Knowledge and practices of young general practitioners with regard to knee and epidural infiltrations in Cameroon.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to the shortage of rheumatologists in Cameroon, general practitioners (GPs) play a crucial role in providing knee and epidural infiltrations. This study aimed to assess their knowledge and practices related to these procedures.

Methods

A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted between January and February 2025 among Cameroonian GPs who had graduated within the past five years and had been in clinical practice for at least 12 months. Knowledge and practice were assessed through an online questionnaire and graded as good, average or poor. Factors associated with poor results are presented with the odds ratio (OR) and its 95% confidence interval.

Results

Of the 202 respondents (51% men), 94.1% were trained in Cameroon, and had an average of three

SUBMITTER: Nkeck JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12606795 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature