The prevalence and demographic associations of headache in the adult population of Benin: a cross-sectional population-based study
ConclusionsOverall, these findings are evidence that headache disorders are very common in Benin, a low-income country. The prevalence of pMOH, well above the estimated global mean of 1 –2%, is evidence that poverty is not a bar to medication overuse. The findings are very much the same as those in a similar study in its near neighbour, Cameroon. With regard to migraine, they are reasonably in accord with two of three earlier studies in selected Beninese populations, which did no t take account of probable migraine. This study adds to the hitherto limited knowledge of headache in SSA. (Source: The Journal of Headache and Pain)
Source: The Journal of Headache and Pain - April 5, 2024 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Type 1 diabetes care delivery in Yaounde, Cameroon: Social and political representations
CONCLUSION: Patients and families mobilise experience and lay knowledge to complement biomedical knowledge, but top-down policy and clinical practice limit their active engagement in T1D care.Contribution: Children with T1D and their families, policy makers, healthcare professionals, and civil society have new opportunities to contribute to person-centred care, as advocated by the Sustainable Development Goals.PMID:38572859 | DOI:10.4102/phcfm.v16i1.4229 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - April 4, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Herv é B Djiofack Kentsop Christina Zarowsky Julia E Von Oettingen Source Type: research
Trends in immunological markers of transfusion transmissible infections among blood donors in Mamfe District Hospital, Southwest Cameroon
Blood transfusion is associated with exposure to blood Transfusion Transmissible Infection (TTIs). The threat posed by the blood-borne pathogens is disproportionately distributed in different healthcare facili... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - April 2, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sen Claudine Henriette Ngomtcho, Olive Njike Ngo Biyong, Timothy Amos Ekwere, Jonas Merlin Wandji Takemegni, Henrietta Mbah, Sandra Maella Makamdoum Bogne, Omer Aurelle Nkengkanna and Henri Lucien Fouamno Kamga Tags: Research Source Type: research
Profile of non-tuberculous mycobacteria amongst tuberculosis presumptive people in Cameroon
Cameroon is a tuberculosis (TB) burden country with a 12% positivity among TB presumptive cases. Of the presumptive cases with a negative TB test, some are infected with Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM). How... (Source: BMC Microbiology)
Source: BMC Microbiology - March 26, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Valerie Flore Donkeng Donfack, Thierry Anicet Zemo Fokou, Lazare Eric Noche Wadje, Yves Le Grand Napa Tchuedji, Yvonne Josiane Djieugoue, Sorelle Nguimfack Teagho, Brenda Shile Takong, Yannick Patrick Assolo, Suzanne Magloire Ongboulal, Yannick Willy Kamd Tags: Research Source Type: research
Perioperative outcomes of the surgical management of achalasia in two tertiary Cameroonian hospitals: a cohort study
Achalasia is a rare esophageal disease with potentially lethal complications. Knowledge of the outcomes of the different surgical treatment modalities for achalasia by Heller ’s cardiomyotomy (HCM) helps to cho... (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - March 22, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jo ël Igor Kamla, Guy Aristide Bang, Joel Noutakdie Tochie, George Motto Bwelle, Blondel Nana Oumarou and Bernadette Ngo Nonga Tags: Research Source Type: research
Assessment of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) among physiotherapists in Cameroon: a cross-sectional survey
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is reported to ease effective and adequate decision making for all works of life including health professionals. Investigating the level of implementation of EBP among physiothera... (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - March 22, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Dilane Landry Nsangou Muntessu, Hyacinte Tr ésor Ghassi, Franklin Chu Buh, Ange Wandji Nietho, Julio Rostan Siewe and Mpatoutou Me Mpatoutou Tags: Research Source Type: research
Headache in the adult population of Cameroon: prevalence estimates and demographic associations from a cross-sectional nationwide population-based study
ConclusionsHeadache disorders are prevalent in Cameroon. As in Zambia and Ethiopia, estimates for both migraine and TTH exceed global mean estimates. Attributable burden is yet to be reported, but these findings must lead to further research, and measures to develop and implement headache services in Cameroon, with appropriate management and preventative strategies. (Source: The Journal of Headache and Pain)
Source: The Journal of Headache and Pain - March 21, 2024 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
The risk of prematurity in Cameroonian children born after in vitro fertilisation
CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated the first evidence from our part of the world showing that in vitro fertilisation is an absolute risk of prematurity.FUNDING: None declared.PMID:38504759 | PMC:PMC10846651 | DOI:10.4314/gmj.v57i2.6 (Source: Ghana Medical Journal)
Source: Ghana Medical Journal - March 20, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Aim ée-Sandrine F Nzenti Christopher Aimakhu Paul N Koki Teshome Gensa Massa Sakouvogui Source Type: research
