Access to health care in African cities: therapeutic pathways of city dwellers with mental health problems in Yaoundé – Cameroon

Nguendo-Yongsi, H. Blaise

doi:10.1080/23748834.2020.1747836

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“…Differences in level of health literacy could as well explain discrepancies observed with other studies[15]. The emerging pathways to psychiatric care underline the importance of improving awareness through campaigns that will facilitate the recognition of psychiatric disorders [16].…”

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Preferences and barriers to mental help seeking among students attending the University of Dschang, West region, Cameroon

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Background: Mental disorders are a major source of disability and receive little attention in developing countries in general and particularly in Cameroon. Students are at a higher risk of developing mental disorders. The aim of this study was to assess students mental help seeking preferences and the barriers to mental health seeking. Methods: We conducted a cross sectional study. Participants were selected using a multistage sampling method. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on sociodemographic characteristics preferences and barriers to mental health seeking. Results: Of the 84.23%[534/634, CI :81.18%- 86.86% ] who consider depression a serious health problem 34.14%[183/534, CI : 30,25%- 38.26% ] will go to a psychologist, in case of a mental health problem.. Most of the participants 47.32% [300/634,CI : 43,46%- 51.21% ] prefer a private hospital for healthcare. The greatest barrier to health access is the inability to pay 38.64%[245/634, CI : 34.93%- 42.49%]. Conclusion: Interventions to increase awareness on available health services, implementation of universal health coverage and the promotion of mental health could greatly improve health seeking behaviour and access to mental healthcare.

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Preferences and barriers to mental help seeking among students attending the University of Dschang, West region, Cameroon

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“…The prevalence of depressive disorder in the general population ranged from 8.4% 37 measured with Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) to 18.5% among female community inhabitants measured using the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric 40 Interview.…”

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“…The prevalence of anxiety in the general population was 10.8% for males and 13.1% for females using the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview. 40 Anxiety prevalence among people living with HIV was approximately 12% using the General Anxiety Disorder-7 scale, 12 50% for patients with cancer with HADS, 32 81.4% among COVID-19 patients measured with HADS, 33 24.7% among children and adolescents measured with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental disorder-5 (DSM-5) 39 and 31% among medical students confirmed by a physician. 27…”

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Prevalence, risk factors and management of common mental health disorders in Cameroon: a systematic review

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Mpofu,

Patricia

et al. 2024

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ObjectivesThis review aimed to synthesise evidence on (1) the prevalence of common mental health disorders (MHDs) in Cameroon; (2) the effectiveness of mental health management interventions; (3) the risk factors for common MHDs in Cameroon and (4) map the state of research on common mental disorders in Cameroon.DesignA systematic review.Data sourcesWe performed a comprehensive search for articles in major public health databases including PubMed, Scopus, Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL from inception of each database to June 2022.Eligibility criteriaPublished articles on the prevalence, risk factors or intervention for management of common MHDs in Cameroon met the inclusion criteria for this systematic review.Data extraction and synthesisThe abstract and full-text screening, and data extraction were performed independently by at least two researchers. The results have been reported based on a narrative synthesis.ResultsAfter the screening stages, 32 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in this study. A high prevalence of common MHDs among different groups, including teenage mothers, students and people living with HIV, was observed. We identified important risk factors for these conditions in the general population and among high-risk groups. We also identified two interventions which show promising results for the management of depression among individuals with HIV in Cameroon.ConclusionOur review recorded a high prevalence of common MHDs and identified important risk factors for MHDs among different groups. Increased priority and participatory action with all stakeholders including individuals, communities/policy holders and in research where a huge gap remains to be filled, is crucial in reducing the burden of MHDs in Cameroon.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42022348427.

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“…For example, the Ubenwa application (Nigeria) aims to prevent suffocation of newborn children (900,000 deaths every year according to WHO) thanks to artificial intelligence. In a continent where most of births did not occur in a safe environment, this application would help warn women, family and staff during childbirth if there is a problem [75]. Another application, Vula (South Africa), stands on tele-consultation to enable specialists and paramedical professionals practicing in remote areas to send photographs of patients to colleagues and exchange on line with a specialist.…”

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For a shift of paradigm in healthcare systems in sub-Saharan Africa: Moving from current unequal access to modern care to sustainable health systems encompassing African traditional medicine

Yongsi¹

2023

World J. Adv. Res. Rev.

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Background: Health is one of the major challenges for the development of Africa, whether it is to improve the current state of health of Africans or to allow the emergence of a healthy workforce able to contribute to the economic growth of Africa. Objectives: This paper aims to highlighting gaps in access to modern care, to identify attraction factors for traditional African medicine helping with the current health crisis due to Covid-19, to propose ways of uilding synergies and to encourage more efficient and consistent health systems. Methods: We conducted a systematic review using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. We evaluated sources of heterogeneity by keywords (health system, health care providers, Africa, diseases), and pooled heterogeneity analysis addressed by authors, using meta-analysis methods. Results: With Covid-19, African health systems have been less overwhelmed and health consequences less dramatic than those of European and American countries, but the pandemic has exposed the flaws of health systems that have reached their limits. Conclusion: Because health is one of the relatively neglected challenges in development policies in Africa and because health will become a strategic development issue in the coming years, it is therefore becoming increasingly important to re-think the organization and functioning of health systems in Africa.

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Access to health care in African cities: therapeutic pathways of city dwellers with mental health problems in Yaoundé – Cameroon

Cited by 6 publications

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Preferences and barriers to mental help seeking among students attending the University of Dschang, West region, Cameroon

Preferences and barriers to mental help seeking among students attending the University of Dschang, West region, Cameroon

Prevalence, risk factors and management of common mental health disorders in Cameroon: a systematic review

For a shift of paradigm in healthcare systems in sub-Saharan Africa: Moving from current unequal access to modern care to sustainable health systems encompassing African traditional medicine

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