Unveiling the hidden health challenges: malaria, helminths, STIs and other pathologies among street children, adolescents and young adults in Cameroon
Our study is one of the first to shed light on the health status and prevalence of infectious diseases among SCAYA in Cameroon. The absence of significant associations with participant characteristics suggests multifactorial influences on the health of these individuals. Targeted healthcare and social interventions are essential to address SCAYA vulnerabilities and improve health outcomes.
Authors
- Valérie Makoge (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3817-4973)
- Rodrigue Roman Dongang Nana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6744-9844)
- Jean-Patrick Molu
- Wilfred Fon Mbacham (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3934-3233)
- Gervais Talla Kamga
- Derick Ntale
- Vanessa O A Tangueu
Institutions
- Université de Yaoundé I (CM)
- Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation (CM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Health
- Published
- 2025-03-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihaf031
- Primary Topic
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene