Determinants of the decision to incision interval in case of emergency caesarean section in Yaoundé' hospitals.

Objective: To analyze the determinants of the decision to incision interval in case of emergency caesarean section in Yaoundé' hospitals.

Methods: A prospective cross-sectional (affected / non-affected) study was conducted in four hospitals in Yaoundé between January and may 2017 after National Ethical Committee approval. The target population was women who benefited from emergency caesarean section during the study period.

Explicative factors of occupational stress among caregivers in hospitals in Brazzaville: a cross-sectional analytical study.

Introduction: staff health represent a population particularly exposed to numerous psycho-social risks. The organization, pace and workload, as well as difficulties in terms of working equipment or personnel have been shown to be a source and consequences of work stress. The objective is to study the factors of stress experienced by health professionals working in district hospitals and to propose preventive actions to decision-makers.

Factors associated with birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women attending government health facilities in the Bamenda Health District, Cameroon.

Introduction: birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) intervention should greatly have an impact on the reduction of maternal mortality if implemented properly at all levels. Responsibility for BPCR must be shared among all safe motherhood stakeholders-because a coordinated effort is needed to reduce the delays that contribute to maternal and newborn deaths. This study aimed to assess the factors associated with birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women attending government health facilities in the Bamenda Health District.

Poor knowledge of COVID-19 and unfavourable perception of the response to the pandemic by healthcare workers at the Bafoussam Regional Hospital (West Region-Cameroon).

Introduction: WHO warned against a dramatic impact of COVID-19 in Africa unless adequate response strategies are implemented. Whatever the strategy, the role of health staff is pivotal. Objective: Assess knowledge and perception of the response to COVID-19 among health staff.

Knowledge, attitudes and practices among Brazzaville midwives on cervical cancer screening.

Introduction: cervical cancer is an illness that causes 250,000 deaths worldwide. Data on Health professional's skills is highly important for the elaboration of prevention strategies. Objective: assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) among Brazzaville midwives on cervical cancer screening.

Determinants of Noncompletion of the Third Dose of Tetanus Toxoid Vaccine in Pregnant Women in Dschang Health District, Cameroon.

Unlabelled: . Tetanus vaccination plays an important role in the fight against neonatal mortality. Our study aimed to determine the noncompletion rate of the 3 dose of tetanus toxoid vaccine (TTV) and to analyze the associated factors in pregnant women.

Awareness and practice of birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women in the Bamenda Health District, Cameroon.

Background: Birth preparedness and complication readiness has as goal to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality. This concept developed by the organizations of the United Nations permits pregnant women and their families seek health care without delay in case of obstetric complications and delivery. Though its benefits have been proven in several countries, little is known of this in Cameroon and specifically in the North West Region.

Histo-epidemiological aspects of gynecological and breast cancers at the University Teaching Hospital of Yaoundé.

Introduction: Cancer is a public health problem that affect women more than men. The aim of the study was to describe the epidemiological and histopathological features of gynecological malignancies in the city of Yaoundé, Cameroon.

Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study of histologically proven gynecological cancers over a 10-year period (2008-2017) in the Gynecology and Pathological Anatomy Departments of the University Teaching Hospital of Yaoundé.

The Mode of delivery of grand multiparous with post-cesarean single uterine scar in low resources settings: A retrospective cohort study.

Unlabelled: The prevalence of post-caesarean scar uterus, the most important risk factor of uterine rupture is increasing globally. Grand multiparity can also increase the risk of uterine rupture. The issue of grand multiparous with single post caesarean scar is poorly investigated.

Determinants of non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy among Option B+ cases in Ndop and Fundong health districts, Northwest Region, Cameroon.

Non‐adherence was associated with non‐disclosure of positive HIV status. The rate was reduced among participants reporting no difficulty in taking medication as prescribed.

Why do pregnant women present late for their first antenatal care consultation in Cameroon?

Background: Early initiation of antenatal care visits is an essential component of services to improving maternal and new born health. The Cameroonian Demographic and Health Survey conducted in 2011 indicated that only 34% of pregnant women start antenatal care in the first trimester. However, detailed study to identify factors associated with late initiation of care has not been conducted in Cameroon.

Performance of alternative strategies for primary cervical cancer screening in sub-Saharan Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy studies.

Objective: To assess and compare the accuracy of visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA), visual inspection with Lugol's iodine (VILI), and human papillomavirus (HPV) testing as alternative standalone methods for primary cervical cancer screening in sub-Saharan Africa.

Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy studies.

Data Sources: Systematic searches of multiple databases including Medline, Embase, and Scopus for studies published between January 1994 and June 2014.

Postpartum hemoperitoneum due to rupture of a blood vessel on a uterine pseudo tumor: a case report.

We are reporting a case of hemoperitoneum followed by early post partum collapse due to bleeding from a ruptured vessel on the surface of an undiagnosed uterine pseudo tumor. There are literature reports of spontaneous hemoperitoneum from bleeding of superficial vessels over lying myomas during pregnancy but a case of rupture of a blood vessel on a uterine pseudo tumor leading to isolated hemoperitoneum in the immediate postpartum period is a rare event. We are presenting the literature review and some aspects of the management of this case.

Risk factors for obstetric fistula: a clinical review.

Obstetric fistula is the presence of a hole between a woman's genital tract and either the urinary or the intestinal tract. Better knowledge of the risk factors for obstetric fistula could help in preventing its occurrence. The purpose of this study was to assess the characteristics of obstetric fistula patients.

Awareness of HPV and cervical cancer prevention among Cameroonian healthcare workers.

Background: Cervical cancer, although largely preventable, remains the most common cause of cancer mortality among women in low-resource countries.The objective of this study was to assess knowledge and awareness of cervical cancer prevention among Cameroonian healthcare workers.

Methods: A cross-sectional self-administered questionnaire in 5 parts with 46 items regarding cervical cancer etiology and prevention was addressed to healthcare workers in six hospitals of Yaoundé, Cameroon.

Risk factors for hypertensive disorders in pregnancy: a report from the maroua regional hospital, cameroon.

Introduction: A recent study at the Maroua Provincial Hospital revealed that hypertension in pregnancy was the first cause of maternal death, representing 17.5% of the 63 maternal deaths recorded between 2003 and 2005. Knowing little about the causes, this study was to identify the possible risk factors for hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.

Quality care in vesico-vaginal obstetric fistula: case series report from the regional hospital of Maroua-Cameroon.

The World Health Organization (WHO) proposes a successful closure rate for first repair of vesico-vaginal obstetric fistula to be at 85% in each facility, with the continence achievement among the closed cases at 90 %. We are reporting the vesico-vaginal obstetric fistula outcome at the provincial hospital of Maroua-Cameroon from 2005 to August 2007. Among the overall 32 patients with vesico-vaginal fistula operated, 25 patients were at their first operation.