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Introduction. Research about Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) socio-economic impact on populations in Cameroon is almost non-existent. This research aimed to study the diagnosis, the knowledge gap on the experiences and coping strategies of COVID-19 patients. Methodology. We conducted a cross-sectional study with retrospective and prospective data collection on COVID-19 patients at the Bertoua Regional Hospital care unit, from May 2020 to April 2023. A database covering the participants' socio-demographic and diagnostic information’s, and an online survey tool using google form were adapted from five questionnaires to highlight participants' experiences and describe their coping strategies. Results. We studied 364 COVID-19 patients. The most common signs and symptoms were cough (23.9%), fatigue (23.4%) and running nose (19.7%). Antigenic Rapid Diagnostic test was the most used (74%) from our findings. The presence of stigma by medical personnel was not associated with gender (P = 0.93), marital status (P = 0.45), presence of symptoms (P = 0.58). All factors showed a satisfactory internal consistency (as Cronbach's alpha>0.70). Average scores were reported for mental disengagement (2.8 ± 0.84), active and instrumental adaptation (2.7 ± 0.86), as well as suppression of competing activity (2.6±0.84), thus were the most adopted coping strategies. Conclusion. Based on the current research results, COVID-19 patients dealt with self-esteem, self-stigmatization and developed mental disorders. There is need to focus on the experiences and coping strategies of patients during the infection period and post-recovery during pandemics.
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Introduction. La recherche sur l'impact socio-économique du Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) sur les populations au Cameroun est presque inexistante. Cette recherche visait à étudier le diagnostic, le manque de connaissances sur les expériences et les stratégies d'adaptation des patients atteints de COVID-19. Méthodologie. Nous avons mené une étude transversale avec collecte de données rétrospectives et prospectives sur les patients atteints de COVID-19 à l'unité de soins de l'hôpital régional de Bertoua, de mai 2020 à avril 2023. Une base de données couvrant les informations sociodémographiques et diagnostiques des participants, et un outil d'enquête en ligne utilisant google form ont été adaptés à partir de cinq questionnaires pour mettre en évidence les expériences des participants et décrire leurs stratégies d'adaptation. Résultats. Nous avons étudié 364 patients atteints de COVID-19. Les signes et symptômes les plus courants étaient la toux (23,9 %), la fatigue (23,4 %) et le nez qui coule (19,7 %). D'après nos résultats, le test de diagnostic rapide antigénique était le plus utilisé (74 %). La présence de stigmatisation par le personnel médical n'était pas associée au sexe (P = 0,93), à l'état civil (P = 0,45), à la présence de symptômes (P = 0,58). Tous les facteurs ont montré une cohérence interne satisfaisante (alpha de Cronbach>0,70). Des scores moyens ont été rapportés pour le désengagement mental (2,8 ± 0,84), l'adaptation active et instrumentale (2,7 ± 0,86), ainsi que la suppression d'activités concurrentes (2,6±0,84), qui sont donc les stratégies d'adaptation les plus adoptées. Conclusion. D'après les résultats de la recherche actuelle, les patients atteints de COVID-19 ont été confrontés à l'estime de soi, à l'autostigmatisation et ont développé des troubles mentaux. Il est nécessaire de se concentrer sur les expériences et les stratégies d'adaptation des patients pendant la période d'infection et après la guérison pendant les pandémies.

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Vendeline Amaelle Goretti Mvong, Souleymane Sekou Diarra, Jean Marc Léré Tiama, Audrey Inna Nana Mbezou, Joel Lonla Nzougouat, Emilia Enjema Lyonga, Christian Gansi Abanda, Alexis Ousmane Deke, & Innocent Takougang. (2024). Diagnosis, Experiences and Coping Strategies of COVID-19 Patients in Bertoua: Diagnostic, Vécu et Stratégies d’Adaptation des Patients COVID-19 à l’Hôpital Régional de Bertoua . HEALTH SCIENCES AND DISEASE, 25(10). Retrieved from http://hsd-fmsb.org/index.php/hsd/article/view/6110
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