Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Melanie Mbungo Nzegge

Publications

• Research Article
  Predictors of Perception of Risk of Contracting HIV among Migrant Road Construction Workers in Rural Cameroon
  Author(s): Elvis Enowbeyang Tarkang, Lilian Belole Pencille, Flavia Adu-Poku, Seraphine Mawunya Dzah, Melanie Mbungo Nzegge, Evans Agamlor and Seth Yao AhiaborElvis Enowbeyang Tarkang, Lilian Belole Pencille, Flavia Adu-Poku, Seraphine Mawunya Dzah, Melanie Mbungo Nzegge, Evans Agamlor and Seth Yao Ahiabor
  
  Background: Migration, mobility, and HIV/AIDS are well-documented interlinked phenomena. While the Cameroon AIDS Strategic Plan 2014-2017 focuses on the key populations, little was mentioned on migrant workers. Nevertheless, the inclusion of migrant workers in the road construction sector in the national strategic plan offers a critical opportunity to design and deliver HIV services that meet their needs. Risk perception of HIV/AIDS should accompany risky sexual behaviour change. This study investigated the predictors of perception of risk of contracting HIV among migrant road construction workers in the Southwest region of Cameroon using the Health Belief Model (HBM) as the theoretical framework. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of a stratified sample of 254 road construction workers was conducted at construction sites along the Kumba-Mamfe road in December 2015. Data were collecte.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000710

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