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Sociodemographic and obstetric determinants of HIV infection among pregnant women in Cameroon: a contribution toward the elimination of vertical transmission in low- and middle-income countries

Justin Ndié, Jean Pierre Yves Awono Noah, Francis Atéba Ndongo, Fokam Jm, Alice Ketchaji, Rogacien Kana Dongmo, Jean de Dieu Anoubissi, Christian Noël Bayiha, Richard Tchapda, Tatiana Avang Nkoa Palisson, Martial Gaël Bonyohe, Caroline Teh Monteh, Njamnshi Yembe Wepnyu, Félicité Naah Tabala, Gildas Nguemkam, Hernandez Lélé Siaka, Carelle Djofang Yepndo, Audrey Raïssa Djomo Nzaddi, Daniel Mabongo, Maurice Rocher Mbella, Marie Micheline Dongmo, Ngo Issouck, Nelly Monkam, Leopoldine Madjo Oumbe, Clifford Moluh, Paul Tjek, Vittorio Colizzi, Carlo Federico Perno, Giulia Cappelli, Nicaise Ndembi, David Kob, Gregory Edie Halle Ekane, Basile Keugoung, Alexis Ndjolo, Serge Clotaire Billong, Nkenfou Cn, Jérôme Ateudjieu, Anne Cécile Zoung-Kanyi Bissek

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Rattachement africain : Cameroun, it, Éthiopie. Niveau de preuve : code pays fourni par la source.

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BACKGROUND: The risk of HIV transmission during pregnancy remains a concern in Cameroon. Recent estimates suggest a national HIV prevalence of approximately 4.5%, increasing the likelihood of vertical transmission. OBJECTIVE: To estimate HIV seroprevalence and identify sociodemographic and obstetric determinants of HIV infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Cameroon. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted from September 2022 to June 2023 among pregnant women aged 15 years and above in 324 health facilities across eight regions. Consecutive voluntary sampling was used until the site-specific sample size was reached. Facilities were purposively selected based on monthly ANC attendance > 30. HIV screening followed the national algorithm. Multivariable Complementary Log-Log regression was used to identify factors associated with HIV infection, and adjusted prevalence ratios (aPRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were reported. Data were analysed using Excel and SPSS 27. RESULTS: Among 10,669 pregnant women (median age: 25 years), HIV prevalence was 2.6%. Younger women (< 25 years) were more likely to be HIV-positive (aPR = 1.20; 95% CI: 1.07–1.34). HIV positivity was lower among single (aPR = 0.80) and cohabiting women (aPR = 0.89) compared with married women. Women with primary (aPR = 0.82) or secondary education (aPR = 0.86) had lower HIV positivity than those with higher education. First-trimester ANC attendance was also associated with reduced HIV positivity (aPR = 0.88). Compared with Yaoundé, women in five other regions showed significantly lower HIV positivity (aPRs: 0.75–0.79). CONCLUSION: HIV prevalence among pregnant women in Cameroon is relatively low but remains unevenly distributed across regions and sociodemographic groups, with higher prevalence observed among married women and lower prevalence among women initiating antenatal care in the first trimester. Strengthening antenatal care as a platform for early HIV prevention, including timely counselling and partner testing, may help reduce these disparities and support progress toward eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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Titre Crossref: Sociodemographic and obstetric determinants of HIV infection among pregnant women in Cameroon: a contribution toward the elimination of vertical transmission in low- and middle-income countries
Date Crossref: 23/01/2026
Éditeur: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Type: journal-article

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Université de Yaoundé I Université de Yaoundé I, Cameroun (code pays fourni par la source)
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Central Hospital of Yaoundé Central Hospital of Yaoundé, Cameroun (code pays fourni par la source)
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University of Douala University of Douala, Cameroun (code pays fourni par la source)
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High Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Cameroun (code pays fourni par la source)
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United Nations Children's Fund Cameroon Cameroun (code pays fourni par la source)
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Institut Supérieur de Technologie Médicale Cameroun (code pays fourni par la source)
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Confederazione Nazionale dell'Artigianato e Della Piccola e Media Impresa pays non établi dans la notice
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Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Addis Ababa, Éthiopie (code pays fourni par la source)
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University of Buea University of Buea, Cameroun (code pays fourni par la source)
Université ou école supérieure
Division of Operational Research in Health Yaoundé, Cameroun (pays nommé en fin d’affiliation)
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CIRCB Yaoundé, Cameroun (pays nommé en fin d’affiliation)
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Central Technical Group - NACC Yaoundé, Cameroun (pays nommé en fin d’affiliation)
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Université de Yaoundé I (Université de Yaoundé I, Cameroun), Central Hospital of Yaoundé (Central Hospital of Yaoundé, Cameroun) et University of Douala (University of Douala, Cameroun), avec 9 autres affiliations. Pays d’affiliation : Cameroun, Éthiopie.

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Les sujets associés

HIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsAdolescent Sexual and Reproductive HealthReproductive tract infections research

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