Taieb F. auteur aut IRD Dub T. auteur aut IRD Madec Y. auteur aut IRD Tondeur L. auteur aut IRD Chippaux Jean-Philippe auteur aut IRD Lebreton M. auteur aut IRD Medang R. auteur aut IRD Foute F. N. N. auteur aut IRD Tchoffo D. auteur aut IRD Potet J. auteur aut IRD Alcoba G. auteur aut IRD Comte E. auteur aut IRD Einterz E. M. auteur aut IRD Nicwescheu A. S. auteur aut IRD text journalArticle eng text/pdf reformatted digital access 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. specialized CAMEROUN 050 12 10 e0006716 [10 p.] 2018 1935-2735 https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010074416 10.1371/journal.pntd.0006716 1935-2735 [F B010074416] https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010074416 https://horizon.documentation.ird.fr/exl-doc/pleins_textes/divers18-11/010074416.pdf IRD - Base Horizon / Pleins textes 2018-12-06 2023-07-11 fdi:010074416 fre