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Prevalence of anemia and associated factors in children living in urban and rural settings from Bata District, Equatorial Guinea, 2013.
Prevalence of anemia and associated factors in children living in urban and rural settings from Bata District, Equatorial Guinea, 2013. Ncogo P, Romay-Barja M, Benito A, Aparicio P, Nseng G, Berzosa P, Santana-Morales MA, Riloha M, Valladares B, Herrador Z. PLoS One. 2017 May 3;12(5):e0176613. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0176613. eCollection 2017.
PUBMED DOISpatial clustering and risk factors of malaria infections in Bata district, Equatorial Guinea.
Spatial clustering and risk factors of malaria infections in Bata district, Equatorial Guinea. Gómez-Barroso D, García-Carrasco E, Herrador Z, Ncogo P, Romay-Barja M, Ondo Mangue ME, Nseng G, Riloha M, Santana MA, Valladares B, Aparicio P, Benito A. Malar J. 2017 Apr 12;16(1):146. doi: 10.1186/s12936-017-1794-z.
PUBMED DOIMediterranean spotted fever in Spain, 1997-2014: Epidemiological situation based on hospitalization records
Mediterranean spotted fever in Spain, 1997-2014: Epidemiological situation based on hospitalization records. Herrador Z, Fernández-Martínez A, Gómez-Barroso D, León I, Vieira C, Muro A, Benito A. PLoS One. 2017 Mar 29;12(3):e0174745. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0174745. eCollection 2017
PUBMED DOIProfile of molecular mutations in pfdhfr, pfdhps, pfmdr1, and pfcrt genes of Plasmodium falciparum related to resistance to different anti-malarial drugs in the Bata District (Equatorial Guinea).
Profile of molecular mutations in pfdhfr, pfdhps, pfmdr1, and pfcrt genes of Plasmodium falciparum related to resistance to different anti-malarial drugs in the Bata District (Equatorial Guinea). Berzosa P, Esteban-Cantos A, García L, González V, Navarro M, Fernández T, Romay-Barja M, Herrador Z, Rubio JM, Ncogo P, Santana-Morales M, Valladares B, Riloha M, Benito A. Malar J. 2017 Jan 13;16(1):28. doi: 10.1186/s12936-016-1672-0.
PUBMED DOICaregivers' Malaria Knowledge, Beliefs and Attitudes, and Related Factors in the Bata District, Equatorial Guinea
Caregivers' Malaria Knowledge, Beliefs and Attitudes, and Related Factors in the Bata District, Equatorial Guinea. Romay-Barja M, Ncogo P, Nseng G, Santana-Morales MA, Herrador Z, Berzosa P, Valladares B, Riloha M, Benito A. PLoS One. 2016 Dec 30;11(12):e0168668. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0168668. eCollection 2016.
PUBMED DOIHigh prevalence of Strongyloides stercoralis in school-aged children in a rural highland of north-western Ethiopia: the role of intensive diagnostic work-up.
High prevalence of Strongyloides stercoralis in school-aged children in a rural highland of north-western Ethiopia: the role of intensive diagnostic work-up. Amor A, Rodríguez E, Saugar JM, Arroyo A, López-Quintana B, Abera B, Yimer M, Yizengaw E, Zewdie D, Ayehubizu Z, Hailu T, Mulu W, Echazú A, Krolewieki AJ, Aparicio P, Herrador Z, Anegagrie M, Benito A. Parasit Vectors. 2016 Dec 1;9(1):617.
PUBMED DOITreatment Adherence of Tuberculosis Patients Attending Two Reference Units in Equatorial Guinea
Treatment Adherence of Tuberculosis Patients Attending Two Reference Units in Equatorial Guinea. Fagundez G, Pérez-Freixo H, Eyene J, Momo JC, Biyé L, Esono T, Ondó Mba Ayecab M, Benito A, Aparicio P, Herrador Z. PLoS One. 2016 Sep 13;11(9):e0161995. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0161995. eCollection 2016.
PUBMED DOIEvaluation of onchocerciasis seroprevalence in Bioko Island (Equatorial Guinea) after years of disease control programmes
Evaluation of onchocerciasis seroprevalence in Bioko Island (Equatorial Guinea) after years of disease control programmes. Hernández-González A, Moya L, Perteguer MJ, Herrador Z, Nguema R, Nguema J, Aparicio P, Benito A, Gárate T. Parasit Vectors. 2016 Sep 20;9(1):509. doi: 10.1186/s13071-016-1779-8.
PUBMED DOICystic Echinococcosis Epidemiology in Spain Based on Hospitalization Records, 1997-2012
Cystic Echinococcosis Epidemiology in Spain Based on Hospitalization Records, 1997-2012. Herrador Z, Siles-Lucas M, Aparicio P, López-Vélez R, Gherasim A, Garate T, Benito A. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2016 Aug 22;10(8):e0004942. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0004942. eCollection 2016 Aug.
PUBMED DOIEvidence for Suppression of Onchocerciasis Transmission in Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea
Evidence for Suppression of Onchocerciasis Transmission in Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea. Moya L, Herrador Z, Ta-Tang TH, Rubio JM, Perteguer MJ, Hernández-González A, García B, Nguema R, Nguema J, Ncogo P, Garate T, Benito A, Sima A, Aparicio P. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2016 Jul 22;10(7):e0004829. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0004829. eCollection 2016 Jul.
PUBMED DOIDeterminants of delay in malaria care-seeking behaviour for children 15 years and under in Bata district, Equatorial Guinea.
Determinants of delay in malaria care-seeking behaviour for children 15 years and under in Bata district, Equatorial Guinea. Romay-Barja M, Cano J, Ncogo P, Nseng G, Santana-Morales MA, Valladares B, Riloha M, Benito A. Malar J. 2016 Mar 31;15:187. doi: 10.1186/s12936-016-1239-0.
PUBMED DOISelf-reported adherence to antiretroviral therapy in HIV+ population from Bata, Equatorial Guinea
Self-reported adherence to antiretroviral therapy in HIV+ population from Bata, Equatorial Guinea Salmanton-García J, Herrador Z, Ruiz-Seco P, Nzang-Esono J, Bendomo V, Bashmakovic E, Nseng-Nchama G, Benito A, Aparicio P. AIDS Care. 2016;28(5):543-53. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2015.1124976. Epub 2015 Dec 24.
PUBMED DOIKnowledge and experiences of Chagas disease in Bolivian women living in Spain: a qualitative study
Knowledge and experiences of Chagas disease in Bolivian women living in Spain: a qualitative study. Blasco-Hernández T, Miguel LG, Navaza B, Navarro M, Benito A. Glob Health Action. 2016 Jan;9(1):30201. doi: 10.3402/gha.v9.30201.
PUBMED DOIMalaria prevalence in Bata district, Equatorial Guinea: a cross-sectional study
Malaria prevalence in Bata district, Equatorial Guinea: a cross-sectional study. Ncogo P, Herrador Z, Romay-Barja M, García-Carrasco E, Nseng G, Berzosa P, Santana-Morales MA, Riloha M, Aparicio P, Valladares B, Benito A. Malar J. 2015 Nov 16;14:456. doi: 10.1186/s12936-015-0986-7.
PUBMED DOIMultidrug-resistant and heteroresistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis and associated gene mutations in Ethiopia
Multidrug-resistant and heteroresistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis and associated gene mutations in Ethiopia. Mekonnen D, Admassu A, Mulu W, Amor A, Benito A, Gelaye W, Biadglegne F, Abera B. Int J Infect Dis. 2015 Oct;39:34-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2015.06.013. Epub 2015 Jun 25.
PUBMED DOIHIV-1 variability and viral load technique could lead to false positive HIV-1 detection and to erroneous viral quantification in infected specimens
HIV-1 variability and viral load technique could lead to false positive HIV-1 detection and to erroneous viral quantification in infected specimens. Álvarez P, Martín L, Prieto L, Obiang J, Vargas A, Avedillo P, Rojo P, Fernández McPhee C, Benito A, Ramos JT, Holguín Á. J Infect. 2015 Sep;71(3):368-76. doi: 10.1016/j.jinf.2015.05.011. Epub 2015 May 29.
PUBMED DOIQuality of malaria diagnosis and molecular confirmation of Plasmodium ovale curtisi in a rural area of the southeastern region of Ethiopia.
Quality of malaria diagnosis and molecular confirmation of Plasmodium ovale curtisi in a rural area of the southeastern region of Ethiopia. Díaz PB, Lozano PM, Rincón JM, García L, Reyes F, Llanes AB. Malar J. 2015 Sep 18;14(1):357. doi: 10.1186/s12936-015-0893-y.
PUBMED DOIEconomic evaluation of Chagas disease screening in Spain.
Economic evaluation of Chagas disease screening in Spain. Imaz-Iglesia I, Miguel LG, Ayala-Morillas LE, García-Pérez L, González-Enríquez J, Blasco-Hernández T, Martín-Águeda MB, Sarría-Santamera A. Acta Trop. 2015 Aug;148:77-88. doi: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2015.04.014. Epub 2015 Apr 25.
PUBMED DOIRural-Urban Differences in Household Treatment-Seeking Behaviour for Suspected Malaria in Children at Bata District, Equatorial Guinea
Rural-Urban Differences in Household Treatment-Seeking Behaviour for Suspected Malaria in Children at Bata District, Equatorial Guinea. Romay-Barja M, Jarrin I, Ncogo P, Nseng G, Sagrado MJ, Santana-Morales MA, Aparicio P, Valladares B, Riloha M, Benito A. PLoS One. 2015 Aug 18;10(8):e0135887. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0135887. eCollection 2015.
PUBMED DOIMolecular evidence of a Trypanosoma brucei gambiense sylvatic cycle in the human african trypanosomiasis foci of Equatorial Guinea
Molecular evidence of a Trypanosoma brucei gambiense sylvatic cycle in the human african trypanosomiasis foci of Equatorial Guinea. Cordón-Obras C, Rodríguez YF, Fernández-Martínez A, Cano J, Ndong-Mabale N, Ncogo-Ada P, Ndongo-Asumu P, Aparicio P, Navarro M, Benito A, Bart JM. Front Microbiol. 2015 Jul 24;6:765. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2015.00765. eCollection 2015.
PUBMED DOILow Dietary Diversity and Intake of Animal Source Foods among School Aged Children in Libo Kemkem and Fogera Districts, Ethiopia
Low Dietary Diversity and Intake of Animal Source Foods among School Aged Children in Libo Kemkem and Fogera Districts, Ethiopia. Herrador Z, Pérez-Formigo J, Sordo L, Gadisa E, Moreno J, Benito A, Aseffa A, Custodio E. PLoS One. 2015 Jul 23;10(7):e0133435. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0133435. eCollection 2015.
PUBMED DOIEVALUACIÓN ECONÓMICA DE DISTINTAS ESTRATEGIAS PARA EL CRIBADO DE LA ENFERMEDAD DE CHAGAS EN ESPAÑA
EVALUACIÓN ECONÓMICA DE DISTINTAS ESTRATEGIAS PARA EL CRIBADO DE LA ENFERMEDAD DE CHAGAS EN ESPAÑA. Iñaki Imaz Iglesia, Lucía García San Miguel, Teresa Blasco Hernández, María Belén Martín Águeda, Jesús González-Enríquez, Lorenzo Eduardo Ayala Morillas, Lidia García Pérez, Antonio Sarría Santamera. AETS – Junio 2015. Edita: INSTITUTO DE SALUD CARLOS III. Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad NIPO en línea: 725150097 NIPO libro electrónico: 725150081.
PUBMED DOIUsing Hospital Discharge Database to Characterize Chagas Disease Evolution in Spain: There Is a Need for a Systematic Approach towards Disease Detection and Control.
Using Hospital Discharge Database to Characterize Chagas Disease Evolution in Spain: There Is a Need for a Systematic Approach towards Disease Detection and Control. Herrador Z, Rivas E, Gherasim A, Gómez-Barroso D, García J, Benito A, Aparicio P. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2015 Apr ;17;9(4):e0003710. doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0003710
PUBMED DOIEpidemiological Changes in Leishmaniasis in Spain According to Hospitalization-Based Records, 1997-2011: Raising Awareness towards Leishmaniasis in Non-HIV Patients.
Epidemiological Changes in Leishmaniasis in Spain According to Hospitalization-Based Records, 1997-2011: Raising Awareness towards Leishmaniasis in Non-HIV Patients. Herrador Z, Gherasim A, Jiménez BC, Granados M, San Martín JV, Aparicio P. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2015 Mar 10;9(3)
PUBMED DOIHIV-1 infection using dried blood spots can be confirmed by Bio-Rad Geenius™ HIV 1/2 confirmatory assay
HIV-1 infection using dried blood spots can be confirmed by Bio-Rad Geenius™ HIV 1/2 confirmatory assay. Fernández McPhee C, Álvarez P, Prieto L, Obiang J, Avedillo P, Vargas A, Rojo P, Abad C, Ramos JT, Holguín A. J Clin Virol. 2015 Feb;63:66-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2014.12.018. Epub 2014 Dec 27.
PUBMED DOISpatial distribution and cluster analysis of a leishmaniasis outbreak in the south-western Madrid region, Spain, September 2009 to April 2013
Spatial distribution and cluster analysis of a leishmaniasis outbreak in the south-western Madrid region, Spain, September 2009 to April 2013. Gómez-Barroso D, Herrador Z, San Martín JV, Gherasim A, Aguado M, Romero-Maté A, Molina L, Aparicio P, Benito A. Euro Surveill. 2015 Feb 19;20(7):11-20.
PUBMED DOIMicronutrient deficiencies and related factors in school-aged children in ethiopia: a cross-sectional study in libo kemkem and fogera districts, amhara regional state.
Micronutrient deficiencies and related factors in school-aged children in ethiopia: a cross-sectional study in libo kemkem and fogera districts, amhara regional state. Herrador Z, Sordo L, Gadisa E, Buño A, Gómez-Rioja R, Iturzaeta JM, de Armas LF, Benito A, Aseffa A, Moreno J, Cañavate C, Custodio E. PLoS One. 2014 Dec 29;9(12):e112858.
PUBMED DOICross-sectional study of malnutrition and associated factors among school aged children in rural and urban settings of Fogera and Libo Kemkem districts, Ethiopia.
Cross-sectional study of malnutrition and associated factors among school aged children in rural and urban settings of Fogera and Libo Kemkem districts, Ethiopia. Herrador Z, Sordo L, Gadisa E, Moreno J, Nieto J, Benito A, Aseffa A, Cañavate C, Custodio E. PLoS One. 2014 Sep 29;9(9):e105880. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0105880. eCollection 2014.
PUBMED DOIKnowledge, attitudes and practices related to visceral leishmaniasis in rural communities of amhara state: a longitudinal study in northwest ethiopia.
Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to visceral leishmaniasis in rural communities of amhara state: a longitudinal study in northwest ethiopia. López-Perea N, Sordo L, Gadisa E, Cruz I, Hailu T, Moreno J, Aseffa A, Cañavate C, Custodio E. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2014 Apr 17;8(4):e2799. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0002799. eCollection 2014 Apr.
PUBMED DOIGlossina palpalis palpalis populations from Equatorial Guinea belong to distinct allopatric clades
Glossina palpalis palpalis populations from Equatorial Guinea belong to distinct allopatric clades. Cordón-Obras C, Cano J, Knapp J, Nebreda P, Ndong-Mabale N, Ncogo-Ada PR, Ndongo-Asumu P, Navarro M, Pinto J, Benito A, Bart JM. Parasit Vectors. 2014 Jan 17;7:31. doi: 10.1186/1756-3305-7-31.
PUBMED DOIInitial evaluation of a programme to prevent mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus infection in Equatorial Guinea
Initial evaluation of a programme to prevent mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus infection in Equatorial Guinea. Badillo-Navarro K, Prieto-Tato L, Obiang-Esomoyo J, Avedillo-Jiménez P, Vargas-Brizuela A, Rojo-Conejo P. Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2014 Jan;32(1):31-6. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2013.07.003. Epub 2013 Sep 27. Spanish.
PUBMED DOITrypanosoma brucei gambiense adaptation to different mammalian sera is associated with VSG expression site plasticity.
Trypanosoma brucei gambiense adaptation to different mammalian sera is associated with VSG expression site plasticity. Cordón-Obras C, Cano J, González-Pacanowska D, Benito A, Navarro M, Bart JM. PLoS One. 2013 Dec 23;8(12):e85072. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0085072. eCollection 2013.
PUBMED DOILa basura tecnológica de la brecha digital. Nuevos contextos de contaminación ambiental
La basura tecnológica de la brecha digital. Nuevos contextos de contaminación ambiental. García B, Boquete T. Colegio Oficial de Biólogos de la Comunidad de Madrid 2013. (publicación enviada a la revista y aceptada)
Brecha digital y salud. Una aproximación a la realidad de Guinea Ecuatorial.
Brecha digital y salud. Una aproximación a la realidad de Guinea Ecuatorial. García B, Cubo S, Boquete T, Aparicio P. Programa Editorial del ISCIII, 2013
Epidemiology of soil-transmitted helminths, Schistosoma mansoni, and haematocrit values among schoolchildren in Ethiopia.
Epidemiology of soil-transmitted helminths, Schistosoma mansoni, and haematocrit values among schoolchildren in Ethiopia. Abera B, Alem G, Yimer M, Herrador Z: J Infect Dev Ctries; 2013 Mar;7(3):253-60.
Artesunate/amodiaquine malaria treatment for Equatorial Guinea (Central Africa).
Artesunate/amodiaquine malaria treatment for Equatorial Guinea (Central Africa). Charle P, Berzosa P, de Lucio A, Raso J, Nseng Nchama G, Benito A. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2013 Jun;88(6):1087-92. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.12-0290. Epub 2013 Mar 25.
PUBMED DOIGenetic diversity and signatures of selection of drug resistance in Plasmodium populations from both human and mosquito hosts in continental Equatorial Guinea.
Genetic diversity and signatures of selection of drug resistance in Plasmodium populations from both human and mosquito hosts in continental Equatorial Guinea. Mendes C, Salgueiro P, Gonzalez V, Berzosa P, Benito A, do Rosário VE, de Sousa B, Cano J, Arez AP. Malar J. 2013 Mar 27;12:114. doi: 10.1186/1475-2875-12-114.
PUBMED DOICharacterization of the Plasmodium falciparum sarcoplasmic/endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase gene in samples from Equatorial Guinea before implementation of artemisinin-based combination therapy.
Characterization of the Plasmodium falciparum sarcoplasmic/endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase gene in samples from Equatorial Guinea before implementation of artemisinin-based combination therapy. Fernández-Martínez A, Mula P, Cravo P, Charle P, Amor A, Ncogo P, Benito A, Berzosa P. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2013 Jan;88(1):43-7. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.2012.12-0364. Epub 2012 Nov 26.
PUBMED DOIAcute malnutrition surveillance with anthropometry: what do we need to know?
Verstraeten R y Custodio E.Acute malnutrition surveillance with anthropometry: what do we need to know?Science for Policy Brief. European Commission, Ispra 2024, JRC136263.
Información adicional
El comportamiento humano de la población en general y de los profesionales sanitarios, en particular, puede determinar el éxito o el fracaso de las estrategias dirigidas al control de las enfermedades.
Conceptos erróneos y conductas inapropiadas pueden inferir en la efectividad de las actividades de salud pública implementadas.
Estudiar los factores que limitan el acceso a los servicios de salud para diseñar estrategias y políticas de salud pública dirigidas a mejorar el conocimiento de la población y de los profesionales sanitarios sobre ciertas enfermedades y sus programas de control, de manera que puedan mejorar la adherencia a las mismas.
Además, diseñar estrategias de Información, Educación y Comunicación (IEC) para lo que es necesario conocer los conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas de la población y los profesionales sanitarios sobre cada una de las enfermedades infecciosas, donde son endémicas, así como los factores que las determinan.