Populariserende samenvatting Het jaar 2020 zal de geschiedenis ingaan als het jaar van de coronapandemie. Tijdens deze pandemie ontstond een tekort aan testen om enkel het coronavirus te detecteren. Hierdoor waren laboratoria genoodzaakt om gebruik te maken van multiplex-testen, die naast het coronavirus ook andere virussen kunnen detecteren, zoals het …

As hospital stays after childbirth shortened in Belgium, it became increasingly important that the mother and new-born receive adequate medical and non-medical support at home. This is because the use of medical and non-medical care in the period after birth could improve survival numbers and overall health and wellbeing of …

Consumption of unsafe food can make people sick, leading to an estimated 33 million years of healthy lives lost every year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Food becomes unsafe when contaminated with bacteria, viruses, chemicals or parasites. One of the most harmful parasites is the pork tapeworm, called …

The study explores the perceptions, knowledge, and cultural factors influencing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) behaviors among Zambian school-going children. According to the World Health Organization, WASH can influence cholera, neglected tropical diseases, antimicrobial resistance, infection prevention and control, maternal, neonatal and child health and nutrition. Of importance for this …

Every year, approximately 300.000 women die worldwide due to complications of pregnancy and childbirth. For newborns this number is even higher, with 2.3 million children worldwide dying yearly. Most of these deaths occur within the first six weeks after childbirth, and most of them are preventable or treatable. Despite this …

Title:Supporting Family Planning Needs in Post-Conflict Settings Family planning (FP) represents a narrative of female liberation, encompassing bodily autonomy and reproductive decision-making. Achieving complete reproductive empowerment holds intrinsic value and offers economic advantages for individuals and entire societies. Additionally, contraceptive use reduces maternal mortality and morbidity by preventing high-risk pregnancies …

This thesis explores the ethical and methodological challenges faced in researching intimate partner violence (IPV) against African male migrants, a highly under-researched population. IPV is a critical global health issue, but its impact on men, particularly male migrants, remains largely ignored due to societal biases that typically label men as …

The introduction of the measles vaccine in 1963 drastically reduced the global health crisis caused by measles. Despite this progress, measles remains a significant cause of childhood death in low- and middle-income countries due to low vaccination rates and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This research uses a scoping …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading global cause of death, and their prevalence in South Africa is alarmingly high, trailing only behind HIV/AIDS. Addressing physical inactivity, a key risk factor for CVDs, is crucial. This study focused on understanding how the perceived walkability of the built environment in South African …

Why did we do this study? Cervical cancer can often be prevented if women get regular screenings every three years. These screenings catch early signs of cancer before it becomes hard to treat. However, some groups of people, like those with lower education or income, don’t get screened as often …