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Mental health troubles among Cameroonian adolescents perinatally infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Introduction. – Adolescents living with HIV are more likely to experience mental health challenges compared to their peers who do not have HIV. However, there is a lack of data regarding the mental health of adoles- cents living with HIV in Cameroon. Understanding risk factors and protective factors that influence mental health amongst adolescents is critical for effective programming. The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence and the factors associated with depression in adolescents infected with HIV and receiving ART in a Cameroonian referral hospital. Methods. – This was a cross-sectional study which enrolled adolescents perinatally infected…
Condom use among adolescents aged 10 to 19 years attending youth centers.cameroun.2020
Background: The Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection mainly concerns the young population and is predominantly sexually transmitted in Africa. In most regions of the world, teenagers, girls in particular, are the main vulnerable group of this infection. This study aimed at studying factors associated with reporting of sexual initiation and use of condom at the last sexual intercourse in Cameroonian adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2018 and concerned 4 regions Cameroon (East, Far North, North and West). In total, 23 secondary schools and 14 youth centers were selected. Adolescents aged 10 to 19 were randomly enrolled. The information…