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In this study the scholar evaluated the implementation of Physical Education (PE) curriculum in selected secondary schools in Mansa District of Luapula Province, Zambia. The study sought to establish the availability of instructional materials, human resource and facilities for the implementation...

The risks associated with construction can be transferred to insurance. However, the levels of knowledge and use of insurance covers in the Zambian construction industry (ZCI) are not known. Knowledge and use of insurance covers have not been previously described. The study was designed to cover...

Of the estimated 130 million infants born each year worldwide, 20 million are born with a birthweight below 2.5 kg referred to as low birth weight (LBW) and about 97 percent of these births are occurring in the developing countries. The prevalence of LBW results from a complex chain of...

Zambia has a long history of mining and a large known resource base of copper, emeralds, and other deposits. Despite these benefits, accidents and injuries have continued to occur. This Study sought to examine Occupational Health and Safety systems of selected mining companies on the Copperbelt...

Background: Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the world. It is the leading cause of adult-onset disability, and causes nearly 80% of all global stroke mortalities. After suffering from a stroke, patients, suffer from varying degrees of disability that require...

Background: Improving reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) services and increasing coverage for primary health care services is the focus of many developing countries. In this agenda, external funds play a crucial role in health service delivery, including RMNCH services....

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...

Parents’ high perceptions of the worth of Physical Education and Sport (PES) coupled with support, are essential correlates of PES behaviours in children. The study aimed at exploring perceptions and support of parents towards PES learners in four (4) selected primary schools in Chingola...

There is a growing burden of burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in low and middle income countries (LMICs), with inequalities in NCDs and access to NCDs care persisting. Evidence suggests that these inequalities can be reduced by an effective health insurance system. Health insurance may...

Background: One of the most frequent complications of surgery is postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV); the incidence of which is said to be twice as high in children than in adults. This is very unpleasant for patients and delays recovery. Studied significant risk factors of postoperative...