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1. Evaluating the effectiveness of oral HIV self testing according to distribution models in Cameroon

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Bouba, Yagai, Djomo, Audrey Raissa Dzaddi, Mouliom, Fatima Nkain, Souleymanou, Adamou, Lifanda, Ebiama, Liman, Yakouba, Onana, Roger, Salla, Annie Michele, Ekobika, Lily Claire, Tchikangni, Gutenberg, Omona, Edwige Guissana, Myrtho, Ingrid Kenko Abo’o, Mvilongo, Ernest Désiré Anaba, Socpa, Antoine, Ajeh, Rogers Awoh, Essi, Marie Jose, Billong, Serge Clotaire, Hamsatou, Hadja Cherif, and Bissek, Anne Cecile Zoung-Kanyi

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2024
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5. Accuracy of PHQ-9 against psychiatric diagnosis for depression among people living with HIV: A multicounty cross-sectional study

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Yotebieng, Marcel, Zotova, Natalia, Bernard, Charlotte, Goodrich, Suzanne, Awoh, Ajeh Rogers, Watnick, Dana, Nsonde, Dominique Mahambu, Moungang, Elodie Flore Tchiengang, Noumedem, Julie Laure Nguemo, Mbongo’o, Guy Calvin Nko’o, Minga, Albert, Seydi, Moussa, Gandou, Paul, Kwobah, Edith Kamaru, Atwoli, Lukoye, Jaquet, Antoine, Wools-Kaloustian, Kara, and Anastos, Kathryn

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2024
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10. Availability of screening and treatment for common mental disorders in HIV clinic settings: data from the global International epidemiology Databases to Evaluate AIDS (IeDEA) Consortium, 2016–2017 and 2020

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Parcesepe, Angela M., Stockton, Melissa, Remch, Molly, Wester, C. William, Bernard, Charlotte, Ross, Jeremy, Haas, Andreas D., Ajeh, Rogers, Althoff, Keri N., Enane, Leslie, Pape, William, Minga, Albert, Kwobah, Edith, Tlali, Mpho, Tanuma, Junko, Nsonde, Dominique, Freeman, Aimee, Duda, Stephany N., Nash, Denis, and Lancaster, Kathryn

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AIDS (Disease) -- Research, AIDS research, HIV infection -- Complications and side effects -- Care and treatment, Mental illness -- Diagnosis -- Care and treatment, Health
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: Introduction: Common mental disorders (CMDs) are highly prevalent among people with HIV. Integrating mental healthcare into HIV care may improve mental health and HIV treatment outcomes. We describe the reported availability of screening and treatment for depression, anxiety and post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at global HIV treatment centres participating in the International epidemiology Databases to Evaluate AIDS (IeDEA) Consortium in 2020 and changes in availability at sites in low‐ or middle‐income countries (LMICs) between 2016/2017 and 2020. Methods: In 2020, 238 sites contributing individual‐level data to the IeDEA Consortium and in 2016/2017 a stratified random sample of IeDEA sites in LMICs were eligible to participate in site surveys on the availability of screening and treatment for CMDs. We assessed trends over time for 68 sites across 27 LMICs that participated in both surveys. Results: Among the 238 sites eligible to participate in the 2020 site survey, 227 (95%) participated, and mental health screening and treatment data were available for 223 (98%) sites across 41 countries. A total of 95 sites across 29 LMICs completed the 2016/2017 survey. In 2020, 68% of sites were in urban settings, and 77% were in LMICs. Overall, 50%, 14% and 12% of sites reported screening with a validated instrument for depression, anxiety and PTSD, respectively. Screening plus treatment in the form of counselling was available for depression, anxiety and PTSD at 46%, 13% and 11% of sites, respectively. Screening plus treatment in the form of medication was available for depression, anxiety and PTSD at 36%, 11% and 8% of sites, respectively. Among sites that participated in both surveys, screening for depression was more commonly available in 2020 than 2016/2017 (75% vs. 59%, respectively, p = 0.048). Conclusions: Reported availability of screening for depression increased among this group of IeDEA sites in LMICs between 2016/2017 and 2020. However, substantial gaps persist in the availability of mental healthcare at HIV treatment sites across global settings, particularly in resource‐constrained settings. Implementation of sustainable strategies to integrate mental health services into HIV care is needed., INTRODUCTION Common mental disorders (CMDs), including depressive disorders, anxiety disorders and post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are highly prevalent among people with HIV (PWH) globally, including in low‐ and middle‐income countries [...]

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2023
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15. Trends in demographic and clinical characteristics and initiation of antiretroviral therapy among adult patients enrolling in HIV care in the Central Africa International epidemiology Database to Evaluate AIDS (CA-IeDEA) 2004 to 2018

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Adedimeji, Adebola A Adedimeji, Hoover, Donald R, Shi, Qiuhu, Kim, Hae-Young, Brazier, Ellen, Ross, Jonathan, Murenzi, Gad, Twizere, Christella, Lelo, Patricia, Nsonde, Dominique, Ajeh, Rogers, Dzudie, Anastase, Nash, Denis, Yotebieng, Marcel, and Anastos, Kathryn

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Highly active antiretroviral therapy -- Demographic aspects -- Patient outcomes -- Forecasts and trends, HIV infection -- Demographic aspects -- Patient outcomes -- Forecasts and trends -- Drug therapy, Market trend/market analysis, Health
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Introduction: The Central Africa International epidemiology Database to Evaluate AIDS (CA-IeDEA) is an open observational cohort study investigating impact, progression and long-term outcomes of HIV/AIDS among people living with HIV (PLWH) in Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Republic of Congo (ROC) and Rwanda. We describe trends in demographic, clinical and immunological characteristics as well as antiretroviral therapy (ART) use of patients aged > 15 years entering into HIV care in the participating CA-IeDEA site. Methods: Information on sociodemographic characteristics, height, weight, body mass index (BMI), CD4 cellcount, WHO staging and ART status at entry into care from 2004 through 2018 were extracted from clinic records of patients aged > 15 years enrolling in HIV care at participating clinics in Burundi, Cameroon, DRC, ROC and Rwanda. We assessed trends in patient characteristics at enrolment in HIV care including ART initiation within the first 30 days after enrolment in care and calculated proportions, means and medians (interquartile ranges) for the main variables of interest. Results: Among 69,176 patients in the CA-IeDEA cohort, 39% were from Rwanda, 24% from ROC, 18% from Cameroon, 14% from Burundi and 5% from DRC. More women (66%) than men enrolled in care and subsequently initiated ART. Women were also younger than men (32 vs. 38 years, P < 0.001) at enrolment and at ART initiation. Trends over time show increases in median CD4 cellcount at enrolment from 190 cells/[micro]L in 2004 to 334 cells/[micro]L in 2018 at enrolment. Among those with complete data on CD4 counts (60%), women had a higher median CD4 cell count at care entry than men (229 vs. 249 cells/[micro]L, P < 0.001). Trends in the proportion of patients using ART within 30 days of enrolment at the participating site show an increase from 16% in 2004 to 75% in 2018. Conclusions: Trends from 2004 to 2018 in the characteristics of patients participating in the CA-IeDEA cohort highlight improvements at entry into care and subsequent ART initiation including after the implementation of Treat All guidelines in the participating sites. Keywords: ARV; Africa; cohort studies; HIV epidemiology; low-and middle-income countries; HIV care continuum, 1 INTRODUCTION In 2018 over 37.9 million people aged >15 years were living with HIV globally, of whom 24.5 million (64.6%) were estimated to be accessing antiretroviral therapy (ART) [1]. [...]

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2021
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16. Accuracy of nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire against psychiatric diagnosis for depression among people with HIV.

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Yotebieng, Marcel, Zotova, Natalia, Bernard, Charlotte, Goodrich, Suzanne, Awoh, Ajeh Rogers, Watnick, Dana, Nsonde, Dominique Mahambu, Moungang, Elodie Flore Tchiengang, Noumedem, Julie Laure Nguemo, Mbongo'o, Guy Calvin Nko'o, Minga, Albert, Seydi, Moussa, Gandou, Paul, Kwobah, Edith Kamaru, Atwoli, Lukoye, Jaquet, Antoine, Wools-Kaloustian, Kara, and Anastos, Kathryn

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2024
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17. Evaluation of Viral Suppression in Paediatric Populations: Implications for the Transition to Dolutegravir-Based Regimens in Cameroon: The CIPHER-ADOLA Study.

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Fokam, Joseph, Bouba, Yagai, Ajeh, Rogers Awoh, Guebiapsi, Dominik Tameza, Essamba, Suzane, Zeh Meka, Albert Franck, Lifanda, Ebiama, Ada, Rose Armelle, Yakouba, Liman, Mbengono, Nancy Barbara, Djomo, Audrey Raissa Dzaddi, Tetang, Suzie Ndiang, Sosso, Samuel Martin, Babodo, Jocelyne Carmen, Ambomo, Olivia Francette Ndomo, Temgoua, Edith Michele, Medouane, Caroline, Atsinkou, Sabine Ndejo, Mvogo, Justin Leonel, and Onana, Roger Martin

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YOUNG adults, CHILD patients, ANTIRETROVIRAL agents, VIRAL load, CHILD mortality
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Mortality in children accounts for 15% of all AIDS-related deaths globally, with a higher burden among Cameroonian children (25%), likely driven by poor virological response. We sought to evaluate viral suppression (VS) and its determinants in a nationally representative paediatric and young adult population receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). A cross-sectional and multicentric study was conducted among Cameroonian children (<10 years), adolescents (10–19 years) and young adults (20–24 years). Data were collected from the databases of nine reference laboratories from December 2023 to March 2024. A conditional backward stepwise regression model was built to assess the predictors of VS, defined as a viral load (VL) <1000 HIV-RNA copies/mL. Overall, 7558 individuals (females: 73.2%) were analysed. Regarding the ART regimen, 17% of children, 80% of adolescents and 83% of young adults transitioned to dolutegravir (DTG)-based regimens. Overall VS was 82.3%, with 67.3% (<10 years), 80.5% (10–19 years) and 86.5% (20–24 years), and p < 0.001. VS was 85.1% on a DTG-based regimen versus 80.0% on efavirenz/nevirapine and 65.6% on lopinavir/ritonavir or atazanavir/ritonavir. VS was higher in females versus males (85.8% versus 78.2%, p < 0.001). The VS rate remained stable around 85% at 12 and 24 months but dropped to about 80% at 36 months after ART initiation, p < 0.009. Independent predictors of non-VS were younger age, longer ART duration (>36 months), backbone drug (non-TDF/3TC) and anchor drug (non-DTG based). In this Cameroonian paediatric population with varying levels of transition to DTG, overall VS remains below the 95% targets. Predictors of non-VS are younger age, non-TDF/3TC- and non-DTG-based regimens. Thus, efforts toward eliminating paediatric AIDS should prioritise the transition to a DTG-based regimen in this new ART era. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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18. Service delivery challenges in HIV care during the first year of the COVID‐19 pandemic: results from a site assessment survey across the global IeDEA consortium

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Brazier, Ellen, Ajeh, Rogers, Maruri, Fernanda, Musick, Beverly, Freeman, Aimee, Wester, C. William, Lee, Man?Po, Shamu, Tinei, Ramírez, Brenda Crabtree, D' Almeida, Marcelline, Wools?Kaloustian, Kara, Kumarasamy, N., Althoff, Keri N., Twizere, Christella, Grinsztejn, Beatriz, Tanser, Frank, Messou, Eugène, Byakwaga, Helen, Duda, Stephany N., Nash, Denis, Chansilpa, Chidchon, Dougherty, Trevor, Karminia, Azar, Law, Matthew, Ross, Jeremy, Sohn, Annette, Aguirre, Ivette, Baker, David, Bloch, Mark, Cabot, Safaa, Carr, Andrew, Couldwell, Deborah, Edwards, Sian, Eu, Beng, Farlow, Heather, Finlayson, Robert, Gunathilake, Manoji, Hazlewood, Cherie, Hoy, Jennifer, Langton?Lockton, Julian, Le, Jacqueline, Leprince, Elizabeth, Minc, Ariane, Moore, Richard, O'Sullivan, Maree, Roth, Norm, Rowling, Dianne, Russell, Darren, Ryder, Nathan, Saunders, Craig, Silvers, Julie, Smith, David J., Sowden, David, Sweeney, Grant, Tan, Lynn, Teague, Ricard, Templeton, David, Thng, Caroline, Woolley, Ian, Khol, Vohith, Ly, Penh Sun, Li, Tsz Hei, Po, Lee Man, Kinikar, Aarti, Kumarasamy, Nagalingeswaran, Mundhe, Sanjay, Pujari, Sanjay, Sangle, Shashikala, Nimkar, Smita, Jassin, Madelein, Kurniati, Nia, Merati, Tuti Parwati, Muktiarti, Dina, Amalia, Rizqi, Sukmawati, Ni Made Dewi Dian, Wati, Ketut Dewi Kumara, Yunihastuti, Evy, Tanuma, Junko, Choi, Jun Yong, Azwa, Raja Iskandar Shah Raja, Cheng, Chan Kwai, Gani, Yasmin Mohamed, Mohamed, Thahira Jamal, Moy, Fong Siew, Nallusamy, Revathy, Nor, Mohamad Zulfahami Mohd, Rudi, Nuraini, Shyan, Wong Peng, Yusoff, Nik Khairulddin Nik, Ditangco, Rossana, Chan, Yu?Jiun, Wu, Pei?Chieh, Wu, Ping?Feng, Avihingsanon, Anchalee, Chaiwarith, Romanee, Chokephaibulkit, Kulkanya, Khusuwan, Suwimon, Kiertiburanakul, Sasisopin, Kosalaraksa, Pope, Lumbiganon, Pagakrong, Ounchanam, Pradtana, Puthanakit, Thanyawee, Rungmaitree, Supattra, Solai, Nuttarika, Sudjaritruk, Tavitiya, An, Vu Thien, Cuong, Do Duy, Do, Chau Viet, Huy, Bui Vu, Quy, Tuan, Van Nguyen, Kinh, Nguyen, Luan, Nguyen, Van Lam, Nguyen, Yen Thi, Nong, Vuong Minh, Truong, Huu Khanh, Tuyen, Ngo Thi Thu, Mcgowan, Catherine C., Duda, Stephany, Cahn, Florencia, Cahn, Pedro, Cesar, Carina, Fink, Valeria, Sued, Omar, Coelho, Lara, Machado, Daisy Maria, Pinto, Jorge, Wolff, Marcelo, Rouzier, Vanessa, Padgett, Denis, Gotuzzo, Eduardo, Biziragusenyuka, Jérémie, Gateretse, Patrick, Nimbona, Pelagie, Niyonkuru, Olive, Twizere, Christelle, Anicetus, Surreng, Djenabou, Amadou, Enow, Priscilla, Mbu, Eyongetah, Manga, Martin, Ndobe, Mercy, Nasah, Judith, Ekossono, Elle Nathalie Syntyche, Bouseko, Mireille Teno, Kitetele, Faustin, Lelo, Patricia, Diafouka, Merlin Isidore Justin, Mafoua, Adolphe, Nsonde, Dominique Mahambou, Bihira, Uitonze Aime Maurice, Dusabe, Marie Chantal, Feza, Rosine, Habanabashaka, Jean Claude, Habumuremyi, Viateur, Igizeneza, Ernestine, Kamigisha, Anne Marie, Kubwimana, Gallican, Maniriho, Gilbert, Mbaraga, Gilbert, Muhoza, Benjamin, Mukakarangwa, Jeanne, Mukamana, Joyce, Mukanyirigira, Patricie, Mukeshimana, Yvone Claude, Munyaneza, Athanase, Murenzi, Gad, Musaninyange, Jacqueline, Nyiraneza, Jules Ndumuhire, Ntarambirwa, Fidele, Nyiraneza, Marie Louise, Tuyishime, Josette, Tuyishimire, Yvonne, Ubandutira, Alexis, Umugiraneza, Florance, Umugwaneza, Rosine, Uwamahoro, Olive, Uwamahoro, Pauline, Uwambaje, Marie Victoire, Uwimpuhwe, Clarisse, Uwiragiye, Siphora, Kuhn, Yee Yee, Adera, Felix, Adhiambo, Beatricec, Aggrey, Khaemba, Akadikor, Daniel, Ambulla, Felix, Apiyo, Dorah, Ariya, Patrick, Atemba, Naftal, Ayodi, Fridah, Benard, Chirchir, Bett, Maureen, Birgen, Serafine, Bwalei, Rael, Chebon, Nancy, Chebor, Valentine Jirry, Chebuiywo, Philip, Chemutai, Jacline, Chepkorir, Emily, Chepseba, Carolyne, Chirchir, John, Diero, Lameck, Dukwa, Benard, Elphas, Alice, Etyang, Tom, Idiama, Agnes, Jebichuko, Ann, Jepchumba, Delvine, Juma, Churchill, Juma, Maureen, Juma, Sheila, Kadima, Julie, Karani, Rose, Keitany, Christopher, Keter, Pricilla, Kiavoga, Lucy, Kibet, Harrison, Kimutai, Ruth, Kiplagat, Mutai, Kiprono, Wilfred, Kipruto, Nicholas Kogei, Kirimi, Asenath, Koech, Zeddy, Kosgei, Carolyne, Kutto, Karen, Kweyu, Mildred, Liech, Ephraim Kenneth, Limo, Milka, Maina, Rose, Marumbu, Priscah, Masese, Agnes, Mochotto, Patricia, Molly, Omudeck, Momanyi, Tom, Murutu, John W., Mwanda, Praxidis, Ndakalu, Lillian, Nderitu, Rose N., Obatsa, Sarah, Obiga, Fredrick, Oboya, Moses, Odhiambo, Joseph, Olaya, George, Omanyala, Oscar, Oray, Christine, Otieno, Molly, Otwane, Modesta Toto, Ouma, Paul, Owuor, Charles, Pepela, Doris Tutu, Pessah, Collins, Rotich, Evans, Rotich, Edwin K., Rutto, Titus C., Shikuku, Monica, Sibweche, Rose Naliaka, Simiyu, Robert Wanyonyi, Siria, Hellen, Some, Michael, Songok, Winnie Cherotich, Tanui, Immaculate, Wafula, Grace, Wambura, Rebecca, Wanjala, Ellah, Wanyama, Carolyne, Wanyonyi, Hellen, Woyakapel, Emmanuel, Zelbabel, Wandera, Gwimo, Dikengela, Kinyota, Ester, Lwali, Jerome, Lyamuya, Rita, Machemba, Richard, Mathias, Julia, Mkombachepa, Lilian, Mokiwa, Athuman, Mushi, Ombeni, Ndunguru, Charles, Ngonyani, Kapella, Nyaga, Charles, Ruta, Happiness, Urassa, Mark, Akanyihayo, James, Arinaitwe, Arnold, Batuuka, Jesca, Birungi, Walusimbi, Bugembe, John Nyanzi, Ddungu, Ahmed, Francis, Kato, Imran, Bangira, Kafuuma, George William, Kalulue, John Bosco, Kanaabi, Grace, Kanyesigye, Michale, Karuhanga, Godfery, Kasozi, Charles, Kasule, Godfrey, Katusime, Assumpta, Kibalama, Donozio, Kimera, Simon Peter, Kulusumu, Namatovu, Lule, Yusuf, Lwanga, Isaac, Mluindwa, Margaret, Moses, Jemba, Mubarak, Sseremba, Muggaga, Daniel, Mukalazi, Evelyn, Muleebwa, Joseph, Mulema, Derick, Musisi, Ivan, Muwawu, John, Muyindike, Winnie, Mwaka, Dick, Naava, Milly, Nabiyki, Immaculate, Nabusulwa, Agnes, Nakabugo, Dorah, Nakamya, Esther, Nakanwagi, Daisy, Nakato, Oliver, Nakayi, Lydian, Nakigozi, Patience, Nakku, Juliet, Nakuya, Juliet, Nakyomu, Justine, Namayanja, Joan, Namirembe, Sarah, Namugumya, Juliet, Namukasa, Ezereth, Namulindwa, Viola, Nankya, Irene, Nannyondo, Grace Mugagga, Nansamba, Harriet, Nansera, Denis, Nanyanzi, Brenda, Nanyonjo, Esther Celina, Nayiga, Irene, Opira, Isaac, Owarwo, Noela C., Resty, Sserunkuma, Semuwemba, Haruna, Senoga, Julius, Sseguya, Gerald, Ssekyewa, John Paul, Ssemakadde, Matthew, Tebajjwa, Jonah, Tugumisirize, Doreen, Tushemerirwe, Robinah, Waliyi, Kawuki, Althoff, Keri, Bishop, Jennifer, Gill, M J., Loutfy, Mona, Smith, Graham, Bamford, Laura, Black, Anthony, Brice, Asia, Brown, Sheldon, Colasanti, Jonathan, Duarte, Piper, Firnhaber, Cynthia, Goetz, Matthew, Grasso, Chris, Gripshover, Barbara, Horberg, Michael, Kelly, Rita, Levine, Ken, Luu, Mitchell, Marconi, Vincent, Maroney, Karen, Mayer, Kenneth, Mayor, Angel, Mcgowan, Catherine, Multani, Ami, Napravnik, Sonia, Nijhawan, Ank, Novak, Richard, Palella, Frank, Rodriguez, Maria C., Scott, Mia, Tedaldi, Ellen, Willig, James, Cornell, Morna, Davies, Mary?Ann, Egger, Matthias, Haas, Andreas, Bereng, Monkoe, Kalake, Maleshoane, Lenela, Keketso, Seretse, Relebohile, Chintenga, Matthews, Chiwoko, Jane, Gumulira, Joe, Huwa, Jacqueline, Maluwa, Rafique, Matanje, Beatrice, Mbewe, Ronald, Mfungwe, Sunshine, Mphande, Zakaliah, Tweya, Hannock, Rafael, Idiovino, Apolles, Patti, Beneke, Eunice, Dlamini, Siphephelo, Edson, Claire, Eley, Brian, Euvrard, Jonathan, Fatti, Geoffrey, Goeieman, Bridgette, Grimwood, Ashraf, Huang, David, Hugo, Susan, Ismail, Zahiera, Jennings, Lauren, Mathenjwa, Thulile, Monteith, Lizette, Mshweshwe, Zamuxolo, Ntuli, Mfundi, Ndlovu, En, Ndlozi, Hloniphile, Noyakaza, Sylvia, Prozesky, Hans, Rabie, Helena, Sipambo, Nosisa, Technau, Karl?Günter, Tembe, Thokozani, Xaba, Nontando, Njobvu, Thandiwe, Munthaly, Mary, Mwetwa, Elly, Kabeba, Gillian, Mwendafilumba, Derrick, Maanguka, Ethel, Manyika, Nelly, Mwansa, Chalwe, Banda, Future, Mwenda, Dickson, Bwalya, Abel, Shapi, Leah, Syame, Kasapo, Sashi, Rita, Mulenga, Chisha, Nanyangwe, Ruth, Chimbetete, Cleophas, Chinofunga, A., Mhike, J., Mubvigwi, E., Nyika, F., Quarter, Kumbirai Pise, Arikawa, Shino Chassagne, Becquet, Renaud, Bernard, Charlotte, Dabis, François, Desmonde, Sophie, Dahourou, Désiré, Ekouevi, Didier Koumavi, Jaquet, Antoine, Jesson, Julie, Leroy, Valeriane, Malateste, Karen, Rabourdin, Elodie, Tiendrebeogo, Thierry, Assogba, Michée, Zannou, Djimon Marcel, Hounhoui, Ghislaine, Bere, Denise, Poda, Armel, Pooda, Gbolo, Traore, Richard, Abauble, Yao, Abby, Ouattara, Acquah, Patrick, Andoble, Valérie, Aude, Yobo N'Dzama, Azani, Jean?Claude, Berete, Oka, Beugre, Jacques Daple, Bohoussou, Caroline Yao, Brou, Simon Boni Emmanuel, Chenal, Henri, Cissé, Abdoulaye, Coulibaly, Nambate, Dainguy, Marie Evelyne, Daligou, Marcelle, D' Aquin, Toni Thomas, Dasse, Claude Desire, Folquet, Madeleine Amorissani, Gnepa, Guy, Gobe, Olivier, Guira, Salif, Hawerlander, Denise, Horo, Apollinaire, Kanga, Guillaume, Messou, Zobo Konan Eugène, Minga, Kla Albert, Moh, Raoul, N'Gbeche, Mariesylvie, Ogbo, Patricia, Oulai, Mathieu, Stéphanie, Se, Eboua, Tanoh, Valère, Itchy Max, Afrane, Adwoa Kumiwa Asare, Akrofi, Esther, Andoh, John Christian, Renner, Lorna, Bagayoko, Awa, Bagayoko, Kadidiatou, Bah, Abdou Salam, Berthe, Alima, Coulibaly, Boureïma, Coulibaly, Fatimata, Coulibaly, Yacouba Aba, Diakité, Aïssata, Bocoum, Fatoumata, Boré, Fatoumata, Dicko, Fatoumata, Koné, Odile, Sylla, Mariam, Tangara, Assitan, Traoré, Mamadou, Seydi, Moussa, Amegatse, Edmond, Djossou, Julienne, Takassi, Elom, and Palanga, Sénam

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HIV (Viruses) -- Care and treatment -- Patient outcomes, Public health administration -- Evaluation, Health
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: Introduction: Interruptions in treatment pose risks for people with HIV (PWH) and threaten progress in ending the HIV epidemic; however, the COVID‐19 pandemic's impact on HIV service delivery across diverse settings is not broadly documented. Methods: From September 2020 to March 2021, the International epidemiology Databases to Evaluate AIDS (IeDEA) research consortium surveyed 238 HIV care sites across seven geographic regions to document constraints in HIV service delivery during the first year of the pandemic and strategies for ensuring care continuity for PWH. Descriptive statistics were stratified by national HIV prevalence ( Results: Questions about pandemic‐related consequences for HIV care were completed by 225 (95%) sites in 42 countries with low (n = 82), medium (n = 86) and high (n = 57) HIV prevalence, including low‐ (n = 57), lower‐middle (n = 79), upper‐middle (n = 39) and high‐ (n = 50) income countries. Most sites reported being subject to pandemic‐related restrictions on travel, service provision or other operations (75%), and experiencing negative impacts (76%) on clinic operations, including decreased hours/days, reduced provider availability, clinic reconfiguration for COVID‐19 services, record‐keeping interruptions and suspension of partner support. Almost all sites in low‐prevalence and high‐income countries reported increased use of telemedicine (85% and 100%, respectively), compared with less than half of sites in high‐prevalence and lower‐income settings. Few sites in high‐prevalence settings (2%) reported suspending antiretroviral therapy (ART) clinic services, and many reported adopting mitigation strategies to support adherence, including multi‐month dispensing of ART (95%) and designating community ART pick‐up points (44%). While few sites (5%) reported stockouts of first‐line ART regimens, 10–11% reported stockouts of second‐ and third‐line regimens, respectively, primarily in high‐prevalence and lower‐income settings. Interruptions in HIV viral load (VL) testing included suspension of testing (22%), longer turnaround times (41%) and supply/reagent stockouts (22%), but did not differ across settings. Conclusions: While many sites in high HIV prevalence settings and lower‐income countries reported introducing or expanding measures to support treatment adherence and continuity of care, the COVID‐19 pandemic resulted in disruptions to VL testing and ART supply chains that may negatively affect the quality of HIV care in these settings., INTRODUCTION The COVID‐19 pandemic has had major direct and indirect impacts on population health globally, through disruptions in the accessibility and quality of basic health services [1], in supply chains [...]

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2022
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19. COVID-19 associated changes in HIV service delivery over time in Central Africa: Results from facility surveys during the first and second waves of the pandemic

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Ajeh Rogers, Ellen Brazier, Anastase Dzudie, Adebola Adedimeji, Marcel Yotebieng, Benjamin Muhoza, Christella Twizere, Patricia Lelo, Dominique Nsonde, Adolphe Mafoua, Athanase Munyaneza, Patrick Gateretse, Merlin Diafouka, Gad Murenzi, Théodore Niyongabo, Kathryn Anastos, and Denis Nash

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Medicine, Science
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Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted population health around the globe, directly and indirectly. The objective of this study was to document changes in HIV care associated with the COVID-19 pandemic at selected clinics in Central Africa, along with clinic-level strategies for minimizing disruptions in HIV care and treatment for people with HIV (PWH). Methods A 51-item questionnaire on COVID-19 pandemic-associated changes in HIV service delivery was completed by clinicians involved in HIV care at 21 clinics in five countries participating in Central Africa International epidemiology Databases to Evaluate AIDS (CA-IeDEA). The survey was completed at two timepoints: June-July 2020 and October 2020 to February 2021. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize changes in HIV care and related services. Results While 81% of sites reported at least one negative consequence of COVID-19 for clinic operations during the first survey, none reported suspending antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation services for new patients, and 24% reported adopting telemedicine. In the follow-up survey, fewer sites (48%) reported at least one disruption to clinic operations, and more sites reported mitigation strategies, including expanding rapid ART initiation services and providing extra supplies of ART medications to reduce visit frequency. In the follow-up survey, more sites, especially in Rwanda, reported stockouts of commodities, including HIV and viral load testing and HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis. More than one-fifth of sites reported stockouts of second- or third-line ART at each survey timepoint. Conclusions While the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in concerning disruptions to HIV service delivery at CA-IeDEA sites, most of these disruptions attenuated over time, and many sites introduced measures to help PWH avoid frequent visits to the clinic for care and medications. The impact of HIV commodity stockouts and clinic mitigation strategies on treatment outcomes needs to be assessed.

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2022

22. Assessment of knowledge and self-efficacy among health professionals and clinical scientists following the Cameroon HIV/AIDS Research Forum (CAM-HERO 2022) research methodology and bioethics training

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Vanes Ebasone, Peter, primary, Tiam, Appolinaire, additional, Tchendjou, Patrice, additional, Foaleng, Merveille, additional, Khan, Eveline Mboh, additional, Ajeh, Rogers, additional, Tchounga, Boris, additional, Shu, Emile Nforbih, additional, Mabou, Gabriel, additional, Melpsa, Johney, additional, Muffih, Pius Tih, additional, Kengne, Andre Pascal, additional, Zoung-Kany, Anne Cecile, additional, Dzudie, Anastase, additional, and Thienemann, Friedrich, additional

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2024
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23. PA-352 Detectable low-level viremia among people living with HIV in Cameroon suggests a revised threshold for viral suppression: evidence in the era of dolutegravir-based ART

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Nka, Alex Durand, primary, Fokam, Joseph, additional, Chenwi, Collins Ambe, additional, Jeremiah, Efakaki Gabisa, additional, Mamgue Dzukam, Flore Yollande, additional, Bouba, Yagai, additional, Tommo Tchouaket, Michel Carlos, additional, Jagni Semengue, Ezechiel Ngoufack, additional, Takou, Desire, additional, Moudourou, Sylvie, additional, Fainguem, Nadine, additional, Pabo, Willy, additional, Kengni Ngueko, Aurelie Minelle, additional, Yimga, Junie Flore, additional, Nnomo Zam, Krystel Marie, additional, Kamgaing, Rachel, additional, Tangimpundu, Charlotte, additional, Kamgaing, Nelly, additional, Njom-Nlend, Anne-Esther, additional, Ajeh, Rogers, additional, Kembou, Etienne, additional, Lifanda, Lifanda Ebiama, additional, Pamen, Bouba, additional, Ketchaji, Alice, additional, Temgoua, Edith, additional, Billong, Serge Clotaire, additional, Bissek, Anne-Cecile Z-K, additional, Hadja, Hamsatou, additional, Halle, Edie GE, additional, Colizzi, Vittorio, additional, Sosso, Samuel Martin, additional, and Ndjolo, Alexis, additional

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2023
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24. Laboratory Based Surveillance of HIV-1 Acquired Drug Resistance in Cameroon: Implications for Use of Tenofovir-Lamivudine-Dolutegravir (TLD) as Second- or Third-Line Regimens

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Fokam, Joseph, primary, Chenwi, Collins Ambe, additional, Takou, Desire, additional, Santoro, Maria Mercedes, additional, Tala, Valere, additional, Teto, George, additional, Beloumou, Grace, additional, Semengue, Ezechiel Ngoufack Jagni, additional, Dambaya, Beatrice, additional, Djupsa, Sandrine, additional, Kembou, Etienne, additional, Bouba, Nounouce Pamen, additional, Ajeh, Rogers, additional, Cappelli, Giulia, additional, Mbanya, Dora, additional, Colizzi, Vittorio, additional, Ceccherini-Silberstein, Francesca, additional, Perno, Carlo-Federico, additional, and Ndjolo, Alexis, additional

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2023
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27. Pre-Treatment HIV Drug Resistance and Genetic Diversity in Cameroon: Implications for First-Line Regimens

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Fokam, Joseph, primary, Chenwi, Collins Ambe, additional, Tala, Valère, additional, Takou, Désiré, additional, Santoro, Maria Mercedes, additional, Teto, George, additional, Dambaya, Beatrice, additional, Anubodem, Felix, additional, Semengue, Ezechiel Ngoufack Jagni, additional, Beloumou, Grace, additional, Djupsa, Sandrine, additional, Assomo, Edgar, additional, Fokunang, Charles, additional, Alteri, Claudia, additional, Billong, Serge, additional, Bouba, Nounouce Pamen, additional, Ajeh, Rogers, additional, Colizzi, Vittorio, additional, Mbanya, Dora, additional, Ceccherini-Silberstein, Francesca, additional, Perno, Carlo-Federico, additional, and Ndjolo, Alexis, additional

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2023
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28. Assessment of knowledge and self-efficacy among health professionals and clinical scientists following the Cameroon HIV/AIDS Research Forum (CAM-HERO 2022) research methodology and bioethics training.

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Ebasone, Peter Vanes, Tiam, Appolinaire, Tchendjou, Patrice, Foaleng, Merveille, Khan, Eveline Mboh, Ajeh, Rogers, Tchounga, Boris, Shu, Emile Nforbih, Mabou, Gabriel, Melpsa, Johney, Muffih, Pius Tih, Kengne, Andre Pascal, Zoung-Kany Bisseck, Anne Cecile, Dzudie, Anastase, and Thienemann, Friedrich

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MEDICAL personnel, MIDDLE-income countries, HEALTH literacy, LIKERT scale, RESEARCH methodology
Abstract

To inform public health policymakers that the generation of local evidence-based knowledge is key. Research capacity in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) to generate medical knowledge is often weak and insufficiently resourced and efforts to tackle these challenges are not standardized. Continuous research training can equip researchers with the required knowledge and research skills, but its effectiveness largely depends on the quality and pertinence of the training methods used. We aim to assess the effectiveness of the Cameroon HIV/AIDS Research Forum (CAM-HERO) 2022 Research Methodology and Bioethics Training with the objective to describe the knowledge gained and the self-efficacy of health professionals and clinical scientists. A survey was conducted during the oneday training among health professionals and clinical scientists. Participants took an online selfadministered questionnaire before and after the training related to the topics taught. The questionnaire consisted of two parts: 1) 18 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) to assess knowledge and 2) Nine items to evaluate self-efficacy using a five-point Likert scale. Mean scores were calculated, analysed, and compared using paired t-test for the pre- and post-test results. A total of 30 participants (57% women) completed the sociodemographic form. The median age (IQR) of participants was 33.5 (13.3) years. We registered 38 respondents for the pre-test and 33 respondents for the post-test. There was a rise in knowledge mean score from 13.0 to 14.8 (p=0.001) and an improvement in the perception of self-efficacy with a mean score increase from 2.9 to 3.7 (p < 0.001). Knowledge and perception of self-efficacy on research methodology improved among participants after the training. These results suggest that the CAM-HERO 2022 training had an immediate positive impact on skills and selfefficacy. Hence, we recommend the implementation of this training on a larger scale, periodically, and with long-term follow-up to evaluate its impact. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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29. HIV-Related Stigma, Social Support, and Symptoms of Mental Health Disorders Among People with HIV Initiating HIV Care in Cameroon

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Parcesepe, Angela M., primary, Filiatreau, Lindsey M., additional, Gomez, Amanda, additional, Ebasone, Peter Vanes, additional, Dzudie, Anastase, additional, Pence, Brian W., additional, Wainberg, Milton, additional, Yotebieng, Marcel, additional, Anastos, Kathryn, additional, Pefura-Yone, Eric, additional, Nsame, Denis, additional, Ajeh, Rogers, additional, and Nash, Denis, additional

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2023
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30. Research for health care and policy on hiv/aids: proceedings of the third edition of the cameroon hiv research (CAM-HERO) 2022, Kribi, Cameroon, December 1-3, 2022

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Dzudie, Anastase, primary, Tchendjou, Patrice, additional, Khan, Eveline Mboh, additional, Ajeh, Rogers, additional, Thienemann, Friedrich, additional, Tiam, Appolinaire, additional, Tchounga, Boris, additional, Fokam, Joseph, additional, Ndongmo, Clement, additional, Ebasone, Peter Vanes, additional, Mabou, Gabriel, additional, Goura, Andre Pascal, additional, Shu, Emile Nforbih, additional, Katayi, Tshimwanga, additional, Nji, Pascal Atanga, additional, Ngamani, Marc Lionel, additional, Lengouh, Clarisse, additional, Tabala, Felicite Naah, additional, Takem, Ebako Ndip, additional, Bakor, Albert, additional, Nekame, Lorraine Guedem, additional, Djikeussi, Tatiana, additional, Jagni, Ezechiel Ngoufack, additional, Fon, Kandel Tebong, additional, Chenwi, Collins, additional, Nasah, Judith Lainsi, additional, Ngeke, George Njie, additional, Tasha, Masha Roland, additional, Ndiforkwah, Nicoline, additional, Nyemb, Grace, additional, Nshom, Emmanuel, additional, N’Draman, Clovis, additional, Wenze, Charlotte Ayima, additional, Simo, Leonie, additional, Ndayisaba, Gilles, additional, Kang, Walters Kum, additional, Nka, Alex Durand, additional, Tchakounte, Boris Youngui, additional, Lekeumo, Simplice, additional, Neba, Esther, additional, Agbornkwai, Nyenty, additional, Bwemba, Therese Abong, additional, Muffih, Pius Tih, additional, Zoung-Kany, Anne Cecile, additional, and Njock, Louis Richard, additional

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2023
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31. Age-varying Associations of Depressive Symptoms and Heavy Episodic Drinking Throughout Adulthood Among People with HIV and Receiving care in Cameroon Within a National “treat all” Policy

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Lancaster, Kathryn Elizabeth, primary, Remch, Molly, additional, Edmonds, Andrew, additional, Ajeh, Rogers, additional, Dzudie, Anastase, additional, Adedimeji, Adebola, additional, Nash, Denis, additional, Anastos, Kathryn, additional, Yotebieng, Marcel, additional, Yone-Pefura, Eric Walter, additional, Nsame, Denis, additional, and Parcesepe, Angela M., additional

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2022
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32. Research for Health Care and Policy on HIV/AIDS: proceedings of the third edition of the Cameroon HIV Research (CAM-HERO) 2022, Kribi, Cameroon, from 1st to 3rd December 2022.

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Dzudie, Anastase, Tchendjou, Patrice, Khan, Eveline Mboh, Ajeh, Rogers, Thienemann, Friedrich, Tiam, Appolinaire, Tchounga, Boris, Fokam, Joseph, Ndongmo, Clement, Ebasone, Peter Vanes, Mabou, Gabriel, Goura, Andre Pascal, Shu, Emile Nforbih, Katayi, Tshimwanga, Nji, Pascal Atanga, Ngamani, Marc Lionel, Lengouh, Clarisse, Tabala, Felicite Naah, Takem, Ebako Ndip, and Bakor, Albert

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AIDS, HIV, OPERATIONS research
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Cameroon is committed to reaching HIV epidemic control through coordinated efforts by the Ministry of Public Health, the National AIDS Control Committee, bilateral/multilateral institutions and implementing partners. The third edition of the Cameroon HIV Research Forum (CAM-HERO) was held in Kribi from December 1st to 3rd, 2022, with the theme "Research for Health Care and Policy on HIV/AIDS." The conference brought together local and international scientists and clinicians, policymakers, and regulatory authorities to 1) disseminate HIV research findings and HIV policy; 2) foster operational research collaboration; 3) build research capacity through training on basics of research methods and CAM-HERO young investigator Awards; and 4) initiate a guideline for promoting HIV/AIDS research in Cameroon. The main activities included training on research methodology and basic principles in bioethics, presentations of selected abstracts, and awards for top research. A total of 35 abstracts (16 oral presentations, 16 posters, and 3 late-breaker-abstracts) were selected for presentation following a rigorous review. The conference ended with evidence-based recommendations and a way-forward statement for the development of a National Guide for HIV/AIDS research in Cameroon, with the aim of improving the quality and quantity of research agenda and projects nationwide. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2023
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34. Implementation of 'Treat‐all' at adult HIV care and treatment sites in the Global IeDEA Consortium: results from the Site Assessment Survey

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Brazier, Ellen, Maruri, Fernanda, Duda, Stephany N., Tymejczyk, Olga, Wester, C William, Somi, Geoffrey, Ross, Jeremy, Freeman, Aimee, Cornell, Morna, Poda, Armel, Musick, Beverly S., Zhang, Fujie, Althoff, Keri N., Mugglin, Catrina, Kimmel, April D., Yotebieng, Marcel, Nash, Denis, Karminia, Azar, Sohn, Annette H., Allen, Debbie, Bloch, Mark, Boyd, Susan, Brown, Katherine, Costa, Jess, Donohue, William, Gunathilake, Manoji, Hoy, Jennifer, Macrae, Karen, Moore, Richard, Roth, Norman, Rowling, Diane, Silvers, Julie, Smith, David J., Sowden, David, Templeton, David, Varma, Rick, Woolley, Ian, Youds, David, Meng, Somanithd Chhay, Vannary, Bun, Chan, Yun Ting, Lam, Wilson, Lee, Man Po, Ning, Han, Pansy, Yu Po Chu, Kumarasamy, N., Pujari, Sanjay, Kurniati, Nia, Merati, Tuti Parwati, Muktiarti, Dina, Parwata, Wayan Sandhi, Ratni, Made, Sukmawati, Ni Made Dewi Dian, Vedaswari, Dian Sulistya Putu Diah, Wati, Ketut Dewi Kumara, Yunihastuty, Evy, Tanuma, Junko, Mills, Graham, Raymond, Nigel, Ditangco, Rossana, Papa, Ohnmar Seinn, Tek, Ng Oon, Azwa, Raja, Daud, Fauziah, Juin, Wong Ke, Kamarulzaman, Adeeba Binti, Khairulddin, Nik, Li, Chong Meng, Moy, Fong Siew, Shah, Raja Iskandar, Shyan, Wong Peng, Sim, Benedict, Thahira, Jamal Mohamed, Tuang, Koh Mia, Yusoff, Nik, Choi, Jun Yong, Chan, Yu?Jiun, Huang, Chih?Sheng, Wing?Wai, Wong, Avihingsanon, Anchalee, Chokephaibulkit, Kulkanya, Hansudewechakul, Rawiwan, Khumcha, Benjhawan, Khusuwan, Suwimon, Kiertiburanakul, Sasisopin, Lumbiganon, Pagakrong, Maleesatharn, Alan, Praparattanapan, Jutarat, Puthanakit, Thanyawee, Sricharoenchai, Sirintip, Sudjaritruk, Tavitiya, Watanaporn, Suporn, An, Vu Thien, Cuong, Do Duy, H?ng, Bùi Thu, Huy, Bùi V?, Quy, Du Tuan, Van, Lam Nguyen, Baragunzwa, Agathomfue, Gakima, Dévote, Ingabire, Gloria, Kankinoi, Floride, Manyundo, Risase Scholastique, Misago, Celestin, Nahimana, Thierry, Nimbona, Pélagie, Ntirampeba, Felicite, Twizere, Christella, Ajeh, Rogers, Djenabou, Amadou, Dzudie, Anastase, Ewanoge, Alice Ndelle, Tchassem, Edmond, Bampapa, Therese, Lelo, Patricia, Kitetele, Faustin, Paul, Marie, Tytyna, Amida, Akolbout, Maryse, Bitsindou, Parfait, Diafouka, Merlin, Mafoua, Adolphe, Mahinga, Nadine, Moudila, Ella, Moutoula, Antoinette, Ndala, Ulrich, Nsonde, Dominique Mahambou, Ayinkamiye, Josephine, Dusabe, Chantal, Hakizimana, Theogene, Mbaraga, Gilbert, Mukamana, Joyce, Mukantwali, Sandrine, Munyaneza, Athanase, Murangwa, Anthere, Musenguwera, J. Claude, Ngutegure, Marie Immanculee, Ntarambirwa, Fidele, Nyiransabimana, Diane, Sinayobye, Jean D'Amour, Tuyishimire, Yvonne, Uwamahoro, Olive, Viateur, Habumuremyi, Vincent, Sugira, Kuhn, Yee Yee, Musick, Beverly, Rodriguez, Israel, Wools?Kaloustian, Kara, Yiannoutsos, Constantin, Akajoroit, Esinasi, Ariya, Peter, Atsimale, Meshack, Barua, Zeruya, Busaka, Oscar, Bukusi, Elizabeth, Chebor, Valentine, Chemweno, Timothy, Chirchir, John, Esendi, Lameck Diero Sagida, Fwamba, Aisha, Mmella, Anne, Githumbi, Eunice, Hussein, Marcia Nasimiyu, Kandie, Xavier, Kemunto, Martha, Khaemba, Elizabeth, Kipchumba, Mary, Koech, Emily, Kosgei, Caroline, Laundrick, Barasa, Merongo, Ruth, Mochotto, Patricia, Munyisi, Consolata, Ndakalu, Lilian, Ochieng, William Okoth, Odalo, Paul, Okumu, Wicklife, Omari, Lilian, Omondi, Alphoce, Osia, Lydia, Owino, Magret, Oyoo, Maureen, Pepela, Doris, Rono, Millicent, Simon, Omar, Tenge, Angie, Too, Mary, Toto, Modesta, Towett, Cathrine, Wawire, Kennedy, Kimambo, Mensaria, Kinyota, Ester, Lyamuya, Rita, Mathias, Julia, Mfuko, Athuman Ramadhan, Michael, Denna, Ngonyani, Kapella Zacharia, Nyaga, Charles, Somi, G.R., Urassa, Mark S., Batte, James, Bwana, Mwebesa Bosco, Castelnuovo, Barbara, Kanyesigye, Michael, Kisakye, Alice, Nalugoda, Fred, Semuwemba, Haruna, Ssali, John, Ssemakadde, Matthew, Castilho, Jessica, Cesar, Carina, De Alencastro, Paulo Ricardo, Barbosa, Eduardo Luiz, Brites, Carlos, Caricol, Renata, Carmo, Fabiana Bononi Do, Coelho, Lara Esteves, Escuder, Maria Mercedes, Estevam, Denize Lotufo, Ferreira, Flavia Gomes Faleiro, Gonçalves, Alexandre, Gouvêa, Aída Barbosa, Ikeda, Maria Leticia Rodrigues, Kalichman, Artur O., Machado, Daisy Maria, Queiroz, Simone, Souza, Rosa, Succi, Regina Célia, Trindade, Kátia Valeska, Tupinambás, Unai, Wolff, Marcelo, Rouzier, Vanessa, Padgett, Denis, Crabtree, Brenda, Martin, Carlos Eduardo Verne, Mejia, Fernando, Chang, Benny, Done, Brenda, Gabe, Larry, Gill, John, Gough, Kevin, Howlett, Gail, Klein, Marin, Latendre?Paquette, Judy, Leung, Victor, Macphee, Paul, Macpherson, P., Maharaj, Raj, Medina, Lorna Carrasco, Page, Suzanne, Pexos, Costas, Rachlis, Anita, Salters, Kate, Sterling, Sherine, Boswell, Stephen, Burkholder, Greer, Cesteros, Gisela, Chagaris, Kalliope, Franklin, Rosa, Fuhrer, Jack, Gilbert, Cynthia L., Goetz, Matthew, Grasso, Chris, Horberg, Michael, Hunter?Mellado, Robert F., Kell, Rita, Kitahata, Mari, Klein, Daniel, Levine, Ken, Marconi, Vincent, Mathews, Christopher, Mayor, Angel M., Mcgowan, Catherine, Napravnik, Sonia, Novak, Richard, Oursler, Kris Ann, Ramos, Shellier, Rodriguez, Benigno, Rodriguez, Maria C., Silverberg, Michael, Simberkoff, Michael S., Varshney, Mohit, Ward, Douglas, Widick, Barb, Yangco, Bienvenido G., Davies, Mary?Ann, Smith, Lilian, Von Groote, Per Maximilian, Muhairwe, Josephine, Balakasi, Steve, Banda, Quietus, Kalepa, Getrude, Bello, Andrew, Bulla, J.W., Chigeda, Maria, Chikaphupha, Joyce, Chikwekwere, Flora, Kachoka, Jack, Kapito, Allan, Katondo, Alinafe Nathan, Kumwenda, Molly, Labein, Felix Phewa, Magombo, Ronald, Malumbe, Bridget, Makuwira, I., Marico, Patricia, Masangale, Betha, Mchiela, Angella, Midian, Dan, Phiri, Kezia, Tambe, Mary, Thomas, Baid, Thomson, Charles, Hector, Jonas, Cross, Anna, Dlamini, Siphephelo, Eley, Brian, Euvrard, Jonathan, Fatti, Geoffrey, Hilderbrand, Katherine, Hsiao, Marvin, Mpye, Michael, Prozesky, Hans, Reubenson, Gary, Rose, Lesley, Sawry, Shobna, Sibambo, Nosisa, Technau, Karl, Vinikoor, Michael, Chimbetete, Cleophas, Kamenova, Kamelia, Balestre, Eric, Leroy, Valeriane, Malasteste, Karen, Djimon, Marcel Zannou, D' Almeida, Marcelline, Hounhoui, Ghislaine, Assogba, Michee, Zoungrana, Jacques, Yaméogo, Issouf, Tapsoba, Achille, Abdelh, Sidibé, Bosse, Clarisse Amani, Diabaté, Mamoudou, Eboua, Tanoh Kassi François, Folquet, Madeleine Amorissani, Hawelander, Denise, Konaté, Mamadou, Kouakou, Kouadio, Lambert, Dohoun, Minga, Albert Kla, N'Gbeche, Marie Sylvie, Tanon, Aristophane, Yao, Abo, Renner, Lorna, N'Diaye, Clémentine, Berthé, Mme Alima, Seydi, Moussa, Tine, Judicaël, Elom, Takassi Ounoo, Kariylare, Benjamin, and Patassi, Akessiwe

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Public health administration -- Evaluation, HIV infection -- Diagnosis -- Drug therapy, Health
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: Introduction: Since 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that all people living with HIV (PLHIV) initiate antiretroviral treatment (ART), irrespective of CD4+ count or clinical stage. National adoption of universal treatment has accelerated since WHO's 2015 “Treat All” recommendation; however, little is known about the translation of this guidance into practice. This study aimed to assess the status of Treat All implementation across regions, countries, and levels of the health care delivery system. Methods: Between June and December 2017, 201/221 (91%) adult HIV treatment sites that participate in the global IeDEA research consortium completed a survey on capacity and practices related to HIV care. Located in 41 countries across seven geographic regions, sites provided information on the status and timing of site‐level introduction of Treat All, as well as site‐level practices related to ART initiation. Results: Almost all sites (93%) reported that they had begun implementing Treat All, and there were no statistically significant differences in site‐level Treat All introduction by health facility type, urban/rural location, sector (public/private) or country income level. The median time between national policy adoption and site‐level introduction was one month. In countries where Treat All was not yet adopted in national guidelines, 69% of sites reported initiating all patients on ART, regardless of clinical criteria, and these sites had been implementing Treat All for a median period of seven months at the time of the survey. The majority of sites (77%) reported typically initiating patients on ART within 14 days of confirming diagnosis, with 60% to 62% of sites implementing Treat All in East, Southern and West Africa reporting same‐day ART initiation for most patients. Conclusions: By mid‐ to late‐2017, the Treat All strategy was the standard of care at almost all IeDEA sites, including rural, primary‐level health facilities in low‐resource settings. While further assessments of site‐level capacity to provide high‐quality HIV care under Treat All and to support sustained viral suppression after ART initiation are needed, the widespread introduction of Treat All at the service delivery level is a critical step towards global targets for ending the HIV epidemic as a public health threat., Introduction WHO's 2015 recommendation for immediate treatment of all PLHIV, regardless of CD4+ cell count, represented a paradigm shift in HIV care and treatment. By preventing morbidity and mortality among [...]

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2019
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35. Psychiatric comorbidity and psychosocial stressors among people initiating HIV care in Cameroon

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Parcesepe, Angela M., primary, Filiatreau, Lindsey M., additional, Ebasone, Peter Vanes, additional, Dzudie, Anastase, additional, Pence, Brian W., additional, Wainberg, Milton, additional, Yotebieng, Marcel, additional, Anastos, Kathryn, additional, Pefura-Yone, Eric, additional, Nsame, Denis, additional, Ajeh, Rogers, additional, and Nash, Denis, additional

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2022
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36. Accuracy of PHQ-9 Against Psychiatric Diagnosis for Depression Among People Living with HIV: A Mixed-Method Study in Cameroon, Kenya, and the Republic of Congo

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Marcel Yotebieng, Natalia Zotova, Dana Watnick, Suzanne Goodrich, Ajeh Rogers Awoh, Dominique Mahambu Nsonde, Elodie Flore Tchiengang Moungang, Julie Laure Nguemo Noumedem, Guy Calvin Mbongo'o Nko'o, Paul Gandou, Edith Kamaru Kwobah, Lukoye Atwoli, Kara Wools-Kaloustian, and Kathryn Anastos

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History, Polymers and Plastics, Business and International Management, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
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2022
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37. Accuracy of PHQ-9 Against Psychiatric Diagnosis for Depression Among People Living with HIV: A Mixed-Method Study in Cameroon, Kenya, and the Republic of Congo

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Yotebieng, Marcel, primary, Zotova, Natalia, additional, Watnick, Dana, additional, Goodrich, Suzanne, additional, Awoh, Ajeh Rogers, additional, Nsonde, Dominique Mahambu, additional, Moungang, Elodie Flore Tchiengang, additional, Noumedem, Julie Laure Nguemo, additional, Nko&apos;o, Guy Calvin Mbongo&apos;o, additional, Gandou, Paul, additional, Kwobah, Edith Kamaru, additional, Atwoli, Lukoye, additional, Wools-Kaloustian, Kara, additional, and Anastos, Kathryn, additional

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2022
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38. Underestimation of potentially traumatic events resulting from underreporting of physical and sexual violence among people entering care for HIV in Cameroon.

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Filiatreau, Lindsey M., primary, Ebasone, Peter Vanes, additional, Dzudie, Anastase, additional, Ajeh, Rogers, additional, Pence, Brian W., additional, Wainberg, Milton, additional, Yotebieng, Marcel, additional, Nash, Denis, additional, Anastos, Kathryn, additional, and Parcesepe, Angela M., additional

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2021
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39. Mental health and initiation of antiretroviral treatment at enrolment into HIV care in Cameroon under a national “treat all” policy: a cross‐sectional analysis

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Parcesepe, Angela M., primary, Filiatreau, Lindsey M., additional, Ebasone, Peter Vanes, additional, Dzudie, Anastase, additional, Pence, Brian W., additional, Wainberg, Milton, additional, Yotebieng, Marcel, additional, Anastos, Kathryn, additional, Pefura‐Yone, Eric, additional, Ajeh, Rogers, additional, and Nash, Denis, additional

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2021
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42. Hypertension among people living with HIV/AIDS in Cameroon: A cross-sectional analysis from Central Africa International Epidemiology Databases to Evaluate AIDS

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Dzudie, Anastase, primary, Hoover, Donald, additional, Kim, Hae-Young, additional, Ajeh, Rogers, additional, Adedimeji, Adebola, additional, Shi, Qiuhu, additional, Pefura Yone, Walter, additional, Nsame Nforniwe, Denis, additional, Thompson Njie, Kinge, additional, Pascal Kengne, Andre, additional, Ebasone, Peter Vanes, additional, Barche, Blaise, additional, Bissek Anne Cecile, Zoung-Kany, additional, Nash, Denis, additional, Yotebieng, Marcel, additional, and Anastos, Kathryn, additional

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2021
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43. Challenges and opportunities associated with cervical cancer screening programs in a low income, high HIV prevalence context

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Adedimeji, Adebola Alade, primary, Ajeh, Rogers, additional, Pierz, Amanda, additional, Nkeng, Relindis, additional, Nde, Jackson Jr., additional, Fuhngwa, Norbert, additional, Nsame, Denis, additional, Nji, Miriam, additional, Dzudie, Anastase, additional, Anastos, Kathryn M., additional, and Castle, Philip E., additional

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2021
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45. Outcomes of the first meeting of the CAMEROON HIV RESEARCH FORUM (CAM-HERO)

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Tchounga, Boris, primary, Ajeh, Rogers, additional, Djikeussi, Tatiana, additional, Ebasone, Peter, additional, Tchendjou, Patrice, additional, Anoubissi, Jean, additional, Jagni Semengue, Ezekiel Ngoufack, additional, Nkouanfack, Charles, additional, Kamgang, Fabrice Youbi, additional, Varloteaux, Marie, additional, Youngui, Boris, additional, Tabala, Felicite Naah, additional, Atanga, Benjamin, additional, Simo, Leonie, additional, Ateudjieu, Jerome, additional, Zemsi, Armel, additional, Nasah, Lainsi Judith, additional, Njie, George, additional, Ndiforkwah, Nicoline, additional, Bouseko, Mireille Teno, additional, Sandjong, Falone Tientchou, additional, Nforbih, Emile Shu, additional, Bakari, Madeleine, additional, Tiojio, Yves, additional, Ndayisaba, Gilles, additional, Arreneke, Nyenti, additional, Apungwa, Conelus, additional, Bwemba, Therese Abong, additional, Billong, Serge, additional, Zoung-Kany, Anne Cecile, additional, Ditekemena, John, additional, and Dzudie, Anastase, additional

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2021
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46. Research priorities for accelerating the achievement of three 95 HIV goals in Cameroon: a consensus statement from the Cameroon HIV Research Forum (CAM-HERO)

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Dzudie, Anastase, primary, Tchounga, Boris, additional, Ajeh, Rogers, additional, Nkouanfack, Charles, additional, Ebasone, Peter, additional, Djikeussi, Tatiana, additional, Nyoto, Leonard Bonono, additional, Fokam, Joseph, additional, Ateudjieu, Jerome, additional, Tchendjou, Patrice, additional, Jagni, Ezechiel Ngoufack, additional, Youbi, Fabrice, additional, Anoubessi, Jean, additional, Varloteaux, Marie, additional, Youngui, Boris, additional, Tabala, Felicite Naah, additional, Atanga, Benjamin, additional, Simo, Leonie, additional, Zemsi, Armel, additional, Nforbih, Emile Shu, additional, Ndayisaba, Gilles, additional, Nyenti, Anereke, additional, Ntabe, Apungwa Cornelius, additional, Bwemba, Therese Abong, additional, Sobngwi, Eugene, additional, Billong, Serge, additional, Ditekemena, John, additional, Zoung-Kany, Anne Cecile, additional, and Njock, Louis Richard, additional

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2021
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47. Hypertension among people living with HIV/AIDS in Cameroon: A cross-sectional analysis from Central Africa International Epidemiology Databases to Evaluate AIDS

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Dzudie, Anastase, primary, Hoover, Don, additional, Kim, Hae-Young, additional, Ajeh, Rogers, additional, Adedimeji, Adebola, additional, Shi, Qiuhu, additional, Yone, Walter Pefura, additional, Nforniwe, Denis Nsame, additional, Njie, Kinge Thompson, additional, Kengne, Andre Pascal, additional, Ebasone, Vanes Peter, additional, Barche, Blaise, additional, Cecile, Zoung-Kany Bisseck Anne, additional, Nash, Denis, additional, Yotebieng, Marcel, additional, and Anastos, Kathryn, additional

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2020
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48. Challenges and opportunities associated with cervical cancer screening programs in a low income, high HIV prevalence context

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Adedimeji, Adebola Alade, primary, Ajeh, Rogers, additional, Pierz, Amanda, additional, Nkeng, Relindis, additional, Nde, Jackson Jr., additional, Fuhngwa, Norbert, additional, Nsame, Denis, additional, Nji, Miriam, additional, Dzudie, Anastase, additional, Anastos, Kathryn M., additional, and Castle, Philip E., additional

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2020
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50. HIV care in Cameroon: a missed opportunity to screen for high blood pressure among adults living with HIV/AIDS?

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Dzudie, Anastase, Toutou, Grace Tocki, Amougou, Sylvie Ndongo, Ajeh, Rogers, Mbengono, Junette Arlette Metogo, Nsame, Denis, Kinge, Thompson, Nsagha, Dickson Shey, Verla, Vincent, and Pefura, Walter Yone

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HIV/AIDS, High Blood Pressure, opportunity, trend, prevalence, Cameroon
Abstract

Background: Two third of the thirty-seven million people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) globally live in Africa. With the advent of antiretroviral drugs, African PLWHA are living longer and are at increased risk of cardiovascular diseases including high blood pressure (HBP). In this preliminary study, we assessed how often blood pressure (BP) was measured and recorded and the prevalence of HBP in PLWHA followed at three hospitals in Cameroon.Methods: We retrospectively analysed the blood pressure measurement frequency and data of patients enrolled in the HIV care at the Limbe Regional hospital, Bamenda Regional hospital and the Jamot hospital in Yaounde from 2014 to 2017. Files of all PLWHA aged ≥21years were reviewed. Sociodemographic, laboratory and clinical data were captured. HBP was defined as systolic (and/or diastolic) blood pressure (BP)≥ 140 (90) mm Hg, or ongoing BP- lowering medications. Analysis were done using Epi info version 2.0. Statistical significance was set at p-value

Published
2019

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