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The estimated rate of teen motherhood in the sub-Saharan region is 40 per cent. In Zambia, 28% of girls and young women aged 15 to 19 years are mothers or have been pregnant before, constituting more than 275,000 teenagers. In 2014, it was estimated that there were 15,000 pregnancies among...

Background: Cancer does not only affect the patient alone but also affects the entire family in all dimensions. The number of men with cancer at the Cancer Diseases Hospital (CDH) has almost doubled from 581 (2015) to 1126 (2019). In general, their wives care for these men. The CDH offers free...

The study aimed to explore the economic effects of student loan recovery on ex-beneficiaries of the former University of Zambia. The primary focus was on the repayment interest rate, the student loan repayment period, and the effects of student loan repayment on savings and disposable income. The...

Background: Mental disorders are common among university students, however most students are reluctant to use available mental health services such as student counselling services. Substantial amount of literature suggest that delayed treatment negatively impacts academic performance and life in...

Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF), the best feeding practice for infants aged from birth to six (6) months has faced challenges of adherence, exposes infants to infections such as diarrhea, despite information on its importance being given to mothers. The main objective of this study was to assess...

The study intends to establish factors associated with low utilization of female condoms as a birth control method among women of reproductive age (15 – 49 years) in Nabbanda, Chirundu district, Zambia.” and what can be done to resolve this. A case study will be used which will involve...

The study aimed at determining factors associated with the increase in bottle feeding among children 0-5 months in Zambia. The Data used in the study was drawn from a cross sectional study design collected through Demographic Health Survey and was analyzed using Stata version 15.0. To investigate...

This research investigates the multifaceted factors influencing the development objectives of Small to Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs). In recent years, SMEs have emerged as significant contributors to economic growth and job creation globally, making understanding their development dynamics...

The aim of the study was to ascertain the factors that enhance employee engagement at Investrust Bank PLC. The study used primary data sources and was collected using questionnaires. The study had a sample size of 200 respondents and were chosen using simple random sampling. The current study is...

This research study delves into the intricate relationship between recruitment criteria and organizational performance within the context of healthcare settings, specifically focusing on Kitwe, Ndola Teaching Hospitals, and Roan Antelope General Hospital. With a sample size of 100 participants...