Cameroon adopted and started implementing in 2016, the ‘universal test and treat’ (UTT) guidelines to fast-track progress towards the 95-95-95 ambitious targets to end the HIV epidemic. UTT has shown inconsistent results elsewhere and has not yet been assessed in Cameroon. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of this novel approach on the quality of care and health outcomes of people living with HIV (PLHIV).
HIV remains an epidemic of major public health importance in Cameroon but a decline in HIV prevalence has been observed according to population-based surveys conducted in 2004, 2011 and 2018. We sought to review current evidence for declining HIV prevalence despite increasing survival owing to ‘universal test and treat’ and to explore the reason for the decrease, particularly the role of behavioural change.
The Effects of HIV Infection on the Immune Response to Malaria Among Pregnant Women in Kumba, Southwest Cameroon: Protocol for a Cross-sectional Study
Malaria and HIV, 2 of the world’s deadliest diseases, share a lot of territory in sub-Saharan Africa.
This study seeks to investigate the effect of HIV on the immune response to malaria infection among pregnant women in Kumba in the southwest region (SWR) of Cameroon. The study aims to determine the prevalence of malaria infection, assess the occurrence of Plasmodium falciparum genetic diversity, and evaluate the antibody (immunoglobulin [Ig]G and IgM: apical membrane antigen-1 [AMA1], merozoite surface protein [MSP]1, MSP2, MSP3, and erythrocyte-binding antigen [EBA]175) and cytokine (interleukin [IL]-10, tumor necrosis factor alpha [TNF-α], and interferon gamma [IFNγ]) response to malaria infection among pregnant women with and without HIV in Kumba.
Malaria and HIV Co-Infection among Pregnant Women in Africa: Prevalence, Effect on Immunity and Clinical Management: Review
Malaria during pregnancy remains a problem in Africa. Mother-to-child transmission is associated with several adverse outcomes, such as low birth-weight, stillbirth, anemia, and immune dysregulation. Even though the current option B+ treatment plan effectively prevents MTCT of HIV, mother-to-child malaria transmission remains a problem. Studies in other areas have shown that HIV-exposed children are more susceptible to opportunistic infection when compared to unexposed children. Therefore, studies examining exposed children over a more extended period, to determine their susceptibility to malaria infection and their immune response to malaria over time, need to be carried out. Nonetheless, studies looking at the efficacy of vaccine candidates for malaria in pregnancy need to be carried out.
Traditional medicine (TM) has maintained its popularity in most developing countries. The use of TM in the treatment of illnesses such as malaria is a common practice that began in pre-historic times. Aim: This research sought to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding the use of TM to treat malaria in the Buea Health District, Cameroon
Clinical teaching is the most important part of nursing education and the role preceptors play in clinical teaching and learning cannot be over emphasised. Students require a conducive clinical environment to allow the application of theory to practice. This study sought to describe preceptors’ experiences and views of preceptees regarding the clinical learning environment.
In Cameroon, malaria contributes significantly to the morbidity and mortality of children under 5 years old. In order to encourage adequate treatment-seeking in health facilities, user fee exemptions for malaria treatment have been instituted. However, many children are still brought to health facilities in the late stage of severe malaria. This study sought to determine the factors affecting the hospital treatment-seeking time of guardians of children under 5 years within the context of this user fee exemption.
Research has shown that patients fail to adhere to ART and TB treatment due to the long duration of both therapies, side effects, and forgetfulness. Objective. To assess the role of the double-way and single-way SMS on adherence to HIV and TB treatment. Materials and Methods. A randomized controlled trial among adult HIV and TB patients on treatment at the Buea Regional and Kumba District Hospitals, South West Region, Cameroon, was conducted. Participants were randomly allocated to the control, single-way, and double-way SMS intervention groups. HIV and TB participants were followed independently for a period of 6 months and 3 months, respectively. Baseline and post-intervention data were collected and analyzed using the chi-square and Student’s t-tests with statistical significance set at p < 0.05.
cervical cancer is the fourth commonest cancer of women world-wide with increasing incidence in developing countries. This study determined the prevalence and assessed risk factors associated with precancerous cervical lesions among women in Cameroon. T
his cross-sectional study enrolled 925 women participants of a screening campaign for precancerous cervical lesions from June to November 2018 in the selected hospitals. A convenience sampling technique was used and socio-demographic, sexual and reproductive data collected from consented participants by means of self-administered questionnaire. During the gynaecologic examination, a cervical smear was collected, stained by the Papanicolaou staining technique and the results classified according to the Bethesda 2014 guidelines. Frequency, percentage, Chi square and regression analysis were conducted using SPSS version 20 and p-value considered at 0.05.
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Treatment Adherence among HIV and TB Patients Using Single and Double Way Mobile Phone Text Messages: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Research has shown that patients fail to adhere to ART and TB treatment due to the long duration of both therapies, side effects, and forgetfulness. To assess the role of the double-way and single-way SMS on adherence to HIV and TB treatment.
Prevalence of Sperm Abnormalities and Factors Associated with Male Infertility in Douala, Cameroon.
User fee exemption and malaria treatment-seeking for children under five in a Cameroonian health district: a cross-sectional study
In Cameroon, malaria contributes significantly to the morbidity and mortality of children under 5 years old. In order to encourage adequate treatment-seeking in health facilities, user fee exemptions for malaria treatment have been instituted.
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- Bekolo CE, Ndeso SA, Moifo LL, Mangala N, Yimdjo TD, Ateudjieu J, Kouanfack C, Djam A, Tabah EN, Whegang S, Mapa-Tassou C, Tendongfor N, Nsagha DS, Choukem SP. Universal test and treat in Cameroon: a comparative retrospective analysis of mortality and loss to follow-up before and after a strategic change in approach to HIV care.Pan African Medical Journal, 2023. 2023; 45:191. Read more
Bekolo CE, Kouanfack C, Ateudjieu J, Bechem ET, Ndeso SA, Tendengfor N, Nsagha DS, Choukem SP. The declining trend in HIV prevalence from population-based surveys in Cameroon between 2004 and 2018: myth or reality in the universal test and treat era? BMC Public Health, 2023 13;23(1):479. Read More
Obase BN, Francis Z, Forgu EL, Honore A, Bigoga JD, Nsagha DS. The Effects of HIV Infection on the Immune Response to Malaria Among Pregnant Women in Kumba, Southwest Cameroon: Protocol for a Cross-sectional Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research Protocol 2023;12:e38213. Read More
Nana TN, Wabo B, Tchounzou R, Moby HEM, Assob CN, Tchente CN, Njamen, CN, Panny C, Okalla CE, Nsagha DS, Egbe TO, Halle GE. Prevalence of Sperm Abnormalities and Factors Associated with Male Infertility in Douala, Cameroon. British Journal of Healthcare and Medical Research, (2023); 10(2). 439-447. Read more
Eta VEA, Vibem CV and Nsagha DS. Preceptors’ experiences and preceptees’ views regarding the clinical learning environment for nursing in the Buea Regional Hospital, Cameroon. Public Health Open Access. 2023. Read more
Obase BN, Bigoga JD, Nsagha DS. Malaria and HIV Co-Infection among Pregnant Women in Africa: Prevalence, Effect on Immunity and Clinical Management: Review. International Journal of Translational Medicine. 2023, 3, 187–202. Read more
Nzalie RNT , Palle JN, Nsagha DS. User fee exemption and malaria treatment-seeking for children under five in a Cameroonian health district: a cross-sectional study. Malaria Journal. 2023; 13;22(1):124. Read more
Kibu OD, Verla VS, Same-Ekobo AL, Tanue EA, Nsagha DS. Treatment adherence among HIV and TB patients using single- and double-way mobile phone test messages: A randomised controlled trial. Journal of Tropical Medicine. 2022; Article ID2980141, 13 pages. Read more
Dongmo EK, Tendongfor N, Njouedou AJ, Nsagha DS. Caregiver´s perception of the home-based management of childhood malaria in Baneghang and Fombap Health Areas in the West region of Cameroon. Pan African Medical Journal. 2022; 42:91. Read more
Wabo B, Nsagha DS, Nana TN, Assob CLN, Prevalence and risk factors associated with precancerous cervical lesions among women in two cities in Cameroon. Pan African Medical Journal. 2022; 41(276). Read more
Kenfack F, Nsagha DS. Assob NJC. Abnormal liver function test in patients with diabetes and hypertension on treatmentat the Laquintinie and Douala General Hospitals. Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology, 2022; Read more
Eta VEA, Vibem CV, Nsagha DS. Preceptors’ Experiences and Preceptees’ Views Regarding the Clinical Learning Environment for Nursing in the Buea Regional Hospital, Cameroon. Journal of Basic and Applied Research International, 2022; 28 (6): 8-21. Read more
Kwalar GI, Verla VS, Tanue EA, Assob NJC, Nsagha DS. Road safety Regulations among Commercial Motorcyclists in Douala, cameroon. Special Journal of Public Health, Nutrition & Dietetics. 2022; 2 (2) :1-12. Read more
Eyong CA, Adamu NN, Fokunang CT, Nsagha DS. Assessment of malaria parasitamia in people living with HIV/AIDS in Kumba, Cameroon. Open Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2022;6(1). Read more
Ayima CW, Nana NT, Assob NJC, Nsagha DS. Prevalence and predictors of traditional, complementary/alternative medicine use, and types of herbal remedies used for COVID-19 in the South West Region of Cameroon. Journal of Biology and Today’s World. 202;10 (6) Read more
Fokoua-Maxime CD, Seukep AJ, Bellouche Y, Cheuffa-Karel TE, Nsagha DS, Kaze FF. Prevalence of unrecognized or “silent” myocardial ischemia in chronic kidney disease patients: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2021; 16(9) Read more
Manjong FT, Verla VS, Egbe TO, Nsagha DS. Undernutrition among under-five indigenous Mbororo children in the Foumban and Galim health districts of Cameroon: a cross-sectional study. Pan African Medical Journal. 2021;38(352). Read more
Agbor NE, Ngouakam H, Nsagha DS. Impact of family planning on maternal and infant mortality in Cameroon: Protocol for a clustered non-randomized controlled trial. Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology, 2021. Read more
Fodjo JNS, Ngarka L, Njamnshi WY, Nfor LN, Mengnjo MK, Mendo, EL, Angwafor SA, Basseguin JGA, Nkouonlack C, Nji EN, Ahidjo N, Chokote ES, Dema F, Fonsah JY, Tatah GY, Palmer N, Etet PFS, Palmer D, Nsagha DS, Etya’ale DE, Perrig S, Sztajzel R, Annoni JM, Zoung-Kanyi- Bissek AC, Leke RGT, Ondoa Obama MTA, Nkengasong JN, Colebunders RC, Njamnshi AK. Fear and Depression During the COVID-19 Outbreak in Cameroon: A Nation-Wide Observational Study. BMC Psychiatry, 2021; 21:356 Read more
Kouemo MFD, Nsagha DS, Teyim PM, Adiogo D, Foko LPK, KOUM DCK, Ngaba GP, Assob NJC. Rifampicin resistance among Mycobacterium tuberculosis‐infected individuals using GeneXpert MTB/RIF ultra: a hospital‐based study. Tropical Medicine and International Health, 2021. Read more
Kenfack ED, Tendongfor N, Nsagha DS. Home-Based Intervention for the Prevention and Treatment of Malaria Among Children Younger Than 5 Years in the West Region of Cameroon: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research Research Protocols 2021;10(3):e19633 Read more
Fodjo JNS, Ngarka L, Njamnshi WY, Nfor LN, Mengnjo MK, Mendo, EL, Angwafor SA, Basseguin JGA, Nkouonlack C, Njit EN, Ahidjo N, Chokote ES, Dema F, Fonsah JY, Tatah GY, Palmer N, Etet PFS, Palmer D, Nsagha DS, Etya’ale DE, Perrig S, Sztajzel R, Annoni JM, Zoung-Kanyi- Bissek AC, Leke RGT, Ondoa Obama MTA, Nkengasong JN, Colebunders RC, Njamnshi AK. COVID-19 Preventive Behaviours in Cameroon: A Six-Month Online National Survey. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18(5), 2554; Read more
Mekolo D, Bokalli FA, Chi FM, Fonkou SB, Mbachan Takere MM, Ekukole CM, Balomoth JMB, Nsagha DS, Noel Essomba NE, Njock LR, Ngowe NM. Clinical and epidemiological characteristics and outcomes of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 in Douala, Cameroon. Pan African Medical Journal, 2021; 38 : 246 Read more
Agbor NE, Nsagha DS, Ngouakam H. Predictors of contraceptive method mix in the Cameroon development corporation plantation camps. Pan African Medical Journal. 2021;38:156. Read more
Kenfack ED, Tendongfor N, Nsagha DS. Impact of the home-based management of malaria on the morbidity and mortatlity in under-five children in Penka-Michel and Sanchou Health Districts of Cameroon. Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology, 2021;13(1):30-37 Read more
Katte KI, Nsagha DS, Palle JN, Buh AW. Ownership and use of Long-Lasting Insecticide Bed Nets (LLINs) in the Mbonge Health District, South West Region, Cameroon: A Community Cross-Sectional Survey. Journal of Community Medicine; 2021; 4(1): 1031. Read more
Wabo B, Nsagha DS, Nana TN, Assob NJC. Comparative screening for cervical cancer and women’s knowledge of the disease at the Douala General Hospital, Cameroon. Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology,2021;13(2):150-158. Read more
Nsagha DS, Verla VS, Same Ekobo AL, Egbe OT, Kibu OD. One-Way and Two-Way Mobile Phone Text Messages for Treatment Adherence Among Patients With HIV: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research Protocol 2020;9(9): e16127. Read more
Geukeng ED, Njunda AL, Nsagha DS, Zofou D, Nanfack AJ, Fokam J, Sonela N, Ndoumba A, Penda CI. Strategies used in Cameroon Blood banks for HIV screening. ISBT Science Series, 2020. Read more
Wabo B, Nsagha DS, Nana TN, Assob CLN. Sero-diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis and Molecular Detection of Genital Oncogenic Human Papilloma Virus Among Cameroonian Women. European Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences 2020; 6(5): 90-99 Read more
Tanue EA, Nsagha DS, Nana NT, Assob NJC. Improving Retention in Care and Promoting Adherence to HIV Treatment: Protocol for a Multisite Randomized Controlled Trial of Mobile Phone Text Messaging. Journal of Medical Internet Research Research Protocol 2020;9(8):e15680. PMID: 32852282. Read more
Wirsiy FS, Nsagha DS, Njajou OT, Besong JB. A protocol for a randomized controlled trial on mobile phone text messaging to improve sexo-reproductive health in Cameroon. Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology, 2020 ; 12(3) : 179-185. Read more
Kouemo-Motse DF, Nsagha DS, Adiogo D, Foko LPK, Teyim P, Chichom AM, Assob JCN. Tuberculosis Chemotherapy Outcome in the Littoral Region of Cameroon: A Meta-analysis of Treatment Success Rate between 2014 and 2016. BioMed Research International, 2020, Article ID 829829. Read more
Nsagha DS, Kibu OD, Verla VS, Ekobo AS, Njouendou AJ. Quality of life of HIV patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy: A scoping review Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology. 2020 ; 12(1) : 63-73. Read more
Tendongfor N, Forlemu VM, Esemu SN, Amana BTV, Kouam TDG, Lambou FV, Nsagha DS. COVID-19 knowledge, attitudes and practices in a conflict affected area of the South West Region of Cameroon. Pan African Medical Journal. 2020; 35(2): 34. Read more
Nsagha DS, Tatah EK, Njamnshi AK, Sama M, Verla VS, Egbe TO, Farnyu WT. Determinants of Care givers’ Involvement in Vaccination Activities in the Polio Eradication Process in Kumbo-East and Nkambe Health Districts, North West Region of Cameroon. American Journal of Epidemiology and Infectious Disease. 2020, 8(1), 16-29. Read more
Egbe TO, Nge CA, Ngouakam H, Asonganyi E, Nsagha DS. Stigmatization among People Living with HIV/AIDS at the Kumba Health District, Cameroon. Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care, 19. Read more
Nsagha DS, Ayima CW, Njamen TN , Assob JCN. The Role of Traditional, Complementary/Alternative Medicine in Primary Healthcare, Adjunct to Universal Health Coverage in Cameroon: A Review of the Literature. American Journal of Epidemiology and Infectious Disease. 2020; 8 (1): 37-47. Read more
Nsagha DS, Tatah EK, Njamnshi AK, Sama M. Community Involvement in Polio Vaccination Activities in the Polio Eradication Process in Cameroon. American Journal of Epidemiology and Infectious Disease. 2020, 8(1), 30-36. Read more
Geukeng ED, Nsagha DS, Zofou D, Njunda AL, Nanfack AJ, Fokam J, Tagny CT. Residual risk of HIV transmission through blood transfusion in five blood banks in Cameroon. The Journal of Medical Research 2020; 6(4): 158-165.
Nsagha DS, Dominique NN, Bamgboye EA, Tanue EA, Kwenti ET, Kibu OD, Ayima CW. Current concepts on the Epidemiology of leprosy for control purposes. African Journal of Integrated Health. 2020; 10 (01): 138-147. Read more
Manjong FT, Verla VS, Egbe TO, Nsagha DS. Risk factors of under nutrition among indigenous children under five years in developing countries: A scoping review. Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology, 2020 ; 12(4) : 340-348. Read more
Ngwa JC, Nsagha DS, Same-Ekobo AL, Doumta CF. The Impact of Spiritual Health Care on Patients ‘ Clinical Outcome. International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development. 2020 ; 4(6) : 1224-1230. Read more
Kah EN, Nsagha DS, Verla VS, Enow-orock G , Ngowe NM. Knowledge and Attitude Regarding HIV/AIDS and Universal Testing and Treatment Strategy in some Selected Communities in Fako Health District of Cameroon. Journal of Environmental Science and Public Health, 2020; 4 (3): 197-215. Read more
Njunda AL, Assob JCN, Nsagha DS, Kamga FHL, Pemwoyaa LY, Kwenti TE. Sero-prevalence and associated factors to Hepatitis C virus among patients attending the Military Hospital in Yaounde, Cameroon. African Journal of Integrated Health, 2020; 10 (2): 44-48.
Mbarawa KKI, Asongalem EA, Nsagha DS, Njouendou AJ, Assob NJC. Prevalence and Biomarkers of Diabetic Kidney Disease in Diabetic Patients on Treatment in Buea and Ngaoundere, Cameroon. American Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, 2020; 8(5): 84-91. Read more
Kah EN , Nsagha DS , Verla VS , Ayok MT , Enow-Orock GE, Ngowe NM. Assessment of the Uptake of Universal Test and Treat Strategy of HIV/AIDS in the Fako Health District of Cameroon. Journal of Environmental Science and Public Health 2020; 4 (3): 229-243. Read more