Too serious to ignore: The epidemiologic and economic burden of home injuries in the Southwest Region of Cameroon-A community-based study.

Background: Home injuries are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in high-income countries. In Sub-Saharan Africa, including Cameroon, many people live in unplanned settlements with poorly constructed houses, predisposing them to home injuries. However, little is known about the epidemiology and care-seeking behaviors of the domestically injured.

Association of Health Care Use and Economic Outcomes After Injury in Cameroon.

Importance: 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.

The Prevalence and Characteristics of Untreated Hernias in Southwest Cameroon.

Background: Hernias are one of the most commonly encountered surgical conditions, and every year, more than 20 million hernia repairs are performed worldwide. The surgical management of hernia, however, is largely neglected as a public health priority in developing countries, despite its cost-effectiveness. To date, the prevalence and impact of hernia have not been formally studied in a community setting in Cameroon.

Developing Trauma Audit Filters for Regional Referral Hospitals in Cameroon: Mixed-Methods Approach.

Background: Injuries are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Developing countries account for 90% of injury-related deaths globally. Trauma audit filters can facilitate trauma quality improvement initiatives and reduce the injury burden.