April 2025

Awareness and knowledge of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) among secondary school students in Bamenda I sub-Division, Cameroon

The increasing incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among adolescents in Cameroon, coupled with the decreasing age of sexual initiation, underscores the importance of introducing sexual education at home and in schools as early as possible. This study aimed to assess the awareness and knowledge of STIs among adolescent students in Bamenda I Sub-Division to improve STI education for young people. A...

Author(s): Ngongbi Jennet Nabong, Yamssi Cédric, Noumedem Anangmo Christelle Nadia, Tako Djimefo Alex Kevin and Vincent Khan Payne  

May 2025

Exploring High-Risk Behavioral Factors Associated with Zoonotic Diseases: Perspectives from Urban and Rural Communities of Moshi, North-Eastern Tanzania

Zoonotic diseases are a major global public health concern, especially in regions with frequent human-animal interactions. This study investigated high-risk behavioral factors that increase disease transmission from animals to humans in rural and urban settings in Moshi Districts.  A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 741 participants. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and...

Author(s): Emmanuel Thomas Issangya, Alfred Kweka, Evance Chimoto, Loycia Ndossa, Wilson Pokela, Agness Massana, Irene Sapula, Elate Mnyalape, Geofrey Fungo, Basiliana Emidi, Maseke Richard Mgabo, Daniel Swai, Nancy Kassam, Rhodes Elias Mwageni and Debora Charles Kajeguka