Publications
What could explain the lower COVID-19 burden in Africa despite considerable circulation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus? Institute of Tropical Medicine Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The differential spread and impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), causing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), across regions is a major focus for researchers and policy makers. Africa has attracted tremendous attention, due to predictions of catastrophic impacts that have not yet materialized. Early in the pandemic, the seemingly low African case count was largely attributed to low testing and case ...
Bacterial surinfection and venous thromboembolism in critically ill ICU patients with COVID-19 Vrije Universiteit Brussel KU Leuven Hasselt University
Genetic polymorphisms in the host and COVID-19 infection Ghent University
Preterm birth during the COVID-19 pandemic : more, less, or just the same? Ghent University KU Leuven
The impact of covid-19 lockdown on health behaviors among students of a french university Vrije Universiteit Brussel University of Antwerp
This study aimed to determine the changes in health behaviors among students of a French university during the COVID-19 lockdown. An online retrospective survey was distributed to RouenNormandy University students at the end of the COVID-19 lockdown (13th March–11th May 2020). Voluntary university students were included. Data collected were on socio-demographics, academic environment, COVID19 concerns, tobacco smoking, binge drinking, ...
Perceived Health Impact and Usage of Public Green Spaces in Brussels' Metropolitan Area During the COVID-19 Epidemic. Vrije Universiteit Brussel
To fight the COVID-19 epidemic, many countries implemented containment measures that made physical distancing the norm and imposed restrictions on the use of public space. In countries where access to public green spaces (PGSs) was safeguarded, they were expected to partially counterbalance the negative health outcomes of these containment measures, as they offered a unique opportunity to meet others, to avoid isolation, and to move, play and ...