Health facility preparedness for cholera outbreak response in four cholera-prone districts in Cameroon: a cross sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The risk of cholera outbreak remains high in Cameroon. This is because of the persistent cholera outbreaks in neighboring countries coupled with the poor hygiene and sanitation conditions in Cameroon. The objective of this study was to assess the readiness of health facilities to respond to cholera outbreak in four cholera-prone districts in Cameroon.

Methodology

A cross-sectional study was conducted targeting all health facilities in four health districts, labeled as cholera hotspots in Cameroon in August 2016. Data collection was done by interview with a questionnaire and by observation regarding the availability of resources and materials for surveillance and case management, access to water, hygiene, and sanitation. Data analysis was descriptive with STATA 11.

SUBMITTER: Ateudjieu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6615310 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature