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Rethinking IPTp-SP Effectiveness in Pregnancy: Evidence from three health districts in the Mount Cameroon Area
Anchang-Kimbi JK et al.
Malaria Journal
Study examining the effectiveness of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine across three health districts. Coverage of ≥3 doses was 47%, with 2 doses at 34.7%. Placental malaria prevalence was 18.5%, with higher odds in primigravidae and semi-rural residents. Early ANC initiation reduced PM risk significantly.
Drug Resistance & Malaria in Pregnancy — Mount Cameroon Area
Anchang-Kimbi JK et al.
Malaria Journal
Research on SP resistance mutations and their impact on malaria prevention in pregnant women. 874 pregnant women were screened with 7.7% showing microscopic parasitaemia and 18.6% submicroscopic. 66.9% of isolates carried SP-resistant mutations.
Dietary Diversity and Maternal Anaemia in Mount Cameroon Area
Anchang-Kimbi JK et al.
Frontiers in Nutrition
Understanding the critical link between dietary diversity and maternal anaemia in pregnant women. Only 10.4% had adequate dietary diversity while 89.6% had poor diet diversity. Anaemia prevalence was 40.9% with poor dietary diversity being the strongest risk factor.
Addressing Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) in Cameroon
TRACH Research Team
Research Square (Preprint)
Evidence from a community-based pilot study on syndromic screening and treatment in Tiko. 44 adolescent girls and women participated, with 61.4% reporting FGS-related symptoms. A single dose of praziquantel reduced genital itching/burning by 93%.
Determinants of Dietary Intake and Maternal Nutritional Status
TRACH Research Team
Manuscript in Preparation
Examining socio-economic determinants of dietary intake among pregnant women in Mount Cameroon area. 400 pregnant women studied with 85.2% showing poor dietary diversity. Food insecurity affected 43.3% of participants.
Community Health Impact Assessment 2023
TRACH Team
Comprehensive report on TRACH's community engagement activities and health outcomes achieved.
Malaria Prevention Program Outcomes
TRACH Team
Evaluation of IPTp-SP uptake and effectiveness in partner health facilities.
Nutrition Education Initiative Results
TRACH Team
Impact assessment of dietary diversity interventions in antenatal care settings.
Strengthening IPTp-SP Implementation in Cameroon
TRACH Team
Evidence-based recommendations for improving malaria prevention in pregnancy.
Addressing Maternal Anaemia Through Dietary Interventions
TRACH Team
Policy recommendations for integrating nutrition counseling into antenatal care.
FGS Screening and Treatment Guidelines
TRACH Team
Recommendations for syndromic screening protocols in endemic areas.
Key Publications
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Rethinking IPTp-SP Effectiveness in Pregnancy: Evidence from three health districts in the Mount Cameroon Area
Anchang-Kimbi JK et al.
Study examining the effectiveness of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine across three health districts. Coverage of ≥3 doses was 47%, with 2 doses at 34.7%. Placental malaria prevalence was 18.5%, with higher odds in primigravidae and semi-rural residents. Early ANC initiation reduced PM risk significantly.
Drug Resistance & Malaria in Pregnancy — Mount Cameroon Area
Anchang-Kimbi JK et al.
Research on SP resistance mutations and their impact on malaria prevention in pregnant women. 874 pregnant women were screened with 7.7% showing microscopic parasitaemia and 18.6% submicroscopic. 66.9% of isolates carried SP-resistant mutations.
Dietary Diversity and Maternal Anaemia in Mount Cameroon Area
Anchang-Kimbi JK et al.
Understanding the critical link between dietary diversity and maternal anaemia in pregnant women. Only 10.4% had adequate dietary diversity while 89.6% had poor diet diversity. Anaemia prevalence was 40.9% with poor dietary diversity being the strongest risk factor.