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Understanding Community Attitudes and Challenges in Dementia Care and Brain Health in Rural Cameroon: A Qualitative Analysis

  • By

  • Mundih Noelar Njohjam

  • Emmanuelle Mylene Tonga

  • Tiffany Falonne Niakam

  • Mark Olivier Ngoule

  • Alex Cyrille Mondomobe

  • January 5, 2026

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    Brain health is crucial for optimal cognitive and emotional function, reducing the risk of dementia, especially in aging populations.

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    In Cameroon, dementia prevalence is significant, with 7.0% affected, yet awareness among healthcare workers is low, leading to misdiagnosis.

  • 3

    Rural communities in Cameroon face healthcare challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, a shortage of professionals, and low health literacy.

  • 4

    Cultural beliefs and reliance on traditional medicine often delay appropriate dementia care and influence health-seeking behaviors.

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    Understanding community perceptions and barriers to dementia care is essential for developing effective solutions to improve brain health.

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Understanding Community Attitudes and Challenges in Dementia Care and Brain Health in Rural Cameroon: A Qualitative Analysis

  • by Mundih Noelar Njohjam, Emmanuelle Mylene Tonga, Tiffany Falonne Niakam, Mark Olivier Ngoule, Alex Cyrille Mondomobe

  • January 5, 2026

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