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Vegetables are a vital source of fiber and vitamins which also support disease prevention. To increase the efficiency of vegetable production; Farmers use chemical pesticides so that losses of vegetable growth to pests are minimized. However, these pesticides are poisons that can adversely affect...

Research evidence suggests that male circumcision is perceived in some areas as protective against Human Immune Virus (HIV) infection, and has even been referred to as the “invisible condom.” Such perceptions of protection may lead to increased risk behaviours, including reduced condom use. The...

This study aimed to determine the Mental Health Problems experienced by HIV positive adolescents in Choma District. A cross sectional descriptive study design involving both quantitative and qualitative approaches was used to conduct the study. Using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire...

Vector borne diseases, also referred to as zoonoses, have been responsible for some of the worst plagues of mankind. The close relationship between humans and animals increases chances of transmission of vector-borne zoonoses. Among some of these infections are pathogens transmitted by ticks...

Adherence to Antiretroviral Treatment (ART) is a major global public health challenge and a barrier in the management of HIV. The main aim of the study was to determine motivating factors to ART adherence by people living with HIV in Ndola district. This was a cross sectional study conducted in...

The cerebellar tonsils are part of the nervous system which is the chief controlling and coordinating system of the body. Their functional role is not yet known but are believed to coordinate skilled and learned movements. The cerebellar tonsils are prone to herniation through the foramen magnum...

Nurses are key health professionals involved in the frontline care of patients, including the elderly. The World Health Organization predicted that the proportion of people aged over 60 years will increase from 11% to 22% between 2000 and 2050. Aligned with this increase in the ageing population...

Adolescent pregnancies are a major health concern in Zambia. Obstetric outcomes of and factors associated with adolescent pregnancies seen at the UTH were not clearly understood, defined and documented. This study explored this aspect. This was a comparative prospective cross sectional study. A...

Zambia‘s urban growth and unemployment have made street vending of food an important, viable informal sector industry in the country. However, despite being that important, it has developed into a serious public health concern due to the poor hygiene practices surrounding it. Several attempts to...

Child sexual abuse (CSA) is considered an extensive problem and occurs worldwide, including in Zambia. Therefore, in order to understand the vice, exploration of communitys perceptions is needed. This study on child sexual abuse was conducted in Chawama compound because despite the government of...