Nguwoh, Philippe Salomon
Ngounouh, Christian Taheu
Essomba, René Ghislain
Halilou, Ibrahima
Younouss, Amina Al-Mayé Bit
Moussa, Nafissatou Ibnou
Yuosembom, Emile
Pepa, Solange Pefouakeu
Foe, Marcel Mbarga
Eta, Emmanuel Orock
Fouda, Cressence
Panyere, Guianni Mpiwouo
Tchuisseu, Jérôme Ngantchui
Ngueguim, Giraud Donfack
Moussa, Aboubakar
Tembten, John Francois Ndombol
Nyatte, Lydie
Fondoh, Victor
Nyeng, Constance Nyanda
Taoufick, Youssoufa
Balkissou, Dodo Nyako
Mboringong, Blaise Akenji
Hadja, Hamsatou
Okomo, Marie Claire Assoumou
Tchoffo, Désiré
Kamga, Henri Lucien
Article History
Received: 14 July 2025
Accepted: 5 January 2026
First Online: 4 February 2026
Declarations
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: This study obtained an ethics clearance from the National Human Health Research Ethics Committee of Cameroon (CE N°2024/05/1665/CE/CNERSH/SP from May, 7th 2024). Written informed consent was obtained from all participants before enrolment. In accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki, all participants enrolled in this study were duly informed of the minimal risks associated with blood sample collection and the potential benefits of participation through a detailed information note. For participants living with HIV and other vulnerable populations, the confidentiality was respected by assigning a unique identifying code to each individual questionnaire. Additionally, participation in the study was free without constraint.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.