Background: Regardless of the development of overt hypertension, prehypertension (PHTN) is a serious health issue that puts participants at higher risk of cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of Health carepro...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2024/v7i1225
Introduction : Prehypertension is a major health problem that exposes subjects to increase their risk of cardiovascular disease regardless of progression to overt hypertension. The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of prehypertension and to identify its assoc...
Objective: Our objective was to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices relating to HIV-AIDS among health care providers in general referral hospitals in the city of Kisangani. Methods: We carried out a cross-sectional descriptive study with providers of care from HGRs i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2022/v9i130259
Prehypertension (PHTN) is a public health issue in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The objective of this study was to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the population of Kisangani regarding this condition. A cross-sectional analytical study was conducte...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1314
Ossinga Bassandja, Kayembe Tshilumba, Losimba Likwela, Ngandu Wa Ngandu, Kalaki Koposi, Darabu Sakina, Atoba Bokele, Jakwonga Moro, Kingombe Museme, Issa Yakusu & Batina Agasa·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2025
Prehypertension (PHTN) is widely recognised as a public health problem due to its high prevalence and its role in increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and established hypertension (HTN). PHTN represents a major public health challenge in Africa, with prevalence ranging f...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1313
Issa Yakusu, Ossinga Bassandja, Boseleka Bokumbuangole, Mandane Mangbukele, Longombe Ahuka Nono, Omana Ndjadi, Anzani Malongo, Bokungu Isongibi & Atoba Bokele·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Endocrinology·2023
Education is the cornerstone of diabetes care. Due to lack of awareness, most patients suffer from diabetes complications. This study was conducted to determine knowledge, attitudes and practices among patients with type 2 diabetes. This descriptive cross-sectional study included...
Dieudonné Lobela Bumba, Issa Yakusu Issa, Ossinga Bassandja, Mankulu N’Sila, Beatrice Lisimo, Bruce Wembolua Shinga, Kendewa sabiti, Bokanga Ekelenge, Francy Baelongandi Folo & Atoba Bokele·Asian Journal of Case Reports in Medicine and Health·2021
Artesunate is an artemisinin derivative with rapid and potent parasiticidal power. However, cases of delayed hemolytic anemia described in the literature can be fatal, especially in children. We report a rare case of late hemolytic anemia in an infant. This was a 17 month old inf...