A5043648648- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Global Health Care Issues
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Health disparities and outcomes
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
Zambia National Public Health Institute
2022
Ministry of Health
2018-2020
Family Health International 360
2008
BackgroundIn order to address staff shortages and improve adherence counseling for people on antiretroviral therapy (ART), the Zambia Prevention, Care Treatment Partnership (ZPCT) developed an innovative strategy of training community volunteers provide support at health facility levels. The objective this study was assess effectiveness these 'adherence workers' (ASWs) in counseling, treatment retention addressing inadequate human resources facilities.Methodology/Principal FindingsThe used...
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...
There is a realization worldwide that health expenditure can be catastrophic, exacerbate inequalities between poor and rich households, drive people into poverty. As such, number of countries seek to provide universal coverage (UHC) all their citizens in order for everyone access quality care without financial adversity. However, attaining UHC difficult. It has also been recognized there no formula each country must create its own. This article describes Zambia's trajectory achieving from...
Zambia has been using output-based approaches for over two decades to finance whole or part of the public health system. Between 1996 and 2006, performance-based contracting (PBC) was implemented countrywide with Central Board Health (CBoH) as provider services. This study reviews association between PBC equity access maternal services in 2006. A comprehensive document review undertaken evaluate implementation process, followed by a trend analysis expenditure at district level, segmented...
Background In 2019, Zambia introduced the national health insurance (NHI) as a healthcare financing strategy to increase universal access care services. The private sector can complement public providers service under NHI. As such, NHI Management Authority seeks accredit for-profit facilities in Ascertaining factors that influence private-for-profit participate is essential, but evidence lacking. this study, we aimed explore and characterize perceptions experiences of hospitals, dental...