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    Understanding and addressing the cholera outbreak in Zambian communities
    GSC Online Press ; 2024
    In:  International Journal of Science and Research Archive Vol. 11, No. 1 ( 2024-1-30), p. 526-534
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    In: International Journal of Science and Research Archive, GSC Online Press, Vol. 11, No. 1 ( 2024-1-30), p. 526-534
    Abstract: Cholera is a bacterial infection caused by the Vibrio cholera bacterium, primarily transmitted through contaminated water and food. The effects of cholera on health can be severe and potentially life-threatening. The hallmark symptom of cholera is acute watery diarrhea, which can lead to rapid dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. As the body loses large amounts of fluid and essential salts, individuals with cholera often experience intense thirst, dry mucous membranes, sunken eyes, and lethargy. If left untreated, the dehydration can progress rapidly, causing a dangerous condition known as choleric dehydration and in most cases death. Hence, the study was conducted to analyze the effects of cholera on health in selected communities of Lusaka district in Zambia. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative methods and a descriptive survey design that sampled 42 participants purposively and conveniently. Data was obtained from the respondents by means of questionnaires and record reading. The data was analyzed by the use of software; Statistical Package for Social Sciences (version 26) and Microsoft Excel (version 16). Frequency tables, graphs, figures, and pie charts were also used to analyze the data. The findings revealed that the effect of cholera on health extends beyond dehydration, affecting various organ systems. Severe cases may lead to hypovolemic shock, characterized by a significant drop in blood pressure and inadequate perfusion of organs. The study also found that Cholera outbreaks pose significant public health challenges, particularly in areas with inadequate sanitation and limited access to clean water. The study therefore recommended that since cholera is highly contagious, primarily through contaminated water and food, those affected should be isolated to prevent the spread of the bacteria. Additionally, Proper hygiene, such as regular handwashing, is essential to reduce the risk of transmission.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2582-8185
    URL: Issue
    URL: Journal
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.11.1
    DOI: 10.30574/ijsra
    DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.11.1.0095
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: GSC Online Press
    Publication Date: 2024
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    Losses along the tuberculosis sputum sample referral cascade for Mpongwe District, Zambia
    AOSIS ; 2023
    In:  African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine Vol. 15, No. 1 ( 2023-02-21)
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    In: African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine, AOSIS, Vol. 15, No. 1 ( 2023-02-21)
    Abstract: Background: In resource limited-settings, timely tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis depends upon referral of sputum samples from non-diagnostic to diagnostic facilities for examination. The TB programme data for 2018 suggested losses in Mpongwe District’s sputum referral cascade.Aim: This study aimed to identify the referral cascade stage where loss of sputum specimen occurred.Setting: Primary health care facilities in Mpongwe District, Copperbelt Province, Zambia.Methods: Data were retrospectively collected from one central laboratory and six referring health facilities between January and June 2019, using a paper-based tracking sheet. Descriptive statistics were generated in SPSS version 22.Results: Of the 328 presumptive pulmonary TB patients found in presumptive TB registers at referring facilities, 311 (94.8%) submitted sputum samples and were referred to the diagnostic facilities. Of these, 290 (93.2%) were received at the laboratory, and 275 (94.8%) were examined. The remaining 15 (5.2%) were rejected for reasons such as ‘insufficient sample’. Results for all examined samples were sent back and received at referring facilities. Referral cascade completion rate was 88.4%. Median turnaround time was six days (IQR = 1.8).Conclusion: Losses in the sputum referral cascade for Mpongwe District mainly occurred between dispatch of sputum samples and receipt at diagnostic facility. Mpongwe District Health Office needs to establish a system to monitor and evaluate the movement of sputum samples along the referral cascade to minimize losses and ensure timely TB diagnosis.Contribution: This study has highlighted, at primary health care level for resource limited settings, the stage in the sputum sample referral cascade where losses mainly occur.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2071-2936 , 2071-2928
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.4102/phcfm.v15i1.3710
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: AOSIS
    Publication Date: 2023
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    Effects of Poverty on Early Marriages: A Case of Mansa District in Luapula Province, Zambia.
    International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR) ; 2023
    In:  International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research Vol. 5, No. 4 ( 2023-08-24)
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    In: International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research, International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR), Vol. 5, No. 4 ( 2023-08-24)
    Abstract: Early marriage perpetuates the feminization of poverty, preventing girls from attaining their full potential in terms of developing their social capabilities. Poverty on the other hand, is a state or condition in which a person or community lacks the financial resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living. Education in Zambia was a road to success and every child desired to have access to education and finish without any difficulties but many children failed to succeed in school because they were victims of early marriages. Poverty was the main reason behind early marriages in rural areas as most families had large family sizes. Hence, the study aimed at exploring the effects of poverty on early marriages in Mansa district of Luapula Province in Zambia. The study employed both the qualitative and quantitative methods and a descriptive research design that sampled community headmen, parents and girls from the selected areas. Data was obtained from the respondents by means of interviews and questionnaires. Frequency tables, graphs, figures and pie-charts were used to analyze the qualitative data. Quantitative data were analyzed by the use of software MS access and MS Excel. The findings revealed poverty to be at the epitome of early marriages hence, girls drop out of school at an early age due to poverty and end up marrying early because of not having anything meaningful to do. Other causes include cultural practices, teenage pregnancies and to a lesser extent cultural erosion. The study, therefore, concludes that the effect of poverty on early marriages exists and it affects the girl child education in Mansa district. In this respect, the study recommended that girl children and parents should be given microfinance early to finance girl children for education as well as empowering them. In line with this, there should be a deliberate policy movement aimed at dealing with underlying factors such as poverty among rural people coupled with heavy sexual reproductive health awareness among the young people in the District.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2582-2160
    URL: Issue
    URL: Journal
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.36948/ijfmr.2023
    DOI: 10.36948/ijfmr
    DOI: 10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i04.5679
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR)
    Publication Date: 2023
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