Central African Journal of Public Health

Volume 10, Issue 6, December 2024

  • Research Article

    Attitude and Perception of Congolese and LGBT on Homosexuality and the Profession of Homosexuals: Cross-Sectional Study

    Kapitene Kamuanga Michael*, Jean-Pierre Fina Lubaki, Ngwala Leba Mendel, Philippe Lukanu Nguala, Ernest Sumaili Kiswaya

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 6, December 2024
    Pages: 227-232
    Received: 22 June 2024
    Accepted: 23 July 2024
    Published: 13 November 2024
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    Abstract: Introduction: Worldwide, 72 countries criminalize homosexuality. Only one country in Africa recognizes homosexuality. While 10 countries criminalize it, against only one that protects it. Exceptionally, the DRC does not have legislation against or for homosexuality. The aim of this study was to describe the attitudes and perceptions of Congolese an... Show More
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    Evaluation of Vaccination Coverage Against COVID-19 Among Postpartum Women at the Gaspard Kamara Health Center in Senegal in 2020

    Mamadou Makhtar Mbacké Leye, Amadou Oury Touré*, Brigitte Mendy

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 6, December 2024
    Pages: 233-241
    Received: 23 July 2024
    Accepted: 20 August 2024
    Published: 18 November 2024
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    Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the world and the rapid delivery of vaccines against the virus has raised many questions. Doubts have been raised about the effectiveness and safety of the vaccine in pregnant and breastfeeding women, hence the need to assess vaccination coverage of postpartum women at the Gaspard Kamara health center. We therefore ... Show More
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    Microbiological Profile of Vaginal Swabs from Infertile Women in the Cities of Ngaoundere and Garoua, Cameroon

    Didiane Mefokou Yemele, Leïla Djamilatou, Benjamin Tangue Talom, Bello Balkissou, Steve Francky Sohanang Nodem, Aurelie Dahlia Yemeli Piankeu, Rosine Dicko Newe, Siméon Pierre Chegaing Fodouop*

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 6, December 2024
    Pages: 242-256
    Received: 19 September 2024
    Accepted: 16 October 2024
    Published: 20 November 2024
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    Abstract: Genital infections are a real public health problem in developed countries. They have serious consequences such as ectopic pregnancy (EP), chronic pelvic pain, premature delivery, miscarriage, cervical cancer and even infertility. The objective of this study was to determine the epidemiological and microbiological profile of genital infections amon... Show More
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    Utilization of Adolescent-Friendly Health Services in Mathare Informal Settlement, Nairobi, Kenya: Cross-sectional Study

    Domitila Musau, Harun Kimani*, Isaac Mwanzo

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 6, December 2024
    Pages: 257-265
    Received: 30 September 2024
    Accepted: 29 October 2024
    Published: 26 November 2024
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    Abstract: Adolescent-friendly health services are essential for addressing the unique health needs of young people, particularly in informal settlements where access to quality healthcare is often limited. This study examined the utilization of AFHS among adolescents in the Mathare informal settlement, Nairobi, Kenya, with a focus on socio-demographic charac... Show More
  • Research Article

    Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccination Among Breastfeeding Women in Abidjan, in 2023

    Alfred Douba*, Nicaise Bernadin Lepri Aka, Eric Martial Kouakou Ahoussou, Christian Bangaman Akani, Marie Noelle Ano, Christiane Djoman, Assemien Boa, Daniel Kouadio Ekra, Tiembre Issaka

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 6, December 2024
    Pages: 266-275
    Received: 20 October 2024
    Accepted: 5 November 2024
    Published: 26 November 2024
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    Abstract: Background. In 2022, the WHO recommended the vaccination of breastfeeding women against COVID-19. In the same year, the Minister of Health sent a referral to the National Committee of Independent Experts for Vaccination and Vaccines of Côte d'Ivoire (CNEIV-CI) for its opinion on the vaccination of breastfeeding women against COVID-19 in the country... Show More
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    Viability of Departmental Unions of Mutual Health Insurance (DUMHI) in the Thiès Region (SENEGAL) in 2023: ARTICLE

    Mamadou Guedji Diouf*, Mamadou Makhtar Mbacké Leye, Ousseynou Ka

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 6, December 2024
    Pages: 276-284
    Received: 11 November 2024
    Accepted: 21 November 2024
    Published: 3 December 2024
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    Abstract: Introduction: The promotion of departmental health mutual units (DUMHI) is one of the priority areas advocated by the State of Senegal to access universal health coverage. The DUMHI is a departmental mutual, professionalized with a package of expanded covered services allowing early recourse of beneficiary patients to public health structures. Afte... Show More