Samuel Lwamushi Makali
Biographic Data
| ID | 7746546 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Samuel Lwamushi Makali |
| GIVEN NAMES | Samuel Lwamushi |
| FAMILY NAME | Makali |
| SIGNATURE | MAKALI S L |
| AFFILIATIONS | Université Catholique de Bukavu |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3538-1715 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Violence against health care workers in a post-conflict context
BACKGROUND: Violence against healthcare is a significant public health issue worldwide, yet it remains poorly documented in resource-limited countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aims to explore the causes of such violence, types, perpetrators, consequences and mechanisms for its prevention within the post-conflict context of the South Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). METHODS: This exploratory qua…
Understanding perceptions towards Covid-19 vaccination and strategies to increase vaccine uptake among Ebola- affected communities in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
These findings add to growing evidence on how prior exposure to another disease of international concern (Ebola) and the associated vaccine, as well as historical context, influence perceptions of novel vaccines. Community engagement and tailored communication to address community concerns and misinformation are essential to building trust. Policymakers and implementers should consider more innovative approaches for developing and implementing va…
Patient involvement in the biopsychosocial integrated primary care model
According to the World Health Organization, involving patient in healthcare provision and decision-making about their health is a key factor in ensuring healthcare quality. This study explores patients’ involvement in choosing their care strategies, their responsibility for holistic care, and their ability to support biopsychosocial model of care. This qualitative research was conducted in three health districts in South Kivu province, eastern De…
Community ownership of biopsychosocial model of care
BACKGROUND: The WHO recommends the Person-Centred Care approach, based on the biopsychosocial (BPS) model with community participation, to streamline the management of chronic diseases in Primary Health Care (PHC) activities and reduce their growing burden, even in Africa. The Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) experience of community participation in implementing the BPS model for chronic diseases has been little explored. OBJECTIVE: To descri…
Mentorship to strengthen health system leadership
From 2015 to 2019, the "RIPSEC" program launched a mentorship program, transforming the Walungu health zone, in eastern crisis-affected Democratic Republic of Congo, into a “Learning and Research Zone” (LRZ). As part of the program, a local university was tasked with strengthening the LRZ manager’s leadership capacities, including efforts to troubleshoot challenges related to the proliferation of informal healthcare facilities (IHFs). IHFs are un…
Violence against health care workers in a crisis context
In Eastern DRC, HCWs face multiple and severe forms of aggression from a variety of individuals. The effects of such levels violence on HCWs and the communities they served could be devastating on the already pressured health system. Policy framework that defines the roles and responsibilities for the protection of HCWs and for the development and implementation of preparedness measures such as training on management of violence are possible solu…
Comparative analysis of the health status of the population in six health zones in South Kivu
Armed conflicts have a significantly negative impact on people's perceived health, particularly in crisis health zones. In this area, we must accentuate actions aiming to strengthen people's psychosocial well-being
Are people most in need utilising health facilities in post-conflict settings? A cross-sectional study from South Kivu, eastern DR Congo
Background: The disruptive effect of protracted socio-political instability and conflict on the health systems is likely to exacerbate inequities in health service utilisation in conflict-recovering contexts.Objective: To examine whether the level of healthcare need is associated with health facility utilisation in post-conflict settings.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among adults with diabetes, hypertension, mothers of infants wit…
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Are people most in need utilising health facilities in post-conflict settings? A cross-sectional study from South Kivu, eastern DR Congo
Background: The disruptive effect of protracted socio-political instability and conflict on the health systems is likely to exacerbate inequities in health service utilisation in conflict-recovering contexts.Objective: To examine whether the level of healthcare need is associated with health facility utilisation in post-conflict settings.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among adults with diabetes, hypertension, mothers of infants wit…
Comparative analysis of the health status of the population in six health zones in South Kivu
Armed conflicts have a significantly negative impact on people's perceived health, particularly in crisis health zones. In this area, we must accentuate actions aiming to strengthen people's psychosocial well-being
Violence against health care workers in a crisis context
In Eastern DRC, HCWs face multiple and severe forms of aggression from a variety of individuals. The effects of such levels violence on HCWs and the communities they served could be devastating on the already pressured health system. Policy framework that defines the roles and responsibilities for the protection of HCWs and for the development and implementation of preparedness measures such as training on management of violence are possible solu…
Mentorship to strengthen health system leadership
From 2015 to 2019, the "RIPSEC" program launched a mentorship program, transforming the Walungu health zone, in eastern crisis-affected Democratic Republic of Congo, into a “Learning and Research Zone” (LRZ). As part of the program, a local university was tasked with strengthening the LRZ manager’s leadership capacities, including efforts to troubleshoot challenges related to the proliferation of informal healthcare facilities (IHFs). IHFs are un…
Patient involvement in the biopsychosocial integrated primary care model
According to the World Health Organization, involving patient in healthcare provision and decision-making about their health is a key factor in ensuring healthcare quality. This study explores patients’ involvement in choosing their care strategies, their responsibility for holistic care, and their ability to support biopsychosocial model of care. This qualitative research was conducted in three health districts in South Kivu province, eastern De…
Community ownership of biopsychosocial model of care
BACKGROUND: The WHO recommends the Person-Centred Care approach, based on the biopsychosocial (BPS) model with community participation, to streamline the management of chronic diseases in Primary Health Care (PHC) activities and reduce their growing burden, even in Africa. The Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) experience of community participation in implementing the BPS model for chronic diseases has been little explored. OBJECTIVE: To descri…
Violence against health care workers in a post-conflict context
BACKGROUND: Violence against healthcare is a significant public health issue worldwide, yet it remains poorly documented in resource-limited countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aims to explore the causes of such violence, types, perpetrators, consequences and mechanisms for its prevention within the post-conflict context of the South Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). METHODS: This exploratory qua…
Understanding perceptions towards Covid-19 vaccination and strategies to increase vaccine uptake among Ebola- affected communities in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
These findings add to growing evidence on how prior exposure to another disease of international concern (Ebola) and the associated vaccine, as well as historical context, influence perceptions of novel vaccines. Community engagement and tailored communication to address community concerns and misinformation are essential to building trust. Policymakers and implementers should consider more innovative approaches for developing and implementing va…
Health care (5 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Qualitative research (5 works) · Public health (4 works) · Cross-sectional study (3 works) · Democracy (3 works) · Economic growth (3 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Global Maternal and Child Health (3 works) · Political science (3 works)