Jean Damascène Makuza

WED-024 Hepatitis C virus reinfection after successful treatment with direct acting antiviral therapy in Canada

Naveed Janjua, Stanley Wong, Dahn Jeong, Jean Damascène Makuza et autres

TOP-600-YI Sex-specific patterns of cardiometabolic and renal complications by ethnicity among people with hepatitis C in British Columbia, Canada: a population-based study

Dahn Jeong, Stanley Wong, Héctor Alexander Velásquez García, Alnoor Ramji et autres

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on self-reported access to health and social services among patients with high health and social support needs in British Columbia, Canada

Jean Damascène Makuza, Zoran Barazanci, Wendy W. Zhang, Adedayo Ajidahun et autres

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All‐Cause Mortality in Persons With HIV ‐ HBV Co‐Infection Treated for HBV in Rwanda: A Population‐Based Cohort Study

Jean Damascène Makuza, Michael Law, Joseph H. Puyat, Alnoor Ramji et autres

Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection increases the risk of cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma and non-liver complications. HIV co-infection accelerates disease progression and increases mortality risk compared to HBV mono-infection, but its impact among treated individuals is not well documented in Sub-Saharan Africa. …

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Hepatitis B treatment response and factors associated with HBV treatment success: A population-based study in Rwanda

Jean Damascène Makuza, Michael Law, Alnoor Ramji, Dahn Jeong et autres

BACKGROUND: Timely treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection reduces complications such as cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma and improves overall survival. In Sub-Saharan Africa, data on HBV treatment success are limited, especially among people living with HBV mono-infection. We assessed the …

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Evaluating hepatitis B care outcomes in Rwanda : insights from national program data

Jean Damascène Makuza

Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains a significant global health challenge, requiring strong monitoring of HBV treatment and outcomes to inform elimination strategies. In Sub-Saharan Africa, data on HBV care and outcomes, including complications, mortality, and the impact of human immune-deficiency virus …

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Testing for Hepatitis B in British Columbia, Canada: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis

Richard L. Morrow, Jean Damascène Makuza, Dahn Jeong, Michael A. Irvine et autres

Background: Previous research suggests the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with reductions in HBV testing early in the pandemic. However, impacts of the pandemic on HBV testing in the longer-term and among people who inject drugs (PWID) are unclear. We investigated the impact …

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Ethnic disparities in extrahepatic manifestations among people with HCV infection: a population-based study in British Columbia

Dahn Jeong, Stanley Wong, Héctor Alexander Velásquez García, Prince Adu et autres

Background: Ethnic disparities in extrahepatic manifestations (EHMs) among individuals with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection are poorly understood, especially in diverse populations. We aimed to examine ethnic disparities in EHMs among individuals diagnosed with HCV in British Columbia (BC), Canada. Methods: …

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Hepatitis B Virus Care Cascade in Rwanda: A Population-based Study From 2016–2023

Jean Damascène Makuza, Dahn Jeong, Michael R. Law, Joseph H. Puyat et autres

INTRODUCTION: In sub-Saharan Africa, data on the hepatitis B virus (HBV) care cascade are limited. We assessed Rwanda's HBV care cascade. METHODS: We analyzed data from the District Health Information System 2, capturing 4.6 million individuals (≥2 years) screened for HBV from …

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Direct-Acting Antivirals and Risk of Hepatitis C Extrahepatic Manifestations

Dahn Jeong, Stanley Wong, Mohammad Ehsanul Karim, Amee R. Manges et autres

Importance: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is associated with various extrahepatic manifestations (EHMs) that can significantly impact patients' quality of life and overall health outcomes. Objective: To assess the association between successful direct-acting antiviral (DAA) treatment and the risk of EHMs in …

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TOP-002-YI Disparities in hepatocellular carcinoma screening and in its detection rates in individuals with hepatitis B or C and cirrhosis in Canada

Jean Damascène Makuza, Stanley Wong, Dahn Jeong, Richard L. Morrow et autres

Acceptability and implementation considerations of the patient-collected rectal swab for sexually transmitted infections testing among men who have sex with men and transgender women in Kigali, Rwanda

Jean Olivier Twahirwa Rwema, Nneoma E. Okonkwo, Matthew M. Hamill, Carrie Lyons et autres

Background Rectal sexually transmitted infections (STI) are prevalent among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW). Self-collection of rectal specimens is widely used globally, but limited data exist on its implementation in Africa. We report experiences of MSM/TGW …

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