Background: Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver and causes both acute and chronic disease. It is transmitted through contact with an infected person’s bodily fluids. It is an occupational hazard for health care workers (HCWs) and can be prevented by the administration of a vaccine. The...
Download PDF ↓Aflatoxin contamination is a major global public health problem especially in developing countries. Its risk effect on human consumption of peanut butter has posed a serious public health challenge by increasing morbidity and mortality in human populations. In Zambia, local and international...
Download PDF ↓Aflatoxin contamination is a major global public health problem especially in developing countries. Its risk effect on human consumption of peanut butter has posed a serious public health challenge by increasing morbidity and mortality in human populations. In Zambia, local and international...
Download PDF ↓Livingstone District in Southern Province of Zambia has a high number of maternal deaths. This study was exploring midwives’ knowledge and skills on antenatal care (ANC). A descriptive cross-sectional study comprising 89 respondents conveniently sampled from Livingstone Central Hospital and six...
Download PDF ↓Cervical cancer though preventable is a serious public health problem. Cervical cancer can be treated and detected while it is early invasive or pre-invasive significantly improves the probability of curing the disease. WHO reported that cervical cancer is the second most common cause of female...
Download PDF ↓Street children are among the helpless, marginalized and most at risk populations in society. They are exposed to increased social, physical and psychological sufferings which affect their health and the health of others. There are a number of government and stakeholder’s programs that target to...
Download PDF ↓Palliative care in Zambia began in the 1990’s due to rising numbers of chronic illnesses of people infected with HIV and rising Non-communicable diseases such as Cancers at 60% in 85% of the Lower Medium Income Countries (WHO, 2014). The study was done in Ndola City, the Copperbelt provincial...
Download PDF ↓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...
Download PDF ↓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...
Download PDF ↓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...