Search Results - "Phiri, M"

The impact of community-based, peer-led sexual and reproductive health services on knowledge of HIV status among adolescents and young people aged 15 to 24 in Lusaka, Zambia: The Yathu Yathu cluster-randomised trial by Hensen, Bernadette, Floyd, Sian, Phiri, Mwelwa M, Schaap, Ab, Sigande, Lucheka, Simuyaba, Melvin, Mwenge, Lawrence, Zulu-Phiri, Rosemary, Mwape, Louis, Fidler, Sarah, Hayes, Richard, Simwinga, Musonda, Ayles, Helen

“…The growing population of adolescents and young people (AYP) aged 15 to 24 in sub-Saharan Africa face a high burden of HIV in many settings. Unintended…”
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Analysis of factors influencing market participation among orange‐fleshed sweet potato smallholder farmers in southern region of Malawi: A case of RTC project by Chikhawo, McDonald, Katengeza, Samson, Okello, Julius J., Phiri, M. Alexander. R., Chipungu, Felistus

“…Agricultural markets remain major issue downgrading root and tuber crop farmers who form the mainstream of the agricultural producers in Malawi. Recent…”
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Access to menstrual hygiene products through incentivised, community-based, peer-led sexual and reproductive health services before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: findings from the Yathu Yathu trial by B, Hensen, M, Gondwe, M, Phiri, A, Schaap, M, Simuyaba, S, Floyd, L, Mwenge, L, Sigande, K, Shanaube, M, Simwinga, S, Fidler, R, Hayes, H, Ayles

“…Access to affordable and effective menstrual hygiene products (MHP) is critical to the menstrual health of adolescent girls and young women (AGYW). In this…”
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Cross-sectional study to investigate the seroprevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii among women attending the antenatal clinic in Namwala, Zambia by Daka, Victor, Mukosha, Moses, Zimba, Sharon D, Phiri, Andrew M

“…BackgroundToxoplasmosis is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii). It has a wide host range and is capable of vertical…”
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Evaluation of Anthelmintic Activity and Composition of Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) Seed Extracts-In Vitro and in Vivo Studies by Grzybek, Maciej, Kukula-Koch, Wirginia, Strachecka, Aneta, Jaworska, Aleksandra, Phiri, Andrew M, Paleolog, Jerzy, Tomczuk, Krzysztof

“…A significant number of studies report growing resistance in nematodes thriving in both humans and livestock. This study was conducted to evaluate the in vitro…”
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Why latrines are not used: communities' perceptions and practices regarding latrines in a Taenia solium endemic rural area in Eastern Zambia by Thys, Séverine, Mwape, Kabemba E, Lefèvre, Pierre, Dorny, Pierre, Marcotty, Tanguy, Phiri, Andrew M, Phiri, Isaak K, Gabriël, Sarah

“…Taenia solium cysticercosis is a neglected parasitic zoonosis occurring in many developing countries. Socio-cultural determinants related to its control remain…”
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Market orientation and market sensing capabilities in a digital world : relationships and impact on market performance by M Chinakidzwa, Prof M Phiri

“…The paper seeks to understand from a digital world perspective the impact of market orientation and market sensing capabilities on market performance. This is…”
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A triple hurdle model of organic vegetable awareness, adoption, and production among smallholder farmers in Ekiti and Oyo states of Nigeria by Familusi, L. C., Edriss, A., Phiri, M. A. R., Kazembe, J., Onoja, A. O.

“…Organic agriculture is still in its early development stage in Nigeria. As a result, its awareness and participation are still in development. Hence, the study…”
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Family needs during critical illness in the Emergency Department: A retrospective factor analysis of data from three countries by Redley, Bernice, Phiri, Lesego M., Heyns, Tanya, Wang, Wei, Han, Chin‐Yen

“…Aims and objectives To examine underlying factor structure of the Critical Care Family Needs Inventory—Emergency Department across three countries to identify…”
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A qualitative evaluation of hospital versus community-based management of patients on injectable treatments for tuberculosis by Cohen, D B, Phiri, M, Banda, H, Squire, S B, Namakhoma, I, Desmond, N

“…Patients being treated for recurrent or multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) require long courses of injectable anti-tuberculous agents. In order to maintain…”
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Uptake of HIV Testing Services Through Novel Community-Based Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: An Analysis of the Pilot Implementation Phase of the Yathu Yathu Intervention for Adolescents and Young People Aged 15–24 in Lusaka, Zambia by Hensen, B., Phiri, M., Schaap, A., Sigande, L., Simwinga, M., Floyd, S., Belemu, S., Simuyaba, M., Shanaube, K., Fidler, S., Hayes, R., Ayles, H. M.

“…Adolescents and young people aged 15–24 are underserved by available HIV-testing services (HTS). Delivering HTS through community-based, peer-led, hubs may…”
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Stillbirth in developing countries by McClure, E.M., Nalubamba-Phiri, M., Goldenberg, R.L.

“…To conduct a systematic review of the literature on stillbirths in developing countries. Review of the English literature for all articles related to…”
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Estimating runoff from ungauged catchments for reservoir water balance in the Lower Middle Zambezi Basin by Phiri, M., Gumindoga, W., Makurira, H., Phiri, M., Nhapi, I.

“…The Lower Middle Zambezi Basin is sandwiched between three hydropower dams; Kariba, Kafue (Itezhi-tezhi) and Cahora Bassa. The operation of the upstream dams…”
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Vaginal progesterone to prevent preterm delivery among HIV-infected pregnant women in Zambia: A feasibility study by Price, Joan T, Phiri, Winifreda M, Freeman, Bethany L, Vwalika, Bellington, Winston, Jennifer, Mabula-Bwalya, Chileshe M, Mulenga, Helen B, Stringer, Jeffrey S A

“…Antenatal vaginal progesterone (VP) reduces the risk of preterm birth (PTB) in women with shortened cervical length, and we hypothesize that it may also…”
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Acceptability of a trial of vaginal progesterone for the prevention of preterm birth among HIV-infected women in Lusaka, Zambia: A mixed methods study by Price, Joan T, Mabula-Bwalya, Chileshe M, Freeman, Bethany L, Carda-Auten, Jessica, Phiri, Winifreda M, Chibwe, Kasapo, Kantumoya, Patricia, Vwalika, Bellington, Stringer, Jeffrey S A, Golin, Carol E

“…Antenatal progesterone prevents preterm birth (PTB) in women with a short cervix or prior PTB in daily vaginal or weekly injectable formulations, respectively…”
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Molecular detection and characterization of genotype 1 bovine leukemia virus from beef cattle in the traditional sector in Zambia by Phiri, Mundia M., Kaimoyo, Evans, Changula, Katendi, Silwamba, Isaac, Chambaro, Herman M., Kapila, Penjaninge, Kajihara, Masahiro, Simuunza, Martin, Muma, John Bwalya, Pandey, Girja S., Takada, Ayato, Mweene, Aaron S., Chitanga, Simbarashe, Simulundu, Edgar

“…Whilst bovine leukemia virus (BLV) causes considerable economic losses to the dairy industry worldwide, information on its molecular epidemiology and economic…”
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Prevalence and molecular identification of 'Schistosoma haematobium' among children in Lusaka and Siavonga districts, Zambia by Tembo, Rabecca, Muleya, Walter, Yabe, John, Kainga, Henson, Nalubamba, King S., Zulu, Mildred, Mwaba, Florence, Saad, Shereen Ahmed, Kamwela, Moses, Mukubesa, Andrew N., Monde, Ngula, Kallu, Simegnew Adugna, Mbewe, Natalia, Phiri, Andrew M.

“…Schistosomiasis remains a public health concern in Zambia. Urinary schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma haematobium is the most widely distributed infection…”
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Yathu Yathu (“For us, by us”): Design of a cluster-randomised trial of the impact of community-based, peer-led comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services for adolescents and young people aged 15 to 24 in Lusaka, Zambia by Hensen, B., Phiri, M., Schaap, A., Floyd, S., Simuyaba, M., Mwenge, L., Sigande, L., Belemu, S., Shanaube, K., Simwinga, M., Fidler, S., Hayes, R., Ayles, H.

“…In sub-Saharan Africa, the growing population of adolescents and young people aged 15 to 24 face a high burden of HIV, and other preventable and treatable…”
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Associations between health systems capacity and mother-to-child HIV prevention program outcomes in Zambia by Price, Joan T, Chi, Benjamin H, Phiri, Winifreda M, Ayles, Helen, Chintu, Namwinga, Chilengi, Roma, Stringer, Jeffrey S A, Mutale, Wilbroad

“…Zambia has made substantial investments in health systems capacity, yet it remains unclear whether improved service quality improves outcomes. We investigated…”
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Self-reported uptake of STI testing services among adolescents and young people aged 15-24 years: Findings from the Yathu Yathu cluster randomized trial in Lusaka, Zambia by Hensen, Bernadette, Phiri, Mwelwa M, Sigande, Lucheka, Schaap, Ab, Simuyaba, Melvin, Zulu-Phiri, Rosemary, Mwape, Louis, Floyd, Sian, Fidler, Sarah, Hayes, Richard, Simwinga, Musonda, Ayles, Helen

“…There is little evidence regarding community-based delivery of STI testing and treatment for youth aged 15-24 (AYP) in Zambia. In a cluster-randomised trial,…”
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