A5081106985- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Global Health Care Issues
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- International Business and FDI
- Global trade and economics
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Housing Market and Economics
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Migration and Labor Dynamics
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Monetary Policy and Economic Impact
- Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
University of Zambia
2019-2024
Introduction There are concerns about the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on continuation essential health services in sub-Saharan Africa. Through Countdown to 2030 for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health country collaborations, analysts from global public institutions ministries assessed trends selected maternal, newborn child health, general service utilisation. Methods Monthly routine facility data by district period 2017–2020 were compiled 12 teams adjusted after extensive quality...
The global burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has been rising. A key risk factor for NCDs is obesity, which partly linked to consumption sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs). tax on SSBs an attractive control measure curb the rising trend in NCDs, as it potential reduce SSBs. However, studies effects SSB taxes have concentrated high-income countries with limited low-income and middle-income countries. Using data from 2015 Zambia Living Conditions Monitoring Survey (LCMS) data, 2017 NCD...
Meal frequency is an important indicator of food security and nutritional status. Defining insecurity as a household’s inability to consume at least three meals day, this study uses logit model investigate the socioeconomic determinants among Zambian households. Primary data from 2010 Living Conditions Monitoring Survey set developed by Central Statistical Office were used. The used nationally representative sample about 20,000 This found that urban households, households with higher income,...
Abstract Background Despite several global interventions, tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of death affecting millions people globally. Many TB patients either have no access to quality care or go undetected by national health systems. Several multilevel factors account for under-detection cases. This study sought explore community and systems software hardware contributing delayed detection in Lusaka District, Zambia. Methods was an exploratory qualitative case that adopted lens...
Despite several global interventions, tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of death affecting millions people globally. Many TB patients either have no access to quality care or go undetected by national health systems. Several multilevel factors account for under-detection persons with TB. This study sought explore patient-related software, community and systems software hardware influencing time notification in Lusaka District, Zambia.
The Impact of Budget Deficits on Inflation in Zambia Maio Bulawayo, Francis Chibwe, Venkatesh Seshamani Abstract Despite the vast amount research and received literature impact budget deficits inflation, last word has not been spoken theme. Is there a significant causal relationship between inflation? In many developing countries especially sub-Saharan African this question adequately investigated through rigorous research. And yet, these where inflation often proved to be an intractable...
Abstract Background As most low and middle-income countries seek to achieve universal health coverage targets, there is an ever-increasing need train human resources with the required core skills competencies. This study reports on a needs assessment conducted among services organisations (HSOs) understand postgraduate training service gaps for selected public disciplines – Health Policy Systems, Economics, Healthcare Management Planning at University of Zambia. Methods The adopted...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background</bold> The drive towards achieving universal health coverage has led most countries to introduce national insurance schemes, with contribution that are payroll based and thus easily capture those employed in the formal sector. For many informal sectors constituting over 80% of labor force, there daunting questions on how extend coverage. Zambia recently adopted scheme faces collect contributions from its sector, which constitute more than 85% force....
Abstract Background: While a large literature documents inequalities in healthcare utilization Zambia, and the rest of sub-Saharan Africa, there has been limited focus on examination family planning use general increased, health persist. Similarly, despite increase services from 15% 1992 to 48% 2018, not equally shared population. We examine drivers socio-economic related among women childbearing age Zambia. Methods: Using secondary data 2014 Zambia Demographic Health Survey (ZDHS),...
Abstract Background: As most low and middle-income countries seek to achieve universal health coverage targets, there is an ever-increasing need train human resources with the required core skills competencies. This study reports on needs assessment conducted understand postgraduate training for three selected public disciplines – Health Policy Systems, Economics, Healthcare Management Planning at University of Zambia. Methods: The adopted a cross sectional survey design. Data were collected...
Abstract Background As most low and middle-income countries seek to achieve universal health coverage targets, there is an ever-increasing need train human resources with the required core skills competencies. This study reports on needs assessment conducted understand postgraduate training for three selected public disciplines – Health Policy Systems, Economics, Healthcare Management Planning at University of Zambia. Methods The adopted a cross sectional survey design. Data were collected...
This paper investigates the effect of immigration on trade flows using Zambia as a case study. Using panel data for period 1990-2018, relationship is formulated gravity model and estimated Poisson Pseudo Maximum Likelihood Estimation (PPML). The influence total trade, imports non-traditional exports (NTEs), while controlling whether or not partner has agreement with Zambia. The results show positive association between NTEs. It points to importance social networks in fostering across...
Abstract Background: As most low and middle-income countries seek to achieve universal health coverage targets, there is an ever-increasing need train human resources with the required core skills competencies. This study reports on a needs assessment conducted among services organisations (HSOs) understand postgraduate training service gaps for selected public disciplines – Health Policy Systems, Economics, Healthcare Management Planning at University of Zambia. Methods: The adopted...
Abstract Background: As most low and middle-income countries seek to achieve universal health coverage targets, there is an ever-increasing need train human resources with the required core skills competencies. This study reports on a needs assessment conducted among services organisations (HSOs) understand postgraduate training service gaps for selected public disciplines – Health Policy Systems, Economics, Healthcare Management Planning at University of Zambia. Methods: The adopted...
Abstract Background: As most low and middle-income countries seek to achieve universal health coverage targets, there is an ever-increasing need train human resources with the required core skills competencies. This study reports on needs assessment conducted understand postgraduate training for three selected public disciplines – Health Policy Systems, Economics, Healthcare Management Planning at University of Zambia. Methods: The adopted a cross-sectional design, comprising qualitative...
Abstract Background: As most low and middle-income countries seek to achieve universal health coverage targets, there is an ever-increasing need train human resources with the required core skills competencies. This study reports on a needs assessment conducted among services organisations (HSOs) understand postgraduate training service gaps for selected public disciplines – Health Policy Systems, Economics, Healthcare Management Planning at University of Zambia. Methods: The adopted...
Abstract Background: As most low and middle-income countries seek to achieve universal health coverage targets, there is an ever-increasing need train human resources with the required core skills competencies. This study reports on a needs assessment conducted among services organisations (HSOs) understand postgraduate training service gaps for selected public disciplines – Health Policy Systems, Economics, Healthcare Management Planning at University of Zambia. Methods: The adopted...
Abstract BackgroundWith progress towards universal health coverage (UHC) the disease burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in LMICs is increasing while inequalities healthcare access exist. We aimed to investigate whether insurance enables people with NCDs utilize services more than their counterparts without insurance.MethodsUsing a quantitative research method and data from Zambia Household Health Expenditure Utilization Survey (ZHHEUS, 2013) conducted 2013, we focussed on who...