Taieb F., Dub T., Madec Y., Tondeur L., Chippaux Jean-Philippe, Lebreton M., Medang R., Foute F. N. N., Tchoffo D., Potet J., Alcoba G., Comte E., Einterz E. M., Nicwescheu A. S. (2018). Knowledge, attitude and practices of snakebite management amongst health workers in Cameroon : need for continuous training and capacity building. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 12 (10), p. e0006716 [10 p.]. ISSN 1935-2735.
Titre du document
Knowledge, attitude and practices of snakebite management amongst health workers in Cameroon : need for continuous training and capacity building
Année de publication
2018
Auteurs
Taieb F., Dub T., Madec Y., Tondeur L., Chippaux Jean-Philippe, Lebreton M., Medang R., Foute F. N. N., Tchoffo D., Potet J., Alcoba G., Comte E., Einterz E. M., Nicwescheu A. S.
Source
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2018,
12 (10), p. e0006716 [10 p.] ISSN 1935-2735
Background Snakebite has only recently been recognized as a neglected tropical disease by the WHO. Knowledge regarding snakebites and its care is poor both at the population level, and at the health care staff level. The goal of this study was to describe the level of knowledge and clinical practice regarding snakebite among health care staff from Cameroon. Methods A two-day training dedicated to snakebite and its care was organized in 2015 in Yaounde, capital city of Cameroon. A total of 98 health care staff from all over Cameroon attended the training. Prior to and after the training, an evaluation quantified the attendees' level of knowledge. Pre-and post-training evaluations were compared to assess knowledge improvement. Results Overall, prior to the training knowledge regarding snakebite and care was poor, and wrong beliefs that "pierre noire" or tourniquet were useful in case of snakebite were common. Knowledge was statistically improved after the training. Conclusion Trainings dedicated to all type of health care staff towards snakebite to improve care are needed, this training must take into consideration the context and the targeted population.
Plan de classement
Santé : généralités [050]
Description Géographique
CAMEROUN
Localisation
Fonds IRD [F B010074416]
Identifiant IRD
fdi:010074416
