A5064776733- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Online and Blended Learning
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
- Birth, Development, and Health
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Blood transfusion and management
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
University of Zambia
2010-2024
University Teaching Hospital
2017-2024
University of the Witwatersrand
2022-2024
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
2024
World Health Organization - Zambia
2022-2023
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2021
Tropical Gastroenterology & Nutrition group
2010
Expedited diagnostic processes for all suspected cervical cancer cases remain essential in the effort to improve clinical outcomes of disease. However, some developing countries like Zambia, there is paucity data that assesses factors influencing and treatment turnaround time (TAT) other metrics vital quality care. We conducted a retrospective hospital-based study at Cancer Diseases Hospital (CDH) presenting facility between January 2014 December 2018. Descriptive statistics were used...
Abstract Objective To examine the safety, efficacy and pharmacology of intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM) oral tranexamic acid (TXA) use in pregnant women. Design Randomised, open‐label trial. Setting Hospitals Pakistan Zambia. Population Women giving birth by caesarean section. Methods were randomised to receive 1 g IV, IM, 4 TXA or no TXA. Adverse events women neonates recorded. concentration whole blood was measured concentrations over time examined with population pharmacokinetics. The...
Introduction The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is an important preventive measure for HPV-related conditions such as cervical cancer. In 2019, Zambia introduced a free national HPV program 14-year-old girls. However, the adolescents’ knowledge and perceptions regarding vaccine are not well understood. Therefore, this study aimed to understand adolescent girls’ discuss its acceptability uptake implications. Methods We conducted qualitative in Lusaka district between June 2021...
Parental consent for adolescent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake is important; however, refusal prevalent. Therefore, this study aimed to understand factors associated with parental their daughter’s HPV vaccination. A cross-sectional was conducted in Lusaka, Zambia, between September and October 2021. We recruited parents from different social settings. The means standard deviations or median interquartile ranges were used as appropriate summarise continuous variables. Simple...
To explore the knowledge, attitude and practices of cervical cancer screening among HIV-infected women in public health facilities Lusaka, Zambia.Cross-sectional study.The study was conducted from 1st January 2020 to 28th February 2020. We used a structured questionnaire for data collection. The Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) analyse relationships latent variables (knowledge, practice).The overall attitude, practice scores living with HIV were 6.86/11 (62.4%), 6.41/7 (91.6%) 2.92/8...
Since the declaration of COVID-19 as a global pandemic, several studies have been conducted to examine associated factors. However, few focused on pregnant women infected with in sub-Saharan Africa. Therefore, this study investigated prevalence and factors infection among at Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital Women Newborn Hospitals Lusaka, Zambia.A cross-sectional was between March July 2021. were recruited they presented for antenatal care. Data collected using structured...
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a common sexually transmitted disease, characterised by persistent with high-risk strains leading to malignant conditions such as cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine well-known primary preventive measure for infections. Previous studies have shown that medical doctors' recommendation one of the key strategies in improving uptake. In 2019, Zambia rolled out free national vaccination program targeting 14-year-old girls. However, annual coverage variable,...
Background: Intravenous tranexamic acid (TXA) within 3 hours of birth significantly reduces death due to bleeding in women with postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). Most PPH deaths occur the first after giving and treatment delay decreases survival. One barrier rapid TXA is need for intravenous injection. Intramuscular injection oral solution would be easier faster administer require less training. However, pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics safety administered by different routes pregnant...
Introduction: urinary tract infections (UTIs) remain among significant causes of morbidity and mortality in pregnant women sub-Saharan Africa. Zambia shares this burden disproportionately compared to other countries it is unknown what extent HIV affects UTIs. This study investigated the prevalence UTIs associated factors infected attending antenatal care at a tertiary hospital Zambia.
Objective There is a paucity of data on the psychosocial issues and coping mechanisms among pregnant postnatal women with COVID-19 infection. We, therefore, aimed to explore diagnosed at tertiary-level hospitals. Methods This was qualitative phenomenological study conducted in 2021 sample size 16 admitted two referral hospitals serving as admission facilities for Lusaka, Zambia. In-depth interviews were via telephone understand what these experienced when COVID-19. All audio-recorded...
Women's empowerment is associated with engagement in some areas of healthcare, but its role prevention mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) services has not been previously considered. In this secondary analysis, we investigated the association women's decision-making and uptake health for PMTCT. Using data from population-based household surveys, included women who reported delivery 2-year period prior to survey were HIV-infected. We measured a woman's self-reported her own making large...
Reliable and timely laboratory results are crucial for monitoring the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) cascade, particularly to enable early HIV diagnosis intervention. We sought explore whether how services have been prepared absorb new testing requirements following PMTCT Test-and-Treat policy changes in three districts Zambia.We employed in-depth interviews thematic data analysis, informed by health system dynamic framework. Twenty-Six workers were purposively selected a...
Cervical cancer can be prevented, primarily by the administration of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Healthcare workers (HCWs) and teachers play important roles when schools are used for vaccine delivery; however, challenges exist. This study aimed to understand barriers facilitators HPV vaccination that perceived HCWs teachers. Guided consolidated framework implementation research (CFIR), key informant interviews were conducted in Lusaka district between June 2021 November using a...