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Silva-Matos, C et al (2010) C1

This study assesses the prevalence and awareness of diabetes in urban and rural areas of Mozambique and describes its management.

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Cardiovascular risk in Mozambique: who should be treated for hypertension?

Damasceno, A; Padrão P; Silva-Matos, C; et al (2014) C1

This study aimed to estimate the proportion of Mozambicans eligible for pharmacological treatment for hypertension according to single risk factor and total cardiovascular risk approaches. It concluded that a total of 19.8% of 40–64-year-olds would be eligible for pharmacological treatment of hype ... more

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Non-communicable diseases in Mozambique: risk factors, burden, response and outcomes to date

Carla Silva-Matos; David Beran (2012) C1

This revision covers the main non-communicable diseases in Mozambique as well as the National Strategic Plan's aim to create a positive environment to minimize or eliminate the exposure to risk factors and guarantee access to care.

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Normas para o Diagnóstico, Tratamento e Controlo da Hipertensão Arterial e Outros Factores de Risco Cardiovasculares (MOÇAMBIQUE)

Damasceno, A; MISAU (2011) C1

Estas Normas pretendem ser um instrumento de apoio ao profissional de saúde afecto às Unidades Sanitárias, à todos os níveis de atenção de saúde para o diagnóstico, tratamento e seguimento da HTA, bem como prevenção das complicações

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Empowering Frontline Primary Healthcare Workers in a Global Health Partnership Training of Trainers Intervention to Strengthen the Prevention and Control of Cardiovascular Disease in Mozambique

Harris. P.; Juga, E.; Bay, N. et al. Global Heart (2022) CC

Unpreparedness of health professionals to address non-communicable diseases (NCD) at peripheral health facilities is a critical health system challenge in Mozambique. To address this weakness and decentralize NCD care, training of the primary care workforce is needed. We describe our experience in t ... more

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Expanding the Single-Visit Approach for Cervical Cancer Prevention: Successes and Lessons From Burkina Faso

Ouedraogo Y., Furlane G., Fruhauf T. et al. Global Health: Science and Practice (2018) CC

Background: Cervical cancer accounts for 23% of cancer incidence and 22% of cancer mortality among women in Burkina Faso. These proportions are more than 2 and 5 times higher than those of developed countries, respectively. Before 2010, cervical cancer prevention (CECAP) services in Burkina Faso wer ... e limited to temporary screening campaigns. Program Description: Between September 2010 and August 2014, program implementers collaborated with the Ministry of Health and professional associations to implement a CECAP program focused on coupling visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) for screening with same-day cryotherapy treatment for eligible women in 14 facilities. Women with larger lesions or lesions suspect for cancer were referred for loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP). The program trained providers, raised awareness through demand generation activities, and strengthened monitoring capacity. Methods: Data on program activities, service provision, and programmatic lessons were analyzed. Three data collection tools, an individual client form, a client registry, and a monthly summary sheet, were used to track 3 key CECAP service indicators: number of women screened using VIA, proportion of women who screened VIA positive, and proportion of women screening VIA positive who received same-day cryotherapy. Results: Over 4 years, the program screened 13,999 women for cervical cancer using VIA; 8.9% screened positive; and 65.9% received cryotherapy in a single visit. The proportion receiving cryotherapy on the same day started at a high of 82% to 93% when services were provided free of charge, but dropped to 51% when a user fee of $10 was applied to cover the cost of supplies. After reducing the fee to $4 in November 2012, the proportion increased again to 78%. Implementation challenges included difficulties tracking referred patients, stock-outs of key supplies, difficulties with machine maintenance, and prohibitive user fees. Providers were trained to independently monitor services, identify gaps, and take corrective actions. Conclusions: Following dissemination of the results that demonstrated the acceptability and feasibility of the CECAP program, the Burkina Faso Ministry of Health included CECAP services in its minimum service delivery package in 2016. Essential components for such programs include provider training on VIA, cryotherapy, and LEEP; provider and patient demand generation; local equipment maintenance; consistent supply stocks; referral system for LEEP; non-prohibitive fees; and a monitoring data collection system. more

Diabetes in Mozambique: Prevalence, management and healthcare challenges

Cardiovascular risk in Mozambique: who should be treated for hypertension?

Non-communicable diseases in Mozambique: risk factors, burden, response and outcomes to date

Normas para o Diagnóstico, Tratamento e Controlo da Hipertensão Arterial e Outros Factores de Risco Cardiovasculares (MOÇAMBIQUE)

Empowering Frontline Primary Healthcare Workers in a Global Health Partnership Training of Trainers Intervention to Strengthen the Prevention and Control of Cardiovascular Disease in Mozambique

Expanding the Single-Visit Approach for Cervical Cancer Prevention: Successes and Lessons From Burkina Faso