Brice GUTHE

Dr. Ebasone (MD, PhD) is the Director of Research Operations at CRENC, where he coordinates the International Epidemiology Databases to Evaluate AIDS (IeDEA) in Cameroon and oversees the e-learning program.

A Beginner’s Guide to Building Better Explanatory Regression Models

Introduction Regression is one of the most widely used analytical tools in statistics and data science for understanding relationships between variables and explaining real-world phenomena. In health research, it plays a central role for students, junior researchers, and senior investigators when identifying factors associated with clinical or public-health outcomes. In practice, beginners often struggle with […]

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Procedure for Handling Missing Data in Statistical Analysis

A problem frequently encountered by many researchers and unfortunately not well documented is how to handle missing data within a dataset to ensure optimal analysis. Indeed, after a rigorous process of field data collection, the quality of the dataset is not always guaranteed due to several factors that may not depend on the researcher (faulty

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Unveiling the Fundamentals of Implementation Science

In Cameroon, public health programs face various challenges in effectively translating research into practice, especially in resource-limited settings where funding, infrastructure, and access to care are often constrained. Implementation science provides a structured approach to addressing these challenges by bridging the gap between evidence and real-world application.  You have probably been hearing a lot about

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How to Design Effective Questionnaires: A Complete Beginner’s Guide – Part 2

In this continuation, we’ll explore how questionnaires compare to other data collection tools and wrap up with key insights to guide your next project. If you haven’t already, we recommend starting with Part 1 of this blog article, where we cover the essentials of questionnaires and their question types—context that’ll make this deep dive even

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How to Design Effective Questionnaires: A Complete Beginner’s Guide – Part 1

Crafting an effective questionnaire can be daunting for those just starting their research journey. If you’re a beginner and feel unsure about questionnaire design, this guide is meant for you. We provide comprehensive, concise, and informative guidance to help you kickstart your questionnaire design process. In this blog, we’ll explore key elements to consider when

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The P-value: A Beginner’s Guide for Medical and Public Health Researchers

If you have ever taken a course in statistics or read a scientific article, you must have come across the p-value.  It is an unavoidable and very commonly used concept in research, especially in fields like medical and public health. But what exactly does it mean? Why is it important? And how can you use

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Understanding and Quantifying Measures of Mortality

Understanding and Quantifying Measures of Mortality

Measures of mortality are a cornerstone in population health and public health practice. You have likely encountered discussions about measures of mortality in your epidemiology courses, whether during your schooling years or in your current studies. Whether you recall those lectures vividly or you have forgotten much of the details, this blog will provide you

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Coercion and Undue Influence in Health Research Ethics

Coercion and Undue Influence in Health Research Ethics

As a researcher, it is essential to respect both your participants and colleagues during research by conducting yourself in a manner that does not influence their willingness to participate in your activities. In this blog, we will focus on two ethical concepts: “coercion” and “undue influence.” These concepts are addressed in the informed consent procedure,

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Ensuring Patients' Confidentiality in Medical Research

Ensuring Patients’ Confidentiality in Medical Research in Cameroon

In the field of medical research, the protection of patient confidentiality is a key aspect of ethical practice, especially in a diverse socio-cultural setting like Cameroon. This blog post explores the concept of confidentiality, offers strategies to ensure its maintenance, highlights common pitfalls, and discusses the legal consequences of confidentiality breaches in the Cameroonian context.

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