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: 655

Full Length Research Paper

Prevalence of sexual dysfunction, factors, and psychological effects on adult males in the Buea Health District, Cameroon

Tanze Shella Nkafu
  • Tanze Shella Nkafu
  • Department of Public Health and Hygiene, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, P. O. Box 63, Buea, South West Region, Cameroon.
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Simo Wambo Andre Gaetan
  • Simo Wambo Andre Gaetan
  • Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, South West Region, Cameroon.
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Enoru Eyong Eta Divine
  • Enoru Eyong Eta Divine
  • Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, South West Region, Cameroon.
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Tendongfor Nicholas
  • Tendongfor Nicholas
  • Department of Public Health and Hygiene, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, P. O. Box 63, Buea, South West Region, Cameroon.
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  •  Received: 11 September 2023
  •  Accepted: 19 October 2023
  •  Published: 31 December 2023

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