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View article: The interplay of family dynamics and social factors on underweight in children under-five in Zambia; addressing a neglected trend
The interplay of family dynamics and social factors on underweight in children under-five in Zambia; addressing a neglected trend Open
Background Undernutrition is the most critical aspect of malnutrition and poses significant concerns in children under five. Despite its multifaceted nature, there remains limited documentation on the intricate interplay between family dyn…
View article: Investigating the contextual drivers and factors impacting child growth failure in mining communities: A Structural Equation Modeling approach
Investigating the contextual drivers and factors impacting child growth failure in mining communities: A Structural Equation Modeling approach Open
Child growth failure remains a concern, with individual and contextual-level factors identified as significant contributors and thus crucial to take them into account when designing nutrition interventions in vulnerable communities.
View article: Contextual determinates of under-five malnutrition in mining communities: a critical review of nutrition interventions for optimal impact
Contextual determinates of under-five malnutrition in mining communities: a critical review of nutrition interventions for optimal impact Open
Purpose Malnutrition continues to be a widespread and critical public health issue, yet there is a lack of comprehensive evidence synthesizing empirical findings and assessing the practicality of nutrition interventions in diverse contexts…
View article: Leveraging culinary nutrition interventions and contextual factors to combat child growth failure in mining communities for maximum impact
Leveraging culinary nutrition interventions and contextual factors to combat child growth failure in mining communities for maximum impact Open
Summary: Background and aims: A growing body of evidence supports the effectiveness of culinary nutrition interventions; however, there is limited research on the analytical techniques, components, and the combined impact of these interven…
View article: Investigating the contextual drivers and factors impacting child growth failure in Mining Communities; A Structural Equation Modeling approach.
Investigating the contextual drivers and factors impacting child growth failure in Mining Communities; A Structural Equation Modeling approach. Open
Objective: Child growth and nutritional development are significantly impacted by various factors. This paper investigated the contextual drivers influencing child growth failure in local communities dominated by mining activities. Methods…
View article: The Interplay of Food Systems, Markets, and Stunting in Mining Communities: A Critical Review of Nutrition Interventions for Optimal Impact
The Interplay of Food Systems, Markets, and Stunting in Mining Communities: A Critical Review of Nutrition Interventions for Optimal Impact Open
Purpose Malnutrition remains a persistent global and public health challenge, with limited evidence available on the synthesis of empirical findings and feasibility of nutrition interventions across various settings, particularly in vulner…
View article: Perspectives on the side effects of hormonal contraceptives among women of reproductive age in Kitwe district of Zambia: a qualitative explorative study
Perspectives on the side effects of hormonal contraceptives among women of reproductive age in Kitwe district of Zambia: a qualitative explorative study Open
View article: Perspectives on the Side Effects of Hormonal Contraceptives Among Women of Reproductive Age in Kitwe District of Zambia: A Qualitative Explorative Study
Perspectives on the Side Effects of Hormonal Contraceptives Among Women of Reproductive Age in Kitwe District of Zambia: A Qualitative Explorative Study Open
Background Globally, hormonal contraceptives have proved to be effective in the prevention of unwanted pregnancy. However, despite evidence suggesting the many benefits associated with the use of hormonal contraceptives, concerns related t…
View article: Prevalence and correlates of voluntary medical male circumcision adverse events among adult males in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia: A cross-sectional study
Prevalence and correlates of voluntary medical male circumcision adverse events among adult males in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia: A cross-sectional study Open
Background Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) is a key intervention in HIV/AIDS. Improving VMMC program uptake in Zambia requires careful monitoring of adverse events (AE) to inform program quality and safety. We investigate the pr…
View article: Experiences and drivers of verbal abuse among women during labour and delivery in Ndola and Kitwe districts of Zambia
Experiences and drivers of verbal abuse among women during labour and delivery in Ndola and Kitwe districts of Zambia Open
Verbal abuse during childbirth constitutes a violation of women’s human rights and indicates poor maternal health care. The aim of the study was to investigate experiences and drivers of verbal abuse among women in Ndola and Kitwe health f…
View article: Retrospective Review of Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) Outcomes at a Tertiary Hospital in Zambia
Retrospective Review of Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) Outcomes at a Tertiary Hospital in Zambia Open
There is a lack of knowledge on the histologic outcomes of loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) biopsies in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cervical cancer in Zambia. This study determined the outcomes of LEEP biopsie…
View article: Spatial distribution and correlates of smoking in Zambia
Spatial distribution and correlates of smoking in Zambia Open
Objective The objective of the paper was to investigate the spatial distribution and correlates of tobacco smoking in various regions of Zambia. Methods This paper adopts a cross-sectional study design. The study used data from the 2013/20…
View article: Correlates of Cervical Cancer among Screened Women at Kitwe Central Hospital
Correlates of Cervical Cancer among Screened Women at Kitwe Central Hospital Open
Background: Cervical cancer kills more women than any other cancer in Africa. The burden of cervical cancer in Zambia is among the highest in Sub Saharan Africa. The government of Zambia is in a continuous fight to curb the higher levels …
View article: Status of Respectful Maternal Care in Ndola and Kitwe Districts of Zambia
Status of Respectful Maternal Care in Ndola and Kitwe Districts of Zambia Open
Background:The purpose of the assessment was to conduct an evaluation on the status of respectful maternal care Ndola and Kitwe districts in the Copperbelt Province. Methods:The assessment used a cross-sectional study design and captured q…
View article: Prevalence and risk factors associated with Syphilis at the Copperbelt University Riverside campus, Kitwe Zambia
Prevalence and risk factors associated with Syphilis at the Copperbelt University Riverside campus, Kitwe Zambia Open
View article: Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviour Towards Diabetes Mellitus Among Diabetic Patients at Ndola Teaching Hospital
Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviour Towards Diabetes Mellitus Among Diabetic Patients at Ndola Teaching Hospital Open