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Household violence between couples has become very rampant the world over. It is an internationally-recognised problem that has remained vicious and a threat to human life. The purpose of this study was to establish learning for public safety so as to ascertain possible strategies that could be...

The study examined the lived experiences of adults with HIV and AIDS on Anti-Retroviral therapy in selected compounds of Lusaka. The study addressed the question, “What are the contextually lived experiences of adults with HIV and AIDS on ARVs?” The objectives of the study were threefold;...

The purpose of study was to investigate the Lived experience of counsellors in communicating HIV test results to discordant heterosexual couples at a selected general hospital in Chingola District on Copperbelt province of Zambia. The study was an interpretive phenomenological design supported by...

The purpose of the study was to investigate the lived social and academic experiences of pupils with albinism in Mongu district of Zambia. The study was guided by the following objectives: To explore the lived social experiences of pupils with albinism in Mongu District of Zambia? To establish...

The growth of economies has historically been coupled with structural change. However, despite countries seemingly undergoing diverse structural changes, there is a disparity in how this translates to economic growth. Zambia is one among many African countries which has not experienced sustained...

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...

This was a qualitative case study which investigated mathematics teachers’ pedagogical practices in the context of learners’ mathematical proficiency with a focus on selected algebraic concepts. Three secondary schools were purposively selected as well as four mathematics teachers who...

Background and purpose: Surgical site infection (SSI) is the infection to the surgical site occurring within a year of surgery (if an implant is used) or within 30 days if no implant is used. SSI is a known cause of poor outcomes, increased healthcare cost on patients, sometimes leading to...

Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) has remained top among the causes of maternal mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa, and is the direct cause of 34% of maternal mortalities in Zambia. The World Health Organisation (WHO) provides evidence-based interventions to reduce maternal mortality which focus on...

Aflatoxin contamination of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) and its products is a worldwide food safety concern. Contamination of kernels during crop growth is associated with adverse soil factors and weather conditions. Therefore, good agricultural practices are an important strategy to minimize...