Skip to content
D

DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN

Publications (27)

Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in Mbouda, Cameroon: A Study of Four Secondary Schools

DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, EARNEST NJIH TABAH, NOUMEDEM KENFACK JAURES ARNAUD, TEJIODONKENG KENGMO CAROLLE, STESSYE NOUATON TANKOU NYLOR, TENONFO TESSE FRANKY MAXWELL, SIGNING TEDDY MARTIAL, LELE DEFFO CAROLE, BONG WOBENSO JESSICA GRACE, GUTHE KAMDEM BRICE, NGUE VINYLE INES AUDE, MOMO ANOUMBO URBAIN ULRICH, NJIH BERI NKINI, Nouni Noula Armand J., DOUANDJI SOKENG M, NGUETSE ZAMBOU LINTIA SAMIRA, Manfouo Tandah I.T., DOUNTIO PIATAT XENA, NGNECHE KAKEU PASCALINE LAURE, MBOTUIAH MBOLUEH HENRY, KORIN NEH NFORBI, PROWO DONGMO STYVE U, GERMAINE NDAH ALOMBAH, KENHALE ZEBAZE LUNELLE, Ifang Solomon Ndifon, Gabriel Tchatchouang Mabou & Ariane Ange Ghomsi Tadie · International Journal of Research and Reports in Gynaecology · 2025

Background: Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) encompasses diverse areas such as contraception, sexuality education, maternal health, the prevention of sexually transmitted infections, and sexual violence. Adolescence, defined as the age group of 10 to 19 years, represents a cr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijrrgy/2025/v8i1152

Sociocultural Factors Influencing Malaria Prevention and Treatment Pathways among Pregnant Women in the Foumban Health District, Cameroon

DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, EARNEST NJIH TABAH, NOUMEDEM KENFACK JAURES ARNAUD, NGNECHE KAKEU PASCALINE LAURE, MANFOUO TANDAH I.T, SIGNING TEDDY MARTIAL, LELE DEFFO CAROLE, BONG WOBENSO JESSICA GRACE, GUTHE KAMDEM BRICE, GAEL LARISSA KENGNE, NGUE VINYLE INES AUDE, MOMO ANOUMBO URBAIN ULRICH, NJIH BERI NKINI, NOUNI NOULA ARMAND J, KALIBE PADEU PATEKOURI, DOUANDJI SOKENG M, NGUETSE ZAMBOU LINTIA SAMIRA, DOUNTIO PIATAT XENA, TENONFO TESSE FRANKY MAXWELL, TEJIODONKENG KENGMO CAROLLE, STESSYE NOUATON TANKOU NYLOR, MBOTUIAH MBOLUEH HENRY, KAMSEU CEDRICK, KORIN NEH NFORBI, PROWO DONGMO STYVE U, GERMAINE NDAH ALOMBAH & KENHALE ZEBAZE LUNELLE · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: Pregnant women are disproportionately affected by malaria, with 13.3 million exposed in Africa in 2021. In Cameroon, the prevalence reaches 29%, impacting their social and economic conditions. Objective: This study analysed the Sociocultural Factors Influencing Malari...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i121331

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Rickets-like Bone Deformities in Rural Cameroon: A Cross-sectional Study of Children in M’mockmbie Village in the Southwest Region

DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, EARNEST NJIH TABAH, Bruno Kenfack, Nerry Tanlaka Nkengazem, Solange Ikei Nkengazem, Gabriel Tchatchouang Mabou, Ngam Lois Nabuin, Epole Akume Ewang, Mildred Ntube Nfor Ewang, Kubin Valerie Doine, Edu Jude Gbibe, Shu Cyrus Ngwa, Njong Noela Ngebi & Toche Gatchuessi Brice Arnauld · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2025

Background: Rickets remains a significant public health concern in resource-limited settings, causing bone deformities through impaired mineralization. While traditionally linked to vitamin D deficiency, calcium deficiency appears predominant in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Neverthe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2025/v8i2218

Knowledge about Malaria and Antimalarial Drug Dispensing Practices among Medication Vendors in the Dschang Health District

DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, EARNEST NJIH TABAH, Gabriel Tchatchouang Mabou, Ariane Ange Ghomsi Tadie, Ngam Lois Nabuin, Toche Gatchuessi Brice Arnauld, Epole Akume Ewang, Mildred Ntube Nfor Ewang, Kubin Valerie Doine, Edu Jude Gbibe & Shu Cyrus Ngwa · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2025

Background: In Sub-Saharan Africa, medication vendors (MVs) operating in the informal sector play a key role in distributing antimalarial treatments, thereby complementing formal healthcare services. However, their lack of knowledge and irrational practices present major risks, n...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i6665

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Emergency Contraceptive Methods among Female Students of the University of Dschang, Cameroon

DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, EARNEST NJIH TABAH, Kepgang Evrard, Gabriel Tchatchouang Mabou, Ngam Lois Nabuin, Augustine Eyong Bate, Moati Angwah Russell, Akwe Nzume Blaise & Libah Junior Dinkah · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2025

Background: Unintended pregnancy is a major public health problem and emergency contraceptives can be an effective way of fighting against them. 75% of unintended pregnancies occur in adolescents. University students are in the sexually active age group and are at higher risks of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2025/v27i4764

Prevalence of Malaria among Blood Donors and Recipients in Dschang Health District, West Cameroon

DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, Edith Laure Manuella DJIENANG, EARNEST NJIH TABAH, Corine Leader NDONGMO DONJIO, Brenda Motangu, Solomon Ifang, Bernadette NGO BIKOTOK & Ateudjieu Jérôme · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2025

This study aims to determine the prevalence and distribution of transfusion-transmitted malaria in the Dschang Health District. It will contribute to improving transfusion safety, particularly regarding the transmission of malaria through blood transfusions. Blood transfusion is...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijr2h/2025/v8i1161

Domestic Violence During Pregnancy and Risk of Obstetrical Complications

DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, Tchinda Allende Nidelle, Kepgang Nanseu Evrard, Keumoe Fetchouang Franck, Nguemnang Nguemnang Willy Armand, Amadou Sadrack & Kouanfack Charles · Archives of Current Research International · 2024

Context: Intimate partner violence is a phenomenon that affects a significant number of women and has an important impact on society. This conjugal violence against women can have important consequences on their health as well as on the health of the unborn child during pregnancy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2024/v24i4670

Exploring Reproductive Health Knowledge and Practices of Female Students under 24 Years: A Study at the University of Dschang Main Campus

DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, Michaela Josée Meli, Evrard Kepgang, Gile Loïc Kongne Choupo, Bobby Stéphane Siewe Ngandjui & Roddy Yvain Saha · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2024

Context: Reproductive health encompasses people’s freedom and ability to procreate and have a sexual life that is not only safe but also satisfying. Identifying factors related to the under-utilization of reproductive health services among young girls could help reduce the incide...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i5686

Gastrointestinal Tract Opportunistic Parasitic Infections among Hiv/Aids Patients under Ani-Reroviral Therapy in the Dschang Health District

DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, Tchouangueu Thibau Flaurant, Elisa Orliane Voukeng Wamba, Ngam Me-Gi-Nee Deo-Gratias Alleluia, Solomon Ifang & Ndongmo Donjio Corine Leader · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2023

Background: The analyses of the recurrence of opportunistic gastrointestinal parasitic infections is crucial for the effective management of HIV infection in sub-Saharan African countries where intestinal parasites are very common. More and recent information on the interested fi...

Open access Research Article

Assessment of Healthcare Waste Management Across Different Categories of Health Facilities in the Limbe Health District

DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, Charles Kouanfack, Brenda Motangu, Carine Nkweti, Deo-Gratias Ngam, Stella Ayuk, Bernadette Bikotok, Solomon Ifang & Manuella Djienang · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2023

Context/Justification: In Cameroon, healthcare waste management (HCWM) is ineffective as waste is seldom segregated, serving as a threat to human health, the public and the environment. An assessment carried out by WHO/UNICEF in 2015 revealed that 58% of health facilities sampled...

Open access Research Article

Short Term Effects of Performance-Based Financing on Maternal and Child Health Services in the MIFI Health District

DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, EARNEST NJIH TABAH, Bekolo Calvin Epie, Lenwo Njonwo Leslie & Augustine Eyong Bate · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Background: Improving maternal, neonatal and child health are two of the most critical Sustainable Development Goals (MDGs). The Cameroon health system has consistently faced huge challenges to meet these objectives. As upshot; decision-makers identified the lack of a suitable he...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v14i430249

Knowledge, Practices, and Determinants of Epidemiological Surveillance for Diseases with Epidemic Potential among Health Personnel in the West Region of Cameroon

EARNEST NJIH TABAH, DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, NOUMEDEM KENFACK JAURES ARNAUD, KALIBE PADEU PATEKOURI, Gabriel Tchatchouang Mabou, Ifang Solomon Ndifon, Ange Ariane Ghomsi Tadie, J. Nouni Noula Armand, I. T. Manfouo Tandah, SIGNING TEDDY MARTIAL, LELE DEFFO CAROLE, BONG WOBENSO JESSICA GRACE, GUTHE KAMDEM BRICE, GAEL LARISSA KENGNE, NGUE VINYLE INES AUDE, MOMO ANOUMBO URBAIN ULRICH, NJIH BERI NKINI, M. Douandji Sokeng, NGUETSE ZAMBOU LINTIA SAMIRA, TISATE LESLY KITU, DOUNTIO PIATAT XENA, TENONFO TESSE FRANKY MAXWELL, NGNECHE KAKEU PASCALINE LAURE, STESSYE NOUATON TANKOU NYLOR, MBOTUIAH MBOLUEH HENRY, KAMSEU CEDRICK, KORIN NEH NFORBI, U. Prowo Dongmo Styve, GERMAINE NDAH ALOMBAH, KENHALE ZEBAZE LUNELLE & Ateudjieu Jérôme · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2026

Background: Epidemiological surveillance is essential for preventing and controlling diseases with epidemic potential (DEP). Despite its importance, persistent gaps in human resources, knowledge, and the availability of surveillance tools limit system performance. Aim: This study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i41739

Community Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions Regarding Buruli Ulcer in Bafia Health District, Centre Region-Cameroon

EARNEST NJIH TABAH, DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, Irine Ngani Njih, Loic Douanla Pagning, Colin Tsago Nzoyem, Elisabeth` Baran-A-Bidias, Christian Kouayep-Watat, Franck Eric Wanda & Larraitz Ventoso · Asian Journal of Research in Dermatological Science · 2025

Aim: Buruli ulcer (BU), a neglected tropical disease, occurs in about thirty-three countries world-wide. Misconceptions about BU leads to poor health-seeking behaviors. We explored community knowledge, perceptions and attitudes regarding BU in a new endemic district. Study Design...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrdes/2025/v8i1138

Assessment of Community-based Ivermectin Treatment Coverage for Onchocerciasis in Cameroon: The Case of Batcham Health District

EARNEST NJIH TABAH, DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, MANFOUO TANDAH I.T, SIGNING TEDDY MARTIAL, LELE DEFFO CAROLE, BONG WOBENSO JESSICA GRACE, GUTHE KAMDEM BRICE, GAEL LARISSA KENGNE, NGUE VINYLE INES AUDE, MOMO ANOUMBO URBAIN ULRICH, NJIH BERI NKINI, NOUNI NOULA ARMAND J, KALIBE PADEU PATEKOURI, DOUANDJI SOKENG M, NGUETSE ZAMBOU LINTIA SAMIRA, TISATE LESLY KITU, DOUNTIO PIATAT XENA, TENONFO TESSE FRANKY MAXWELL, TEJIODONKENG KENGMO CAROLLE, NGNECHE KAKEU PASCALINE LAURE, STESSYE NOUATON TANKOU NYLOR, MBOTUIAH MBOLUEH HENRY, KAMSEU CEDRICK, KORIN NEH NFORBI, PROWO DONGMO STYVE U, GERMAINE NDAH ALOMBAH, KENHALE ZEBAZE LUNELLE & Kouanfack Charles · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2025

Background: Community directed treatment with ivermectin (CDTI) has led to significant reduction in the prevalence and incidence of onchocerciasis in endemic communities of Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa. At the time when the WHO targets onchocerciasis for elimination by 20...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i101692

Effect of Smoking on Blood Glucose Tolerance and Microalbuminuria among Smokers in Tiko Health District, Cameroon

Augustine Eyong Bate, DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, Frank Edimo Njiki & Cynthia Biye Dinayen · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2023

Cigarette smoking is one of the most important modifiable risk factor for diabetes. Cigarette smoking is linked to vascular damage, endothelial dysfunction, and activation of the blood-clotting cascade. It is not unusual that the combined harmful effect of elevated blood glucose...

Open access Research Article

Assessing Changes in the Reproduction Number of COVID-19 in Cameroon

Solange Whegang Youdom, DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN & Charles Kouanfack · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2021

Aim: The purpose of this work is to assess changes that occur on COVID-19 infection in Cameroon since the start of the epidemic. Study Design: We use a data-based analysis on longitudinal data of reported COVID-19 cases in Cameroon. Place and Duration: The data for the study were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2021/v8i230234

Five Years of the Ponseti Method in Cameroon: Outcomes from the National Clubfoot Care Program

Atemkeng Tsatedem Faustin, Nfor Wilfried Shey, DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, Bekolo Calvin Epie, Awa Chirac, Kort Kingsley, Nko’oAyissi Georges, Ndassi Henry, Ngo Yamben Marie Ange & Choukem Siméon Pierre · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2025

Introduction : Congenital clubfoot is a highly debilitating malformation. It is the most common malformation of the pelvic limb, with a frequency of 1 case per 100 live births. Its treatment was standardised in Cameroon in 2019. The clubfoot treatment in Cameroon used to involve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2025/v8i2233

Effect of Covid-19 Pandemic on the Management of Medical Emergencies at the Yaounde Emergency Centre

Kouanfack Charles, Tchatchouang Mabou Gabriel, DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, Solange Whegang Youdom, Ngo Yamben Marie Ange, Kwawa Ines, Ateudjieu Jérôme, Atemkeng Tsatedem Faustin & Siméon Pierre Choukem · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2021

Background: The current coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has put the world into an unprecedented global crisis. Health systems have been faced with an enormous challenge to provide the necessary care for this vast burden of patients. As a result, emergency and scheduled care for n...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2021/v23i1230275

Social Media Marketing and Commercial Performance of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises: The Beauty Sector in Cameroon

NJIH BERI NKINI, EARNEST NJIH TABAH, Nga Ndongo Winnie, DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, Youmbi Zidenie Afanya & Nkene Ndeme Richard · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2026

Aim: To investigate the relationship between social media marketing (SMM) and commercial performance (CP) of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the beauty sector of Cameroon. Study Design: A cross-sectional descriptive and analytical design, adopting quantitative and hy...

Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i42230

Idiopathic Mono-ventricular Hydrocephalus in Adults Patient: A Case Study

Fondop Joseph, Atyam Ekoto Marie Christine, Atemkeng Tsatedem Faustin, DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, Metellus Phillipe, Djiencheu, Fuentes Stéphane & Dufour Henry · Asian Journal of Research in Surgery · 2022

Mono-ventricular hydrocephalus is a rare condition in adults. Most of the time, this condition is acquired and is secondary to an anatomical or functional obstruction of the foramen of Monro. Exceptionally, mono-ventricular hydrocephalus is the result of a congenital atresia of t...

Open access Research Article

Post Traumatic Epilepsy with Sequel of Frontal Contusion and Spontaneous Regression of Extradural Hematoma; Clinical Case and Review of the Literature

Joseph Fondop, Koagne Foagouo, Dikongue Dikongue Fred, Atemkeng Tsatedem Faustin, DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, Motah Mathieu, Fuentes Stéphane, Djientcheu Vincent de Paul & Stephane Fuentes · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2022

Post traumatic epilepsy are frequent complications of moderate and severe head injuries, they are found in hemorrhagic contusions and hematomas. Several isolated or associated mechanisms are involved in the occurrence of these convulsions (increased inflammatory markers, neuronal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2022/v18i4361

Anthelminthic Activities of Drinkable Suspension of Alafia barteri’s Extracts on Heligmosomoides bakeri (Nematoda, Heligmosomatidae)

Yondo Jeannette, D. Gangueu Djape Clotilde, G. Mbogning Tayo, M. Ngangout Alidou, DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, Wabo Pone Josué & Mpoame Mbida · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2022

Resistance of helminths parasites to synthetic medicine leaded the International community to look for news methods of controlling gastrointestinal helminths like the use of medicinal plants with anthelminthic properties. The aim of this study was to evaluate in situ the anthelmi...

Open access Research Article

Ossification of a Post-traumatic Low Frontal Subcutaneous Hematoma Treated Via Trans-eyebrow Approach: A Clinical Case

Fondop Joseph, Puepie Marlene, Moumi Mirelle, Haman N.O., Dikongue Dikongue A, DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, Motah Mathieu & Djientcheu Vincent de Paul · Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery · 2024

Background: Post-traumatic hematomas can be subcutaneous or subperiosteal, with the latter being rare outside the neonatal period. These hematomas typically resorb spontaneously but can occasionally ossify. Ossification is extremely rare and may occur in the context of carcinosis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcrs/2024/v7i2568

Obstetric Frontal Head Trauma in a Newborn: A Case Report and Literature Review

Fondop Joseph, Puepie Marlene, Moumi Mirelle, Haman N.O., Dikongue Dikongue A, DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, Motah Mathieu & Djientcheu Vincent de Paul · Asian Journal of Research in Surgery · 2024

Obstetrical cranial trauma can be responsible for extracranial hematomas, cranial fractures, and intracranial hematomas. It is diagnosed early, either after a normal vaginal or instrumental delivery, and rarely during Caesarean deliveries. It is most often located at the parietal...

Open access Research Article

Femoral Shaft Fracture Epidemiology in Adults and Outcomes at Four Hospitals in the Western Cameroon

Atemkeng Tsatedem Faustin, Douryang Maurice, Saha Tchida Laetitia Laura, Dongmo Arlette, Banga Nkomo David Douglas, Amougou Boris, DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, Ngono Ateba Gladys, Njifou Njimah Amadou, Guifo Marc Leroy, Mouafo Tambo Faustin, Chichom Mefire Alain & Bahebeck Jean · Asian Journal of Research in Surgery · 2025

Introduction: Femoral shaft fractures (FSFs) in adults are a major trauma emergency, with high functional morbidity when treatment is delayed or inappropriate. In middle income countries with low resource hospital settings like in the Western Cameroon, optimizing treatment remain...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i2335

Management of Abdominal Trauma at Three Hospitals in the Western Cameroon

Atemkeng Tsatedem Faustin, Dongmo Arlette Michelle, Nfonou Kengmo Blondolle Cabril, Banga Nkomo David Douglas, Amougou Boris, Njifou Njimah Amadou, Guifo Marc Leroy, DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, Mouafo Tambo Faustin, Chichom Mefire Alain, Bahebeck Jean & Essomba Arthur · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Introduction: Abdominal trauma represents a major public health issue, particularly in low or middle-income countries. It is responsible for a high rate of morbidity and mortality due to bleeding from solid organs and peritonitis following perforation of hollow organs. The severi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i11342

Non-surgical Correction of Genu Varum and Valgum in Young Children–A Crosssectional Study

Atemkeng Tsatedem Faustin, Donfack Zeufack Philippe Urich, Sogbossi Segnon Emmanuel, Ngo Yamben Marie Ange, Akaba désiré, Guifo Marc Leroy, Kempta Lekpa Fernando, Mouafo Tambo Faustin, Manga Alexandre, Bahebeck Jean, DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN & Sosso Maurice Aurélien · Asian Journal of Pediatric Research · 2025

Introduction: The study emphasises on nonsurgical correction of genu varum and genu valgum in 369 children between the age of 2-8 years. The data collected from centres focuses on early intervention in the growth phase could help to tackle deformity better. The present study high...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i12495