Consuming large amounts of alcohol on an irregular basis is a common form of alcohol misuse among female adolescents and young women. This form of alcohol misuse is called binge drinking (BD) and is associated with harm to the CNS mainly due to repeated alternations between intense intoxication...
Post-stroke depression is one of the most serious neuropsychological consequences of stroke and it affects about 35-70 % of patients with stroke. However, Pharmacological treatment administered to post stroke depressed (PSD) patients, without an accompanying therapy, appears not be sustainable...
Traumatic experiences can have devastating impact on the victim, altering their physical, emotional, cognitive and social aspects of life. They can lead to the development of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), an anxiety disorder common among victims of trauma, such as refugees. Very few...
Download PDF ↓Breast Cancer is a major Public Health problem because of its high incidence and mortality. It is feared by women due to negative stigma brought by its diagnosis and its psychological effects, which affect the perception of sexuality and their own personal image.The aim of the study was to...
Download PDF ↓Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a major depressive episode during puerperium and affects 10% to 22% of mothers before the infant’s first birthday. Increase in number of youthful mothers and the influence of PPD on the maternal health of mothers has not been fully explored. Treatment of PPD has...
Suicidal ideation has long been associated with HIV infected populations worldwide. It has been found that HIV does not only attack the immune system of an individual but also the nervous system leading to psychological dysfunction of an individual. The objectives of the study were: to establish...
Objective: To determine the effect of gender on accessing antiretroviral therapy and its link to neurocognitive impairment. Methods: The study was in two parts. Part 1 used the qualitative approach and 38 participants comprising 34 HIV infected adults, equal numbers of men and women and 4 health...
Download PDF ↓Background: Women and girls continue to be disproportionally affected by HIV in sub- Sahara Africa. In Zambia for instance, the epidemic now has taken a ‘female face’ with the prevalence rate of 14.3% among women aged between 15 – 49 years (UNAIDS, 2007). Gender Based Violence (GBV) and...
Download PDF ↓Anxiety has been associated with poor treatment compliance, disease progression, increased use of the health care services and it has been found to take up cognitive capacity leaving less attentional resources for a number of tasks leading to poor cognitive performance. On the other hand, it has...
Download PDF ↓Objective: The objective of the study was to explore the effects of PTB as a co-morbid condition in HIV+ adults on neurocognitive functions.Rationale: The study will help in understanding the impact and effects of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) on the HIV+ Zambian adults and how far it affects the...
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