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Environmental Sciences
Lotsmart Fonjong, Regina Ndip Zama
Summary: Many rural communities in Cameroon heavily rely on natural sources of water for agriculture and domestic use. Climate variability has adversely affected water availability, leading to the disappearance and decreased volume of water sources. This has particularly impacted women, who play key roles in food production, home management, and caregiving. Comprehensive public policy measures, including better land use management and gender-sensitive technologies, are essential for sustainable efforts against climate change in Cameroon.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Julius Enongene Mekolle, Katayi Edouard Tshimwanga, Niba Juste Ongeh, Agbor Nyenty Agbornkwai, Omeichu Agwenam Amadeus, Ismaela Esa, Keshia Ebude Mekolle, Ndung Ako Forbinake, Claude Ngwayu Nkfusai, Pascal Nji Atanga
Summary: Political instability in Cameroon has had a significant impact on the HIV/AIDS response, particularly in terms of access to healthcare, continuity of treatment, and risk of new infections. Coordinated efforts are needed to strengthen the health sector, including decentralization of HIV healthcare, improving supply chain, and protecting frontline healthcare workers, in order to mitigate the impact of the socio-political crisis on the HIV/AIDS response and overall health sector.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Amandine Noemie Roux, Bruno Kenfack, Alexandre Ndjalla, Jessica Sormani, Ania Wisniak, Karoline Tatrai, Pierre Vassilakos, Patrick Petignat, Nicole Schmidt
Summary: This study in Cameroon identified barriers such as lack of basic knowledge on cervical cancer and awareness of screening programs. HPV self-sampling for cervical cancer prevention was considered acceptable by healthcare providers. Traditional chiefs were seen as key entry points for raising awareness.
Article
Development Studies
Pham Tien Thanh, Pham Bao Duong
Summary: In rural areas, non-communicable diseases impose a significant economic burden on households, resulting in a reduction in labor days and income. Affected households adopt various coping mechanisms, such as remittances, asset sales, and loans. Households with adults suffering from non-communicable diseases experience a greater economic burden and employ more coping mechanisms.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Carole Debora Nounkeu, Kenneth J. Gruber, Joseph Kamgno, Ismael Teta, Jigna Morarji Dharod
Summary: The study aimed to develop and test a household-level experiential water insecurity scale for rural households in Central Africa, which covers three domains of water insecurity: psychosocial distress, quantity, and quality of water. The scale showed excellent reliability and validity, and was significantly associated with lower frequency of water intake among women. It can be utilized to monitor and evaluate SDG#6 and water-related programs in Central Africa.
GLOBAL HEALTH ACTION
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Jean-Christophe Arnold, Dominic Day, Mathew Hennessey, Pablo Alarcon, Meenakshi Gautham, Indranil Samanta, Ana Mateus
Summary: Smallholder farms are the main livestock system in India, with limited research on antibiotic use. Findings reveal antibiotics are mainly used to treat individual animals, involving zoonotic issues. Interventions at the community level should adopt a One Health approach to promote responsible antibiotic use in animals.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Manoranjan Ghosh, Somnath Ghosal
Summary: The Himalayan foothills of West Bengal are a recognized flood-prone area with frequent heavy rain storms and climate-induced catastrophic events. Vulnerabilities in rural areas are primarily due to climate-induced disasters like floods. The study reveals differences in vulnerability levels between agriculture-dependent and forest resource-dependent villages in the same flood-prone area, as well as variations in adaptive capacity and sensitivity within households.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ana Maria Sanson-Rosas, Jennifer Bernal-Rivas, Stan Kubow, Andres Suarez-Molina, Hugo Melgar-Quinonez
Summary: Food insecurity in Colombian rural households is associated with the double burden of malnutrition, with moderate food insecurity showing the strongest correlation with SCOWT. These results emphasize the importance of implementing double-duty rural actions to prevent various forms of malnutrition.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Louis Atamja, Sungjoon Yoo
Summary: This study examined the impact of rural household heads and household characteristics on credit accessibility and how credit constraints affect rural household welfare. The results showed that households with access to credit have better welfare standards, highlighting the importance of government subsidies for microfinance institutions.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Lorraine Elit, Calvin Ngalla, Glen Mbah Afugchwi, Eric Tum, Joel Fokom-Domgue, Elysee Nouvet
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of parents of girls aged 9-14 years regarding HPV vaccine in rural areas of Cameroon. A qualitative descriptive study will be conducted using one-on-one semi-structured interviews. The findings will be disseminated through reports, webinars, and presentations to key stakeholders, as well as internationally through peer-reviewed publications.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Olutosin Ademola Otekunrin, Oluwaseun Aramide Otekunrin, Idris Akanbi Ayinde, Rahman Akintayo Sanusi, Oluseye Olusegun Onabanjo, Oluwaseun Ariyo
Summary: This study investigated the dietary diversity, environment, and health-related factors of young children from cassava farming households in South-West Nigeria, finding that most children consumed grains and roots and tubers. Factors influencing children's dietary diversity were identified as child's age, mother's age, distance to farm, and food expenditure.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Mebratu Negera, Desu Abdisa
Summary: This study examines the willingness to pay for the community-based health insurance (CBHI) scheme and factors that influence it among rural households in the South West Shoa Zone. The findings show that approximately 65 percent of households are willing to pay for the CBHI scheme, and on average, they are willing to pay 255.55 Birr per year. The study also identifies factors such as bid amount, household income, family size, education level, health status, membership to CBHI scheme, membership in any association, and awareness about the scheme as significant factors associated with willingness to pay.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Fengsu Hou, Catherine Cerulli, Marsha N. Wittink, Eric D. Caine, Peiyuan Qiu
Summary: The study conducted in rural China found that most participants attributed intimate partner violence (IPV) to individual factors, including social characteristics, behaviors, personalities, and health problems. A minority of participants believed that the cause of violence was relational or societal in nature, while some were unable to identify specific reasons for IPV. The research suggests the importance of raising public awareness about risk factors for IPV and addressing self-blame among victims.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ayok M. Tembei, Jonas A. Kengne-Ouafo, Bonekeh John, Theobald M. Nji, Peter Enyong, Theresa Nkuo-Akenji, Gail Davey, Samuel Wanji
Summary: This study compared the quality of life and social impact of podoconiosis and leprosy among affected households and communities. The results showed that podoconiosis has a similar effect on quality of life and stigma as leprosy. This highlights the need for intensified prevention and control efforts for podoconiosis.
SSM-POPULATION HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Parasitology
Leo Dilane Alenou, Philippe Nwane, Lili Ranaise Mbakop, Michael Piameu, Wolfgang Ekoko, Stanislas Mandeng, Elisabeth Ngo Bikoy, Jean Claude Toto, Hugues Onguina, Josiane Etang
Summary: This study analyzes the distribution of mosquito species and the prevalence of diseases they transmit in urban versus rural areas of Cameroon. The findings suggest that urban areas are more prone to the transmission of viral diseases such as dengue, while rural areas are more prone to diseases like lymphatic filariasis and Rift Valley fever. The study also shows an increasing prevalence of dengue in urban areas and the emergence of lymphatic filariasis and Rift Valley fever in rural areas.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2023)
