Preparedness of the Local Population for the Uptake of Artificial Intelligence and Digital One Health for Home Healthcare of Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases in Southwest and Littoral Regions of Cameroon.

Rapid digital responses to pandemics highlight advancements in healthcare, data sharing, and artificial intelligence (AI). While AI has driven progress in precision medicine, drug discovery, and vaccine development, its application to emerging and reemerging infectious diseases (ERIDs) remains underexplored, presenting critical challenges in addressing future health threats. The study evaluated knowledge of ERIDs, AI, and Digital One Health (DOH) technologies, examined preparedness for their adoption in home healthcare, and identified factors influencing readiness to utilize these technologies in selected health districts of Cameroon.

Leveraging AI in digital one health: an inter-university collaboration for emerging and re-emerging infectious disease control in Cameroon.

Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases (ERID) pose ongoing threats to global public health, demanding advanced detection methods for effective outbreak mitigation. This article explores collaboration between research teams based in the faculties of Health Sciences and Science of the University of Buea and the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science of the University of Ngaoundere (DigiCare Cameroon) for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) for early detection and management of ERID through a Digital One Health (DOH) approach. DigiCare is part of an interdisciplinary network called Artificial Intelligence for Pandemic and Epidemic Preparedness and Response Network (AI4PEP) aimed at addressing pandemic and epidemic preparedness and response by strengthening more equitable and effective public health preparedness and response to infectious disease outbreaks in low- and middle-income countries.

Epidemiological Profile of Road Traffic Injury Patients in Hospitals in Fako Division, Cameroon: A Foundation for Tailored Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Management.

Background: Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are a major global public health concern, often leading to serious physical and psychological consequences, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A limited understanding of specific RTI patient characteristics particularly regarding PTSD screening recommendation and uptake in Cameroon hinders, the development of effective PTSD management strategies. This study aimed to determine the epidemiological profile of RTI patients in Fako Division, Cameroon, to inform the development of tailored PTSD management interventions.

Knowledge and attitudes of commercial motorcyclists on personal protective equipment in the crisis-affected Limbe and Tiko Health Districts of Cameroon toward injury prevention: A formative research study for a health education intervention.

Background: In Cameroon, commercial motorcycle riders are essential for urban transportation; however, they face considerable health risks from road traffic accidents and workplace hazards. Despite the critical role of personal protective equipment (PPE) in reducing injury risks, riders often possess limited knowledge and attitudes towards PPE. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of motorcycle riders in the Limbe and Tiko Health Districts.

Significance of the ARIMA epidemiological modeling to predict the rate of HIV and AIDS in the Kumba Health District of Cameroon.

Background: AIDS is a severe medical condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that primarily attacks the immune system, specifically CD4+ T lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell crucial for immune response), monocyte macrophages, and dendritic cells. This disease has significant health and socio-economic implications and is one of the primary causes of illness and death globally (UNAIDS, 2022). It presents significant challenges for public health and population well-being, both in developed and developing countries.

Association of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with glycemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at Limbe Regional Hospital, Southwest, Cameroon.

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by combinations of insulin resistance and insulin deficiency. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is emerging as a public health problem worldwide and affects up to 70% of patients with T2DM. Although patients with T2DM have an increased risk of developing advanced liver disease compared to healthy individuals, varying prevalence rates of NAFLD among patients with T2DM, ranging from 34% to 94%, have been reported.

Epidemiological pattern of trauma among children 0-9 years in Cameroon.

Background: In low- and middle-income countries, trauma is the leading cause of death among youth and it is also a major cause of disability. Globally, more than 1,600 children and adolescents below the age of 19-years die every day from preventable injuries. Traffic-related injuries, falls, sports-related injuries, assaults, burns, and drownings are the most commonly reported causes of traumatic mortality among children.

Exploring existing malaria services and the feasibility of implementing community engagement approaches amongst conflict-affected communities in Cameroon: a qualitative study.

Background: Cameroon is one of the countries with the highest burden of malaria. Since 2018, there has been an ongoing conflict in the country, which has reduced access to healthcare for populations in affected regions, and little is known about the impact on access to malaria services. The objective of this study was to understand the current situation regarding access to malaria services in Cameroon to inform the design of interventions to remove barriers and encourage the use of available services.

A formative cross-sectional study to assess caregiver's health-seeking behaviour and knowledge surrounding malaria, and understand the burden of malaria among children under-five in conflict-affected communities of Cameroon.

Background: Malaria remains a major global health problem often worsened by political instability and armed conflict. The purpose of the study was to explore community knowledge, attitudes and practices on malaria prevention, and to understand the burden of malaria and health-seeking behaviours of caregivers of children under-five in conflict-affected communities of the South West and Littoral Regions of Cameroon.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey involving internally displaced persons (IDPS), host population, and their children under-five was conducted across 80 communities.

Sexual and reproductive health of CDC plantation camp residents: a focus on unmet need for family planning among women in union.

Background: Sexual and reproductive health is crucial to a normal and healthy female life. However, little interest has been placed on this subject particularly in the resource-limited settings of Cameroon. The study assessed the sexual and reproductive health of women in union, resident in the Cameroon Development Corporation (CDC) plantation camps, Cameroon.

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Female Sexual Dysfunction Among Sexually Active Students of the University of Buea.

Introduction: Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a common public health issue. Most studies, especially in the sub-Saharan region are typically carried out in the older married female population, but the post-secondary education period is crucial for the development of the sexuality of young women. Poor awareness and management of FSD may lead to adverse physical and psychosocial complications later on in the lives of these women.

Improving Retention in Care and Promoting Adherence to HIV Treatment: Protocol for a Multisite Randomized Controlled Trial of Mobile Phone Text Messaging.

Background: The World Health Organization has prioritized the use of new technologies to assist in health care delivery in resource-limited settings. Findings suggest that the use of SMS on mobile phones is an advantageous application in health care delivery, especially in communities with an increasing use of this device.

Objective: The main aim of this trial is to assess whether sending weekly motivational text messages (SMS) through mobile phones versus no text messaging will improve retention in care and promote adherence to treatment and health outcomes among patients receiving HIV treatment in Fako Division of Cameroon.

Coverage and usage of insecticide treated nets (ITNs) within households: associated factors and effect on the prevalance of malaria parasitemia in the Mount Cameroon area.

Background: Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are a widely used tool that has been proven to be effective in the prevention and control of malaria in malaria endemic countries. However, usage varies among households and can greatly affect the benefits of ITNs as a control tool for malaria transmission. This study determined the coverage and usage of ITNS as well as associated factors and the effect of coverage and usage on the prevalence of malaria parasitemia within households in the Mount Cameroon area.

Tuberculosis treatment outcome and its associated factors among people living with HIV and AIDS in Fako Division of Cameroon.

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV co-infection challenges treatment and worsens the outcome of TB treatment. This study aimed to assess the outcome of TB treatment and factors facilitating treatment success among people living with HIV/AIDS in Fako Division of the South West Region of Cameroon.

Methods: A hospital-based retrospective cohort study was conducted by manually reviewing medical records of HIV/TB co-infected patients from January 2010 to September 2017.

A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Usefulness of Mobile Text Phone Messages to Improve the Quality of Care of HIV and AIDS Patients in Cameroon.

Background: HIV and AIDS are major public health problems in the world and Africa. In Cameroon, the HIV prevalence is 5.1%.

Intestinal parasitic infections in relation to CD4(+) T cell counts and diarrhea in HIV/AIDS patients with or without antiretroviral therapy in Cameroon.

Background: Intestinal parasitic infections (IPI) are a major public health concern in HIV/AIDS patients particularly in resource-limited settings of Sub-Saharan Africa. Studies investigating the relationship between intestinal parasitic infections and CD4(+) T cell counts and diarrhea in HIV/AIDS patients with or without antiretroviral therapy in the region are not readily available hence the need to perform this study.

Methods: In a comparative cross-sectional study involving 52 pre-ART and 248 on-ART HIV patients.

Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases in HIV/AIDS Patients on HAART.

Background: The introduction and widespread use of combination antiretroviral therapy referred to as highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in the mid 1990's, has led HIV-infected individuals to experience a dramatic decline in immunodeficiency-related events and death. There is growing concern on metabolic complications associated with HIV and HAART which may increase cardiovascular risk and disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the cardiovascular risk profile of HIV/AIDS patients receiving HAART and those not receiving HAART at HIV/AIDS treatment centres in the South West Region of Cameroon.

Assessing the risk factors of cholera epidemic in the Buea Health District of Cameroon.

Background: Cholera is an acute diarrheal disease caused by the bacterium, Vibrio cholerae. A cholera epidemic occurred in Cameroon in 2010. After a cholera-free period at the end of 2010, new cases started appearing in early 2011.

HAART, DOTS and renal disease of patients co-infected with HIV/AIDS and TB in the South West Region of Cameroon.

Background: Tuberculosis is the commonest infection among HIV/AIDS patients. This co-infection constitutes a major death threat in the world. There is paucity of data about renal disease amongst patients on HAART and DOTS therapy in Cameroon.

Highly active antiretroviral therapy and dyslipidemia in people living with HIV/AIDS in Fako Division, South West Region of Cameroon.

Background: The advent of HAART has been associated with a profound reduction in morbidity and mortality from HIV/AIDS. However, side effects and toxicities associated with HAART may lead to an increased risk for cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of dyslipidemia and determining factors of derangements in lipid profile associated with the use of HAART regimens in people living with HIV/AIDS in Fako Division of the South West Region of Cameroon.