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Tabuwe, Manka E., Henry Z. Muluh, Enoh Tanjong, Patience Akpan-Obong, Lawrence Sikali, Augustine Ngongban, Ajibike Olubunmi Itegboje, Kibily Demba Samake, and Victor Wacham A. Mbarika. "Gendering Technologies: Women In Cameroons Pink-Collar ICT Work." International Journal of Management & Information Systems (IJMIS) 17, no. 4 (September 29, 2013): 213. http://dx.doi.org/10.19030/ijmis.v17i4.8097.

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This paper examines the rise of low-skilled, low-paying, female dominated jobs in Cameroons information and communication technology (ICT) sector. It seeks to understand why and how women (mostly between the ages of 18 and 35) seem to be naturally drawn to these jobs, described in the literature as pink-collar jobs. Through interviews with ICT workers and observations at ICT training centers and call centers in Buea, a major city in the Southwest Region of Cameroon, the paper explores the factors that hinder womens entry into more technical ICT jobs in Cameroon. It concludes that some of these factors, such as the prior income level of female ICT workers and the absence of female instructors at ICT training centers, further reinforce gender-based job classifications and the rise of ghettoization in Cameroons ICT sector.

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Nyambod, Emmanuel M. "Environmental Consequences of Rapid Urbanisation: Bamenda City, Cameroon." Journal of Environmental Protection 01, no. 01 (2010): 15–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/jep.2010.11003.

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Ndjio, Basile. "Sex and the transnational city: Chinese sex workers in the West African city of Douala." Urban Studies 54, no. 4 (March 2017): 999–1015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0042098015619140.

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The present paper deals with Chinese transnational sex labour migration in the city of Douala, the economic capital of Cameroon and the country’s major city. Based on ethnographic research conducted in the prostitution milieu of Douala between 2008 and 2012, and on information collected from both scholarly and popular literature, this contribution shows how the development in this African city of what can be called Chinese sexoscapes has induced the reconfiguration of the local geography of commercialised sex work, which for so long was dominated by native sex workers. The paper also demonstrates how many disgruntled Duala sex workers dealt with the so-called Chinese sex invasion of their city by relocating their business to popular entertainment areas commonly characterised in Cameroon as rue de la joie (street of enjoyment). The research argues that this local geography of sexualities has become a site for asserting ethnic, racial or national identity, and especially a space of both inclusion of people profiled as autochthon populations and the exclusion of those branded foreigners.

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Mbah, Mudoh, and Anna Franz. "Revitalization and Branding of Rural Communities in Cameroon Using a Circular Approach for Sustainable Development—A Proposal for the Batibo Municipality." Sustainability 13, no. 12 (June 18, 2021): 6908. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13126908.

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Rural communities in Cameroon have high levels of poverty, poor living conditions and lagging sustainable development. Lack of economic, social and physical infrastructure opportunities make these communities unsustainable and impact the quality of life for residents. Existing conditions render these areas unattractive for visitors and external and local investors. Initiatives to reduce poverty and improve living standards have had limited impact to reducing poverty or improving quality of life. The recent signing of Cameroon’s decentralization law, giving authority for planning and investments to local council governments now provides an opportunity to rethink existing strategies. Using Batibo, a representative community in the north western region of Cameroon, this paper examines the status of development initiatives and identifies new priorities for planning and steps to improve economic status. Guided by the Theory of Ecological Design and Five Pillars of Economic Development, and using a circular city approach, this paper outlines a concept for town planning and architectural flagship projects that can project the image, culture and heritage of the community and strategies for improving markets. With decentralized governance and re-envisioned priorities, Batibo has an opportunity to become a prototype for sustainable development and model of a quality future in rural Cameroon.

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Njoh, Ambe J. "“The Right-To-The-City Question” and Indigenous Urban Populations in Capital Cities in Cameroon." Journal of Asian and African Studies 52, no. 2 (July 27, 2016): 188–200. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0021909615570954.

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This paper explores the implications of state land tenure modernization and urbanization-promotion initiatives for human rights in Cameroon. The aim is to promote understanding of the implications of these initiatives for the right-to-the-city of indigenous urban residents. It is argued that the implications are more severe in politico-administrative headquarters than elsewhere in the country. Three different cities have served, at some point, as national politico-administrative headquarters in Cameroon, the study’s empirical referent. The designation of any city as a politico-administrative headquarters invariably creates a land scarcity problem in that city. The problem is aggravated for the city’s indigenous population by colonial and post-colonial planning policies. For this reason, the policies are said to be in violation of basic human rights as stipulated by the UN Declaration of Universal Human Rights as well as the African Charter.

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Yongsi H.B., Nguendo, Ntetu Lutumba A., Bryant R. Christopher, Ojuku Tiafack, and Hermann Thora M. "Uncontrolled Draining of Rainwater and Health Consequences in Yaoundé – Cameroon." Acta Universitaria 19, no. 2 (August 1, 2009): 20–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.15174/au.2009.95.

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Context: Like many sub Saharan African cities, Yaoundé is experiencing a faster growth of its population and urban perimeter. The urban population has grown from 812 000 inhabitants in 1987 to 2 100 000 inhabitants in 2006. However, this population growth has not been monitored by the city planners and decision makers. Accordingly, the city is lacking basic urban facilities. such as a good sewage system to evacuate urban waste water. Objective: This paper aims at addressing health consequences resulting from inadequate management of rainwater in Yaoundé. Material and methods: From the data gathered by us in the framework of the PERSAN programme focused on urban health, a cross sectional study has been carried out in 2002 and 2006 across the city. Based on socio-environmental and medical surveys, the study covered neighborhoods and 3 034 households in Yaoundé. Results: It comes out that that the present urban draining network is outdated and ineffective. This has led to increasing fl oods in several sectors of the city, with health hazards. It has been noted that many diarrheal diseases in Yaoundé are related to the poor sanitation resulting from urban waste coupled with standing waters. Conclusion: We are of the opinion that to solve this problem, there is urgent need to set up a new town-planning mechanism which takes into account the city’s demographic and space dynamics.

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Fogwe, Zephania Nji, and Fombutio Christopher Ndifor. "Tropical City Milieux and Disease Infection: The Case of Douala, Cameroon." Journal of Human Ecology 30, no. 2 (May 2010): 123–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09709274.2010.11906281.

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Parrot, L. "HORTICULTURE AND CITY SUPPLY IN AFRICA: EVIDENCE FROM SOUTH-WEST CAMEROON." Acta Horticulturae, no. 881 (November 2010): 147–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.17660/actahortic.2010.881.16.

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Edderai, David, and Mireille Dame. "A census of the commercial bushmeat market in Yaoundé, Cameroon." Oryx 40, no. 4 (October 2006): 472–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0030605306001256.

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Bushmeat is a major food and economic resource in sub-Saharan Africa, and with increasing urbanization bushmeat consumption has spread from villages to cities. To facilitate long-term monitoring of the bushmeat market in Yaoundé, Cameroon, we carried out a baseline survey of the transportation routes of bushmeat into the city and of urban bushmeat sales. We inventoried all bushmeat sales points, and located 15 markets and 145 restaurants and cafeterias selling an estimated total of 1,052 bushmeat dishes per day. This trade provides an occupation for 249 people, of whom 84.3% are women. Trains from Ngaoundere in the north and minibuses from the east supply more than 70% of the sales points in the Elig-Edzoa market, located next to the railway, and the Nkoldongo bus station. From these two places bushmeat is redistributed to other commercial sites within the city. The routes into Yaoundé transport bushmeat from a vast area of the country and in particular from the savannah and central provinces, which are rich in wildlife and contain National Parks and safari hunting areas. However, overall, bushmeat consumption at commercial outlets in the city is low relative to the number of inhabitants.

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Talla Konchou, Franck Armel, Pascalin Tiam Kapen, Steve Brice Kenfack Magnissob, Mohamadou Youssoufa, and René Tchinda. "Prediction of wind speed profile using two artificial neural network models: an ab initio investigation in the Bapouh’s city, Cameroon." International Journal of Energy Sector Management 15, no. 3 (January 19, 2021): 566–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijesm-04-2020-0008.

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Purpose This paper aims to investigate the profile of the wind speed of a Cameroonian city for the very first time, as there is a growing trend for new wind energy installations in the West region of Cameroon. Two well-known artificial neural networks, namely, multi-layer perceptron (MLP) and nonlinear autoregressive network with exogenous inputs (NARX), were used to model the wind speed profile of the city of Bapouh in the West-region of Cameroon. Design/methodology/approach In this work, the profile of the wind speed of a Cameroonian city was investigated for the very first time since there is a growing trend for new wind energy installations in the West region of Cameroon. Two well-known artificial neural networks namely multi-layer perceptron (MLP) and nonlinear autoregressive network with exogenous inputs (NARX) were used to model the wind speed profile of the city of Bapouh in the West-region of Cameroon. The meteorological data were collected every 10 min, at a height of 50 m from the NASA website over a period of two months from December 1, 2016 to January 31, 2017. The performance of the model was evaluated using some well-known statistical tools, such as root mean square error (RMSE), mean absolute error (MAE) and mean absolute percentage error (MAPE). The input variables of the model were the mean wind speed, wind direction, maximum pressure, maximum temperature, time and relative humidity. The maximum wind speed was used as the output of the network. For optimal prediction, the influence of meteorological variables was investigated. The hyperbolic tangent sigmoid (Tansig) and linear (Purelin) were used as activation functions, and it was shown that the combination of wind direction, maximum pressure, maximum relative humidity and time as input variables is the best combination. Findings Maximum pressure, maximum relative humidity and time as input variables is the best combination. The correlation between MLP and NARX was computed. It was found that the MLP has the highest correlation when compared to NARX. Originality/value Two well-known artificial neural networks namely multi-layer perceptron (MLP) and nonlinear autoregressive network with exogenous inputs (NARX) were used to model the wind speed profile.

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Ngwa, Colvis Niba. "Current Perspectives on the Influence of Setting and Audience on Language Choices in Multilingual Cameroon." Journal of Language Teaching and Research 12, no. 3 (May 1, 2021): 362–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.17507/jltr.1203.05.

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Cameroon is a dense multilingual setting in which many languages co-exist. Most of these languages are learned and are readily available for use by Cameroonians. This study probed into the complex notion of language use in a bid to ascertain in what ways context and audience influence language choice in a dense multilingual context like Cameroon. The analysis of data obtained from 100 informants in the city of Yaounde revealed that setting and audience significantly influence the language choice of a speaker and that the choice of a language reveals certain aspects of a speaker’s character, attitudes and perception of the world around them.

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Tenkeu, Janvier Kengne, Gwladys Joelle Mogue Kamdem, Nectaire Lie Nyamsi Tchatcho, Narcisse Mvondo, Isabelle Appoline Kalieu, Wilfried Takam, and Serge Hubert Zebaze Togouet. "Phytoplankton Dynamics of Mokolo and Mopa Ponds in Bertoua City (East-Cameroon)." Open Journal of Ecology 10, no. 07 (2020): 482–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/oje.2020.107031.

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H. Blaise Nguendo Yongsi. "COVID-19 in Douala-Cameroon: Epidemiologic features, challenges to fight the pandemic, and psychosocio-economic impacts." World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences 7, no. 1 (July 30, 2021): 045–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/wjbphs.2021.7.1.0075.

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Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause illnesses such as the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). In 2019, a new coronavirus was identified as the cause of a disease outbreak that originated in China. Cases of COVID-19 have been reported in a growing number of cities worldwide. Cameroon recorded the first case of the Coronavirus on March 6, 2020 and thereafter, there was a geometric increase in the number of cases. In response to this, the government announced firm measures in an effort to curb the exponential increase of the Coronavirus cases in the country. Despite the measures, the number of cases has continued to increase, coupled with another unwanted socio-economic phenomenon. This study aims to present the challenges to fight COVID-19 in Cameroon urban settlements as with the case of Douala metropolitan city, to examine its geographical distribution pattern, and to apprehend its socio-economic impacts on Douala city dwellers. Data used here derived from local and national health statistics, and from a cross-sectional study conducted in Douala city from May to December 2020. Results reveal that coherent measures were taken by health officials to fight the pandemics. However, spread of the virus has continued in the city, under a differentiated dissemination pattern. Findings also revealed that during lockdown, the city witnessed downturn in the economy, increase in domestic violence and mental health problems. The study recommends the effective follow-up of the measures put in place by the government as well as all the stakeholders, the financial support of enterprises and an aggressive sensitization of the population.

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Frederic, Saha, and Tchindjang Mesmin. "Rainfall variability and floods occurrence in the city of Bamenda (Northwest of Cameroon)." Present Environment and Sustainable Development 11, no. 1 (June 1, 2017): 65–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/pesd-2017-0006.

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Abstract This study is based on analysis of rainfall data from 1951-2010 collected at the climatic station of Bamenda. We also use the results of a questionnaire survey applied to 172 households in at-risk neighborhoods. The inventory of some cases of flooding that occurred in the city of Bamenda was done through focus groups. The appreciation of the socio-economic and demographic environment is based on surveys among Cameroonian Households by the National Institute of Statistics (NIS) and General Census of Population and Housing. Statistical examination revealed that annual rainfall in the city of Bamenda experienced a break in 1958. This break buckled the wettest decade of the series. After three decades of worsening, rainfall is experiencing rising since early 1990. The average profile of the annual distribution of rainfall shows a concentration of over 53% in 03 months (July, August and September). During these three months, the rivers of the city know their flood flows and populations in the valleys are affected. The analysis of the annual number of rainy days shows a downward trend and an increase of extreme rainfall event frequency (≥50mm in 24h). It is also apparent that more and more years are experiencing erratic distribution of their precipitation. Then, the perception of people is significantly reduced. Subsistence activities are also affected and development is facing new subtleties. In conclusion, the rainfall experienced strong variability in the city of Bamenda. This situation reinforces the risk of flooding by increasing flood water and increasing the vulnerability of populations.

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Kimengsi, Jude Ndzifon, and Zephania Nji Fogwe. "Urban Green Development Planning Opportunities and Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons from Bamenda City, Cameroon." International Journal of Global Sustainability 1, no. 1 (June 23, 2017): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/ijgs.v1i1.11440.

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World urban areas are increasingly dabbling with the triple challenge of pollution, congestion and environmental degradation. The quest for sanity and healthy urban living led to the introduction of urban green space initiatives. Green space has become primordial in urban areas as it enhances public health, recreation, amenities and property values through its location, accessibility, proximity and serviceability. In a bid to develop an urban green space in Bamenda, the City Council identified the Bamenda escarpment in 2011 for protection. This was followed by a Green City Initiative now captioned the Green City Project. The Bamenda City Council partnering with the UN-Habitat and the Dordrecht/Gorinchem City Councils of the Netherlands seeks to implement an urban greening project with major focus to map out potential areas for creating parks in Bamenda. This project which is a novelty in the rapidly changing urban landscape of Cameroon seeks to contribute to building a green economy that enhances nature, environmental protection and at the same time offers economic and social benefits to its citizens. In this study, we examine the opportunities and challenges of urban greening in Bamenda. Some 50 inhabitants around the escarpment were purposively sampled while council authorities and other stakeholders were interviewed in the Bamenda I municipality in order to assess the opportunities, challenges and prospects for the project. This was complemented by secondary data obtained from the Bamenda City Council. The conclusion drawn is that the initiative will provide opportunities for employment, generate revenue for the City Council and prevent uncontrolled city sprawl against the backdrop of the relatively unstable nature of the foothills (due to mass wasting processes) and land use competition, largely driven by population growth and the daunting task of relocating prior users. We therefore argue in favour of the effective application of urban development policies to restrict encroachment around the area and to engage in slope stabilization where necessary.

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Kometa, Sunday Shende, Cornelius Mbifung Lambi, and Tata Emmanuel Sunjo. "Laissez-Faire Environmental Policy Implementation and Fako Urban Blight, Cameroon." Environmental Management and Sustainable Development 8, no. 1 (January 25, 2019): 95. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/emsd.v8i1.14264.

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While legislation exist to regulate urban development, there is unfortunately a wide spread disrespect of the urban environmental policies which could stem the host of challenges that could impair human wellbeing and livelihoods of the urban dwellers. This paper examines the non implementation of the urban environmental laws using the Anthropic Interference Model (AIM) which posit that human interference with the drainage channel within city environments accounts for increased flood frequencies and flood magnitudes. The study for Buea, a highland town and Limbe, a low coastal city shows that there is an incredible degree of human interference with the existing drainage systems which is the results of the urban flood hazards, the unhealthy wet environments and the urban aesthetic blight. In view of these prevailing conditions, the paper recommends a strong sensitization of the urban population on the need to respect the legislation enforced as a move toward the building of sustainable cities. Apart from the raising of public awareness, there should be a strict application of the law in which the demolition of structures that contravene the law should serve as a deterrent to future non compliance. This would be an effective measure for parting with the long standing urban environmental Laissez-faire that has plagued our Cameroonian towns.

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Kometa, Sunday Shende, Cornelius Mbifung Lambi, and Tata Emmanuel Sunjo. "Some Adaptations to Sea Level Rise in the Coastal City of Limbe, Cameroon." Journal of Geography and Geology 8, no. 4 (December 1, 2016): 23. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jgg.v8n4p23.

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Abundant scientific evidence at our disposal clearly demonstrates that the world’s climates have been changing particularly since the advent of the Industrial Revolution. One of these evidences has been the rise in sea level. While inland cities might be confronted with other evidences and impacts of climate change, adapting to sea level rise remains a daunting task for most coastal cities especially those of developing countries. This paper therefore examines the extent of sea level rise in the Cameroonian coastal city of Limbe and the various indigenous adaptation strategies which are being put in place to combat this sea level rise. Using secondary data relating to sea level rise in tropical coastal areas and primary data relating to the various adaptation options to sea level rise, the study establishes that sea level rise will continue to be a problem to this location if adequate and lasting measures are not put in place. While the city has recorded successes especially in real estate development adaptations, other infrastructural facilities which largely support the tourism sector especially along the city’s coast line have remained unsustainable. In the wake of the growing sea level rise, perhaps, it is incumbent on the city’s authorities to have a holistic approach in the development and management of its coastal infrastructures in order to combat the sea level rise problem which has become a cruel reality in this active tectonic and mobile region of Cameroon.

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Djamouko-Djonkam, Landre, Diane Leslie Nkahe, Edmond Kopya, Abdou Talipouo, Carmene Sandra Ngadjeu, Patricia Doumbe-Belisse, Roland Bamou, et al. "Implication of Anopheles funestus in malaria transmission in the city of Yaoundé, Cameroon." Parasite 27 (2020): 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2020005.

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The contribution of Anopheles funestus to malaria transmission in the urban environment is still not well documented. The present study assesses the implication of An. funestus in malaria transmission in two districts, Nsam and Mendong, in the city of Yaoundé. Adult mosquitoes were collected using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention miniature light traps (CDC-LT) and human landing catches from April 2017 to March 2018 and were identified morphologically to the species level. Those belonging to the Anopheles gambiae complex and to the Anopheles funestus group were further processed by PCR to identify members of each complex/group. Anopheline mosquitoes were analysed to determine their infection status using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Bioassays were conducted with 2–5-day-old female Anopheles funestus and An. gambiae s.l. to determine their susceptibility to permethrin, deltamethrin and dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT). Six anopheline species were collected in the peri-urban district of Mendong: Anopheles gambiae, An. coluzzii, An. funestus, An. leesoni, An. ziemanni and An. marshallii; only four out of the six were recorded in Nsam. Of the two members of the Anopheles gambiae complex collected, An. coluzzii was the most prevalent. Anopheles coluzzii was the most abundant species in Nsam, while An. funestus was the most abundant in Mendong. Both Anopheles funestus and An. gambiae s.l. were found to be infected with human Plasmodium at both sites, and both were found to be resistant to DDT, permethrin, and deltamethrin. This study confirms the participation of An. funestus in malaria transmission in Yaoundé and highlights the need to also target this species for sustainable control of malaria transmission.

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Ntangmo Tsafack, Honorine, Emile Temgoua, and Thomas Njine. "SANITARY QUALITY OF IRRIGATED VEGETABLES IN THE SWAMPY LOWLANDS OF DSCHANG CITY, CAMEROON." Irrigation and Drainage 68, no. 5 (December 2019): 961–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ird.2393.

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Chiaramonte, M., T. Stroffolini, T. Ngatchu, M. Rapicetta, D. Lantum, L. Kaptue, P. Chionne, S. Conti, B. Sarrecchia, and R. Naccarato. "Hepatitis B virus infection in Cameroon: A seroepidemiological survey in city school children." Journal of Medical Virology 33, no. 2 (February 1991): 95–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmv.1890330206.

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Hermann, GAPWU, BONGSE KARI ANDOSEH Patience, GUEMCHE SILLAG Irène, Mireille AKOA ETOA Joséphine, Gaéle NEMBOT FOMBA Christian, and MOUNJOUENPOU Pauline. "Physico-chemical and bacteriological characterization of sachet water sold in Yaounde City, Cameroon." African Journal of Biotechnology 17, no. 11 (March 14, 2018): 343–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.5897/ajb2017.16075.

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Ngounou Ngatcha, Benjamin, Georges Emmanuel Ekodeck, Mamba Mpele, and Perpétue Espérance Ntana. "Hydrological and geotechnical investigations of mass movements in an equatorial city (Yaoundé, Cameroon)." Environmental Earth Sciences 62, no. 8 (July 21, 2010): 1733–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12665-010-0654-8.

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Maurice, Melle Ekane, Olle Ambe Flaubert, Ekabe Quenter Mbinde, and Chah Nestor Mbah. "An Assessment of the Conservation Attitude towards Bats in Bamenda City, Northwest Region, Cameroon." International Journal of Forest, Animal and Fisheries Research 1, no. 3 (2017): 15–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijfaf.1.3.2.

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Mvo, Wanie. "A survey of Tuberculosis in the city of Maroua, Far North Region of Cameroon." E3 Journal of Scientific Research 7, no. 1 (August 1, 2016): 018–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.18685/ejsr(4)2_ejsr-16-015.

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Robert, Nanche Billa. "Gender difference and the consumption of luxury cars in the city of Douala-Cameroon." International Journal of Leisure and Tourism Marketing 6, no. 3/4 (2019): 238. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijltm.2019.10025224.

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Robert, Nanche Billa. "Gender difference and the consumption of luxury cars in the city of Douala-Cameroon." International Journal of Leisure and Tourism Marketing 6, no. 3/4 (2019): 238. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijltm.2019.103555.

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Essounga, Angeline Raymonde Ngo. "Professional status of women in female-concentrated industries in the City of Yaoundé - Cameroon." International Journal of Gender Studies in Developing Societies 2, no. 1 (2017): 19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijgsds.2017.085597.

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Ngo Essounga, Angeline Raymonde. "Professional status of women in female-concentrated industries in the City of Yaoundé - Cameroon." International Journal of Gender Studies in Developing Societies 2, no. 1 (2017): 19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijgsds.2017.10006463.

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Zephirin, Tadu, Guibaï Jean-Pierre, Messop-Youbi Edith-Blandine, Edoa Stephanie, Fomekong Judicaël, Aléné Desirée Chantal, and Djieto-Lordon Champlain. "Spatial pattern in arboreal ant community at Mfou suburban agglomeration around Yaoundé city, Cameroon." Community Ecology 22, no. 2 (June 2, 2021): 225–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42974-021-00051-w.

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Mbah, Tihnje Abena, Agatha K. N. Tanya, and Julius Oben. "Nutritional status and haemoglobin levels of pregnant adolescent girls in the city of Yaoundé, Cameroon." Journal of the Cameroon Academy of Sciences 16, no. 2 (January 27, 2021): 97–110. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jcas.v16i2.3.

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Recently, there has been so much attention on adolescent health issues such as adolescent pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and Human Immune Virus infections but adolescent pregnancy and nutrition have aroused very little interest. This cross-sectional study was carried out to evaluate the nutritional status of adolescents aged 15 to 19 years in the city of Yaoundé, Cameroon. Three referral hospitals were selected at random for the recruitment of subjects in Yaoundé. Body Mass Index (BMI), hemoglobin level, a 24-hour recall, food frequency and socio–demographic data were collected using a pretested questionnaire. Hemoglobin level and BMI were used as dependent variables to evaluate nutritional status. The data were analyzed using SPSS 17.0 (ANOVA and student (t) test) with p <0.05. Sixty-two percent (62%) of subjects had a normal BMI, 28 % were overweight, and 10% were obese. Based on ANOVA analysis, Meal frequency, diet quality and the term of pregnancy had significant effect on BMI (p = 0.003<0.05). Diet quality had a significant effect on hemoglobin levels (p = 0.003<0.05). The term of pregnancy, especially at the third trimester, significantly affected BMI due to foetus additional weight. Thus, nutritional status depends on the quantity and quality of food intake. RésuméRécemment, on a accordé tant d’attention aux problèmes de santé des adolescents tels que la grossesse chez les adolescentes, les infections sexuellement transmissibles et les infections à virus immunitaire humain, mais la grossesse et la nutrition des adolescentes ont suscité très peu d’intérêt. Cette étude transversale a été réalisée pour évaluer l’état nutritionnel des adolescents âgés de 15 à 19 ans dans la ville de Yaoundé, au Cameroun. Trois hôpitaux de référence ont été sélectionnés au hasard pour le recrutement des sujets à Yaoundé. L’indice de masse corporelle (IMC), le taux d’hémoglobine, un rappel de 24 heures, la fréquence d’alimentations et les données sociodémographiques ont été recueillis à l’aide d’un questionnaire prétesté. Les taux d’hémoglobine et l’IMC ont été utilisés comme variables dépendantes pour évaluer l’état nutritionnel. Les données ont été analysées en utilisant SPSS 17,0 (ANOVA et test de Student (t)) avec p <0,05. Soixante-deux pour cent (62%) des sujets avaient un IMC normal, 28% étaient en surpoids et 10% étaient obèses. Sur la base d’une analyse ANOVA, la fréquence des repas, la qualité du régime alimentaire et la durée de la grossesse ont eu un effet significatif sur l’IMC (p = 0,003 <0,05). La qualité de l’alimentation avait un effet significatif sur les taux d’hémoglobine (p = 0,003 <0,05). La durée de la grossesse, en particulier au troisième trimestre, a considérablement affecté l’IMC en raison du poids supplémentaire du foetus. Ainsi, l’état nutritionnel dépend de la quantité et de la qualité de l’apport alimentaire.

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KG, Kaptso. "Assessment of Food Hygienic and Vending Practices among Street Food Vendors in Buea and Kumba City Council (South-West Region Cameroon)." Food Science & Nutrition Technology 6, no. 2 (2021): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.23880/fsnt16000263.

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Street food vending is one of the major activities in the large informal food sector of most developing countries especially in urban centers. It has become an omnipresent activity especially influenced by urbanization and globalization. Street foods play an important role in meeting the food demands of urban duellers, especially the urban poor though their hygiene is very doubtful. While this development is positive in many ways, it also presents new public health challenges for the urban population. This work aimed to evaluate the basic characteristics of street food services and hygienic condition of the processing and distribution of street food. A cross sectional study approach was adopted focusing on some vending sectors in Buea and Kumba. Random samplings of 80 vendors were used and questionnaires were administered to vendors. The results showed that women dominate street food vending amongst all age groups. Most of street vendors have a low educational level and do not have any formal food safety training which contributed to the unsafe conditions under which the foods were prepared and vended. There were several poor personal hygienic practices amongst the vendors. Only 28.8 % always used aprons; 22.5 % always covered their hair and 18.8% always kept away from food preparation and vending when sick or having a wound. Street foods are good sources of diseases as the government pays in less attention to the sector. The study recommends the creation of food centers, regulation of vending activities by the government and development of training programs to enrich vendors on food safety and hygiene.

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Takoukam Soh, S. D., Saïdou, M. Hosoda, J. E. Ndjana Nkoulou II, N. Akata, O. Bouba, and S. Tokonami. "Natural radioactivity measurements and external dose estimation by car-borne survey in Douala city, Cameroon." Radioprotection 53, no. 4 (October 2018): 255–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/radiopro/2018032.

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A car-borne survey was carried out in Douala, the largest city in Cameroon to make a detailed distribution map of the absorbed dose rate in the city, to locate the high natural radiation areas useful later to carry out indoor radon, thoron, and thoron progeny measurements. Gamma-ray dose rates were measured using 3-in × 3-in NaI(Tl) detector. Activity concentrations of238U,232Th and40K in soil from Douala city were determined by two methods: the first, usingin situgamma spectrometry and the second, at the laboratory using a NaI(Tl) detector. A heterogeneous distribution of absorbed dose rates in air was observed on the dose rate distribution map, and varies from 29 to 86 nGy h−1with an average of 50 nGy h−1, lower than the world average value of 59 nGy h−1. The activity concentrations with NaI(Tl) detector varied from 18 to 47 Bq kg−1for238U, 21 to 54 Bq kg−1for232Th, and 10 to 410 Bq kg−1for40K with averages of 29, 38, and 202 Bq kg−1respectively, forin situmeasurements. They vary between 29–98 Bq kg−1for238U, 29–92 Bq kg−1for232Th, and 40 to 79 Bq kg−1for40K, with averages of 60, 57, and 56 Bq kg−1respectively for soil samples collected at Douala III subdivision. The highest value of the annual effective dose forin situmeasurements by car was observed at Ndogbong and was found to be 0.7 mSv y−1, higher than the world average value of 0.5 mSv y−1.

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Richard, Tagne Simo, Lydiane C. C. Ndopwang, Paul F. Seke Etet, Armel H. Nwabo Kamdje, Halmata Mohamadou, Telefo Phelix Bruno, and Charlette Nangue. "Breast Cancer Awareness and Detection of Asymptomatic Cases Using Breast Palpation and Fine-needle Aspiration in Bafoussam, Cameroon." Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Care 5, no. 1 (February 15, 2020): 61–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.31557/apjcc.2020.5.1.61-66.

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Background: Breast cancer, the deadliest cancer in women worldwide, is often diagnosed at late stage in Cameroon, with high mortality and dire socioeconomic consequences. We investigated the reasons for breast cancer late diagnosis in Cameroon. Methods: Women (412) were randomly recruited in various locations in the city of Bafoussam, West Region, Cameroon. They self-administered a questionnaire assessing breast cancer awareness. Then, they underwent breast palpation, followed by fine needle aspiration (FNA) when a nodule was found. Results: 65% of the study participants were above 30 years; 80.9% had at least a secondary education; 94.4% had heard about breast cancer and the main source of information was the media (57.3%). Most participants were either uninformed or ill-informed (up to 72%) about breast cancer risk factors, signs, and screening methods, in particular breast self-examination (BSE). Of the 17 women with nodules and other suspect signs, only 6 accepted fine needle aspiration (FNA). Three of the 6 had malignant nodules indicative of Invasive ductal carcinoma low grade (one case) and high grade (2 cases).Conclusions: Women living in Bafoussam are poorly aware of breast cancer screening methods, in particular BSE, and of the importance of early detection. BSE followed by FNA in women with nodules is a simple, yet good screening method to improve early detection and reduce the burden of breast cancer.

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Healy-Profitós, Jessica, Seungjun Lee, Arabi Mouhaman, Rebecca Garabed, Mark Moritz, Barbara Piperata, and Jiyoung Lee. "Neighborhood diversity of potentially pathogenic bacteria in drinking water from the city of Maroua, Cameroon." Journal of Water and Health 14, no. 3 (February 10, 2016): 559–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wh.2016.204.

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This study examined the spatial variation of potential gastrointestinal pathogens within drinking water sources and home storage containers in four neighborhoods in Maroua, Cameroon. Samples were collected from source (n= 28) and home containers (n= 60) in each study neighborhood. Pathogen contamination was assessed using quantitative polymerase chain reaction, targeting Campylobacter spp., Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (virulence genes, stx1 and stx2), and Salmonella spp. Microbial source tracking (MST) targeted three different host-specific markers: HF183 (human), Rum2Bac (ruminant) and GFD (poultry) to identify contamination sources. Staphylococcus aureus and the tetracycline-resistance gene (tetQ) were assessed to measure human hand contact and presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Pathogen/MST levels were compared statistically and spatially, and neighborhood variation was compared with previously collected demographic information. All the test fecal markers and pathogens (except Arcobacter) were detected in home and source samples. Two neighborhoods tested positive for most pathogens/MST while the others only tested positive for one or two. Spatial variation of pathogens/MST existed between sources, storage containers, and neighborhoods. Differing population density and ethno-economic characteristics could potentially explain variation. Future research should explore the influence of demographic and ethno-economic factors on water quality during microbial risk assessments in urban Africa.

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Etoke, Mercy Teme, Giedrė Kvieskienė, and Gulay Ugur Goksel. "A Comparative analysis of the smart city communication in the Buea (Cameroon) and Vilnius (Lithuania." Socialinis ugdymas 49, no. 2 (June 29, 2018): 6–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.15823/su.2018.08.

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Tarkang, Elvis. "Factors Influencing Consistent Condom Use among Secondary School Male Students in Limbe Urban City, Cameroon." Journal of Scientific Research and Reports 4, no. 2 (January 10, 2015): 101–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2015/11334.

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Françoise, Ekono Bitchong Claire, Massongo Massongo, Atangana Paul Adrien, Azoumbou Méfant Thérese, Ze Jean Jacques, Elimbi Mbella Siegfried, Kone Salif, and Mbatchou Ngahane Hugo Bertrand. "Prevalence of respiratory events at non-ambulating street sellers in the city of Douala, Cameroon." Journal of Medical Research 6, no. 3 (June 30, 2020): 87–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.31254/jmr.2020.6306.

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Serge Didier, Takoukam Soh, Saïdou, Shinji Tokonami, Masahiro Hosoda, Takahito Suzuki, Hiromi Kudo, and Oumarou Bouba. "Simultaneous measurements of indoor radon and thoron and inhalation dose assessment in Douala City, Cameroon." Isotopes in Environmental and Health Studies 55, no. 5 (August 9, 2019): 499–510. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10256016.2019.1649258.

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Ongolo-Zogo, Valérie, and Boniface Ngah Epo. "Sources of inequality in the cost of transport mobility in the city of Yaoundé, Cameroon." Development Southern Africa 32, no. 2 (December 3, 2014): 229–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0376835x.2014.984832.

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Antonio-Nkondjio, Christophe, Parfait Awono-Ambene, Jean-Claude Toto, Jean-Yves Meunier, Sylvie Zebaze-Kemleu, Rose Nyambam, Charles S. Wondji, Timoléon Tchuinkam, and Didier Fontenille. "High Malaria Transmission Intensity in a Village Close to Yaounde, the Capital City of Cameroon." Journal of Medical Entomology 39, no. 2 (March 1, 2002): 350–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1603/0022-2585-39.2.350.

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Pucciarelli, Marta, and Sara Vannini. "Douala as a “hybrid space”: Comparing online and offline representations of a sub-Saharan city." Semiotica 2018, no. 223 (July 26, 2018): 219–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/sem-2017-0017.

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Abstract This study investigates the complex relationship between the physical and digital spaces of the city of Douala, Cameroon by comparing its online representation with the social representations emerging orally by locals. Using the results of two existing studies reporting on the online image of the city, we investigate the social representations foreigners and locally relevant people have of Douala and uncover similarities and discrepancies of the two resulting representations. Outcomes from the analysis permit reflection on the implications of these and show an unripe, intermediate stage of the “hybrid Douala,” where the virtual space seems still not to be affecting the way the physical space is experienced, as well as where the gaps in the digital divide are perpetuated. At the same time, strong local ownership of certain digital activities suggests how the online image of the city is in the process of being constructed and developed locally. As the spaces of the city start appearing online, the process of hybridization between physical and digital Douala is slowly taking place and offline and online narratives, now rather separated, will possibly communicate a different image of the city to global online narratives.

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Kah, Elvis, Amaya Adama, and Roland Ndi. "Application of Remote Sensing in Identifying and Mapping of Exposed Rock Massifs, Potential Quarry Sites in Yaounde-Cameroon." Energy and Earth Science 3, no. 2 (July 27, 2020): p19. http://dx.doi.org/10.22158/ees.v3n2p19.

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Since 2018, Cameroon opted for an aggressive mineral exploration in order to attain the status of an emerging country by 2035. Thus, any surface and sub-surface resources found important has to be valorised. This study therefore seeks to contribute towards the drive to an emerging nation initiative through the identification and mapping of exposed rock massifs in the city of Yaounde using Remote sensing techniques. The fieldwork constituted of locating the geographic coordinates of some rock outcrops with the GPS, projecting the samples on the a geo-referenced satellite image using GIS software (ArcGIS) and simulating the spectral behaviour of those spots to those of similar reflectance in order to conclude as the targets. This was then treated in GIS software for proper mapping to be done. The study revealed that Yaounde is actually endowed with enormous exposed rock massifs which can actually be valorised for construction works. Some of the exposed rocks are surrounded by vegetation especially at the outskirts of the city, others are actually engulfed within built-up areas with difficult accessibility while others could only be exposed on excavated areas for construction. Some are already under exploitation while others are not. Some of the rock outcrops were spotted of shallow extensions while others are small in surface areas but project deep down the soil. These results are of importance for use by quarry companies and the government of Cameroon through its Ministry of mines for onward allocation of exploitation permits.

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Wung, Gaston Buh, and Festus Tongwa Aka. "Enhancing resilience against floods in the Lower Motowoh community, Limbe, Southwest Cameroon." Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal 28, no. 1 (February 4, 2019): 76–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/dpm-06-2018-0193.

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Purpose Floods and landslide threats were addressed under the Frontline process in the city of Limbe, Southwestern Cameroon. The purpose of this paper is to present actions undertaken through building local community resilience to floods which are a major threat in the city, with impacts on the local community ranging from death to complete destruction of services and livelihoods. Design/methodology/approach The actions carried out were informed by the GNDR-supported Frontline survey conducted in 2015 in which the Lower Motowoh community rated floods as an important threat. A series of reflection and learning sessions with the community members was carried out to better understand the problem. Scoping studies on the causes and extent of floods along river Njengele were undertaken by GEADIRR and the community team. Findings The findings of this paper indicated that the main problem resulted from river channel blockage caused by indiscriminate dumping of refuse into the waterway and sediment deposition from upstream. Further reflection and action planning led to preparatory meetings between GEADIRR and ten community leaders. The unanimous action adopted was to dredge the river. Dredging was carried out in late April and early May of 2016 using a hired bulldozer. Social implications Follow-up shows that after many years of misery from floods, often associated with the loss of loved ones and property, about 500 community residents who benefited from the action did not go through this dreadful ordeal again during the rains of 2016 and 2017. People are currently rebuilding on the reclaimed land which was previously abandoned due to flooding. Originality/value Current challenges include changing the mindset of community members about the adverse effects of indiscriminate dumping of household waste into the waterway. It was also a big challenge convincing some members of the community who felt that floods are a natural phenomenon unstoppable by man.

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Simone, AbdouMaliq. "Some Reflections on Making Popular Culture in Urban Africa." African Studies Review 51, no. 3 (December 2008): 75–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1353/arw.0.0085.

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Abstract:In contemporary urban Africa, the turbulence of the city requires incessant innovation that is capable of generating new ways of being. Rather than treating popular culture as some distinctive sector, this article attempts to investigate the popular as methods of bringing together activities and actors that on the surface would not seem compatible, and as experimental forms of generating value in the everyday life of urban residents. This investigation, sited largely in Douala, Cameroon, looks at how youth from varying neighborhoods attempt to get by, and at the unexpected forms of contestation that can ensue.

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Francois, WOUNBA Jean, NKENG George ELAMBO, and NONO TCHAYA Pollack Ferguson. "Mapping and Analysis of Predictive Factors of Road Traffic Accidents in the City of Yaounde, Cameroon." International Journal of Engineering and Innovative Technology 10, no. 1 (July 15, 2020): 24–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.51456/ijeit.2020.v10i01.005.

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Michel, MBESSA, WOUNBA Jean Francois, NKENG George ELAMBO, and WANE TAMO Gilles Delore. "Impact of road geometric design elements on road traffic accidents in the city of Yaounde Cameroon." International Journal of Engineering and Innovative Technology 10, no. 2 (August 15, 2020): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.51456/ijeit.2020.v10i02.001.

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TETANYE, E., I. NGOSSO-TETANYE, and V. TCHAKOUTE. "P0347 TRANSMISSION OF HEPATITIS B VIRUS FROM MOTHERS TO THEIR NEWBORN BABIES IN YAOUNDE CITY-CAMEROON." Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition 39, Supplement 1 (June 2004): S188—S189. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00005176-200406001-00471.

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Okalla, Cécile Ebongue, Daniele Kedy Koum, Calixte Ida Penda, Jean-Pierre Nda Mefo’o, Fanta Wanye, Servais Albert Eloumou, Elvis Temfack, and Henry Name Luma. "Assessment of the Nutritional Status of Children Living in Orphanages in the City of Douala, Cameroon." International Journal of Child Health and Nutrition 8, no. 1 (March 21, 2019): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.6000/1929-4247.2019.08.01.1.

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Engbang, Jean Paul, Christian Beughuem Chasim, Bekolo Fouda, Mathieu Motah, Thomas Jim Kevin Moukoury, and Marcelin Ngowe Ngowe. "Epidemiology, diagnostic and management of abdominal trauma in two hospitals in the city of Douala, Cameroon." International Surgery Journal 8, no. 6 (May 28, 2021): 1686. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20212266.

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Background: Abdominal trauma remains quite common in the general world and in developing countries in particular. The accidents in the public roads are the main cause and also the assumption of responsibility which remains questionable.Methods: It was a descriptive longitudinal study, carried out from 31 December 2018 to 19 April 2019, in Laquintinie and General hospital in Douala, Cameroon. Patients admitted for abdominal trauma and treatment in the emergency department, operating theater and visceral surgery were included in the study.Results: We found 21.2% (43 cases) of abdominal trauma in our series. Abdominal trauma mainly affected adults between 20 and 39 years old (27 cases, 63%) in our series. The male sex was most affected, with sex ration of 3.3. Road accidents occupy the first place with 34.9% (15 cases). Wounds in our series represented 27.9% (12 cases) and contusions 72.1% (31 cases). In fact, Abdomen without preparation was performed in 7.0% (3 cases) of cases, abdominal ultrasound in 48.8% (21 cases) and abdominal CT scan in 25.6% of patients (11 cases). The organs affected in order were the spleen, small intestine, colon, stomach and liver. We recorded postoperative complications with a morbidity of 11.6% with a single case of parietal suppuration and no death.Conclusions: In our context abdominal trauma remains quite frequent and concern particularly young people. The prevention of accidents on the public highway and the improvement of diagnostic and surveillance methods are the key for reducing this phenomenon leading to good management.

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Tchanana, Gladys M. K., Marcus Ngantcha, Matthew F. Yuyun, Olujimi A. Ajijola, Samuel Mbouh, Steve C. T. Tchameni, Ahmed Suliman, and Aimé Bonny. "Incidence of recreational sports-related sudden cardiac arrest in participants over age 12 in a general African population." BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine 6, no. 1 (August 2020): e000706. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2019-000706.

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BackgroundThe incidence of sports-related sudden cardiac arrest (SrSCA) in sub-Saharan Africa is unknown.ObjectiveTo determine the incidence of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in non-competitive athletes in an urban population of Cameroon, a country in sub-Saharan Africa.MethodsTwo study populations in Cameroon were used. A 12-month, multisource surveillance system of 86 189 inhabitants over 12 years old recorded all deaths in two administrative districts of Douala City. All fields of sports, emergency medical service, local medical examiners and district hospital mortuaries were surveyed. Two blinded cardiologists used a verbal autopsy protocol to determine the cause of death. SCA was identified for all deaths occurring within 1 hour of onset of symptoms. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 793 persons in Yaoundé City, which is the second study population aimed at determining the proportion of people who are physically active.ResultsThe mean age in the cross-sectional study was 27.3±10.7, with more men (56.2%). The cross-sectional study showed that 69.0% (95% CI 65.8 to 72.2) of the population could be considered to have at least 3 hours of physical activity per week. The surveillance found that among 288 all-cause deaths, 27 (9.4%) were due to SCA. One SrSCA was registered in a 35-year-old woman while running. Merging both sources revealed an SrSCA incidence of 1.7 (95% CI 0.2 to 12.0) cases per 100 000 athletes per year.ConclusionThis pioneer study reports the incidence estimates of SrSCA in a sub-Saharan African general population and should be regarded as a first step to a big problem.

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