The document provides a curriculum vitae for Luis E. Benavente which details his educational background including degrees in medicine, biology, and public health from Cayetano Heredia University in Peru. It also outlines his extensive professional experience over 40 years working in malaria control, child health, epidemiology, and tropical disease management in various roles with organizations such as MCDI, Proj HOPE, UPCH, and Cayetano Heredia University across Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. The CV highlights his technical expertise in areas like pediatric nutrition, infectious disease research, epidemiology, monitoring and evaluation, and program development.
Awareness and attitudes of healthcare professionals in baguio benguet towards...Alexander Decker
This study aimed to determine the awareness and attitudes of healthcare professionals in Baguio-Benguet, Philippines towards reporting adverse drug reactions (ADRs). A cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire distributed to 242 physicians, nurses and pharmacists. The results found that healthcare professionals in the region had an average awareness of ADR reporting. Female professionals, those with more experience, physicians and those informed about pharmacovigilance had significantly higher awareness. Overall attitudes towards ADR reporting were favorable. However, the main barriers to reporting were lack of knowledge on where to report and complicated reporting forms. The strongest motivators for reporting were a sense of obligation and serious adverse reactions. The study concluded that
This document discusses medical nutrition therapy (MNT), which is the application of nutrition assessment, intervention, and counseling to manage disease and improve health outcomes. MNT is provided by registered dietitian nutritionists and involves a standardized process called the nutrition care process. This includes nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring. The nutrition assessment involves collecting information on diet, anthropometrics, labs, physical findings, and medical history. This information is used to determine a nutrition diagnosis and develop an individualized nutrition intervention plan to address any identified dietary contributors to disease. MNT has been shown to improve clinical outcomes and lower healthcare costs for many chronic conditions.
The document outlines an alignment matrix between program outcomes, course outcomes, learning outcomes, and content for a nursing course on caring for at-risk and sick adult clients. It maps concepts related to oxygenation, fluids, electrolytes, infectious and inflammatory disorders, immunologic disorders, cellular aberrations, and more. It also maps relevant principles including evidence-based practice, ethics, collaboration, lifelong learning, advocacy, culture and technology. The purpose is to ensure alignment between the broader program outcomes and what is covered specifically within this course.
The document discusses the field of public health dentistry. It provides definitions of key terms like public health and dental public health. It describes the historical development of public health and changing concepts in public health from disease control to health promotion to social engineering to health for all. It outlines tools used in dental public health like epidemiology and biostatistics. It discusses characteristics of ideal public health measures and services provided through public health dentistry.
Advances in integrative nanomedicine for improving infectious disease treatme...home
Nanomedicine is integrative, blending modern technology with natural products to reduce toxicity and support immune function. Nanomedicine using traditional agents from alternative systems of medicine can facilitate progress in integrative public health approaches to infectious diseases.
This document discusses methods for assessing the nutritional status of communities, including anthropometric measurements, clinical examinations, biochemical testing, repeated surveys, growth monitoring, sentinel site surveillance, and school census data. It emphasizes the importance of analyzing the underlying causes of malnutrition by combining nutritional status data with information on food access, health, and care practices through participatory appraisals and problem tree analysis. Integrating multi-sectoral information through tools like Nutrition Country Profiles and Nutrition Information in Crisis Situations reports allows for more appropriate responses to nutritional problems.
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs by targeting healthy individuals. It involves preventing exposures to hazards, altering unhealthy behaviors, and increasing resistance to disease. Examples include legislation promoting safe practices, education on healthy habits like nutrition and exercise, and immunization. Primary prevention can be achieved through health promotion like education and lifestyle changes, or specific protection measures like immunization and chemoprophylaxis. The WHO recommends population and high-risk strategies, with population strategies targeting socioeconomic and lifestyle changes to benefit the whole population, and high-risk targeting at-risk individuals.
This study assessed the knowledge of relatives of burn patients regarding first aid treatment of burns. A survey was conducted of 150 relatives of patients admitted to the burn unit of a hospital in Palestine over one year. The results showed that most relatives had received information about first aid from doctors and nurses or media like TV. However, over half had not received prior first aid training. While two-thirds knew to use cool running water for burns, knowledge regarding timing, duration and other aspects was lower. Females and those informed by healthcare workers had higher overall knowledge scores. The study concluded that greater training is needed for the public, especially on burn first aid, to improve initial management and reduce morbidity from such injuries.
Awareness and attitudes of healthcare professionals in baguio benguet towards...Alexander Decker
This study aimed to determine the awareness and attitudes of healthcare professionals in Baguio-Benguet, Philippines towards reporting adverse drug reactions (ADRs). A cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire distributed to 242 physicians, nurses and pharmacists. The results found that healthcare professionals in the region had an average awareness of ADR reporting. Female professionals, those with more experience, physicians and those informed about pharmacovigilance had significantly higher awareness. Overall attitudes towards ADR reporting were favorable. However, the main barriers to reporting were lack of knowledge on where to report and complicated reporting forms. The strongest motivators for reporting were a sense of obligation and serious adverse reactions. The study concluded that
This document discusses medical nutrition therapy (MNT), which is the application of nutrition assessment, intervention, and counseling to manage disease and improve health outcomes. MNT is provided by registered dietitian nutritionists and involves a standardized process called the nutrition care process. This includes nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring. The nutrition assessment involves collecting information on diet, anthropometrics, labs, physical findings, and medical history. This information is used to determine a nutrition diagnosis and develop an individualized nutrition intervention plan to address any identified dietary contributors to disease. MNT has been shown to improve clinical outcomes and lower healthcare costs for many chronic conditions.
The document outlines an alignment matrix between program outcomes, course outcomes, learning outcomes, and content for a nursing course on caring for at-risk and sick adult clients. It maps concepts related to oxygenation, fluids, electrolytes, infectious and inflammatory disorders, immunologic disorders, cellular aberrations, and more. It also maps relevant principles including evidence-based practice, ethics, collaboration, lifelong learning, advocacy, culture and technology. The purpose is to ensure alignment between the broader program outcomes and what is covered specifically within this course.
The document discusses the field of public health dentistry. It provides definitions of key terms like public health and dental public health. It describes the historical development of public health and changing concepts in public health from disease control to health promotion to social engineering to health for all. It outlines tools used in dental public health like epidemiology and biostatistics. It discusses characteristics of ideal public health measures and services provided through public health dentistry.
Advances in integrative nanomedicine for improving infectious disease treatme...home
Nanomedicine is integrative, blending modern technology with natural products to reduce toxicity and support immune function. Nanomedicine using traditional agents from alternative systems of medicine can facilitate progress in integrative public health approaches to infectious diseases.
This document discusses methods for assessing the nutritional status of communities, including anthropometric measurements, clinical examinations, biochemical testing, repeated surveys, growth monitoring, sentinel site surveillance, and school census data. It emphasizes the importance of analyzing the underlying causes of malnutrition by combining nutritional status data with information on food access, health, and care practices through participatory appraisals and problem tree analysis. Integrating multi-sectoral information through tools like Nutrition Country Profiles and Nutrition Information in Crisis Situations reports allows for more appropriate responses to nutritional problems.
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs by targeting healthy individuals. It involves preventing exposures to hazards, altering unhealthy behaviors, and increasing resistance to disease. Examples include legislation promoting safe practices, education on healthy habits like nutrition and exercise, and immunization. Primary prevention can be achieved through health promotion like education and lifestyle changes, or specific protection measures like immunization and chemoprophylaxis. The WHO recommends population and high-risk strategies, with population strategies targeting socioeconomic and lifestyle changes to benefit the whole population, and high-risk targeting at-risk individuals.
This study assessed the knowledge of relatives of burn patients regarding first aid treatment of burns. A survey was conducted of 150 relatives of patients admitted to the burn unit of a hospital in Palestine over one year. The results showed that most relatives had received information about first aid from doctors and nurses or media like TV. However, over half had not received prior first aid training. While two-thirds knew to use cool running water for burns, knowledge regarding timing, duration and other aspects was lower. Females and those informed by healthcare workers had higher overall knowledge scores. The study concluded that greater training is needed for the public, especially on burn first aid, to improve initial management and reduce morbidity from such injuries.
(1) The document examines why patients in Palestine use traditional medicine to treat burns. It conducted a cross-sectional study of 290 burn patients admitted to a hospital in Hebron, Palestine in 2020.
(2) The study found that 29% of admissions used traditional medicine after their burns. The most common reasons for using traditional medicine were believing it does not leave scars after healing (70%), rapid healing (70%), and thinking traditional medicine is better than conventional treatments (57%).
(3) Sources of information about traditional burn treatments included friends (22%), the internet (53.3%), media (16.8%), and family (15%). The study found no significant differences in reasons for using traditional medicine based on
This document provides guidelines for managing hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes from the American Diabetes Association and European Association for the Study of Diabetes. It summarizes that glycemic management has become complex with many treatment options and uncertainties about benefits. The guidelines aim to encourage individualized patient-centered care over prescriptive algorithms. Effective management of cardiovascular risk factors is also important given risks of complications. The guidelines stress shared decision making between clinicians and patients based on evidence and patient preferences and needs.
1. Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to control health problems. Descriptive epidemiology aims to describe patterns of disease, while analytical epidemiology aims to identify risk factors.
2. Key approaches in epidemiology include observational studies like cross-sectional and case-control studies, as well as experimental studies like randomized controlled trials. Important concepts include rates, ratios, and proportions used to describe disease frequency and distribution.
IRJET- Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Investigation of Indigofera Nummularii...IRJET Journal
This document reports on a study investigating the phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial potential of Indigofera nummulariifolia, a plant used ethnomedicinally to treat liver complaints. Extracts of the plant were prepared using different solvents and screened for phytochemicals and antimicrobial activity against various bacteria and fungi. Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of compounds like glycosides, tannins, flavonoids etc. in the extracts. In antimicrobial assays, the extracts showed zones of inhibition against test microbes. Minimum inhibitory concentrations of 25mg/mL and minimum bactericidal/fungicidal concentrations of 50mg/mL were observed for most extracts. The results provide support for the traditional
The document discusses antibiotic stewardship programs in hospitals. It describes the core elements of such programs, including establishing guidelines and protocols for optimal antibiotic use, educating staff, and monitoring antibiotic use and resistance. It also outlines strategies hospitals use like prospective audits, formulary restrictions, education, and developing order sets. The challenges of implementing and sustaining antibiotic stewardship programs are also examined.
The document summarizes the challenges faced by the medical education and training programs at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) during the COVID-19 pandemic. When the pandemic began in March 2020, NKTI realigned operations and staffing to prepare for a rise in COVID-19 patients. This included establishing COVID testing, tents to house patients, and increasing personal protective equipment. The rotations of medical residents and fellows had to be adjusted, with some reassigned to high-risk COVID areas while others supported overwhelmed departments. Training methods also transitioned to virtual platforms. While innovations ensured continuity of patient care and education, the pandemic significantly impacted certain specialties like surgery and pathology due to reductions in cases and operations. Overall,
The Department of Urology at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute celebrated Urology Week through four successful online events despite the pandemic. Led by Dr. Apolonio Lasala, the events included two symposia and two industry webinars on topics like focal therapy for prostate cancer. The events had many local and international attendees. Despite limitations of the pandemic, the Department of Urology proved its resilience by continuing its celebrations online with industry support.
The document summarizes the NKTI vaccination program for COVID-19. It discusses how NKTI has cared for COVID patients and the challenges faced by healthcare workers during the pandemic. NKTI received initial vaccine doses and have since vaccinated over 1500 employees, or 64% of eligible staff. The vaccination program aims to protect frontline workers and allow them to continue caring for patients safely. An article also shares one doctor's experience receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine and their mental preparation process beforehand.
Nurses' self-reported self-assessment of bioterrorism events was studied. A literature review found that while improvements have been made in disaster preparedness since 2001, more training is still needed. A survey of nurses at a Midwest teaching hospital assessed familiarity with emergency preparedness terms and activities. Results showed nurses reported moderate to low familiarity with bioterrorism topics. Demographic factors like specialty, experience, and age were examined for any influence on self-assessment. The study aimed to determine nurses' preparedness for catastrophic health events like bioterrorism attacks.
Introduction
Uses and aims of epidemiology
Qualification
Jobs included
List of skills
Role of epidemiologists
Specializations
Courses offered
Public health significance
The NKTI Lifestyle Medicine Program recognizes the need for healthcare workers to better cope with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has launched various initiatives like focus group discussions, webinars on stress management and resilience building, and reopening the fitness gym to help employees manage stress. The program acknowledges the immense strain on healthcare workers and aims to provide relief through these wellness activities.
This document contains Anthony Valdez's cover letter for an anthropology course. It discusses his background and interests in bioanthropology and evolutionary anthropology, specifically related to hand hygiene. Valdez explains that most of his work has focused on hand hygiene practices and the role of politics in developing hand hygiene programs. He is interested in exploring all aspects of evolutionary anthropology, including osteoporosis and its treatment from an evolutionary perspective. The document concludes with Valdez's annotated bibliography on topics related to hand hygiene and osteoporosis.
The document discusses the evolving scope of veterinary public health (VPH) in the 21st century. It defines VPH as applying veterinary skills and knowledge to protect and improve human health. VPH involves preventing zoonotic diseases and ensuring food safety. It is multidisciplinary, involving veterinarians, physicians, and other professionals. The scope of VPH has expanded and now includes areas like epidemiology, biomedical research, and the human-animal bond. Changes in farming, food production, trade, and emerging diseases are reshaping the priorities of VPH. Maintaining services in a climate of reduced resources and rapid change will require flexibility, coordination between groups, and evidence-based decision making.
Applying participatory approach to study zoonoses in an Ecohealth framework: ...ILRI
Poster by Duong Nguyen Khang, Nguyen Ngoc Thuy, Nguyen Van Khanh, Le Hong Phong, Tran Cong Kha, Dang Trinh Minh Anh, Nguyen Quoc Huy, Van Cao, Lapar ML, Gilbert J and Mai Van Hiep presented at the 2012 Ecohealth conference held at Kunming, China on 15-18 October 2012.
Epidemiology is defined as the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations. It involves the systematic collection and analysis of data related to health problems. The goals of epidemiology are to identify risk factors for disease, prevent incidence, and improve population health. Epidemiology examines the impact of public health programs and can describe disease presence and controlling factors in a population.
Role of pharmacists during covid 19 pandemic pptANANT NAG
Pharmacists play an important but underutilized role during the COVID-19 pandemic. As trusted healthcare professionals with access to patients, pharmacists working in communities, hospitals, pharmaceutical industries, and regulatory authorities can help manage disease prevention, treatment, and containment. However, their full capabilities are not recognized. Integrating pharmacist services across different settings with other healthcare workers could help strengthen the response to the pandemic.
This document summarizes a study conducted by University of Southern California Master of Public Health students to assess the health system in Guatemala. Over 10 weeks, the students conducted a literature review, visited Guatemala for 3 weeks to interview stakeholders, and wrote a report with their findings. They found challenges including lack of resources, cooperation, and community empowerment. To address this, they proposed goals to strengthen the health system through increasing community involvement, cooperation among stakeholders, and resources.
This project identified opportunities for radical improvements in vaccine delivery and uptake towards the achievement of excellence and near-total vaccine coverage in regions similar to Bihar, India.
- Conduct user-centered research and design to improve vaccine delivery.
- Study behaviors, practices and attitudes of frontline workers and recipients.
- Identify key dimensions of the delivery challenge.
- Generate and validate concepts and solutions through collaborative brainstorming and dialogue with field data.
Role of pharmacist in prevention and control of pandemicDr. Sharad Chand
This document discusses the roles of pharmacists in preventing and controlling pandemics. It states that pharmacists from different practice settings, such as community pharmacies, hospitals, research, academia, and clinical roles, all contribute in various ways. Community pharmacists help ensure continuous medication supply and provide public education. Hospital pharmacists support healthcare teams and monitor drug safety. Research and academic pharmacists develop new treatments and educate the public. Clinical pharmacists conduct drug monitoring and educate the public and healthcare workers. Overall, the document argues that pharmacists from all areas of practice serve important frontline roles during pandemics.
Janvier Gasana has over 20 years of experience in environmental and occupational health as a professor, researcher, and consultant. He has a PhD in Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health and has published over 100 scientific papers. His research focuses on the role of environmental exposures in disease and prevention. He has consulted for numerous organizations, including the World Bank, USAID, CDC, and EPA.
Dr. Akintan Folorunso Resume October 2014 #Linkedin.docFolo Akintan
This document provides a summary of Folorunso Akintan's background and experience. It includes information on his education such as a Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Lagos in Nigeria and Masters degrees in Public Health and Epidemiology from Tulane University. It also outlines his extensive work experience over 15 years conducting research and implementing public health programs, including serving as Acting Director of the Rocky Mountain Tribal Epidemiology Center. The document highlights projects he led in areas like maternal and child health, infectious disease surveillance, and health promotion.
(1) The document examines why patients in Palestine use traditional medicine to treat burns. It conducted a cross-sectional study of 290 burn patients admitted to a hospital in Hebron, Palestine in 2020.
(2) The study found that 29% of admissions used traditional medicine after their burns. The most common reasons for using traditional medicine were believing it does not leave scars after healing (70%), rapid healing (70%), and thinking traditional medicine is better than conventional treatments (57%).
(3) Sources of information about traditional burn treatments included friends (22%), the internet (53.3%), media (16.8%), and family (15%). The study found no significant differences in reasons for using traditional medicine based on
This document provides guidelines for managing hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes from the American Diabetes Association and European Association for the Study of Diabetes. It summarizes that glycemic management has become complex with many treatment options and uncertainties about benefits. The guidelines aim to encourage individualized patient-centered care over prescriptive algorithms. Effective management of cardiovascular risk factors is also important given risks of complications. The guidelines stress shared decision making between clinicians and patients based on evidence and patient preferences and needs.
1. Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to control health problems. Descriptive epidemiology aims to describe patterns of disease, while analytical epidemiology aims to identify risk factors.
2. Key approaches in epidemiology include observational studies like cross-sectional and case-control studies, as well as experimental studies like randomized controlled trials. Important concepts include rates, ratios, and proportions used to describe disease frequency and distribution.
IRJET- Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Investigation of Indigofera Nummularii...IRJET Journal
This document reports on a study investigating the phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial potential of Indigofera nummulariifolia, a plant used ethnomedicinally to treat liver complaints. Extracts of the plant were prepared using different solvents and screened for phytochemicals and antimicrobial activity against various bacteria and fungi. Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of compounds like glycosides, tannins, flavonoids etc. in the extracts. In antimicrobial assays, the extracts showed zones of inhibition against test microbes. Minimum inhibitory concentrations of 25mg/mL and minimum bactericidal/fungicidal concentrations of 50mg/mL were observed for most extracts. The results provide support for the traditional
The document discusses antibiotic stewardship programs in hospitals. It describes the core elements of such programs, including establishing guidelines and protocols for optimal antibiotic use, educating staff, and monitoring antibiotic use and resistance. It also outlines strategies hospitals use like prospective audits, formulary restrictions, education, and developing order sets. The challenges of implementing and sustaining antibiotic stewardship programs are also examined.
The document summarizes the challenges faced by the medical education and training programs at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) during the COVID-19 pandemic. When the pandemic began in March 2020, NKTI realigned operations and staffing to prepare for a rise in COVID-19 patients. This included establishing COVID testing, tents to house patients, and increasing personal protective equipment. The rotations of medical residents and fellows had to be adjusted, with some reassigned to high-risk COVID areas while others supported overwhelmed departments. Training methods also transitioned to virtual platforms. While innovations ensured continuity of patient care and education, the pandemic significantly impacted certain specialties like surgery and pathology due to reductions in cases and operations. Overall,
The Department of Urology at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute celebrated Urology Week through four successful online events despite the pandemic. Led by Dr. Apolonio Lasala, the events included two symposia and two industry webinars on topics like focal therapy for prostate cancer. The events had many local and international attendees. Despite limitations of the pandemic, the Department of Urology proved its resilience by continuing its celebrations online with industry support.
The document summarizes the NKTI vaccination program for COVID-19. It discusses how NKTI has cared for COVID patients and the challenges faced by healthcare workers during the pandemic. NKTI received initial vaccine doses and have since vaccinated over 1500 employees, or 64% of eligible staff. The vaccination program aims to protect frontline workers and allow them to continue caring for patients safely. An article also shares one doctor's experience receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine and their mental preparation process beforehand.
Nurses' self-reported self-assessment of bioterrorism events was studied. A literature review found that while improvements have been made in disaster preparedness since 2001, more training is still needed. A survey of nurses at a Midwest teaching hospital assessed familiarity with emergency preparedness terms and activities. Results showed nurses reported moderate to low familiarity with bioterrorism topics. Demographic factors like specialty, experience, and age were examined for any influence on self-assessment. The study aimed to determine nurses' preparedness for catastrophic health events like bioterrorism attacks.
Introduction
Uses and aims of epidemiology
Qualification
Jobs included
List of skills
Role of epidemiologists
Specializations
Courses offered
Public health significance
The NKTI Lifestyle Medicine Program recognizes the need for healthcare workers to better cope with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has launched various initiatives like focus group discussions, webinars on stress management and resilience building, and reopening the fitness gym to help employees manage stress. The program acknowledges the immense strain on healthcare workers and aims to provide relief through these wellness activities.
This document contains Anthony Valdez's cover letter for an anthropology course. It discusses his background and interests in bioanthropology and evolutionary anthropology, specifically related to hand hygiene. Valdez explains that most of his work has focused on hand hygiene practices and the role of politics in developing hand hygiene programs. He is interested in exploring all aspects of evolutionary anthropology, including osteoporosis and its treatment from an evolutionary perspective. The document concludes with Valdez's annotated bibliography on topics related to hand hygiene and osteoporosis.
The document discusses the evolving scope of veterinary public health (VPH) in the 21st century. It defines VPH as applying veterinary skills and knowledge to protect and improve human health. VPH involves preventing zoonotic diseases and ensuring food safety. It is multidisciplinary, involving veterinarians, physicians, and other professionals. The scope of VPH has expanded and now includes areas like epidemiology, biomedical research, and the human-animal bond. Changes in farming, food production, trade, and emerging diseases are reshaping the priorities of VPH. Maintaining services in a climate of reduced resources and rapid change will require flexibility, coordination between groups, and evidence-based decision making.
Applying participatory approach to study zoonoses in an Ecohealth framework: ...ILRI
Poster by Duong Nguyen Khang, Nguyen Ngoc Thuy, Nguyen Van Khanh, Le Hong Phong, Tran Cong Kha, Dang Trinh Minh Anh, Nguyen Quoc Huy, Van Cao, Lapar ML, Gilbert J and Mai Van Hiep presented at the 2012 Ecohealth conference held at Kunming, China on 15-18 October 2012.
Epidemiology is defined as the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations. It involves the systematic collection and analysis of data related to health problems. The goals of epidemiology are to identify risk factors for disease, prevent incidence, and improve population health. Epidemiology examines the impact of public health programs and can describe disease presence and controlling factors in a population.
Role of pharmacists during covid 19 pandemic pptANANT NAG
Pharmacists play an important but underutilized role during the COVID-19 pandemic. As trusted healthcare professionals with access to patients, pharmacists working in communities, hospitals, pharmaceutical industries, and regulatory authorities can help manage disease prevention, treatment, and containment. However, their full capabilities are not recognized. Integrating pharmacist services across different settings with other healthcare workers could help strengthen the response to the pandemic.
This document summarizes a study conducted by University of Southern California Master of Public Health students to assess the health system in Guatemala. Over 10 weeks, the students conducted a literature review, visited Guatemala for 3 weeks to interview stakeholders, and wrote a report with their findings. They found challenges including lack of resources, cooperation, and community empowerment. To address this, they proposed goals to strengthen the health system through increasing community involvement, cooperation among stakeholders, and resources.
This project identified opportunities for radical improvements in vaccine delivery and uptake towards the achievement of excellence and near-total vaccine coverage in regions similar to Bihar, India.
- Conduct user-centered research and design to improve vaccine delivery.
- Study behaviors, practices and attitudes of frontline workers and recipients.
- Identify key dimensions of the delivery challenge.
- Generate and validate concepts and solutions through collaborative brainstorming and dialogue with field data.
Role of pharmacist in prevention and control of pandemicDr. Sharad Chand
This document discusses the roles of pharmacists in preventing and controlling pandemics. It states that pharmacists from different practice settings, such as community pharmacies, hospitals, research, academia, and clinical roles, all contribute in various ways. Community pharmacists help ensure continuous medication supply and provide public education. Hospital pharmacists support healthcare teams and monitor drug safety. Research and academic pharmacists develop new treatments and educate the public. Clinical pharmacists conduct drug monitoring and educate the public and healthcare workers. Overall, the document argues that pharmacists from all areas of practice serve important frontline roles during pandemics.
Janvier Gasana has over 20 years of experience in environmental and occupational health as a professor, researcher, and consultant. He has a PhD in Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health and has published over 100 scientific papers. His research focuses on the role of environmental exposures in disease and prevention. He has consulted for numerous organizations, including the World Bank, USAID, CDC, and EPA.
Dr. Akintan Folorunso Resume October 2014 #Linkedin.docFolo Akintan
This document provides a summary of Folorunso Akintan's background and experience. It includes information on his education such as a Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Lagos in Nigeria and Masters degrees in Public Health and Epidemiology from Tulane University. It also outlines his extensive work experience over 15 years conducting research and implementing public health programs, including serving as Acting Director of the Rocky Mountain Tribal Epidemiology Center. The document highlights projects he led in areas like maternal and child health, infectious disease surveillance, and health promotion.
Advancing Nursing Research to Address Global Health ChallengesRyan Michael Oducado
I this presentation, I will delve into the significance
of nursing research, some of the global health challenges that demand our attention,
the current state of nursing research, the vital role of studies conducted by nurses in
addressing these challenges, and how we can collectively advance the cause of
nursing research. We will also explore the challenges and the hurdles that often
accompany our research journey. Furthermore, we will discuss the power of
research, the strengths of collaboration, the availability of resources, and the
dissemination of research findings to create a positive, lasting impact.
Dr. Akintan Folorunso Resume October 2014 #7Folo Akintan
Folorunso Akintan is seeking a challenging position where he can make positive contributions to public health. He has over 15 years of experience in public health research, including developing research protocols, statistical analysis, and writing grants and reports. Most recently, he served as Acting Director of the Rocky Mountain Tribal Epidemiology Center, where he oversaw projects in areas such as infectious disease surveillance, chronic disease prevention, and environmental health. He has a medical degree from Nigeria and dual master's degrees in public health from Tulane University.
The study aimed to identify barriers to childhood tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis in Lima, Peru. Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with healthcare administrators and pulmonologists, as well as focus groups with primary care providers, community health workers, and parents of pediatric TB patients. Five key barriers to diagnosis were identified: ignorance and stigma in the community, insufficient contact investigation, limited access to diagnostic tests, inadequately trained health center staff, and provider shortages. The researchers concluded that while new diagnostic technologies are being developed, many barriers are rooted in socioeconomic and health system problems that must also be addressed.
Leonard Bufumbo has over 14 years of experience in health research in areas such as HIV, family planning, tuberculosis, nutrition, and malaria. He holds a Master's degree from University College London and bachelor's degrees from Makerere University. His experience includes conducting research, monitoring and evaluating health programs, managing research studies, and publishing papers in peer-reviewed journals. He is skilled in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Cara Mariani has over 15 years of experience working in clinical research at Duke University Medical Center, with roles including clinical research coordinator, clinical trials specialist, and senior data technician. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology and minor in English, and has worked on numerous clinical trials related to pain management, smoking cessation, and cancer prevention. Her resume provides extensive details about her education, employment history, publications, skills, certifications and references.
A survey on prevention of zoonotic emerging infectious disease in provinces i...ILRI
Presented by Mai Van Hiep, Cao Bao Van and Duong Nguyen Khang to the Progress Meeting on Ecosystem Approaches to the Better Management of Zoonotic Emerging Infectious Diseases in the South East Asian Region, Bangkok, 10-13 December 2011.
This document provides a summary of Dr. Hani K. Atrash's background and expertise. He has over 30 years of experience in maternal, infant and child health, both domestically and globally, working for the CDC and HRSA. His areas of focus include training and workforce development, program implementation and evaluation, and global health. He has a medical degree in obstetrics and gynecology as well as a master's in public health. Some of his major accomplishments include establishing several national maternal and child health programs and initiatives, building partnerships, providing technical assistance, and mentoring and training the next generation of public health professionals.
Randa Kamal Abdel Raouf has extensive experience in pediatrics, public health, and genetics in Egypt and abroad. She received her medical and postgraduate degrees from Ain Shams University and conducted research at Johns Hopkins University. Currently, she is Vice Dean at the Faculty of Postgraduate Childhood Studies, Ain Shams University. She has overseen several national healthcare programs in Egypt and participated in European Commission projects on genetics and public health.
International Conference on Health, Wellness & Society 2013, Sao Paulo, BrazilAlexis Soto-Colorado, AICP
Home visits were found to be an effective tool for asthmatic children to provide education to families about asthma self-management. Participants in a community-based asthma management program demonstrated increased use of medical interventions and decreased use of emergency services with support. The program assisted families in evaluating health and home environments to create individualized plans addressing issues. Providing advocacy services helped participants access resources to address structural home issues.
This document summarizes a study on childhood vaccination rates in Athens, Greece. The study assessed vaccination coverage of 304 preschool and primary school children, identified weaknesses in vaccination programs, and examined the impact of parental socioeconomic factors and attitudes. The results showed vaccination rates were higher than other Greek studies, with 94.8% fully vaccinated for DTP, 99.2% for polio, and 63.3% for MMR. Socioeconomic factors like low parental education and poorly organized family schedules were associated with lower vaccination rates. The study aimed to evaluate vaccination programs and factors influencing coverage in an urban Greek population.
Lack of a family medicine system in Kurdistan Region: Challenges and solutionsAI Publications
This document discusses the lack of a family medicine system in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, including challenges and potential solutions. It begins by providing background on family medicine and its role in public health. The study aims to understand the challenges of developing family medicine in Erbil through interviews with 16 professionals. Three main themes emerged: 1) the past lacked family medicine and primary care centers provided limited services, 2) the present is in the early stages with one family medicine center, and 3) the future requires addressing challenges like shortages to develop objectives and strategies. The conclusion is that cooperation is needed between the Ministry of Health, universities, and parliament to further develop family medicine in the region.
One Health in Vietnam: From training and research to policyILRI
Presentation by Phuc Pham-Duc, Fred Unger and Hung-Nguyen Viet at a regional workshop of the ComAcross project, Bangkok, Thailand, 25-27 November 2015.
Participatory epidemiology in animal and human healthILRI
Hendrickx, S. and Pissang, C. 2010. Participatory epidemiology in animal and human health. Paper presented at a symposium on intersectoral collaboration between the medical and veterinary professions in low-resource societies, "Where medics and vets join forces”, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, Belgium, 5 November 2010.
Inter-sectoral collaboration for One Health implementation in Vietnam: traini...ILRI
Presentation by Hung Nguyen-Viet, Scott Newman, Pham Duc Phuc, Dao Thu Trang and David Payne at the first International Symposium on One Health Research, Guangzhou, China, 22-23 November 2014.
This document provides guidelines for training in pediatric gastroenterology fellowship programs. It summarizes the key changes and considerations in the field that necessitated updating training guidelines, including advances in medical knowledge, emphasis on competencies and outcomes-based education, lifestyle and duty hour changes, and the evolving healthcare system. The document reviews existing guidelines that were consulted in developing the new NASPGHAN guidelines. It describes the unique characteristics of pediatric gastroenterology and outlines the core competencies that fellowship training must address according to accrediting bodies like ACGME and RCPSC.
Mitochondrial Disease Community Registry: First look at the data, perspectiv...SophiaZilber
Patient-populated registries are an important component of rare disease communities for many
reasons, including their use as a tool for gathering opinions on specific topics. The Mitochondrial
Disease Community Registry (MDCR) was launched in 2014 for this purpose as well as to identify and
characterize mitochondrial disease patients from the patient perspective. Data collected over a four
year period and provided by adult mitochondrial disease patients and caregivers of pediatric
mitochondrial disease patients in response to a single survey are presented. Primary findings include
the importance of clinician-patient communication, need for treatment and cure, impact of the disease
on the entire life of a person, and quality of life as top issues as described by patients. Despite multiple
challenges, patients are hopeful about the future and thankful for the survey. Efforts should be made
to identify ways to better support patients, improve communication, and create more trusting and
healing relationships between patients and doctors. Additionally, data quality checks showed that more
clear and simple questions and shorter more-targeted surveys are needed in order to get accurate
and meaningful data that can be used for analysis and research in the future.
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The document discusses experiences integrating therapeutic care as a routine part of Ministry of Health services in Ethiopia, including examples from Jimma, Oromiya Region where 210 children have been treated through outpatient therapeutic programs at health centers. It emphasizes that therapeutic care can successfully be implemented as part of routine health services with minimum external support if the Ministry of Health demonstrates ownership and all stakeholders share an understanding of malnutrition treatment. Current challenges like high defaulter rates are being addressed through tracing patients and additional research.
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1. CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
Current Position Title Head, Malaria Technical Unit
Name of Staff Member: Luis E. Benavente
Date of Birth: 21/5/1952
Country of Citizenship USA
Country where currently working USA
Education:
1. Degree, diploma
2. Name of major
course of study or
professional training
obtained
1. Name of Educational
Institution (College /
University or other
specialized institution)
2. Country
Dates attended (start
year - end year)
Date degree conferred
(Month and Year)
Certificate DHIS2 Academy Akros, course held in DC 2016 2016
Diploma, Specialist in
Epidemiology
Cayetano Heredia
University, Peru
NA 2000
Diploma, Qualitative
Research
Catholic University, Peru 1989 1898
Master in Sciences,
Microbiology
Cayetano Heredia
University, Peru
1979-1981 1981
Physician and Surgeon
(MD)
Cayetano Heredia
University, Peru
1971-1979, plus 1.5 years
of civil service
1981
Bachelor in Medicine Cayetano Heredia
University, Peru
1971-1979 1979
Bachelor in Sciences,
Biology
Cayetano Heredia
University, Peru
1971-1979 1979
Core Competencies:
1. Pediatrics: taught and conducted research on child nutrition (anemia, vitamin A deficiency, protein-
energy malnutrition, anthropometrics, breastfeeding and child feeding practices) and infection
(mainly diarrhea);
2. Tropical Medicine: taught and conducted research in Infectology particularly Vector-borne diseases
(Leishmaniasis and malaria), enteric diseases (typhoid fever) and clinical infectology (UTI) ;
3. Epidemiology: taught and conducted epidemiological research, from vaccine trials (1994),
developed modules for Data for Decision making since 1997;
4. Microbiology and Immunology: Participated in the development of new diagnostic tests
(biotinylated DNA probes), testing simple methods to perform cultures in resource-poor settings;
5. Monitoring and evaluation: introduced electronic data capture in surveys (2000), developed systems
to analyze data in real time, as it is being collected in MS tablets (2006), analyzed national survey
data (DHS);
6. Operations research: tested computer-assisted training, feasible methods to collect clinical
competence data, assessed the impact of BCC on bednet durability;
7. Networking: helped translate field experience and new scientific developments into better policies:
advised WHO/CDC and USAID/PMI on data analysis, malaria prevention, diagnostics and treatment,
M&E procedures. Shared experiences with the NGO community, since 1997;
8. Project evaluation and audit: developed systems for project M&E, including external evaluation. As
HO backstopper, supervised field activities and provided feedback on how to improve these;
2. 9. Technical reports, presentation and publications: analyzed qualitative and quantitative data for
inclusion in deliverables. Contributed to numerous manuals and guides;
10. Distance learning: developed electronic books, online tutorials and self-assessment tools;
11. BCC: developed educational games;
12. Program development and management: wrote substantial sections of successful proposals (BIMCP,
IMaD) and later monitor the quality of activities (training, supportive supervision, data collection
and analysis).
Areas of Expertise:
1. Child health and nutrition;
2. Infectious and tropical disease management, particularly malaria diagnosis and treatment;
3. Epidemiology and biostatistics
Employment record:
Period 1. Employing org.
2. Title/position
3. Project or Office
4. Donor
5. Type of funding
1. City
2. Country
Summary of activities performed
Oct 2012-
now
1. MCDI
2. Technical leader
3. MalariaCare
4. USAID
5. Subcontract
Silver Spring
USA
The technical leader liaises with PATH’s medical
director on (1) providing technical overseeing,
guiding, facilitating and coordinating the work of
field teams and consultants deployed by the
home office; (2) review deliverables before MCDI
sends them to PATH (3) contribute to strategic
and operational / work planning; (4) supervise
field activities to ensure they meet MCDI’s
quality standards; (5) monitor data quality as it is
received from the field; (6) assist with updating
global and national guidelines on case
management (prevention, diagnosis and
treatment); (7) write or contribute to technical
reports and other deliverables as needed,
conducting secondary analysis of MIS, DHS and
other survey and routine data
Aug 2007-
Dec 2012
1.MCDI, 2. Director,
(position had role of a
Technical Director), 3.
IMaD, 4. USAID, 5.
Contract
Silver Spring
USA
Liaised with PMI, CDC, WHO, NMCPs, USAID
missions and CDC resident advisors; made annual
workplans, produced annual and final reports,
backstopped country teams on technical topics,
assisted selected countries on specific activities
such as clinical training, managed home office’s
IMaD team
July 2002-
July 2008
1.MCDI, 2.Sr Health
Project Officer, 3. Home
Office/Int. Division, 4.
Mainly USAID, 5.
Contract
Silver Spring
USA
Backstopped Maternal and Child projects in
Mozambique, Bolivia, South Africa, Benin and
Madagascar. Backstopped a malaria control
project on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea,
including operations and epidemiological
research.
Feb 1991- 1. Proj.HOPE, Millwood VA, Assisted in the monitoring, technical support, and
3. Period 1. Employing org.
2. Title/position
3. Project or Office
4. Donor
5. Type of funding
1. City
2. Country
Summary of activities performed
June 2002 2.Associate Director
MCH, 3. Millwood VA, 4.
Mainly USAID, 5.
Contract
USA evaluation of assigned field projects with
community-based maternal and child health
components in Honduras, Guatemala (with private
sector), Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Peru,
Ecuador, Honduras, Mozambique and Mexico.
Oct 1996-
June 1999
1.UPCH, 2. Director 3.
Huallaga Valley MCHP,
4. USAID via Proj HOPE,
5. Contract
Lima Peru Directed a MCH project in the Amazon basin
focused on child nutrition and infectious diseases
(hookwork and malaria), mentored students on
rotation, developed distance training modules
1993-1997 1.AB PRISMA, 2. Sr.
technical advisor, 3.
Various projects, 4.
Mainly USAID, 5.
Contract
Lima Peru Demographic and Health Surveys and longitudinal
studies, including field trials of WC-rBS cholera
vaccine, and impact evaluation of Title II (food)
programs
1984-1999 1. Cayetano Heredia
University. 2. Full
Professor, Head 3. Public
Health Dept. 4-5. Private
University with varied
funding sources,
Lima Peru Supervised the training, research and outreach
activities of nearly twenty faculty. Taught Nutrition,
Epidemiology, Tropical Medicine, and Pediatrics.
Thesis advisor for 78 students. In charge of
longitudinal surveillance of anemia in Lima and
Iquitos (1987-91). Taught Postgraduate course
“Use of Epidemiology in Decision-making”. Taught
in the Gorgas Course of Tropical Med. (with UAB)
1979-1998 1.Alexander von
Humboldt Trop Med
Institute, 2. Head 3.
Nutrition and enteric
diseases laboratory, 4.
HIH and others, 5.
Subcontract
Lima Peru Conducted laboratory and epidemiological
research on intestinal diseases and their
relationship with the nutritional status. Developed
locally fortified foods. Head of the Laboratory of
Nutrition and Enteric Diseases (1984-96), a
collaboration between UPCH/AvH and INS, below.
1982- 1996 1. Inst. Nacional de
Salud, 2. Researcher, 3.
Work done mostly at
Cayetano Heredia
teaching hospital, Trop
Med Unit, 4-5. Funded
by government and
private sector
Lima Peru Developed and applied procedures for the
epidemiological study of nutritional disorders
(including anemia) and their causes, including
enteric infections. Conducted research on enteric
diseases in partnership with Johns Hopkins
University, U. of Maryland. Secondary analysis of
DHS data (breastfeeding, anthropometry,
morbidity and mortality).
Country Experience:
Africa: Angola, Benin, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique,
Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe plus a presentation in Marrakech, Morocco.
Asia: Technical presentation on behalf of PMI in Muscat, Oman.
Europe: Technical presentations at UK, Belgium, France and Switzerland.
Americas: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, DR, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua,
Puerto Rico and Peru.
4. Membership in Professional Associations and Publications:
1. APHA
2. ASTMH
3. CORE group
List of Publications, Reports and online publications and presentations
1. Houtoukpe A, Benavente L et al (2016): A comparison of the effectiveness of Behavior Change
Communication (BCC) plus repair kits and BCC alone in promoting repair of long-lasting insecticidal
nets in Benin. Accepted for presentation and publication in AJTMH’s abstract book.
2. Finn TP, Keating J,Benavente L et al (2013): Nationally representative surveys of malaria diagnostic
capacity in the public sector: findings from Ghana and Benin (abstract). AJTMH
3. Benavente L, Whitehurst N, Petruccelli C, Fennell S and Valadez J (2013): Malaria Microscopy Quality
Assurance using a small number of slides (abstract) AJTMH 2012 87:5 (suppl) p 256
4. Whitehurst N, Bediako I, Nzangwa T, Chirambo P, Saliou R, Petruccelli C, Fennell S and Benavente L
(2012): Trends in prescriber adherence to malaria tests in health facilities receiving joint clinical and
laboratory supervisions (abstract) AJTMH 87:5 (suppl) p396
5. Jones J, Walker Y,Taweh F,Johnson T, Bestman H and Benavente,L (2011): Evidence-based analysis of
when to switch to a combo malaria rapid diagnostic test in Liberia (abstract). AJTMH 87:5 (suppl) p 137
6. Schwabe C, Benavente L, Kleinschmidt I, Slotman M: BIMCP’s impact (2011)
http://csis.org/files/attachments/110428_Malaria_Presentation_CSIS_MCDI.pdf
7. Kleinschmidt I, Schwabe C, Benavente L et al (2009): Marked increase in child survival after four years
of intensive malaria control. AJTMH 80(6), 882-8
8. Benavente L, Linder B, Kleinschmidt I (2008): Reduction of Malaria Incidence Among Workers on Bioko
island, Equatorial Guinea SPE Journal 2008 (online edition) paper 111939-MS
http://www.onepetro.org/mslib/app/Preview.do?paperNumber=SPE-111939-MS&societyCode=SPE
9. Kleinschmidt I, Schwabe C, Benavente L et al (2008): Direct and indirect effects of high coverage of
vector control on prevalence of malarial infection. AJTMH 79(6): p 11 (abstract)
10. Benavente L, Torrez M, Kleinschmidt I, Nseng G, Schwabe C (2007): malaria-associated anemia on
Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea. Micronutrient Forum, Micronutrients and Infection session
http://www.micronutrientforum.org/Meeting2007/MN%20Forum%20Program%20Part%20II_Abstr
acts.pdf
11. Kleinschmidt I, Torrez M, Schwabe C, Benavente L et al (2007) : Factors influencing the effectiveness of
malaria control on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea. Am J Trop Med Hyg 76(6), pp 1027-1032
12. Kleinschmidt I, Benavente L et al (2005) Change in malarial parasitemia prevalence and indoor residual
spraying: evidence of a dose-response relationship. (abstract). Am J Trop Med Hyg 75(5), p 312
13. Benavente L, Kleinschmidt I, Schwabe C et al (2006): Anemia prevalence among children after indoor
residual spraying (IRS) on Bioko Island (abstract) Am J Trop Med Hyg 75(5)p 3
14. Kleinschmidt I, Sharp B, Benavente L, et al (2006): Reduction in infection with Plasmodium falciparum
one year after the introduction of malaria control interventions on Biokos Island, Equatorial Guinea.
Am J Trop Med Hyg 74(6):972-8
15. Benavente L, Kleinschmidt I, Schwabe C et al (2005) : Improvement in hemoglobin concentration one
year after starting indoor residual spraying in Bioko island, Equatorial Guinea. Am J Trop Med Hyg
73(6, suppl):12
16. Benavente L, Schwabe C, Torrez M, Segura L (2008): Use of lot quality assurance (LQAS) to monitor
bednet distribution Am J Trop Med Hyg 79(6, suppl): p 61
17. Benavente L, Reynel M (2005): Esperanza won’t wait (comic promoting early care-seeking during
febrile episodes)
5. 18. Benavente L, Torrez M (2004): [Malaria case Management manual]. BIMCP/NMCP, Malabo, Equatorial
Guinea
19. Alegre J, Contreras S, Delgado K, Chirinos J, Benavente L (2004): Effects of the Child Survival program
on the reduction of serum retinol deficiency in children under five years of age. INACG XXII annual
meeting report, p 94
20. Benavente L, Alarcon K, Diaz L, Schwethelm B, Pierre-Louis J, Burger S (2000): Locally fortified foods for
anemia control. APHA annual meeting Nov 13 Abstract 5746
http://apha.confex.com/apha/128am/techprogram/paper_5746.htm
21. Marin, C; Segura, L; Bern, C; Freedman, D; Lescano, G; Benavente,L, et al (1996): Seasonal change in
nutritional status among children in an urban shanty town in Peru. Trans. R. Soc. Trop. Med. Hyg.
90(4): 442-5.
22. Velasquez G, Benavente L, Casanova W (1993): [Physical growth and nutritional status of preschool
children living in the Peruvian Amazon basin] Rev. Bras. Cresc. Des. Hum. Sao Paulo 1993 III(2) 39-49.
23. Velasquez G, Benavente L, Casanova W (1992): [Prevalence of low weight and height among
preschool children living in the Peruvian Amazon basin] Acta Medica Peruana 16(4).
24. Benavente, L; Campos, M (1993): [Interrelations among lactation, fertility and infant mortality in
Peruvian women not using contraceptives] Rev. Per de Población 2(1) pp 113-46.
25. Clendenes, M; Carrillo, C; Gotuzzo, E; Benavente, L (1992): Seroepidemiology of typhoid fever
among schoolchildren of Northern Lima] Revista Medica Herediana 3(3)
26. Lanata, C; Tafur, C; Benavente, L (1990): Detection of S.typhi chronic carriers using indirect
hemagglutination with highly purified Vi antigen. PAHO Bulletin 24(2)
27. Gotuzzo, E; Guerra, J; Benavente, L; et al (1988): Use of norfloxacin to treat chronic typhoid carriers
J. Infect. Dis. 1988 157:1221-5.
28. Gotuzzo, E; Delgado, E; Franco, A; Benavente, L, et al (1987): Investigación Medica Internacional
(Spain) 14:75.
29. Benavente, L; Guerra, H (1987) [Simple laboratory procedures] In; Primary Health Care. Serie
PALTEX No.10, Editorial Pax, México.
30. Campos, M; Barclay, A; Benavente, L et al (1987): Teaching tropical and nutrition epidemiology with
microcomputer support. In: Microcomputer applications in Education and Training in Developing
Countries. Westview Press/Boulder and London , Chapter 24, pp 253,262.
31. Gotuzzo E, JC Morris, L Benavente, PK Wood, RE Black, and MM Levine(1987): Association between
specific plasmids and relapse in typhoid fever. Am J Clin Microbiol 25(9): 1779-1781
32. Benavente L, Benavente M and Campos M (1986): [Nutritional Status of Children under 6] ANNSA
PERU Report No.2.
33. Maher, K; Morris, J; Gotuzzo, E; Ferreccio, C; Ward, L; Benavente, L et al (1986): Molecular
techniques in the study of Salmonella typhi in epidemiological studies in endemic areas in
comparison with Vi phage typing: Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg. 53:831-835.
34. Benavente, L; et al (1984), Diagnosis of typhoid fever using a string capsule device.Trans. Royal Soc.
Trop. Med. Hyg. 78:404-406.
35. Guerra, J; Falconi, E; Palomino, J; Benavente, L et al (1983): Clinical evaluation of norfloxacin versus
cotrimoxazole in urinary tract infections Eur. J. Clin. Microbiol. 2:260-266.
36. Benavente,L et al (1981, letter) Diagnosis of Salmonella typhi by culture of duodenal string capsule.
N. Engl. J. Med. 54: 304.
6. Language Skills:
Language Proficiency Speaking Proficiency Reading
Spanish 5/S 5/R
English 5/S 5/R
Portuguese 2/S 4/R
French 2/S 4/R
Language Proficiency Levels
2 = Limited working proficiency
S Able to satisfy routine special demands and limited work requirements.
R Sufficient comprehension to read simple, authentic written material in a form equivalent to usual printing or typescript
on familiar subjects within familiar contexts.
3 = General professional proficiency
S Able to speak the language with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most formal and
informal conversations on practical, social, and professional topics.
R Able to read within a normal range of speed and with almost complete comprehension of a variety of authentic prose
material on unfamiliar subjects.
4 = Advanced professional proficiency
S Able to use the language fluently and accurately on all levels normally pertinent to professional needs.
R Able to read fluently and accurately all styles and forms of the language pertinent to professional needs.
5 = Functional native proficiency
S Speaking proficiency is functionally equivalent to that of a highly articulate well-educated native speaker and reflects the
cultural standards of a country where the language is natively spoken.
R Reading proficiency is functionally equivalent to that of the well-educated native reader
Computer Skills:
Software Proficiency
SPSS 2
Excel 2
Publisher 3
Computer Proficiency Levels
1 = Basic (Sufficient to utilize the basic/essential functions of the software and produce basic output such as documents,
spreadsheets, statistical output, etc.)
2 = Intermediate (Sufficient to use more complex features of software such as creating templates, merging data, creating
bookmarks and tables of contents, create databases, simple macros or “do” or “command” files)
3 = Advanced (Sufficient to produce large and complex documents, analyzing and manipulating data, complex macros or code
scripts, “do” or “command” files)
Contact information:
1. Work email: lbenavente@mcd.org Personal email LuisEBenavente@GMail.com
2. Work phone: 301-562-1920
3. Cell phone: 240-393-5052
4. Skype: Luis.E.Benavente