Background: Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is the first-line investigation among infertile women in Cameroon. There is a dearth of studies on the use of HSG in Cameroon. The aim of this study was threefold: 1) to describ...Background: Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is the first-line investigation among infertile women in Cameroon. There is a dearth of studies on the use of HSG in Cameroon. The aim of this study was threefold: 1) to describe the indications;2) findings of hysterosalpingography and 3) factors associated with abnormal findings on HSG at the Douala General Hospital, Cameroon. Methods: We conducted a retrospective descriptive study of 242 files of patients who underwent hysterosalpingography at the Radiology Department of the Douala General Hospital from January 2012 to December 2016. We collected data on the sociodemographic, obstetric variables and indications of HSG using a pretested data collection form. We also interpreted HSG films during the study period. Data analysis was with EPI-INFO version 7. Results: The age range was 19 - 46 years with a mean age of 33.16 ± 5.45 years. Majority 138/242 (57.1%) were in the age group 30 - 40 years. The main indication of HSG was infertility 87.2% (211/242). Most of the cases 95.87% (232/242) had abnormal findings at HSG. Tubal and uterine abnormal findings made up 133/232 (57.3%), and 97/232 (41.81%) of cases, respectively. Tubal occlusion and hydrosalpinges were found in 99/232 (42.67%) and 19/232 (8.19%) while uterine fibroids and uterine synechiae were found in 57/232 (24.97%) and 30/232 (12.93%), respectively. The factors independently associated with abnormal findings at HSG were: a history of recurrent pregnancy loss (AOR 2.95;95% CI: 1.19 - 7.32, p = 0.02) and infertility (AOR 0.24;95% CI: 0.06 - 0.92, p = 0.038). Conclusions: Infertility constituted the main indication, with tubal occlusion resurging as the most common abnormal finding on hysterosalpingography in this study. A history of recurrent pregnancy loss and infertility were factors independently associated with abnormal findings on hysterosalpingography. Therefore, HSG should be associated with hysteroscopy for uterine pathology and laparoscopy or selective salpingography to decrease the false-positive results of tubal patency in infertile women in Cameroon.展开更多
Background:Tuberculosis(TB)remains a global health challenge and depression is a significant contributor to the global burden of disease.Current evidence suggests that there is an association between depressive sympto...Background:Tuberculosis(TB)remains a global health challenge and depression is a significant contributor to the global burden of disease.Current evidence suggests that there is an association between depressive symptoms and TB,lower adherence to treatment,and increased morbidity and mortality.However,there is paucity of data regarding these associations in Cameroon.This study aimed to determine the prevalence and correlates of depression in adult patients with pulmonary TB(PTB)in the Southwest Region of Cameroon.Methods:A hospital-based cross-sectional study involving 265 patients with PTB was conducted from 2nd January to 31st March 2015 in the Limbe Regional Hospital and the Kumba District Hospital.Depression was diagnosed using the standard nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire,and classified as none,mild or moderate.Logistic regressions were used to investigate correlates of depression in these patients.Results:Of the 265 patients(mean age 36.9±10 years)studied,136(51.3%)were female.The prevalence of depression was 61.1%(95%CI:55.1–66.8),with a significant proportion(36.6%)having mild depression.Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that being female(aOR=3.0,95%CI(1.7–5.5),P<0.001),having a family history of mental illness(aOR=2.5,95%CI:1.3–5.4,P>0.05),being on retreatment for TB(aOR=11.2,95%CI:5.2–31.1,P<0.001),having discontinued treatment(aOR=8.2,95%CI:1.1–23.3,P<0.05)and having a HIV/TB co-infection(aOR=2.5,95%CI:1.2–6.5,P<0.001)were factors associated with having a higher chance of being depressed.Conclusion:Our study suggests that there is a high prevalence of depression among PTB patients,with more than one in two patients affected.Multidisciplinary care for TB patients involving mental health practitioners is highly encouraged,especially for high-risk groups.展开更多
文摘Background: Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is the first-line investigation among infertile women in Cameroon. There is a dearth of studies on the use of HSG in Cameroon. The aim of this study was threefold: 1) to describe the indications;2) findings of hysterosalpingography and 3) factors associated with abnormal findings on HSG at the Douala General Hospital, Cameroon. Methods: We conducted a retrospective descriptive study of 242 files of patients who underwent hysterosalpingography at the Radiology Department of the Douala General Hospital from January 2012 to December 2016. We collected data on the sociodemographic, obstetric variables and indications of HSG using a pretested data collection form. We also interpreted HSG films during the study period. Data analysis was with EPI-INFO version 7. Results: The age range was 19 - 46 years with a mean age of 33.16 ± 5.45 years. Majority 138/242 (57.1%) were in the age group 30 - 40 years. The main indication of HSG was infertility 87.2% (211/242). Most of the cases 95.87% (232/242) had abnormal findings at HSG. Tubal and uterine abnormal findings made up 133/232 (57.3%), and 97/232 (41.81%) of cases, respectively. Tubal occlusion and hydrosalpinges were found in 99/232 (42.67%) and 19/232 (8.19%) while uterine fibroids and uterine synechiae were found in 57/232 (24.97%) and 30/232 (12.93%), respectively. The factors independently associated with abnormal findings at HSG were: a history of recurrent pregnancy loss (AOR 2.95;95% CI: 1.19 - 7.32, p = 0.02) and infertility (AOR 0.24;95% CI: 0.06 - 0.92, p = 0.038). Conclusions: Infertility constituted the main indication, with tubal occlusion resurging as the most common abnormal finding on hysterosalpingography in this study. A history of recurrent pregnancy loss and infertility were factors independently associated with abnormal findings on hysterosalpingography. Therefore, HSG should be associated with hysteroscopy for uterine pathology and laparoscopy or selective salpingography to decrease the false-positive results of tubal patency in infertile women in Cameroon.
文摘Background:Tuberculosis(TB)remains a global health challenge and depression is a significant contributor to the global burden of disease.Current evidence suggests that there is an association between depressive symptoms and TB,lower adherence to treatment,and increased morbidity and mortality.However,there is paucity of data regarding these associations in Cameroon.This study aimed to determine the prevalence and correlates of depression in adult patients with pulmonary TB(PTB)in the Southwest Region of Cameroon.Methods:A hospital-based cross-sectional study involving 265 patients with PTB was conducted from 2nd January to 31st March 2015 in the Limbe Regional Hospital and the Kumba District Hospital.Depression was diagnosed using the standard nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire,and classified as none,mild or moderate.Logistic regressions were used to investigate correlates of depression in these patients.Results:Of the 265 patients(mean age 36.9±10 years)studied,136(51.3%)were female.The prevalence of depression was 61.1%(95%CI:55.1–66.8),with a significant proportion(36.6%)having mild depression.Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that being female(aOR=3.0,95%CI(1.7–5.5),P<0.001),having a family history of mental illness(aOR=2.5,95%CI:1.3–5.4,P>0.05),being on retreatment for TB(aOR=11.2,95%CI:5.2–31.1,P<0.001),having discontinued treatment(aOR=8.2,95%CI:1.1–23.3,P<0.05)and having a HIV/TB co-infection(aOR=2.5,95%CI:1.2–6.5,P<0.001)were factors associated with having a higher chance of being depressed.Conclusion:Our study suggests that there is a high prevalence of depression among PTB patients,with more than one in two patients affected.Multidisciplinary care for TB patients involving mental health practitioners is highly encouraged,especially for high-risk groups.
