Journal of
Public Health and Epidemiology

  • Abbreviation: J. Public Health Epidemiol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2316
  • DOI: 10.5897/JPHE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 657

Full Length Research Paper

Unintended pregnancy and sexually transmissible infections amongst adolescents and young adults in Douala IV municipality, Cameroon: Prevalence, knowledge, and associated factors

Mohnchimbare Christina Mbongueh
  • Mohnchimbare Christina Mbongueh
  • Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon.
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Tendongfor Nicholas
  • Tendongfor Nicholas
  • Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon.
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Asu Carine Ndum
  • Asu Carine Ndum
  • Biaka University Institute, Buea, Cameroon.
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Etame Loe Gisèle
  • Etame Loe Gisèle
  • Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon.
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Assob Nguedia
  • Assob Nguedia
  • Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon.
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Jules Clement
  • Jules Clement
  • Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon.
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  •  Received: 11 September 2023
  •  Accepted: 18 October 2023
  •  Published: 31 October 2023

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