Birgitte J Vennervald
Biographic Data
| ID | 4426589 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Birgitte J Vennervald |
| GIVEN NAMES | Birgitte J |
| FAMILY NAME | Vennervald |
| SIGNATURE | VENNERVALD B J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Copenhagen |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5721-3494 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
An ethnographic study on the socio-cultural factors that influence adherence to mass drug administration among schoolchildren in schistosomiasis hotspots along lake albert, Hoima District, Uganda
Programmatic factors that could facilitate MDA uptake include continuous health education through integration of schistosomiasis into the school curriculum in transmission hotspots and investment in provision of a pre-treatment snack to reduce side effects. Sanitation as a facilitator of MDA uptake strengthens the argument for continued and expanded integration with the WASH sector for schistosomiasis control
Community insights into societal causes of and solutions for schistosomiasis transmission in Lake Albert fishing villages
Despite challenges, Lake Albert provides a significant source of livelihood to communities. Providing alternative water sources and empowering local communities through the provision of alternative livelihood strategies is critical to reducing contact with the lake. A bottom-up participatory approach to community engagement facilitates community understanding of schistosomiasis problems and allows them to devise sustainable solutions to the probl…
Ich-Mupong”, a swollen stomach
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Association of Urogenital Symptoms with History of Water Contact in Young Women in Areas Endemic for S. haematobium. A Cross-Sectional Study in Rural South Africa
Female genital schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by Schistosoma haematobium . Infected females may suffer from symptoms mimicking sexually transmitted infections. We explored if self-reported history of unsafe water contact could be used as a simple predictor of genital schistosomiasis. In a cross-sectional study in rural South Africa, 883 sexually active women aged 16-22 years were included. Questions were asked about urogen…
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Association of Urogenital Symptoms with History of Water Contact in Young Women in Areas Endemic for S. haematobium. A Cross-Sectional Study in Rural South Africa
Female genital schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by Schistosoma haematobium . Infected females may suffer from symptoms mimicking sexually transmitted infections. We explored if self-reported history of unsafe water contact could be used as a simple predictor of genital schistosomiasis. In a cross-sectional study in rural South Africa, 883 sexually active women aged 16-22 years were included. Questions were asked about urogen…
Ich-Mupong”, a swollen stomach
Not applicable
An ethnographic study on the socio-cultural factors that influence adherence to mass drug administration among schoolchildren in schistosomiasis hotspots along lake albert, Hoima District, Uganda
Programmatic factors that could facilitate MDA uptake include continuous health education through integration of schistosomiasis into the school curriculum in transmission hotspots and investment in provision of a pre-treatment snack to reduce side effects. Sanitation as a facilitator of MDA uptake strengthens the argument for continued and expanded integration with the WASH sector for schistosomiasis control
Community insights into societal causes of and solutions for schistosomiasis transmission in Lake Albert fishing villages
Despite challenges, Lake Albert provides a significant source of livelihood to communities. Providing alternative water sources and empowering local communities through the provision of alternative livelihood strategies is critical to reducing contact with the lake. A bottom-up participatory approach to community engagement facilitates community understanding of schistosomiasis problems and allows them to devise sustainable solutions to the probl…
Parasites and Host Interactions (4 works) · Global Maternal and Child Health (3 works) · Biostatistics (2 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Epidemiology (2 works) · Geography (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Pathology (2 works) · Public health (2 works)