Research Article
Prevalence and Determinants of Malaria at the Regional Hospital of Garoua in the North Region of Cameroon:
A Retrospective Study
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 3, June 2026
Pages:
130-140
Received:
8 April 2026
Accepted:
20 April 2026
Published:
12 May 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.cajph.20261203.11
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Abstract: Background: Malaria remains a leading public health problem in Cameroon, with the northern Sahelian region experiencing intense seasonal transmission. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and identify the determinants of malaria infection and its severity at Regional Hospital of Garoua (RHG). Methods: A hospital-based retrospective analysis was conducted between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2023. Records of 3,506 patients with suspected malaria were reviewed. Data from 663 patients with confirmed malaria and complete files were collected and analyzed to determine malaria severity. Results: The prevalence of confirmed malaria was 30.6%. Among the analytical sample of confirmed cases, the population was predominantly male (77.4%) and young children (55.4%). Relevant determinants for malaria infection among suspected cases included age 0-6 years (aOR=3.42), rural residence (aOR=2.25), marshy area residence (aOR=2.18), and non-use of Insecticide Treated Nets (aOR=1.92). Among confirmed cases, 24.8% were severe. Determinants of severe malaria included convulsions (aOR=28.45), delayed presentation (>48h) (aOR=3.76), absence of prior consultation at another health facility (aOR=3.25), and lower paternal education level (aOR=2.85 for no formal education). Conclusion: This study confirms the high malaria burden in northern Cameroon, driven by pediatric age, environmental and seasonal exposure, and healthcare access barriers. Progression to severe disease is strongly associated with specific clinical signs, paternal education level, and care-seeking behavior.
Abstract: Background: Malaria remains a leading public health problem in Cameroon, with the northern Sahelian region experiencing intense seasonal transmission. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and identify the determinants of malaria infection and its severity at Regional Hospital of Garoua (RHG). Methods: A hospital-based retrospective analysis...
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Research Article
Overactive Bladder Syndrome in Young Adults: Prevalence and Impacts on Quality of Life
Obiatuegwu Kenenna Onyeka*
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 3, June 2026
Pages:
141-147
Received:
24 March 2026
Accepted:
16 April 2026
Published:
13 May 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.cajph.20261203.12
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Abstract: Introduction: Overactive bladder syndrome is a clinical condition that affects both males and females and has a significant negative impact on the quality of life. Overactive bladder syndrome refers to a chronic condition of the urinary bladder characterized by a constellation of predominantly storage lower urinary tract symptoms. Overactive bladder syndrome is a clinical diagnosis that suggests significant bladder dysfunction, failure of urine storage and often associated with detrusor over activity during the bladder filling phase. The etiology and pathophysiology remains largely unknown with studies suggesting possible multifactorial causes. Despite the appreciable burden on young adults, several studies underestimated prevalence of overactive bladder syndrome amongst young adults. Overactive Bladder Symptom Score is a reliable and valid tool in symptom assessment and re-evaluation following treatment. This study is focus in finding the prevalence of overactive bladder syndrome in young adults as well as the impact on QoL. Methodology: This is a prospective randomized cross-sectional study. By simple random sampling, consenting participants who met the inclusion criteria were recruited for the study. A structured questionnaire (overactive bladder syndrome score- OABSS) was utilized in assessment of symptom severity and impact. The Completed questionnaire/proforma of all the recruited subjects were collated and analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.0 and P values less than 0.05 were considered to be statistically significant. Results: A total of 306 individuals participated in the study. One hundred and eighty (58.8%) participants were females while 126 (41.2%) were males. The age range of the participants was 20 – 40 years with a mean age of 29.8 +/- 5.6. The overall OABSS ranges from 0 – 15 with a mean score of 2.09+/-2.05. Two hundred and sixty four participants (93.14%) had OABSS of 0 – 5 which represents mild or no symptoms, 5.88% had moderate symptoms while 0.98% had severe symptoms. Females report significantly higher OABSS than males. The mean score of OABS in females was 2.52 while the mean score of OABS in males was 1.48. Conclusion: Overactive Bladder Syndrome refers to a chronic embarrassing condition of the urinary bladder. Despite the appreciable burden on young adults, it is more prevalent in females. It remains an evolving pathology which becomes more manifest with aging and often underreported amongst younger individual for obvious reasons. Though management could be challenging, exiting prospects via awareness and innovations can never be overemphasized.
Abstract: Introduction: Overactive bladder syndrome is a clinical condition that affects both males and females and has a significant negative impact on the quality of life. Overactive bladder syndrome refers to a chronic condition of the urinary bladder characterized by a constellation of predominantly storage lower urinary tract symptoms. Overactive bladde...
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Adamou Moise
