Determinants of survival of adolescents receiving antiretroviral therapy in the Centre Region of Cameroon: a multi-centered cohort-analysis
CONCLUSION: Although ADLHIV have good survival rate on ART after 1 year, we observe poor survival rates after 5 years and especially 10 years of treatment experience. Mitigating measures against poor survival should target those living in rural settings, anemic at baseline, or experiencing poor retention in care.PMID:38098059 | DOI:10.1186/s12981-023-00584-2 (Source: AIDS Research and Therapy)
Source: AIDS Research and Therapy - December 15, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nicholas Tendongfor Joseph Fokam Collins Ambe Chenwi Fabrice L éo Tamhouo Nwabo Armanda Nangmo Njume Debimeh Suzie Tetang Ndiang Moyo Marie Patrice Halle Anne-Esther Njom-Nlend Paul Koki Ndombo Alexis Ndjolo Source Type: research
Determinants of survival of adolescents receiving antiretroviral therapy in the Centre Region of Cameroon: a multi-centered cohort-analysis
CONCLUSION: Although ADLHIV have good survival rate on ART after 1 year, we observe poor survival rates after 5 years and especially 10 years of treatment experience. Mitigating measures against poor survival should target those living in rural settings, anemic at baseline, or experiencing poor retention in care.PMID:38098059 | PMC:PMC10722663 | DOI:10.1186/s12981-023-00584-2 (Source: AIDS Research and Therapy)
Source: AIDS Research and Therapy - December 15, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nicholas Tendongfor Joseph Fokam Collins Ambe Chenwi Fabrice L éo Tamhouo Nwabo Armanda Nangmo Njume Debimeh Suzie Tetang Ndiang Moyo Marie Patrice Halle Anne-Esther Njom-Nlend Paul Koki Ndombo Alexis Ndjolo Source Type: research
Determinants of survival of adolescents receiving antiretroviral therapy in the Centre Region of Cameroon: a multi-centered cohort-analysis
In spite of the global decreasing mortality associated with HIV, adolescents living with HIV (ADLHIV) in sub-Saharan Africa still experience about 50% mortality rate. We sought to evaluate survival rates and d... (Source: AIDS Research and Therapy)
Source: AIDS Research and Therapy - December 15, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nicholas Tendongfor, Joseph Fokam, Collins Ambe Chenwi, Fabrice L éo Tamhouo Nwabo, Armanda Nangmo, Njume Debimeh, Suzie Tetang Ndiang Moyo, Marie Patrice Halle, Anne-Esther Njom-Nlend, Paul Koki Ndombo and Alexis Ndjolo Tags: Research Source Type: research
Whole body occupational exposure in industrial radiography in Cameroon (2012 –2022)
Authors: C.D. Njiki, T.C. Tella, G.H. Ben Bolie, J.F. Beyala Ateba, A. Simo and Y.H. Ebele Yigbedeck.Radioprotection Vol. 58 , page 327Published online: 15/12/2023
Keywords:
Effective dose ; whole body dose ; industrial radiography ; monitored worker ; measurably exposed worker. (Source: Radioprotection)
Source: Radioprotection - December 15, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: C.D. Njiki T.C. Tella G.H. Ben Bolie J.F. Beyala Ateba A. Simo Y.H. Ebele Yigbedeck Tags: Effective dose whole body dose industrial radiography monitored worker measurably exposed worker Source Type: research
Pangolin-poaching hot spots revealed by DNA tests
Using DNA tests, researchers have exposed smuggling routes and traced the remains of African pangolins back to specific forest populations. Since 2012,
poaching of these endangered animals has shifted eastward from Sierra Leone to Cameroon
, they report today in
Science
. The tests could help law enforcement agents more quickly identify the source of untold numbers of hunted pangolins, possibly millions of which are illegally shipped around the world each year.
“Identifying pangolin poaching hot spots is crucial to curbing their decline and this paper has made a giant effort in addressing this g...
Source: Science of Aging Knowledge Environment - December 14, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Predicting peripartum infection in laboring patients at high risk in Cameroon, Africa
CONCLUSIONS: While several variables such as parity are associated with infectious morbidity within 6 weeks among high risk laboring patients in Cameroon, only education level, antibiotic indication, and cesarean birth were independently associated, and a model including these 3 factors was moderately predictive. Validation of our findings in a larger population is warranted.PMID:38096705 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2023.12.003 (Source: Reproductive Biology)
Source: Reproductive Biology - December 14, 2023 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Gabriella D Cozzi Yuanfan Ye Rahel Mbah Doreen M Mbunwe Seraphine Pekwarake Edwan Yui Bunwi Anthony Fondzeyuf Mary G Ngong Jodie A Dionne Lorie M Harper Victoria C Jauk Waldemar A Carlo Gregory Halle-Ekane Pius M Tih Jeff M Szychowski Alan T Tita Akila Su Source Type: research
Anti-hepatitis C antibody carriage and risk of liver impairment in rural-Cameroon: adapting the control of hepatocellular carcinoma for resource-limited settings
The Viral hepatitis elimination by 2030 is uncertain in resource-limited settings (RLS), due to high burdens and poor diagnostic coverage. This sounds more challenging for hepatitis C virus (HCV) given that an... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - December 13, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Rodrigue Kamga Wouambo, Gaelle Panka Tchinda, Luc Aime Kagoue Simeni, Paule Dana Djouela Djoulako, Clarisse Irene Yateu Wouambo, Ghislaine Flore Tamko Mella, Eric Pascal Tchoumi Leuwat, Djoda Bello and Joseph Fokam Tags: Research Source Type: research
Predicting peripartum infection in laboring patients at high risk in Cameroon, Africa
Maternal peripartum infection and sepsis occur in nearly 1-6% of all births1 and account for a substantial proportion of maternal morbidity and mortality both in the United States2,3 and worldwide.4 Cesarean birth is one of the greatest risk factors for puerperal infection,5 with rates of cesarean birth increasing globally in the last several decades.6 Among patients undergoing cesarean birth, risk factors for postoperative infection include lack of attendance of prenatal visits, medical comorbidities, multiple gestations, premature or prolonged rupture of membranes, chorioamnionitis, multiple vaginal examinations, emergen...
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - December 6, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Gabriella D Cozzi, Yuanfan Ye, Rahel Mbah, Doreen M Mbunwe, Seraphine Pekwarake, Edwan Yui Bunwi, Anthony Fondzeyuf, Mary G Ngong, Jodie A Dionne, Lorie M Harper, Victoria C Jauk, Waldemar A Carlo, Gregory HALLE-EKANE, Pius M TIH, Jeff M SZYCHOWSKI, Alan Tags: Full length article Source Type: research
Women's autonomy and fertility in Chad
Afr J Reprod Health. 2023 Nov 30;27(11):63-82. doi: 10.29063/ajrh2023/v27i11.8.ABSTRACTChad's total fertility rate (TFR) is 6.4 children per woman, compared with no more than 5.5 in neighbouring countries: Cameroon and the Central African Republic. Scientific research on the determinants of fertility in Chad should therefore be carried out in order to show decision-makers how they can strengthen their actions in this area. This is the aim of this study, which focuses on the influence of women's autonomy on fertility in Chad. Analyses of data from the Multiple Indicator and Demographic and Health Survey (DHS/MICS) conducted...
Source: African Journal of Reproductive Health - December 5, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Georges Tagang Jean-Robert M Rwenge Source Type: research
Can Outreach Training and Supportive Supervision Improve Competency in Malaria Service Delivery? An Evaluation in Cameroon, Ghana, Niger, and Zambia
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2023 Dec 4:tpmd230150. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0150. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOutreach Training and Supportive Supervision (OTSS) of malaria services at health facilities has been adopted by numerous malaria-endemic countries. The OTSS model is characterized by a hands-on method to enhance national guidelines and supervision tools, train supervisors, and perform supervision visits. An independent evaluation was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of OTSS on health worker competence in the clinical management of malaria, parasitological diagnosis, and prevention of malaria in pregnancy. From 2018 t...
Source: Am J Trop Med Hyg - December 5, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ruth A Ashton Matt Worges Albert Zeh Meka Paul Yikpotey Irenee Domkam Kammogne Pascalina Chanda-Kapata Caroline Vanderick Elizabeth Streat Joshua Yukich Source Type: research
Can Outreach Training and Supportive Supervision Improve Competency in Malaria Service Delivery? An Evaluation in Cameroon, Ghana, Niger, and Zambia
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2023 Dec 4:tpmd230150. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0150. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOutreach Training and Supportive Supervision (OTSS) of malaria services at health facilities has been adopted by numerous malaria-endemic countries. The OTSS model is characterized by a hands-on method to enhance national guidelines and supervision tools, train supervisors, and perform supervision visits. An independent evaluation was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of OTSS on health worker competence in the clinical management of malaria, parasitological diagnosis, and prevention of malaria in pregnancy. From 2018 t...
Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - December 5, 2023 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Ruth A Ashton Matt Worges Albert Zeh Meka Paul Yikpotey Irenee Domkam Kammogne Pascalina Chanda-Kapata Caroline Vanderick Elizabeth Streat Joshua Yukich Source Type: research
Women's autonomy and fertility in Chad
Afr J Reprod Health. 2023 Nov 30;27(11):63-82. doi: 10.29063/ajrh2023/v27i11.8.ABSTRACTChad's total fertility rate (TFR) is 6.4 children per woman, compared with no more than 5.5 in neighbouring countries: Cameroon and the Central African Republic. Scientific research on the determinants of fertility in Chad should therefore be carried out in order to show decision-makers how they can strengthen their actions in this area. This is the aim of this study, which focuses on the influence of women's autonomy on fertility in Chad. Analyses of data from the Multiple Indicator and Demographic and Health Survey (DHS/MICS) conducted...
Source: African Journal of Reproductive Health - December 5, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Georges Tagang Jean-Robert M Rwenge Source Type: research
Can Outreach Training and Supportive Supervision Improve Competency in Malaria Service Delivery? An Evaluation in Cameroon, Ghana, Niger, and Zambia
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2023 Dec 4:tpmd230150. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0150. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOutreach Training and Supportive Supervision (OTSS) of malaria services at health facilities has been adopted by numerous malaria-endemic countries. The OTSS model is characterized by a hands-on method to enhance national guidelines and supervision tools, train supervisors, and perform supervision visits. An independent evaluation was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of OTSS on health worker competence in the clinical management of malaria, parasitological diagnosis, and prevention of malaria in pregnancy. From 2018 t...
Source: Am J Trop Med Hyg - December 5, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ruth A Ashton Matt Worges Albert Zeh Meka Paul Yikpotey Irenee Domkam Kammogne Pascalina Chanda-Kapata Caroline Vanderick Elizabeth Streat Joshua Yukich Source Type: research
Can Outreach Training and Supportive Supervision Improve Competency in Malaria Service Delivery? An Evaluation in Cameroon, Ghana, Niger, and Zambia
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2023 Dec 4:tpmd230150. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0150. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOutreach Training and Supportive Supervision (OTSS) of malaria services at health facilities has been adopted by numerous malaria-endemic countries. The OTSS model is characterized by a hands-on method to enhance national guidelines and supervision tools, train supervisors, and perform supervision visits. An independent evaluation was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of OTSS on health worker competence in the clinical management of malaria, parasitological diagnosis, and prevention of malaria in pregnancy. From 2018 t...
Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - December 5, 2023 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Ruth A Ashton Matt Worges Albert Zeh Meka Paul Yikpotey Irenee Domkam Kammogne Pascalina Chanda-Kapata Caroline Vanderick Elizabeth Streat Joshua Yukich Source Type: research
Can Outreach Training and Supportive Supervision Improve Competency in Malaria Service Delivery? An Evaluation in Cameroon, Ghana, Niger, and Zambia
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2023 Dec 4:tpmd230150. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0150. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOutreach Training and Supportive Supervision (OTSS) of malaria services at health facilities has been adopted by numerous malaria-endemic countries. The OTSS model is characterized by a hands-on method to enhance national guidelines and supervision tools, train supervisors, and perform supervision visits. An independent evaluation was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of OTSS on health worker competence in the clinical management of malaria, parasitological diagnosis, and prevention of malaria in pregnancy. From 2018 t...
Source: Am J Trop Med Hyg - December 5, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ruth A Ashton Matt Worges Albert Zeh Meka Paul Yikpotey Irenee Domkam Kammogne Pascalina Chanda-Kapata Caroline Vanderick Elizabeth Streat Joshua Yukich Source Type: research
