University of Douala

Addressing non-communicable diseases and injuries through an equity lens: insights from the Cameroon non-communicable disease and injury (NCDI) Poverty Commission

Background: Non-communicable diseases and injuries (NCDIs) constitute a leading cause of premature mortality globally, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). To curb the rising burden of NCDIs in Cameroon, the Ministry of Public Health established...

Macroeconomic determinants of environmental degradation in Africa: A STIRPAT model analysis

Environmental pressure in Africa is shaped by economic expansion, demographic scale and the energy required to sustain production, yet these relationships are difficult to identify when countries are exposed to common shocks and respond heterogeneously. This study revisits the ma...

Proteinaceous bioactive compounds from Proteus mirabilis MN12 and DF14N suppress bacterial phytopathogens and prime plant defenses

Abstract Bacterial phytopathogens cause devastating yield losses in staple crops, yet sustainable alternatives to copper and streptomycin remain scarce. Proteus mirabilis , an environmental member of the Morganellaceae, is known for producing proticines, SOS-inducible, phage-tail...

Effect of Hypertension on the Health-related Quality of Life of People Living with Hypertension in Dschang, Cameroon: Comparative Analytical Cross-section

Hypertension has significant socioeconomic consequences and adversely affects the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of people living with hypertension. In Cameroon, although one-third of adults have hypertension, no study has previously examined its impact on the HRQoL of in...

When second-hand markets confront their ghosts: Insights from psychological reactance theory in Douala-Cameroon

The consumption of second-hand products in Douala (Cameroon) unfolds within a fragile equilibrium shaped by informal market dynamics, social norms, and culturally embedded representations. Drawing on participant observations and semi-structured interviews, this study shows that s...

High prevalence and endoscopic patterns of Helicobacter pylori Infection among symptomatic adults in Douala, Cameroon: sociodemographic and behavioral correlates

Abstract Background Helicobacter pylori infection remains a major cause of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric cancer, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This study investigated the prevalence, diagnostic performance of commonly used tests, endosco...

Motivations for purchasing second hand products in sub Saharan Africa and circular economy implications

Second-hand consumption has become increasingly visible in Sub-Saharan African cities, yet the motivations driving this practice remain insufficiently understood. In Cameroon, the rapid expansion of informal markets and persistent socio-economic constraints create a distinctive c...

Modelling Full Interoperability of International Payment Systems: Towards a Unified Framework for Global Financial Infrastructure

Interoperability has long been a central issue for payment systems, which are sometimes siloed and operate in parallel. International payment systems form the backbone of the global economy, but their technical, regulatory, and protocol fragmentation creates costly frictions, lat...

Characterization and modeling of the effects of extraction parameters for tannin from the bark of the tropical wood Detarium microcarpum, utilizing the design of experiments method, aimed at exploring its potential application in formulating eco-friendly industrial resins

This work aims to optimize the conditions for extracting tannin from Detarium microcarpum (DM) using a rigorous, well-known methodological approach based on the Design of Experiments (DoE) method in order to maximize the yield and quality of the extracts. This study is the first...

Complex non-falciparum transmission and widespread insecticide resistance sustain hyperendemic malaria in Penka-Michel, a focus of the Cameroon highlands

A 12-month longitudinal entomological study (September 2023-August 2024) in the Western Highlands of Cameroon (Penka-Michel) investigated malaria transmission dynamics and insecticide resistance markers, including target-site resistance (L1014F, N1575Y, G119S- Ace1 ) and metaboli...

Burnout syndrome, sleep quality and the effect of the practice of physical activities among community pharmacists in Douala, Cameroon: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Burnout is a human psychological response to work stress, evolving more prevalent among healthcare professionals and associated with many contributing factors. Aim The present study aimed to determine burnout prevalence and its associations with physical activ...

The Effect of Human Induced Ocean Pollution on Health Outcomes in Coastal Communities of Limbe

Abstract This study examined the effects of human-induced ocean pollution on health outcomes in coastal communities of Limbe, Cameroon. Using exploratory research design, primary data were collected through questionnaires administered to 150 respondents across five coastal commun...

The Effect of Human Induced Ocean Pollution on Health Outcomes in Coastal Communities of Limbe

Abstract This study examined the effects of human-induced ocean pollution on health outcomes in coastal communities of Limbe, Cameroon. Using exploratory research design, primary data were collected through questionnaires administered to 150 respondents across five coastal commun...

Nutritional status and dietary profile of people living with HIV/AIDS in three care sites of the Mbouda Health District, West Cameroon

HIV/AIDS pandemic remains a global crisis, particularly in Africa, with major consequences for public health and the economy. This study aimed to assess the nutritional status and dietary profile of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in the Mbouda Health District with the objective o...

Meningitis vaccination campaign in the context of COVID-19 in Cameroon

Abstract Objective The study aimed to describe the challenges, best practices, and lessons learned during meningitis vaccination campaigns conducted in the context of COVID-19 in Cameroon in 2020. Results During the prevention campaigns, 3,460 individuals were selected. All were...

Rethinking Intellectual Property for Sustainability in OAPI Member States: Exploring Linear and Nonlinear Relationships

ABSTRACT Research on the contribution of intellectual property to sustainability has begun to emerge in Africa; however, the relationship between these variables remains unclear. This article investigates both the linear and non‐linear effects of intellectual property on sustaina...

Modeling and experimental validation of an indirect active hybrid solar dryer for mint leaves: Coupled thermal and moisture-transfer analysis

A mathematical model was developed and experimentally validated to predict the thermal performance and drying behavior of an indirect active solar dryer (IAHSD) for mint leaves. The distinctive contribution of the proposed approach is its integration of solar-energy input, auxili...