A5060650003- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Genital Health and Disease
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Uterine Myomas and Treatments
- Global Health Care Issues
- Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Birth, Development, and Health
Université de Yaoundé I
2015-2024
University Teaching Hospital of Yaounde
2013-2022
Catholic University of Central Africa
2019-2021
Laboratoire National de Santé Publique du Congo
2020
Centre for Higher Education
2020
University of Bangui
2020
Centre Hospitalier et Universitaire de Brazzaville
2019
Département de la Santé et de l'Action Sociale
2012
Foundation for laboratory medicine
2011-2012
University Hospital of Geneva
2003-2011
Maternal infections are an important cause of maternal mortality and severe morbidity. We report the main findings WHO Global Sepsis Study, which aimed to assess frequency in health facilities, according characteristics outcomes, coverage core practices for early identification management.We did a facility-based, prospective, 1-week inception cohort study 713 facilities providing obstetric, midwifery, or abortion care, where women could be admitted because complications pregnancy,...
A 30-year-old man who presented with delayed puberty and infertility was found to have hypogonadism associated an absence of circulating luteinizing hormone. The patient had a homozygous missense mutation in the gene that encodes beta subunit hormone (Gly36Asp), disrupted vital cystine knot motif abrogated heterodimerization secretion Treatment human chorionic gonadotropin increased testosterone, promoted virilization, appearance normal spermatozoa low concentrations. This case illustrates...
Cervical cancer, although largely preventable, remains the most common cause of cancer mortality among women in low-resource countries. The objective this study was to assess knowledge and awareness cervical prevention Cameroonian healthcare workers. A cross-sectional self-administered questionnaire 5 parts with 46 items regarding etiology addressed workers six hospitals Yaoundé, Cameroon. investigators enlisted heads nursing midwifery distribute questionnaires their staff, recruited doctors...
Early initiation of antenatal care visits is an essential component services to improving maternal and new born health. The Cameroonian Demographic Health Survey conducted in 2011 indicated that only 34% pregnant women start the first trimester. However, detailed study identify factors associated with late has not been Cameroon. aim this was assess prevalence booking ANC visit amongst attendance determinants Douala general hospital. It a cross sectional analytic over period 5 months subjects...
Abstract Cervical cancer ( CC ) is the leading cause of cancer‐related death among women in sub‐Saharan Africa, primarily because limited access to effective screening and preventive treatment. Our aim was assess feasibility a human papillomavirus HPV )‐based screen‐and‐treat approach low‐resource context. We recruited 1012 aged 30–49 years through campaign conducted District Hospital Dschang, Cameroon. Participants performed self‐sampling, which tested for high‐risk HR ‐ DNA using...
Introduction Although the burden of cervical cancer in Africa is highest, HPV vaccination coverage remains alarmingly low this region. Providers’ knowledge and recommendation are key drivers uptake. Yet, evidence about providers’ practices vaccine against a backdrop emerging hesitancy fueled by COVID-19 pandemic lacking Africa. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted 2021–2022 among healthcare providers involved prevention activities They were invited to report prior training,...
The study aimed to assess acceptability and preference for self-collected human papillomavirus tests (self-HPV) compared with traditional physician-sampled Pap (physician sampling) in a low-resource country.Women were recruited through cervical cancer screening campaign conducted Cameroon. Written oral instructions given carry out an unsupervised self-HPV, followed by physician-collected sample HPV testing cytology. Subsequently the women asked answer questionnaire.A total of 243...
Developing countries are interested in using human papillomavirus (HPV) testing as a primary screening test for cervical cancer prevention programs. The low specificity of the HPV assay requires triage HPV‐positive women. aim study is to compare visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) and cytology methods women detect intraepithelial neoplasia or Grade 2 higher (CIN2+). was conducted two Cameroonian towns (Yaoundé Edea) included 846 eligible aged 25 65 years. All participants performed...
Background: Information about women's acceptance of new screening methods in Sub-Saharan Africa is limited. The aim this study was to report on human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling following an educational intervention cervical cancer and HPV. Methods: Women were recruited from the city Tiko a low-income neighborhood Yaoundé, both Cameroon. Written oral instructions how perform unsupervised HPV self-sample given participants, who performed test private room. Acceptability evaluated by...
The World Health Organization recently advocated a two-stage strategy with human papillomavirus (HPV) testing followed by visual inspection of the cervix acetic acid (VIA) as suitable option for cervical cancer screening. However, its accuracy has never been directly assessed in context primary To evaluate effectiveness HPV on self-obtained specimens (self-HPV) VIA (sequential testing) low-income setting, we recruited 540 women aged between 30 and 65 years two Cameroonian periurban areas....
The use of thermocoagulation for the treatment cervical precancerous lesions has recently generated a great deal interest. Our aim was to determine feasibility this outpatient procedure in context cancer (CC) screen-and-treat campaign sub-Saharan Africa.Between July and December 2015, women living area Dschang (Cameroon) aged between 30 49 years, were enrolled CC screening study. HPV self-sampling performed as primary test who either "HPV 16/18/45-positive" or "positive other types VIA"...
Our objective was (i) to assess if a self-collected test for human papillomavirus (HPV) may serve as primary cervical cancer screening method in low-resource setting, (ii) evaluate its implication screen and treat approach (iii) identify the most eligible age group program. Women were recruited through campaign conducted Cameroon. Written oral instructions given participants by health-care professional carry out an unsupervised HPV-test (Self-HPV), followed physician-collected sample HPV...
Birth preparedness and complication readiness has as goal to reduce maternal neonatal mortality. This concept developed by the organizations of United Nations permits pregnant women their families seek health care without delay in case obstetric complications delivery. Though its benefits have been proven several countries, little is known this Cameroon specifically North West Region. Therefore, intention study was assess awareness practice birth district.
Infections are among the leading causes of maternal mortality and morbidity. The Global Maternal Sepsis Neonatal Initiative, launched in 2016 by WHO partners, sought to reduce burden infections sepsis was basis upon which Study (GLOSS) implemented 2017. In this Article, we aimed describe availability facility resources services analyse their association with outcomes.GLOSS a facility-based, prospective, 1-week inception cohort study 713 health-care facilities 52 countries included 2850...
Abstract Background Pregnancy-related infections are important contributors to maternal sepsis and mortality. We aimed describe clinical, microbiological characteristics use of antibiotics by source infection country income, among hospitalized women with suspected or confirmed pregnancy-related infections. Methods used data from WHO Global Maternal Sepsis Study (GLOSS) on in women, 52 low-middle- high-income countries conducted between November 28th December 4th, 2017, the frequencies...
Objective Human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling (Self-HPV) may be used as a primary cervical cancer screening method in low resource setting. Our aim was to evaluate whether an educational intervention would improve women's knowledge and confidence the Self-HPV method. Method Women aged between 25 65 years old, eligible for screening, were randomly chosen receive standard information (control group) or followed by (interventional group). Standard included explanations about what test...
Background . Biomedical waste (BMW) is defined as unwanted materials generated during diagnosis, treatment, operation, immunization, or in research activities including production of biologicals. Healthcare workers are responsible for the proper management this human safety and protection environment. Methods An analytical knowledge, attitude, practice (KAP) study was carried out at Biyem-Assi District Hospital from June 1st to July 5th, 2018, 100 health different departments. Variables...