Publications by authors named "G A Etoundi Mballa"
Article Synopsis
- M-pox is a rapidly spreading pathogen in developing countries, particularly in Cameroon, raising concerns about its health impact and the lack of data on its determinants.
- A community-based study conducted in the Ayos Health District found a suspected M-pox case rate of 25%, with various factors like history of infections and contact with infected individuals or animals significantly linked to its prevalence.
- The study highlights the need for enhanced surveillance and public health interventions in rural communities to better address the resurgence of M-pox.
Article Synopsis
- The study examined SARS-CoV-2 immunity in Cameroon from August 2021 to September 2022, assessing changes in antibody levels, mortality rates, and vaccination.
- Seroprevalence surged from 11.2% to nearly 60% while COVID-19-related deaths dropped dramatically, indicating improved immunity without a corresponding rise in vaccinations.
- The findings suggest that high vaccination rates may not be necessary for controlling outbreaks in Africa, urging policymakers to consider local research for better epidemic management strategies.
Status of infection prevention and control in Cameroon healthcare facilities: lessons learned from the WHO COVID-19 scorecard tool under the hierarchy of control model.
Infect Prev Pract
December 2024
Background: Infection prevention and control (IPC) helps prevent disease transmission in healthcare facilities. There is a dearth of information on the implementation of IPC during the COVID-19 outbreak in Cameroon using the recommended WHO COVID-19 IPC scorecard tool. The present study assessed healthcare facilities' compliance to IPC by continuous assessments, with an evaluation of the tool using the hierarchy of control theory.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAssessing the state of infection prevention and control in cameroon: a cross-sectional workshop evaluation using socioecological models.
Infect Prev Pract
December 2024
Objectives: Infection prevention and control (IPC) contributes to the reduction of healthcare associated infections. Notwithstanding the global attention with available guidelines and tools, low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) still struggle to put into place effective IPC programmes. Here, we use a socioecological approach to summarize the findings of a recent workshop on the implementation of IPC activities in Cameroon.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Little is known about attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination in sub-Saharan Africa, where immunisation coverage is the lowest in the world.
Aim: The study aimed to identify factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and uptake in Cameroon, and assess changes in these factors over a period of time.
Setting: The study was conducted in the ten regions of Cameroon.