineral content and density after a school-based physical activity randomized intervention trial (Publications)
BACKGROUND: As an important modifiable lifestyle factor in osteoporosis prevention, physical activity has been shown to positively influence bone mass accrual during growth. We have previously shown t
Exclusive breastfeeding rates and associated factors in Swiss baby-friendly hospitals (Publications)
Monitoring of infant feeding and related health care practices was introduced in all 28 Swiss Baby-Friendly Hospitals to assess exclusive breastfeeding rates and potentially associated factors. Data o
African fermented dairy products – overview of predominant technologically important microorganisms focusing on African <em>Streptococcus infantarius... (Publications)
Milk is a major source of nutrients, but can also be a vehicle for zoonotic foodborne diseases, especially when raw milk is consumed. In Africa, poor processing and storage conditions contribute to co
Prevalence and clinical relevance of helminth co-infections among tuberculosis patients in urban Tanzania (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Helminth infections can negatively affect the immunologic host control, which may increase the risk of progression from latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection to tuberculosis (TB) dis
Effects of procurement practices on quality of medical device or service received: a qualitative study comparing countries (Publications)
BACKGROUND: We know little about how procurement of a high-risk medical device (HRMD) affects clinical practice and outcomes. In health systems in high-income countries, and specifically those that ma
