Theresa Nkuo‐Akenji
Biographic Data
| ID | 7017633 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Theresa Nkuo‐Akenji |
| GIVEN NAMES | Theresa |
| FAMILY NAME | Nkuo‐Akenji |
| SIGNATURE | AKENJI T N |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Buea |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Epidemiological factors associated with HBV infection and uptake of testing in south west region of Cameroon
Hepatitis B infection affects millions of people globally, partly due to its high degree of transmissibility and asymptomatic nature. This study was aimed at identifying prevailing epidemiological factors associated with HBV infection and testing uptake in the South West region of Cameroon. This hospital-based case-control study enrolled HBV infected participants and “healthy” controls ≥18 years old. Venous blood collected from participants was u…
An analysis of social dimensions of podoconiosis and leprosy on affected households in endemic health districts of the North West Region of Cameroon
This study reveals the quality of life and stigma associated with podoconiosis on affected households to be comparable to that experienced by households with a leprosy patient. There is need for intensified preventive, management and control schemes to fight podoconiosis in Cameroon, just like leprosy
Nutritional status of children in a malaria meso endemic area
The presence of stunting in the community significantly augmented the prevalence and clinical presentation of Plasmodium infection. Malnutrition enhanced the severity of anaemia in malaria parasite negative children hence, their health and growth potential needs to be improved upon
High prevalence of HIV and malaria co-infection in urban Douala, Cameroon
A prospective cohort study was undertaken among 684 adult hospital attendees in Douala, Littoral Province, Cameroon. The objectives were to determine the prevalence of HIV/malaria co-infection and to determine and compare the prevalence of some parasitological, haematological and clinical parameters between co-infection and mono-infection with HIV or malaria in the study population. Information was collected on HIV serostatus, and malaria parasit…
Knowledge of HIV/Aids, sexual behaviour and prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among female students of the University of Buea, Cameroon
The study investigates the cognitive effect of knowledge and protective practices on the prevalence of HIV and some sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among female students of the University of Buea, Cameroon. A cross-sectional study involving the analysis of a questionnaire completed by 522 female students and the voluntary testing of 108 sexually active females for HIV, syphilis, Chlamydia and gonorrhoea was carried out. Knowledge of the pr…
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Knowledge of HIV/Aids, sexual behaviour and prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among female students of the University of Buea, Cameroon
The study investigates the cognitive effect of knowledge and protective practices on the prevalence of HIV and some sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among female students of the University of Buea, Cameroon. A cross-sectional study involving the analysis of a questionnaire completed by 522 female students and the voluntary testing of 108 sexually active females for HIV, syphilis, Chlamydia and gonorrhoea was carried out. Knowledge of the pr…
High prevalence of HIV and malaria co-infection in urban Douala, Cameroon
A prospective cohort study was undertaken among 684 adult hospital attendees in Douala, Littoral Province, Cameroon. The objectives were to determine the prevalence of HIV/malaria co-infection and to determine and compare the prevalence of some parasitological, haematological and clinical parameters between co-infection and mono-infection with HIV or malaria in the study population. Information was collected on HIV serostatus, and malaria parasit…
Nutritional status of children in a malaria meso endemic area
The presence of stunting in the community significantly augmented the prevalence and clinical presentation of Plasmodium infection. Malnutrition enhanced the severity of anaemia in malaria parasite negative children hence, their health and growth potential needs to be improved upon
Epidemiological factors associated with HBV infection and uptake of testing in south west region of Cameroon
Hepatitis B infection affects millions of people globally, partly due to its high degree of transmissibility and asymptomatic nature. This study was aimed at identifying prevailing epidemiological factors associated with HBV infection and testing uptake in the South West region of Cameroon. This hospital-based case-control study enrolled HBV infected participants and “healthy” controls ≥18 years old. Venous blood collected from participants was u…
An analysis of social dimensions of podoconiosis and leprosy on affected households in endemic health districts of the North West Region of Cameroon
This study reveals the quality of life and stigma associated with podoconiosis on affected households to be comparable to that experienced by households with a leprosy patient. There is need for intensified preventive, management and control schemes to fight podoconiosis in Cameroon, just like leprosy
Medicine (5 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Immunology (4 works) · Demography (3 works) · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV (3 works) · Internal Medicine (3 works) · Cross-sectional study (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Epidemiology (2 works) · Family medicine (2 works)