Exploring evidence use and capacity for health services management and planning in Swiss health administrations: a mixed-method interview study (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Health administrations require evidence, meaning robust information, data, and research, on health services and systems. Little is known about the resources and processes available within
Diagnostic accuracy of a sequence-specific <em>Mtb</em>-DNA hybridization assay in urine: a case-control study including subclinical TB cases (Publications)
Tuberculosis (TB) caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases globally. Timely diagnosis is a key step in the management of TB patients and in the preve
Checkpoint for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection: a model from Switzerland (Publications)
Background: The world has experienced several phases of waves and remission of the SARS-CoV-2 called “pandemic waves” during the past two years: The first one in February and March 2020, followed by a
An intersectoral approach to hypertension care: solutions for improving blood pressure control in São Paulo, Brazil (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Hypertension is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and a major public health issue worldwide. In Brazil, it affects approximately 52.5% of the adult population. We
Facility-based indicators to manage and scale up cervical cancer prevention and care services for women living with hiv in sub-Saharan Africa: a... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Of women with cervical cancer (CC) and HIV, 85% live in sub-Saharan Africa, where 21% of all CC cases are attributable to HIV infection. We aimed to generate internationally acceptable fac
Is water delivery a good idea to prevent obstetric anal sphincter injuries in low risk primiparae? An exploratory study in a Swiss public teaching... (Publications)
OBJECTIVE: Obstetric anal sphincter injuries are feared perineal injuries that are associated with increased pelvic floor disorders. The knowledge of influencing factors as the mode of delivery is the
Quantifizierung des Gesundheitsnutzens der neuen Luftqualitätsleitlinien der Weltgesundheitsorganisation in der Schweiz: Projekt GeLuft,... (Publications)
Die aktuellen Immissionsgrenzwerte der Luftreinhalte-Verordnung (LRV) entsprechen weitgehend den Richtwerten der Luftqualitätsleitlinien der Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO-AQG, «World Health Organiz
Genetic characterization of schistosome species from cattle in Côte d'Ivoire (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis is a water-based parasitic disease that affects humans, livestock and wild animals. While considerable resources are dedicated to the surveillance, disease mapping, control
Competencies for transformational leadership in public health: an international delphi consensus study (Publications)
Objectives: This Delphi study intended to develop competencies for transformational leadership in public health, including behavioral descriptions (descriptors) tailored to individuals and their conte