Dickson Shey Nsagha
Biographic Data
| ID | 7764571 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Dickson Shey Nsagha |
| GIVEN NAMES | Dickson Shey |
| FAMILY NAME | Nsagha |
| SIGNATURE | NSAGHA D S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Buea |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7519-0991 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Determinants of knowledge and attitudes toward personal protective equipment use among commercial motorcycle riders in a conflict-affected region of Cameroon
Background: Road traffic injuries are a leading cause of death globally, disproportionately affecting motorcyclists in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as helmets and visibility materials substantially reduce injury severity, yet their consistent use remains suboptimal in many African settings. In conflict-affected areas, where displacement and informal transport systems are common, safety behavio…
Significance of the Arima epidemiological modeling to predict the rate of HIV and Aids in the Kumba Health District of Cameroon
Background: AIDS is a severe medical condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that primarily attacks the immune system, specifically CD4+ T lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell crucial for immune response), monocyte macrophages, and dendritic cells. This disease has significant health and socio-economic implications and is one of the primary causes of illness and death globally (UNAIDS, 2022). It presents significant challeng…
Caregivers’ practices and factors associated with malaria vaccine uptake among under-five children in the Tiko Health District, Cameroon
Malaria remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five in Cameroon. In 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine for children in areas with moderate to high transmission. This study assessed caregivers’ practices and factors associated with malaria vaccine uptake among under-five children in the Tiko Health District. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from…
Epidemiological profile of road traffic injury patients, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) screening uptake in hospitals in Fako Division, Cameroon
Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are a major global public health concern, often leading to serious physical and psychological consequences, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A limited understanding of specific RTI patient characteristics, particularly regarding PTSD screening recommendation and uptake in health facilities in Cameroon, hinders the development of effective PTSD management strategies. This study aimed to determine the ep…
Changes in access to viral load testing, incidence rates of viral load suppression and rebound following the introduction of the ‘universal test and treat’ guidelines in Cameroon
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. Achieving the third 95 (viral load suppression) is the most desirable target in HIV care. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of this novel approach on access to viral load testing (VLT), viral suppression (VLS), and viral load rebound (VLR). A retrospective co…
Noncommunicable diseases behavioural risk factors among secondary school adolescents in Urban Cameroon
Adolescence is a crucial period for noncommunicable disease (NCD) risk factors, and interventions to reduce the NCD burden must target this age group. This study aimed to evaluate the NCD behavioural risk factors in adolescents attending state secondary schools in an urban setting in Cameroon. We conducted a cross-sectional survey using adapted structured questionnaires to assess the prevalence and correlates of NCD behavioural risk factors among…
Covid-19 Preventive Behaviours in Cameroon
Since March 2020, the Cameroonian government implemented nationwide measures to stall COVID-19 transmission. However, little is known about how well these unprecedented measures are being observed as the pandemic evolves. We conducted a six-month online survey to assess the preventive behaviour of Cameroonian adults during the COVID-19 outbreak. A five-point adherence score was constructed based on self-reported observance of the following preven…
Haart, Dots and renal disease of patients co-infected with HIV/Aids and TB in the South West Region of Cameroon
Compared to adults on DOTS, adults on HAART were more likely to have renal dysfunction (eGFR <60 ml/min per 1.73 m(2)). Adult on a combination of HAART and DOTS had a similar prevalence of renal dysfunction as those on HAART alone. This study showed that the use of the HAART regimen (Tenofovir, Lamivudine and Efavirenz combination) among the HAART treated adults was nephrotoxic. However, other combined HAART and DOTS regimens had no nephrotoxic e…
Assessing the risk factors of cholera epidemic in the Buea Health District of Cameroon
There was a good knowledge of cholera among participants. Poor food preservation method was a significant independent risk factor of cholera. Improvement in hygiene and sanitation conditions and water infrastructural development is crucial to combating the epidemic
SP5-20 Social stigma as a determinant for leprosy elimination in Cameroon
Objective To investigate the role of social stigma as a determinant for leprosy elimination in a leprosy endemic region of Cameroon. Methods Focus group discussions, in-depth interviews and structured questionnaires were used to investigate leprosy social stigma among lepers, their contacts and a control group consisting of patients attending a health facility for reasons other than leprosy. Informed consent was sought and gained before the comme…
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SP5-20 Social stigma as a determinant for leprosy elimination in Cameroon
Objective To investigate the role of social stigma as a determinant for leprosy elimination in a leprosy endemic region of Cameroon. Methods Focus group discussions, in-depth interviews and structured questionnaires were used to investigate leprosy social stigma among lepers, their contacts and a control group consisting of patients attending a health facility for reasons other than leprosy. Informed consent was sought and gained before the comme…
Haart, Dots and renal disease of patients co-infected with HIV/Aids and TB in the South West Region of Cameroon
Compared to adults on DOTS, adults on HAART were more likely to have renal dysfunction (eGFR <60 ml/min per 1.73 m(2)). Adult on a combination of HAART and DOTS had a similar prevalence of renal dysfunction as those on HAART alone. This study showed that the use of the HAART regimen (Tenofovir, Lamivudine and Efavirenz combination) among the HAART treated adults was nephrotoxic. However, other combined HAART and DOTS regimens had no nephrotoxic e…
Assessing the risk factors of cholera epidemic in the Buea Health District of Cameroon
There was a good knowledge of cholera among participants. Poor food preservation method was a significant independent risk factor of cholera. Improvement in hygiene and sanitation conditions and water infrastructural development is crucial to combating the epidemic
Covid-19 Preventive Behaviours in Cameroon
Since March 2020, the Cameroonian government implemented nationwide measures to stall COVID-19 transmission. However, little is known about how well these unprecedented measures are being observed as the pandemic evolves. We conducted a six-month online survey to assess the preventive behaviour of Cameroonian adults during the COVID-19 outbreak. A five-point adherence score was constructed based on self-reported observance of the following preven…
Changes in access to viral load testing, incidence rates of viral load suppression and rebound following the introduction of the ‘universal test and treat’ guidelines in Cameroon
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. Achieving the third 95 (viral load suppression) is the most desirable target in HIV care. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of this novel approach on access to viral load testing (VLT), viral suppression (VLS), and viral load rebound (VLR). A retrospective co…
Noncommunicable diseases behavioural risk factors among secondary school adolescents in Urban Cameroon
Adolescence is a crucial period for noncommunicable disease (NCD) risk factors, and interventions to reduce the NCD burden must target this age group. This study aimed to evaluate the NCD behavioural risk factors in adolescents attending state secondary schools in an urban setting in Cameroon. We conducted a cross-sectional survey using adapted structured questionnaires to assess the prevalence and correlates of NCD behavioural risk factors among…
Significance of the Arima epidemiological modeling to predict the rate of HIV and Aids in the Kumba Health District of Cameroon
Background: AIDS is a severe medical condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that primarily attacks the immune system, specifically CD4+ T lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell crucial for immune response), monocyte macrophages, and dendritic cells. This disease has significant health and socio-economic implications and is one of the primary causes of illness and death globally (UNAIDS, 2022). It presents significant challeng…
Caregivers’ practices and factors associated with malaria vaccine uptake among under-five children in the Tiko Health District, Cameroon
Malaria remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five in Cameroon. In 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine for children in areas with moderate to high transmission. This study assessed caregivers’ practices and factors associated with malaria vaccine uptake among under-five children in the Tiko Health District. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from…
Epidemiological profile of road traffic injury patients, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) screening uptake in hospitals in Fako Division, Cameroon
Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are a major global public health concern, often leading to serious physical and psychological consequences, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A limited understanding of specific RTI patient characteristics, particularly regarding PTSD screening recommendation and uptake in health facilities in Cameroon, hinders the development of effective PTSD management strategies. This study aimed to determine the ep…
Determinants of knowledge and attitudes toward personal protective equipment use among commercial motorcycle riders in a conflict-affected region of Cameroon
Background: Road traffic injuries are a leading cause of death globally, disproportionately affecting motorcyclists in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as helmets and visibility materials substantially reduce injury severity, yet their consistent use remains suboptimal in many African settings. In conflict-affected areas, where displacement and informal transport systems are common, safety behavio…
Medicine (7 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Logistic regression (5 works) · Epidemiology (4 works) · Pathology (4 works) · Demography (3 works) · Immunology (3 works) · Internal Medicine (3 works) · Public health (3 works) · Biostatistics (2 works)