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Hervé Brice Djiofack Kentsop1, Julia Elisabeth von Oettingen2, Adèle Bodieu Chetcha3

  • 1Université de Montréal, École de santé publique, Département de médecine sociale et préventive, Montréal, Québec, Canada. Université de Montréal et CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, Centre de recherche en santé publique, Montréal, Canada.

Sante Publique (Vandoeuvre-Les-Nancy, France)
|June 23, 2025
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Integrating type 1 diabetes (T1D) care in Cameroon faces significant barriers, including stigma and lack of government recognition. Addressing these challenges requires a participatory approach involving health professionals and families for improved T1D management.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health
  • Health Systems Research

Context:

  • Type 1 diabetes (T1D) care integration in Cameroon is hindered by existing challenges.
  • Despite initiatives like free insulin for children, T1D care remains insufficient.

Purpose:

  • To explore the perspectives of healthcare professionals and families on integrating T1D care in Cameroon.
  • To gather recommendations for enhancing the T1D healthcare system from key stakeholders.

Summary:

  • 38 in-depth interviews with health experts, workers, and families identified major barriers to T1D care integration.
  • Key challenges include lack of government prioritization, organizational issues, disease stigma, and insufficient trained personnel.

Impact:

Keywords:
Cameroon.health care systemintegrationmanagementprimary health caretype 1 diabetes

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  • Findings highlight the need for increased government involvement and community-centered strategies for T1D care.
  • Recommendations focus on addressing systemic and social barriers to achieve more integrated and participatory T1D management.