Eric Komena

Datos Biográficos

ID7753012
NOMBREEric Komena
NOMBRESEric
APELLIDOKomena
FIRMAKOMENA E
AFILIACIONESProgramme PAC-CI
VERIFICADONo
TOTAL DE OBRAS5
TOTAL DE CITAS0
TOTAL COMO AUTOR5
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN2025
AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN2026
ÍNDICE H0

  • The implementation of tuberculosis preventive therapy in HIV care clinics in Africa, Asia and Latin America

    Open AccessRemo Schmutz, Nicolas Banholzer et al.ARTICLEBMJ Global Health2026

    INTRODUCTION: Towards the 'End TB Strategy' targets, the WHO recommends the provision of tuberculosis (TB) preventive therapy (TPT) for high-risk groups including people living with HIV (PLWH). 3 years after the release of the updated 2020 WHO guidelines, we investigated the implementation of TPT services at HIV clinics in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), focusing on TB screening, populations eligible for TPT and available TPT regi…

  • Living in Fear

    Open AccessNoelle A Benzekri, Astou Diagne et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2026

    Dedicated studies to understand and explore HIV-related stigma among PWH in Senegal are essential for the development and implementation of effective stigma reduction strategies. The goals of this study were to understand the current challenges confronted by newly diagnosed PWH in Senegal and to explore the manifestations of HIV-related stigma using a mixed methods approach. We conducted a convergent mixed methods study among participants ≥ 18 ye…

  • Barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

    Open AccessNoelle A Benzekri, Eric Komena et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2026

    Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in West Africa. An understanding of the barriers to prompt diagnosis and treatment of TB is critical in order to develop strategies to improve TB outcomes. We conducted a qualitative sub-study within the TB-Sentinel Research Network of IeDEA at the CePReF clinic in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Individuals $$\:\ge\:$$18 years of age who had received treatment for pulmonary TB within t…

  • The long-term impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on tuberculosis care and infection control measures in anti-retroviral therapy (ART) clinics in low- and middle-income countries

    Open AccessMarie Ballif, Nicolas Banholzer et al.ARTICLEBMJ Global Health2025

    BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic challenged healthcare systems, particularly in settings with high infectious disease burden. We examined the postpandemic long-term impacts of COVID-19 on tuberculosis (TB) services at anti-retroviral therapy (ART) clinics in lower-income countries. METHODS: Using standardised online questionnaires, we conducted a cross-sectional site survey among ART clinics providing TB services in Africa and Asia from July to …

  • Perceptions and management of diabetes and obesity among people living with HIV in Côte d’Ivoire

    Open AccessJean Jacques Koffi, Marie K Plaisy et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025

    These results highlight the complexity surrounding the perceptions and management of T2DM and obesity among PLHIV in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. In order to implement innovative and efficient intervention strategies to prevent and treat these metabolic conditions, cultural beliefs as well as socio-economic barriers must be addressed