Onchocerciasis and non-communicable diseases in the Bafut Health District, Cameroon: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards community-directed treatment with ivermectin
This study revealed high levels of knowledge and good practices regarding onchocerciasis and CDTI; however, knowledge gaps and concerns about side effects continue to hinder the uptake of ivermectin. The coexistence of onchocerciasis with chronic NCDs highlights the need for integrated disease management and reinforced health education to support elimination goals.
Authors
- Carine K. Nfor
- Ebanga Joan
- Tiburce Gangué
- Marcelus Ajonina
- Mbunkah Daniel Achukwi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1516-3588)
- Promise A. Aghaeze
- Theophilus A. Ekoti
- Beri A. Gariba
- Moses A. Mbanwi
- Adolph A. Fozao
- Irene U. Ajonina-Ekoti
Institutions
- University of Douala (CM)
- Montana State University Billings (US)
- University of Bamenda (CM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2026-01-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013609
- Primary Topic
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00