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Helicobacter pylori Prevalence and Its Associated Risk Factors among Consulting Patients at the Laquintinie Hospital, Douala, Cameroon

Harry Fon Mbacham1, Noela Atemonwing Ngwenyi1, Wilfred Chick Abanda1, Belinda Fon Tengu1, Didimus Sefela Wirba2, Lucas Bami Agwe3

1 Department of Nursing, Cornerstone University and Theological Seminary, Limbe, Cameroon

2 Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Cornerstone University and Theological Seminary, Limbe, Cameroon

3 Department of Computer Science and Technology, Cornerstone University and Theological Seminary, Limbe, Cameroon

Published in Voice of the Publisher, 2025, 11(3), 517-529 · doi:10.4236/vp.2025.113034

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Abstract

Helicobacter pylori is a significant human pathogen associated with various gastrointestinal diseases. In Cameroon its prevalence remains high, with limited localized studies in Douala. This study set out to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with H. pylori infection among consulting patients at Laquintinie Hospital, Douala. A cross-sectional study was conducted from 6 May to 20 June 2024, involving 375 patients consulting for stomach disorders. Participants' blood samples were tested using rapid diagnostic test strips, and socio-demographic and behavioural data were collected by questionnaire, with analysis in SPSS version 23.0. The overall prevalence of H. pylori infection was 64.0%. Infection was significantly associated with drinking tap water, with poor hand hygiene before and after meals, and with alcohol consumption. Logistic regression showed that low income and religious affiliation were significant predictors of infection. The findings point to improved hygiene practices, access to safe drinking water and community health education as the interventions most likely to reduce the burden.

Keywords

Helicobacter pyloriprevalencerisk factorsLaquintinie HospitalDoualaCameroon

How to cite

Harry Fon Mbacham, Noela Atemonwing Ngwenyi, Wilfred Chick Abanda, Belinda Fon Tengu, Didimus Sefela Wirba, Lucas Bami Agwe (2025). Helicobacter pylori Prevalence and Its Associated Risk Factors among Consulting Patients at the Laquintinie Hospital, Douala, Cameroon. Cornerstone Preprints, czhgbsxa. https://doi.org/10.4236/vp.2025.113034

Cite the published version in Voice of the Publisher, 2025, 11(3), 517-529 where you can.

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Research article
Competing interests
None declared.
Funding
None declared.

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Version 1 · Posted 8 September 2025 · Current versionPublished version, archived from the journal.