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The purpose of the study was to investigate the lived social and academic experiences of pupils with albinism in Mongu district of Zambia. The study was guided by the following objectives: To explore the lived social experiences of pupils with albinism in Mongu District of Zambia? To establish...

Mining as an extractive industry has both positive and negative impacts. The positive impacts include economic growth and job creation whereas the negative impacts are environmental degradation and human health risks. On this premise this study was carried out in order: To i) identify risks posed...

Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) has remained top among the causes of maternal mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa, and is the direct cause of 34% of maternal mortalities in Zambia. The World Health Organisation (WHO) provides evidence-based interventions to reduce maternal mortality which focus on...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of guidance and counselling services in learners’ academic life in five (5) selected secondary schools of Kazungula District. This study had three objectives: to assess the nature of guidance and counseling services provided in the selected...

Soybean (Glycine max L.) is reported to demonstrate plasticity responses when exposed to either supra or sub optimal plant density stress. However, it is not known whether determinate and indeterminate varieties respond the same and at what phenological stage a soybean plant is able to exhibit...

Soybean (Glycine max L.) is reported to demonstrate plasticity responses when exposed to either supra or sub optimal plant density stress. However, it is not known whether determinate and indeterminate varieties respond the same and at what phenological stage a soybean plant is able to exhibit...

Developing countries, including Zambia, account for larger share of child morbidities and mortalities due to childhood febrile illnesses. Studies on wider determinants of behaviour pertaining to treatment seeking for childhood febrile illnesses in poor resource settings are limited. This study...

Many women do not fully utilize the Jadelle contraceptive implant, despite it being available in most health institutions. In Ndola District, there had been reports of Jadelle users going back for premature removals. Records analyzed from health facilities from 2009 to 2012, revealed a high...

Giardia duodenalis (synonyms: G. lamblia, G. intestinalis) is a mammalian infective protozoan flagellate which infects humans. The genus Giardia consists of six species, namely G. agilis, G. ardeae, G. psittaci, G. microti, G. muris and G. duodenalis. Among these species, only G. duodenalis is...

The aim of this study was to establish the determinants of provision of counselling services in selected private secondary school in Lusaka. The study used a descriptive design in order to have qualitative and qualitative data. The sample size was 156 participants. Of these, were four Head...