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Newest firstBackgroundHuman papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is a key strategy for cervical cancer elimination. In Cameroon, HPV vaccine was introduced into the expanded program on immunization in 2020. However, synthesized evidence on vaccine acceptability is needed to guide policy. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of HPV vaccine awareness, willingness to vaccinate, recommendat…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundMpox, a zoonotic disease endemic to Africa, presents a significant public health threat with variable severity driven by viral clades and host factors. After over 50 years of outbreaks, this study aimed at providing a comprehensive continent-wide assessment of its severity and mortality for evidence-based public health planning and clinical management. MethodsThis systematic review and meta-analysis, con…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundMpox remains a significant public health threat in Africa, with recent outbreaks driven by newly emergent clades I and II. Vaccination is a critical intervention for outbreak control, yet evidence on vaccine acceptance and uptake across the continent has not been comprehensively synthesized. This study aimed to determine the pooled prevalence and determinants of mpox vaccine acceptance and uptake in Afri…
BackgroundIn many Sub-Saharan African countries, structural health system challenges lead to a heavy reliance on informal caregivers to provide basic patient care in hospitals. These caregivers are frequently exposed to blood and body fluids (BBF), placing them at high risk of infections like hepatitis B, COVID-19, and cholera. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and determinants of BBF exposure and vaccinat…
BackgroundIn Cameroons overburdened healthcare system, informal caregivers are partners in patient care. This study aimed to address the existing knowledge gap by providing a description of the living conditions, challenges, and interactions of caregivers in Yaoundes public hospitals. MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted from April to July 2025 at two public hospitals in Yaounde. Participants included indi…
BackgroundMpox remains a critical public health challenge in Central Africa, where endemic circulation of the virulent Clade I virus persists through zoonotic and human-to-human transmission. This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesize 40 years of evidence (1984-2024) to characterize Mpox epidemiology, vaccination gaps and clinical pattern in the Central African Republic (CAR), informing targeted control s…
BackgroundMpox, caused by the Mpox virus, is a zoonotic disease historically endemic in Central and West Africa. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) bears the highest burden, with evolving epidemiology and significant public health challenges. Understanding severity and mortality trends is critical for global control efforts. MethodsThis systematic review and meta-analysis followed PRISMA guidelines to synthesi…
BackgroundEmergency medicine systems are vital for reducing mortality and disability, yet Cameroon faces significant healthcare access challenges, with only 0.6% of GDP allocated to public health and 70% of health expenditures paid out-of-pocket. This study assessed proportion of population benefiting from health coverage, patterns, and associated factors in Cameroon to inform policies aimed at achieving universal…
BackgroundMeasles remains a significant public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, including Cameroon, where vaccination coverage falls below the WHO target of 95%. The second dose of the measles-rubella vaccine (MCV2) is critical for strengthening immunity, yet adherence remains low in rural areas. This study aimed to assess MCV2 coverage and identify factors influencing vaccination uptake in the Ngog-Mapubi…
BackgroundStandard precautions are infection control and prevention (ICP) measures designed to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious agents in healthcare settings. In Cameroon, maternal and neonatal mortality remain a concern. Unsystematic compliance with these measures increases the risk of HAIs and other medical hazards. The present investigation aimed at assessing the baseline understanding of hand hygi…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundCOVID-19 vaccination is crucial for mitigating the pandemics impact. However, vaccine hesitancy and access challenges have hindered global vaccination efforts. This meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled COVID-19 vaccine uptake proportion and identify associated determinants in Cameroon. MethodsThis review, conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRI…
BackgroundThe development of effective vaccines was a promising tool for ending the pandemic. However, the success of a vaccination programme depends heavily on achieving significant community acceptance. In Cameroon, numerous studies have investigated the level of acceptance, hesitancy and perception of COVID-19 vaccines, with mixed results. To provide a comprehensive understanding of these parameters, this meta-…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundOccupational exposure to blood and body fluids has become a serious public health problem for healthcare workers and is a major risk for the transmission of bloodborne infections such as human immune-deficiency, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C viruses. It has been identified as one of the most serious issues affecting the health and well-being of health workers in most health systems especially in developin…
BackgroundCameroon has developed a Health Sector Strategy (HSS) that aims at fostering a healthy and productive human capital. To achieve this objective, key health indicators have been defined to track progress towards the goal. This study was conducted to provide evidence on the current situation and assess progress towards achieving the HSS and other key health indicators in the Centre Region and in Cameroon. M…
BackgroundIntegrating the principles of humanized care into healthcare systems is critical to promoting optimal well-being throughout the patient care process. In a context of limited resources, improving the quality of care and health services means identifying priority sites to optimize cost-effectiveness. The objective was to measure key indicators of quality and safety of care in health facilities (HFs) and to…
IntroductionAccidental exposure to body fluids (AEBs) increases the risk of blood-borne infections among susceptible HCWs. While 90% of the AEB reported occur in developed nations, developing countries bear 90% of the burden of healthcare associated infections, especially those of sub-Saharan Africa. Social insecurity may contribute further to the vulnerability of HCWs. Our study sought to determine the prevalence…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundThe risk of infection during dental practices is omnipresent for both patients and healthcare workers. Workers within the bucco-dental health services are among the most affected. The most reported infectious agents transmitted through blood and body fluids are Human Immunodeficiency Virus, viral hepatitis B and C. Compliance with standard precautions prevents exposure to hospital associated infections t…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundThe risk of infection among healthcare workers (HCW) is a looming public health problem worldwide. Developing countries are most affected. The present study aimed to identify knowledge gaps, risk perceptions, reporting patterns, and post-exposure management, following needle stick and sharp injuries and contact with other body fluids HCW. MethodsA cross sectional descriptive study was carried out from Ja…
IntroductionAccidental exposure to blood and body fluids (AEB) in the workplace account for 40 % of contamination by hepatis B virus (HBV) and 2 - 3 % by HIV among healthcare workers (HCW). Developing countries are most affected. The present study sought to determine the prevalence of percutaneous injury and hepatitis B vaccination coverage among HCW. MethodsA cross-sectional study was carried out from January to…
Six months following the national launch of COVID-19 vaccination in Cameroon, only 1.1% of the target population was fully vaccinated with women representing less than one-third of the vaccinated population regardless of their age, profession or comorbidities. Hence, the aim of this study was to understand the low COVID-19 vaccination rate of women in order to enhance vaccine uptake. A cross-sectional study was co…
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