A5008088922- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Global Health and Surgery
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Genital Health and Disease
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Biotechnology and Related Fields
- Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
- Gender, Security, and Conflict
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Historical and modern epidemiology studies
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
University of Zambia
2019-2025
Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
2025
National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council
2023-2024
The late 1990s and early 2000s have seen a growth in north-south health research partnerships resulting from scientific developments such as those genetic studies development of statistical techniques technological requirements for the analysis large datasets. Despite these efforts, there is inadequate information representing voice African researchers stakeholders experiencing partnership arrangements, particularly Zambia. Furthermore, very little attention has been paid to capturing...
Racism is a public health crisis. Black communities (including Africans, the African diaspora and people of descent) experience worse outcomes as demonstrated by almost any measure wellbeing-e.g. life expectancy; disease prevalence; maternal mortality rates. While promotion has its foundation in promoting equity social justice, it clear that however well-intended, we are not affecting meaningful change for quickly enough. Through this article, outline intersection determinants anti-Black...
Abstract Introduction HIV testing male partners of pregnant and postpartum women can lead to improved health outcomes for women, infants. However, in sub‐Saharan Africa, few get tested during their partner's pregnancy spite several promising approaches increase partner uptake. We assessed stakeholders’ views preferences notification, home‐based secondary distribution self‐test kits understand whether offering choices may acceptability. Methods Interviewers conducted semi‐structured...
High HIV incidence rates have been observed among pregnant and breastfeeding women in sub-Saharan Africa. Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) can effectively reduce acquisition during these periods; however, understanding of its acceptability feasibility antenatal postpartum populations remains limited. To address this gap, we conducted in-depth interviews with 90 study participants Malawi Zambia: 39 HIV-negative pregnant/breastfeeding women, 14 male partners, 19 healthcare workers, 18...
Background Illicit alcohol consumption is a major public health problem in Zambia and many other countries Sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to determine drivers of illicit among at-risk populations, such as youths, selected urban areas Zambia, using the social-ecological model lens understand these drivers. Methods Through qualitative approach, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 12 key stakeholders from Ministry Health, Revenue Authority, local council departments,...
Introduction Illicit alcohol consumption is prevalent globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where formal regulatory systems are weak or less enforced. Consumption of illicit has serious consequences, both immediate long-term. Objective To examine the socio-demographic behavioral factors associated with among patrons selected urban peri-urban areas Zambia. Methods This was a cross-sectional study. status, socio-demographics were assessed. Adjusted multivariable logistic...
Illicit alcohol, existing outside legal frameworks, lacks safety standards and may contain harmful substances. In Africa, the illicit alcohol market is pervasive, contributing to significant public health challenges. The state in Zambia not be so different where abuse of was associated unintended injuries, suicidal ideation physical fights that some cases lead death. This mirrors these challenges; according Stepwise Survey for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Risk Factors (2017), 21.7%...
Multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) infections are a public health concern. Since 2017, the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Zambia, collaboration with its partners, has been implementing decentralised MDR-TB services to address limited community access treatment. This study sought explore role implementation multi drug-resistant Zambia.
<ns4:p><ns4:bold>Background:</ns4:bold> Within the Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) programme, community engagement has been central in facilitating acceptance of VMMC, especially non-circumcising communities. We used case development plans for sustainability VMMC Zambia to illustrate diversity stakeholders, their power, roles, and strategies engagement.</ns4:p><ns4:p> <ns4:bold>Methods:</ns4:bold> Data were collected using document review, in-depth interviews (n=35) focus group...
Sexual and gender minorities face high levels of stigma, discrimination, violence. In many countries, they are often criminalized at risk mental health challenges. Zambia, little is known about the psychosocial challenges coping strategies sexual minorities. This study sought to explore among minority populations in Lusaka, Zambia inform human rights promotion for this population.The used a qualitative phenomenological design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 16...
Several health research organisations whose work focuses on international collaboration outline guidelines that support ethical practice in partnerships including building consensus around good collaborative practice. This paper explores researcher's perspectives, experiences, and reflections the elements of successful between Northern Southern countries/institutions. The study adopted a qualitative approach using in-depth interviews to explore what an authentic partnership is as experienced...
Zambia has one of the highest cervical cancer rates in world. This paper explores acceptability Human Papillomavirus vaccine administered girls (9-13 years) Zambia. A qualitative case study was conducted two schools Lusaka district, which participated pilot for rollout. The revealed that community level health systems factors such as knowledge levels about vaccine, sexual morality concerns, conflicting views from parents on rumours contained and it causes infertility girls, previous bad...
Abstract Background Despite increasing morbidity and mortality from non-communicable diseases (NCD) globally, health systems in low- middle-income countries (LMICs) have limited capacity to address these chronic conditions, particularly sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). There is an urgent need, therefore, respond NCDs SSA, beginning by applying lessons learned the first global response any disease—HIV—to tackle leading cardiometabolic killers of people living with HIV (PLHIV). We developed a...
This paper explores how the salutogenic theory can enable us to re-envision health promotion work with marginalized communities, towards an approach that acknowledges and honours their resilience. We use three core concepts in Antonovsky's model of - sense coherence, generalized resistance resources specific explore theory's relevance equity, thus presenting new opportunities for we might radically re-evaluate current approaches. conclude a more equitable requires increased participation...
This study sought to explore and contextualise the man's role in antenatal services, barriers strategies for engaging men prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT). We conducted 143 interviews with pregnant breastfeeding women, male partners, health workers policy makers Malawi Zambia. employed thematic critical discourse analysis using hegemonic masculinity perspective. found that men's roles PMTCT reflected masculinities. As breadwinners, supported their partners material...
In sub-Saharan Africa, involving male partners in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission HIV improves maternal and infant outcomes. Male involvement is typically conceptualised as attending antenatal care, which difficult for many men. Little known about how men view their family health within context HIV, particularly outside clinic attendance. Through interviews with 35 pregnant or postpartum women living Kenya Zambia, this study elicited perceptions families affected by HIV. Men...
Although health care providers are beginning to focus on men's roles as fathers and husbands, there is limited understanding of how men view their ability promote sexual reproductive in families affected by HIV experiences with receiving education through antenatal care. This paper aims explore perceptions the they need regarding within family context HIV.
<ns4:p><ns4:bold>Background: </ns4:bold>Health research in sub-Saharan Africa takes place against a lengthy history of exploitation and unfair collaboration. This has involved the export samples data from continent for benefit institutions researchers elsewhere. In this paper, we report perspectives people conducting genomics Zambia capacity Health Research Act (HRA) 2013 regulating research.</ns4:p><ns4:p> <ns4:bold>Methods</ns4:bold>: We approached 14 purposively selected stakeholders...
<ns4:p><ns4:bold>Background:</ns4:bold> Within the Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) programme, community engagement has been central in facilitating acceptance of VMMC, especially non-circumcising communities. We used case development plans for sustainability VMMC Zambia to illustrate diversity stakeholders, their power, roles, and strategies engagement.</ns4:p><ns4:p> <ns4:bold>Methods:</ns4:bold> Data were collected using document review, in-depth interviews (n=35) focus group...
Abstract Background Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Zambia experience challenges including gender-based violence (GBV) difficulty obtaining care for sexual reproductive health (SRH) treatment HIV. Implementation strategies delivering GBV, SRH HIV services targeted to AGYW community systems (CHS) have not been fully specified. We sought define specify common implementation being used Zambia. Methods In a qualitative case study 3 districts, we interviewed 29 key informants from...