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The study examined the implementation of sexuality and reproductive health among adolescents in selected primary schools in Zambia. The research employed a mixed method design and was undertaken in Lusaka, Kabwe, and Choma districts, targeting 700 adolescents aged 12 – 17 years. The findings...

Background: Cancer does not only affect the patient alone but also affects the entire family in all dimensions. The number of men with cancer at the Cancer Diseases Hospital (CDH) has almost doubled from 581 (2015) to 1126 (2019). In general, their wives care for these men. The CDH offers free...

The study explored child abuse risks and protective measures during the COVID-19 pandemic in Lusaka District, Zambia. It employed Urie Bronfenbrenner's Ecological model and a mixed-methods approach. An exploratory sequential research design was adopted for the current study. Data were collected...

Teaching of Physical Education and Sport (PES) is important for the improvement of mental and physical alertness of children (Maher, 2016). Hence, the study explored the availability of facilities and equipment for the teaching of physical education and sport in selected primary schools in...

Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF), the best feeding practice for infants aged from birth to six (6)months has faced challenges of adherence, exposes infants to infections such as diarrhea, despite information on its importance being given to mothers. The main objective of this study was to assess...

The study intends to establish factors associated with low utilization of female condoms as a birth control method among women of reproductive age (15 – 49 years) in Nabbanda, Chirundu district, Zambia.” and what can be done to resolve this. A case study will be used which will involve...

The study aimed at determining factors associated with the increase in bottle feeding among children 0-5 months in Zambia. The Data used in the study was drawn from a cross sectional study design collected through Demographic Health Survey and was analyzed using Stata version 15.0. To investigate...

Pigs have been shown to be a reservoir for Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) including methicillin resistant strains which are collectively called Livestock- associated S. aureus (LA-SA) and Livestock-associated Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (LA-MRSA), respectively. These strains significantly...

Introduction: The policy on multi dose vials allows certain vaccines that contain preservatives to be kept for up to 28 days after opening, as long as storage and proper handling conditions are met (WHO, 2015). This policy has reduced vaccine wastage and contamination in the countries and areas...

Mental disorders are a public health problem affecting millions of people worldwide. There is convincing evidence from mechanistic studies demonstrating association between nutrition and mental health status. The latter can also be influenced by other factors apart from dietary factors. The...