Archive:: International Journal of Health Economics and Policy:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 10, Issue 1, March 2025

Research Article
Cost and Its Determinants of Treating Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the North West Region of Cameroon: Quantile Regression Analysis

Bereynuy Jude Cholong^*, Njong Mom Aloysius

Issue: Volume 10, Issue 1, March 2025

Pages: 1-12

Received: 18 December 2024

Accepted: 6 January 2025

Published: 22 January 2025

DOI: 10.11648/j.hep.20251001.11

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Abstract: Background: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is, particularly, known to require continuous clinical care and management that consumes significant healthcare resources. As a result, most people living with type 2 Diabetes in Cameroon, are prone to suffer from financial hardship. This research seeks to estimate the direct cost and its determinants of ... Show More

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The Contribution of a Voucher Scheme to the Antenatal Care Attendance in the Adamawa Region-Cameroon

Abdoulnassir Amadou^*, Njoumemi Zakariaou, Fadimatou Altine, Hafsatou Younous Diddi, Metogo Ntsama Junie Annick, Mossus Tatiana, Essi Marie-José

Issue: Volume 10, Issue 1, March 2025

Pages: 13-24

Received: 14 February 2025

Accepted: 26 February 2025

Published: 11 March 2025

DOI: 10.11648/j.hep.20251001.12

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Abstract: A voucher-based health financing mechanism (health vouchers) has been implemented in Cameroon since 2015, with the aim of reducing financial inequalities in the use of services. Despite being one of the first beneficiaries in the country, the Adamawa Region (Cameroon) experienced a decline in antenatal care (ANC) attendance, which decreased from 79... Show More

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Myths and Facts on Tobacco Taxation: A Resource for More Effective Use of Taxation to Protect Health from the Harm of Tobacco Products in Oman

Salma Rashid Al-Kalbani^*, Paul Kavanagh

Issue: Volume 10, Issue 1, March 2025

Pages: 25-29

Received: 24 February 2025

Accepted: 11 March 2025

Published: 26 March 2025

DOI: 10.11648/j.hep.20251001.13

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Abstract: Tobacco products cause over eight million deaths annually, accounting for 13% of global deaths. The World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control provides a framework to reduce tobacco product burden, including the MPOWER demand reduction measure. Tobacco taxation is a population-based intervention tool in public health that dis... Show More

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