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Background: Sepsis remained to be a critical global health challenge, affecting approximately (49) million people and causing (11) million deaths annually. It was characterized by a deregulated host response to infection, leading to life-threatening organ dysfunction. Timely diagnosis,...

Parental satisfaction with neonatal care is a crucial indicator of the quality of neonatal care standards. Satisfied parents comply with treatment and help reduce readmission and neonatal mortality. This study aimed to determine levels and factors associated with parental satisfaction at the...

Parental satisfaction with neonatal care is a crucial indicator of the quality of neonatal care standards. Satisfied parents comply with treatment and help reduce readmission and neonatal mortality. This study aimed to determine levels and factors associated with parental satisfaction at the...

Background: Adolescent girls have a high prevalence of unintended pregnancies. Adolescent reproductive health is an area of major public health challenge, in which unintended pregnancies and maternal mortality due to pregnancy are the top causes of death among adolescent girls globally. Despite...

Staff shortages in intensive care units are a critical issue affecting healthcare systems worldwide. The shortage of nurses in intensive care units can lead to adverse outcomes for both patients and healthcare providers, particularly in resource-constrained settings such as Princess Marina...

Background: The impact of neonatal mortality continues to be a challenge worldwide. Globally, 2.4 million children died in the first month of life in 2020, representing 6,500 neonatal deaths every day. Some of the causes of neonatal deaths include; preterm birth, infections and asphyxia...

Introduction: Caesarean section (C-section) is a major obstetric life-saving intervention for the prevention of pregnancy and childbirth related complications. The goal of Caesarean section is to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes leading to reduced maternal and neonatal deaths. Globally...

Neonatal hypothermia is an abnormal thermal state in which the neonate’s body temperature is less than 36.5 ̊ C. It remains a critical concern particularly in resource limited settings, contributing significantly to neonatal morbidity and mortality. While neonatal hypothermia is well documented...

Globally, approximately 310,720 new cases of invasive breast cancer were diagnosed in women, with around 56,500 cases of ductal carcinoma. Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women in Africa, with an estimated 198,553 new cases. In Zambia, total number of women diagnosed with breast...

Admission of a loved one to the Intensive Care Unit is a profoundly stressful experience for family members. The unpredictable nature of critical illness, the unfamiliar environment, and the potential for adverse outcomes contribute to significant psychological distress. Understanding the stress...