Ibrahim Franklyn Kamara
Biographic Data
| ID | 7760082 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ibrahim Franklyn Kamara |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ibrahim Franklyn |
| FAMILY NAME | Kamara |
| SIGNATURE | KAMARA I F |
| AFFILIATIONS | World Health Organization - Pakistan |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1454-4650 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 14 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Prevalence and predictors of modern contraceptives utilization among sexually active adolescent girls and young women in Sierra Leone
We assessed the prevalence and predictors of modern contraceptive use among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) (15–24 years) in Sierra Leone. We analyzed secondary data of 2,338 sexually active AGYW from the 2019 Sierra Leone demographic and health survey using STATA version 16, and the results were presented as proportions. Modern contraceptive use among AGYW was relatively high (43.1%). The frequently used contraceptives were injectables (…
Evaluation of Sierra Leone’s Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV program, 2024
The elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission (eMTCT) Cascade Analysis is a key intervention to understand the effectiveness and gaps in national HIV prevention program for pregnant women and their infants. This comprehensive evaluation aimed to assess the step-by-step processes of eMTCT services, from the entry points at antenatal care (ANC) to outcomes for HIV-exposed infants (HEIs) and propose actionable recommendations using the life stages…
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices on antibiotic use and resistance among adolescents and young people in Sierra Leone
Our study revealed that adolescents and young people in Sierra Leone have a limited understanding of antibiotic resistance. Limited knowledge may drive inappropriate antibiotic use, further increasing the AMR burden in the country. We recommend implementing school and university-based antimicrobial stewardship initiatives to enhance awareness and understanding of antibiotic resistance and promote rational use of antibiotics
Socio-demographic factors associated with incomplete vaccination or non-vaccination among children aged 12–23 months in Sierra Leone
Incomplete vaccination or non-vaccination among children was high in Sierra Leone in 2019. In order to increase childhood vaccine uptake, we recommend the development of initiatives geared towards optimizing facility-based service delivery, intensifying health education focusing more on vaccination, enhancing community engagement, addressing barriers to vaccine access, establishing and ensuring proper functioning of immunization defaulter trackin…
Sex-disaggregated analysis of age-standardized human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome and sexually transmitted infections prevalence in Sierra Leone
Despite the decline in the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome and sexually transmitted infections in Sierra Leone between 2000 to 2019, sex-based disparities remain substantial, with females consistently experiencing a higher burden than males. These findings underscore the need for sex-sensitive policies and interventions to address the causes of these disparities. Strengthening health systems, promoti…
Prevalence of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and their risk factors in an informal settlement in Freetown, Sierra Leone
The prevalence of hypertension,and NCD risk factors was high among the residents of the Kroobay informal settlement. We also noted a low prevalence of diabetes. There is an urgent need for the implementation of health education, promotion, and screening initiatives to reduce health risks so that these conditions will not overwhelm health services
How Well Are Hand Hygiene Practices and Promotion Implemented in Sierra Leone? A Cross-Sectional Study in 13 Public Hospitals
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) result in millions of avoidable deaths or prolonged lengths of stay in hospitals and cause huge economic loss to health systems and communities. Primarily, HAIs spread through the hands of healthcare workers, so improving hand hygiene can reduce their spread. We evaluated hand hygiene practices and promotion across 13 public health hospitals (six secondary and seven tertiary hospitals) in the Western Area o…
Hand Hygiene Compliance at Two Tertiary Hospitals in Freetown, Sierra Leone, in 2021
Hand hygiene actions are essential to reduce healthcare-associated infections and the development of antimicrobial resistance. In this cross-sectional study at two tertiary hospitals, Freetown, Sierra Leone, we observed hand hygiene compliance (defined as using handwash with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) amongst healthcare workers between June and August 2021. Using the WHO Hand Hygiene tool, observations were made in relation t…
Antibiotic Use in Suspected and Confirmed Covid-19 Patients Admitted to Health Facilities in Sierra Leone in 2020–2021
Inappropriate use of antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to increase the burden of antimicrobial resistance. In this study, we report on the prevalence of antibiotic use and its associated factors among suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patients admitted to 35 health facilities in Sierra Leone from March 2020-March 2021. This was a cross-sectional study using routinely collected patient data. Of 700 confirmed COVID-19 patien…
Bacterial Isolates and Antibiotic Resistance of Escherichia coli Isolated from Fresh Poultry Excreta Used for Vegetable Farming in Freetown, Sierra Leone
The transfer of antibiotic resistance from animals to humans is of concern in recent times. One potential source of such transfer is the untreated poultry excreta used as manure in farming. We aim to identify bacterial isolates and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of Escherichia coli in poultry excreta in Sierra Leone. This was a cross-sectional study of fresh poultry excreta samples collected from four commercial poultry sites in Freetown, Sie…
Achieving Minimum Standards for Infection Prevention and Control in Sierra Leone
Although there is encouraging progress in IPC performance, it is slower than desired in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is urgent need to mobilize political will, leadership and resources and make a quantum leap forward
Infection Prevention and Control in Three Tertiary Healthcare Facilities in Freetown, Sierra Leone during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures are critical to the reduction in healthcare-associated infections, especially during pandemics, such as that of COVID-19. We conducted a hospital-based cross-sectional study in August 2021 at Connaught Hospital, Princess Christian Maternity Hospital and Ola During Children's Hospital located in Freetown, Sierra Leone. We used the World Health Organization's Infection Prevention and Control Assessmen…
Evaluation of Drinking Water Quality and Bacterial Antibiotic Sensitivity in Wells and Standpipes at Household Water Points in Freetown, Sierra Leone
Water quality surveillance can help to reduce waterborne diseases. Despite better access to safe drinking water in Sierra Leone, about a third of the population (3 million people) drink water from unimproved sources. In this cross-sectional study, we collected water samples from 15 standpipes and 5 wells and measured the physicochemical and bacteriological water quality, and the antimicrobial sensitivity of Escherichia coli (E. coli) in two commu…
Culture Requests and Multi-Drug Resistance among Suspected Urinary Tract Infections in Two Tertiary Hospitals in Freetown, Sierra Leone (2017–21)
In sub-Saharan Africa, there is limited information about the use of microbiology laboratory services in patients with suspected urinary tract infections (UTIs). This cross-sectional study assessed the requests for urine culture in patients with suspected UTI in two tertiary (maternal and paediatric) hospitals-Freetown and Sierra Leone, during May 2017-May 2021-and determined antimicrobial resistance (AMR) patterns among bacterial isolates. One l…
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How Well Are Hand Hygiene Practices and Promotion Implemented in Sierra Leone? A Cross-Sectional Study in 13 Public Hospitals
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) result in millions of avoidable deaths or prolonged lengths of stay in hospitals and cause huge economic loss to health systems and communities. Primarily, HAIs spread through the hands of healthcare workers, so improving hand hygiene can reduce their spread. We evaluated hand hygiene practices and promotion across 13 public health hospitals (six secondary and seven tertiary hospitals) in the Western Area o…
Hand Hygiene Compliance at Two Tertiary Hospitals in Freetown, Sierra Leone, in 2021
Hand hygiene actions are essential to reduce healthcare-associated infections and the development of antimicrobial resistance. In this cross-sectional study at two tertiary hospitals, Freetown, Sierra Leone, we observed hand hygiene compliance (defined as using handwash with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) amongst healthcare workers between June and August 2021. Using the WHO Hand Hygiene tool, observations were made in relation t…
Antibiotic Use in Suspected and Confirmed Covid-19 Patients Admitted to Health Facilities in Sierra Leone in 2020–2021
Inappropriate use of antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to increase the burden of antimicrobial resistance. In this study, we report on the prevalence of antibiotic use and its associated factors among suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patients admitted to 35 health facilities in Sierra Leone from March 2020-March 2021. This was a cross-sectional study using routinely collected patient data. Of 700 confirmed COVID-19 patien…
Bacterial Isolates and Antibiotic Resistance of Escherichia coli Isolated from Fresh Poultry Excreta Used for Vegetable Farming in Freetown, Sierra Leone
The transfer of antibiotic resistance from animals to humans is of concern in recent times. One potential source of such transfer is the untreated poultry excreta used as manure in farming. We aim to identify bacterial isolates and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of Escherichia coli in poultry excreta in Sierra Leone. This was a cross-sectional study of fresh poultry excreta samples collected from four commercial poultry sites in Freetown, Sie…
Achieving Minimum Standards for Infection Prevention and Control in Sierra Leone
Although there is encouraging progress in IPC performance, it is slower than desired in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is urgent need to mobilize political will, leadership and resources and make a quantum leap forward
Infection Prevention and Control in Three Tertiary Healthcare Facilities in Freetown, Sierra Leone during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures are critical to the reduction in healthcare-associated infections, especially during pandemics, such as that of COVID-19. We conducted a hospital-based cross-sectional study in August 2021 at Connaught Hospital, Princess Christian Maternity Hospital and Ola During Children's Hospital located in Freetown, Sierra Leone. We used the World Health Organization's Infection Prevention and Control Assessmen…
Evaluation of Drinking Water Quality and Bacterial Antibiotic Sensitivity in Wells and Standpipes at Household Water Points in Freetown, Sierra Leone
Water quality surveillance can help to reduce waterborne diseases. Despite better access to safe drinking water in Sierra Leone, about a third of the population (3 million people) drink water from unimproved sources. In this cross-sectional study, we collected water samples from 15 standpipes and 5 wells and measured the physicochemical and bacteriological water quality, and the antimicrobial sensitivity of Escherichia coli (E. coli) in two commu…
Culture Requests and Multi-Drug Resistance among Suspected Urinary Tract Infections in Two Tertiary Hospitals in Freetown, Sierra Leone (2017–21)
In sub-Saharan Africa, there is limited information about the use of microbiology laboratory services in patients with suspected urinary tract infections (UTIs). This cross-sectional study assessed the requests for urine culture in patients with suspected UTI in two tertiary (maternal and paediatric) hospitals-Freetown and Sierra Leone, during May 2017-May 2021-and determined antimicrobial resistance (AMR) patterns among bacterial isolates. One l…
Prevalence of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and their risk factors in an informal settlement in Freetown, Sierra Leone
The prevalence of hypertension,and NCD risk factors was high among the residents of the Kroobay informal settlement. We also noted a low prevalence of diabetes. There is an urgent need for the implementation of health education, promotion, and screening initiatives to reduce health risks so that these conditions will not overwhelm health services
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices on antibiotic use and resistance among adolescents and young people in Sierra Leone
Our study revealed that adolescents and young people in Sierra Leone have a limited understanding of antibiotic resistance. Limited knowledge may drive inappropriate antibiotic use, further increasing the AMR burden in the country. We recommend implementing school and university-based antimicrobial stewardship initiatives to enhance awareness and understanding of antibiotic resistance and promote rational use of antibiotics
Socio-demographic factors associated with incomplete vaccination or non-vaccination among children aged 12–23 months in Sierra Leone
Incomplete vaccination or non-vaccination among children was high in Sierra Leone in 2019. In order to increase childhood vaccine uptake, we recommend the development of initiatives geared towards optimizing facility-based service delivery, intensifying health education focusing more on vaccination, enhancing community engagement, addressing barriers to vaccine access, establishing and ensuring proper functioning of immunization defaulter trackin…
Sex-disaggregated analysis of age-standardized human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome and sexually transmitted infections prevalence in Sierra Leone
Despite the decline in the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome and sexually transmitted infections in Sierra Leone between 2000 to 2019, sex-based disparities remain substantial, with females consistently experiencing a higher burden than males. These findings underscore the need for sex-sensitive policies and interventions to address the causes of these disparities. Strengthening health systems, promoti…
Prevalence and predictors of modern contraceptives utilization among sexually active adolescent girls and young women in Sierra Leone
We assessed the prevalence and predictors of modern contraceptive use among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) (15–24 years) in Sierra Leone. We analyzed secondary data of 2,338 sexually active AGYW from the 2019 Sierra Leone demographic and health survey using STATA version 16, and the results were presented as proportions. Modern contraceptive use among AGYW was relatively high (43.1%). The frequently used contraceptives were injectables (…
Evaluation of Sierra Leone’s Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV program, 2024
The elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission (eMTCT) Cascade Analysis is a key intervention to understand the effectiveness and gaps in national HIV prevention program for pregnant women and their infants. This comprehensive evaluation aimed to assess the step-by-step processes of eMTCT services, from the entry points at antenatal care (ANC) to outcomes for HIV-exposed infants (HEIs) and propose actionable recommendations using the life stages…
Sierra leone (12 works) · Medicine (10 works) · Environmental health (8 works) · Socioeconomics (7 works) · Antibiotic Use and Resistance (5 works) · Internal Medicine (5 works) · Public health (5 works) · Cross-sectional study (4 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (3 works) · Antibiotic resistance (3 works)