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Health facility preparedness for cholera outbreak response in Cameroun.2019
Background: The risk of cholera outbreak remains high in Cameroon. This is because of the persistent cholera outbreaks in neighboring countries coupled with the poor hygiene and sanitation conditions in Cameroon. The objective of this study was to assess the readiness of health facilities to respond to cholera outbreak in four cholera-prone districts in Cameroon. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted targeting all health facilities in four health districts, labeled as cholera hotspots in Cameroon in August 2016. Data collection was done by interview with a questionnaire and by observation regarding the availability of resources and materials for surveillance and…
Immunological and virologic outcomes within 10 Years of combined ART before 1 year of age in cameroonian children with perinatal HIV.2025
Background: We reported immunological and virologic outcomes within 10 years of combined antiretroviral therapy (cART) initiated no later than age 1 and associated factors in children with perinatal HIV in Cameroon. Setting: This study was conducted in 3 referral hospitals in Cameroon. Methods: We conducted a prospective cohort study using time-to- event analysis. Probabilities of the following outcomes were assessed within the first 10 years of cART initiation: first viral suppression to ,400 copies/mL (VS), maintaining first VS, immunocompetence (IC)—stage 1, CDC Immunological Classifica- tion, and mortality. Results: One hundred ninety children started cART before 1 year of age, at…
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…
Protocole de prise en charge COVID-19 décembre 2022
La pandémie de la COVID-19 qui sévit dans le monde a poussé les acteurs du secteur santé à être davantage résilients et pro actif. Cette situation a particulièrement amené les systèmes de santé à recourir aux orientations évolutives afin d’assurer une prise en charge efficace des cas de COVID-19. C’est d’ailleurs à cet effet, que des essais cliniques sont régulièrement effectués tant à l’échelle nationale qu’internationale. Parmi les dernières avancées, l’efficacité du TOCILIZUMAB a été démontrée pour le traitement des cas sévères et critiques de COVID-19. En effet, selon les résultats d’une une étude menée sur l’administration d’antagonistes de l’IL-6…