A description and explanation of the complex landscape of faith-based organisations in Cameroon’s health sector

Wees, Sibylle Herzig van; Betsi, Emmanuel; Sop, Maturin Désiré Sop

doi:10.1080/09614524.2020.1841737

Development in Practice

2020

DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2020.1841737

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A description and explanation of the complex landscape of faith-based organisations in Cameroon’s health sector

Sibylle Herzig van Wees¹,

Emmanuel Betsi

Maturin Désiré Sop Sop

Abstract: Over the past decade, donors have engaged faith-based organisations (FBOs) in health system reforms and health programmes in many sub-Saharan African countries, including Cameroon. Little knowledge is available concerning the types of FBOs that exist in the health sector in Cameroon. This article describes the complex landscape of Christian FBOs operating in Cameroon's health sector and provides an explanation for that diversity. It reflects on the implications of the use of the "FBO" acronym in Cameroon and a… Show more

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Background Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care services are essential to improving the lives of women and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. In Cameroon, the Catholic Church is one the largest non-governmental suppliers of health care, but its role in providing SRH care is restricted by religious norms. Methods This study explored doctors’ experiences and perceptions of providing SRH care at Catholic hospitals in a conflict-affected area in Cameroon by using 10 in-depth interviews with doctors from three Catholic hospitals in the North-West region. Qualitative coding was done with NVivo, and data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results Three themes and seven categories were identified. The respondents described strict rules and a broad range of challenges to providing comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services. Nonetheless, there is evidence of doctors overcoming obstacles to providing SRH care despite the religious and political climate. However, whilst attempting to overcome challenges, participants described numerous examples of poor SRH care and health outcomes. Conclusion The study highlights the importance of understanding the intersect between religion and women’s health, particularly in improving access to SRH for vulnerable populations in conflict-affected areas. It further provides insight into doctors’ motivations in practicing medicine and how doctors cope and make efforts to provide care and minimize harm.

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A description and explanation of the complex landscape of faith-based organisations in Cameroon’s health sector

Cited by 3 publications

References 22 publications

Nonprofit commercialization: What shapes the perceptions of top managers?

Nonprofit commercialization: What shapes the perceptions of top managers?

Religion, healthcare, and social media use in urban Tanzania: an ethnographic study of faith-based organizations

Doctors’ experiences providing sexual and reproductive health care at Catholic Hospitals in the conflict-affected North-West region of Cameroon: a qualitative study

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