Publications by authors named "E Wepngong"
Incidence, causes and factors associated with torso injury in Cameroon: A community-based study.
Afr J Thorac Crit Care Med
October 2021
Background: Morbidity and mortality linked to injury has become an increasingly important public health concern worldwide, especially in developing countries. Despite the potentially severe nature of torso injury, little is known about the population-based epidemiology of torso injury in sub-Saharan Africa.
Objectives: To determine the incidence, identify common mechanisms, and assess the socioeconomic consequences of torso injury in Cameroon.
Background: After consecutively defaulting on their appointments for three months, many HIV positive patients are often reported to have defaulted on their treatment, become lost to follow-up (LTFU), or no longer in care. We sought to determine if retention in HIV/AIDS care and treatment is really poor.
Methods: Outcomes of patients with missed clinic appointments and reasons for missing appointments were studied.
Article Synopsis
- This study focuses on identifying barriers to timely Antenatal Care (ANC) for pregnant women at the Saint Elizabeth General Hospital in Cameroon, as late ANC initiation can negatively impact maternal health.
- The research, conducted between October and November 2016, found that 75% of the 602 participating women started ANC late, with significant factors including age, education level, marital status, income, and distance to healthcare facilities.
- The study emphasizes the need for improvements in maternal health services in Cameroon, where high maternal mortality rates persist, by addressing the identified barriers to accessing timely ANC.
Prevalence of onchocerciasis, attitudes and practices and the treatment coverage after 15 years of mass drug administration with ivermectin in the Tombel Health District, Cameroon.
Pan Afr Med J
December 2020
Introduction: Onchocerciasis is an infection caused by . It affects 37 million people of which 99% are in Africa. This study assessed the prevalence of onchocerciasis after 15 years of mass drug administration with ivermectin.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImportance: Despite the highest injury rates worldwide, formal medical care is not often sought after injuries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Unaffordable costs associated with trauma care might inhibit injured patients from seeking care.
Objectives: To (1) determine the injury epidemiology in Cameroon using population-representative data, (2) identify the barriers to use of formal health care after injury, and (3) determine the association between use of care and economic outcomes after injury.