A5050764017- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Menstrual Health and Disorders
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Wastewater Treatment and Reuse
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Water Quality and Pollution Assessment
- Fecal contamination and water quality
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
University of Zambia
2008-2021
In line with the aims of National Bilharzia Control Programme and School Health Nutrition in Zambia, a study on urinary schistosomiasis was conducted 20 primary schools Lusaka province to further our understanding epidemiology infection, enhance spatial targeting control. We investigated risk factors associated schistosomiasis, examined small-scale heterogeneity prevalence, using data collected from 1,912 schoolchildren, 6 15-year-old, recruited Kafue Luangwa districts. The identified...
Surgery for hydrocele is commonly promoted as part of morbidity management and disability prevention (MMDP) services lymphatic filariasis (LF). However, uptake these surgeries has been suboptimal owing to several community level barriers that have triggered mistrust in such services. This study aimed at documenting mechanisms unlocking trust health systems (CHSs) the context a LF project was implemented Luangwa District, Zambia.Qualitative data collected through in-depth interviews (IDIs)...
Background: Soil-transmitted helminths are among the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) of poverty. They a common type parasitic infections in world, caused by three main species commonly known as roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms. The have major health socio-economic repercussions significantly contribute to public problems developing countries. Objectives: This study investigated prevalence, intensity, factors associated with soil-transmitted children Chililabombwe district Zambia....
Many people in the world lack safe basic drinking water sources and rely on untreated source. Packaged can be considered as an alternative to other if measures are put place ensure its safety for consumption. This study aimed assess bacteriological quality heavy metal analysis of packaged produced Lusaka, Zambia associated control measures. A cross-sectional was conducted May 2019 where 18 brands were analyzed total fecal coliforms well concentrations Lead, Chromium, Cadmium. The found that...
Abstract This study aims to determine the association between water, sanitation, and hygiene, prevalence of trachoma in Monze district, Zambia. The overall among residents district is 2.0% disaggregated as 3.4% for 1–9 age group 1.1% ≥10 group. findings reveal an eye infection drinking water source from protected well/spring, piped water. After adjusting other variables, there was a well/spring (AOR 8.343, CI 1.126–61.803), 4.127, 1.088–15.648), washing 0.172, 95% 0.031–0.944.439). presence...
Abstract Background: One of the factors impeding access to safe water is pollution. Of particular concern heavy metal contamination bodies. This study was aimed at determining levels metals in drinking sources Chingola District Zambia. Methods: A cross sectional employed. total 60 samples were collected. Thirsty (30) collected dry season month October 2016 and another 30 wet months February March, 2017. For each 10 from three sources. i.e. Tap water, Urban ground Rural Heavy analysis done...