Sex differences in heart failure: an analytical cross-sectional study at Laquintinie Hospital, Douala, Cameroon, 2021-2024

Pan African Medical Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Djibrilla Siddikatou, Marie Solange Ndom, Valérie Ndobo, Mandeng Ma Linwa Edgar, Sidick Mouliom, Hermann Tsague, Raissa Tchounja Kamgang, Ali Abas, Ba Hamadou, Seck M’Baye M’baye Salissou, Félicité Kamdem
DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2026.53.34.48976
Cited by: 1
References: 36

Abstract

Introduction: heart failure (HF) is a major cause of mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Limited data exist on sex-specific differences in HF presentation and outcomes. This study assessed sex-based variations in clinical profiles, aetiologies, and in-hospital outcomes among HF patients in Cameroon. Methods: we conducted an analytical cross-sectional study of patients admitted with clinical HF at Laquintinie Hospital, Douala (January 2021-December 2024). Patients without gender or outcome data were excluded. Sociodemographic, clinical, and treatment variables were compared by sex using appropriate statistical tests (p

Fields of Study & Subjects

Heart Failure Treatment and Management Acute Myocardial Infarction Research Chronic Disease Management Strategies

Publication details

Journal / source
Pan African Medical Journal
Publisher
Pan African Medical Journal
Volume
53
Pages
34–34
Publication date
27 January 2026
Language
EN