Chilala Cheelo

Esophageal cancer related mortality among cancer admissions at Livingstone University Teaching Hospital southern province Zambia

Lukundo Siame, Chris Kabidiki, Kalusambu Mandumbwa, Chakulya Martin et autres

Esophageal cancer (EC) is a major cause of cancer-related mortality globally, with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) disproportionately affected due to late-stage diagnoses and limited treatment access. In Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly the “esophageal cancer belt” that includes Zambia, incidence and mortality rates …

Afrique du Sud, Zambie, us (code pays fourni par la source)

Metabolic syndrome and its risk factors among adults living with HIV receiving antiretroviral therapy in Zambia: an ambidirectional cohort study

Benson Malambo Hamooya, Samuel Bosomprah, Sepiso Kenias Masenga, Katongo Hope Mutengo et autres

Effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) has significantly improved the survival of people living with HIV (PWH) while concurrently ushering in a new challenge of cardiometabolic complications. Despite advancements in treatment, there is a paucity of epidemiological and longitudinal data on metabolic changes among …

Zambie, us (code pays fourni par la source)

Clinical outcomes in the era of test and treat among children living with HIV: a retrospective before/after study in Zambia

Benson Malambo Hamooya, Simon Mutembo, Lukundo Siame, Matenge Mutalange et autres

Background Initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART) immediately after diagnosis of HIV infection may reduce morbidity and mortality in children living with HIV (CLHIV), especially when they are retained in HIV care. In Zambia, the retention rate of CLHIV was unknown. The goal of …

Zambie, us (code pays fourni par la source)

Risk factors for Overweight/Obesity among people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy: An ambidirectional cohort study at a tertiary health facility in Zambia

Benson Malambo Hamooya, Lukundo Siame, Matenge Mutalange, Chilala Cheelo et autres

BACKGROUND: Overweight and obesity are major concerns among people living with HIV (PLWH), particularly those on integrase inhibitors, as they elevate the risk of cardiovascular diseases. However, longitudinal data on the burden and risk factors for overweight/obesity in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remain …

Zambie, Afrique du Sud, us (code pays fourni par la source)

Kidney impairment in HIV: an insight into the burden and associated factors among adults on antiretroviral therapy in Zambia. A retrospective cross-sectional study

Matenge Mutalange, Lukundo Siame, Chilala Cheelo, Sepiso Kenias Masenga et autres

Background: Kidney disease, ranging from asymptomatic kidney impairment to end-stage renal disease, remains a public health concern globally. Kidney diseases have been shown to be a significant cause of mortality and morbidity among people living with HIV (PLWH). However, there is limited …

Zambie (code pays fourni par la source)

The effect of the universal test and treat strategy on the kidney function in adults living with HIV in Zambia: A six-month multicenter cohort study

Lukundo Siame, Matenge Mutalange, Chitalu Chanda, Morgan Sakala et autres

BACKGROUND: Kidney disease is prevalent among people living with HIV (PLHIV), especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), due to complications of HIV infection, co-morbidities, and antiretroviral therapy (ART). Despite SSA shouldering a disproportionate burden of HIV, there is limited data on the effect …

Zambie (code pays fourni par la source)

HIV test-and-treat policy improves clinical outcomes in Zambian adults from Southern Province: a multicenter retrospective cohort study

Benson Malambo Hamooya, Simon Mutembo, Brian Muyunda, Keith Mweebo et autres

Background Globally, most countries have implemented a test-and-treat policy to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with HIV infection. However, the impact of this strategy has not been critically appraised in many settings, including Zambia. We evaluated the retention and clinical outcomes of …

Zambie, us (code pays fourni par la source)

Banning traditional birth attendants from conducting deliveries: experiences and effects of the ban in a rural district of Kazungula in Zambia

Chilala Cheelo, Selestine H. Nzala, Joseph Mumba Zulu

BACKGROUND: In 2010 the government of the republic of Zambia stopped training traditional birth attendants and forbade them from conducting home deliveries as they were viewed as contributing to maternal mortality. This study explored positive and negative maternal health related experiences and …

Zambie (code pays fourni par la source)

Trained traditional birth attendants's perspectives on Governments' decision to stop community-based deliveries in Kazungula District: a qualitative case study of Mukuni Chiefdom

Chilala Cheelo