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  1. Article ; Online: Psychosocial challenges and coping strategies among people with minority gender and sexual identities in Zambia

    Mataanana Mulavu / J. Anitha Menon / Chama Mulubwa / Tulani Francis L. Matenga / Hoa Nguyen / Karen MacDonell / Bo Wang / Oliver Mweemba

    Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, Vol 11, Iss

    health promotion and human rights implications

    2023  Volume 1

    Abstract: ABSTRACTBackground: Sexual and gender minorities face high levels of stigma, discrimination, and violence. In many countries, they are often criminalized and are at risk of mental health challenges. In Zambia, little is known about the psychosocial ... ...

    Abstract ABSTRACTBackground: Sexual and gender minorities face high levels of stigma, discrimination, and violence. In many countries, they are often criminalized and are at risk of mental health challenges. In Zambia, little is known about the psychosocial challenges and coping strategies of sexual and gender minorities. This study sought to explore psychosocial challenges and coping strategies among sexual and gender minority populations in Lusaka, Zambia to inform mental health and human rights promotion for this population.Methods: The study used a qualitative phenomenological study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 16 sexual and gender minority participants (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) and four key informants. The sexual minorities included four lesbian, five gay, and three bisexual participants while the gender minorities included two transgender men and two transgender women. Interviews with gender and sexual minorities were mostly focused on the lived experiences of participants, while those of key informants focused on their work with sexual and gender minorities. Snowball strategy was used to recruit participants, while purposive sampling was used to select key informants. All interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was carried out with the aid of Nvivo 12 software.Results: Psychosocial challenges included victimization in the form of threats and physical assault. Stigma and discrimination were experienced in different settings such as healthcare, the workplace, and school. Participants reported having experienced feelings of depression. Rejection from family members was experienced by those who revealed their sexual or gender minority status. Reported coping strategies included social support, self-concealment, listening to music, and substance use.Conclusion: This study suggests that sexual and gender minorities in Zambia experience various psychosocial challenges related to their sexuality and gender identity. To assist them cope better ...
    Keywords Minority stress ; gender minority ; sexual minority ; LGBT ; sexual orientation ; psychosocial ; Medicine ; R ; Psychology ; BF1-990
    Subject code 360
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Taylor & Francis Group
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  2. Article ; Online: Facilitators and barriers for HIV-testing in Zambia

    Shan Qiao / Yao Zhang / Xiaoming Li / J Anitha Menon

    PLoS ONE, Vol 13, Iss 2, p e

    A systematic review of multi-level factors.

    2018  Volume 0192327

    Abstract: It was estimated that 1.2 million people live with HIV/AIDS in Zambia by 2015. Zambia has developed and implemented diverse programs to reduce the prevalence in the country. HIV-testing is a critical step in HIV treatment and prevention, especially among ...

    Abstract It was estimated that 1.2 million people live with HIV/AIDS in Zambia by 2015. Zambia has developed and implemented diverse programs to reduce the prevalence in the country. HIV-testing is a critical step in HIV treatment and prevention, especially among all the key populations. However, there is no systematic review so far to demonstrate the trend of HIV-testing studies in Zambia since 1990s or synthesis the key factors that associated with HIV-testing practices in the country. Therefore, this study conducted a systematic review to search all English literature published prior to November 2016 in six electronic databases and retrieved 32 articles that meet our inclusion criteria. The results indicated that higher education was a common facilitator of HIV testing, while misconception of HIV testing and the fear of negative consequences were the major barriers for using the testing services. Other factors, such as demographic characteristics, marital dynamics, partner relationship, and relationship with the health care services, also greatly affects the participants' decision making. The findings indicated that 1) individualized strategies and comprehensive services are needed for diverse key population; 2) capacity building for healthcare providers is critical for effectively implementing the task-shifting strategy; 3) HIV testing services need to adapt to the social context of Zambia where HIV-related stigma and discrimination is still persistent and overwhelming; and 4) family-based education and intervention should involving improving gender equity.
    Keywords Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Subject code 360
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Public Library of Science (PLoS)
    Document type Article ; Online
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  3. Article ; Online: The Impacts of Stigma Against Sexual Minority Men Within and Between Various Socioecological Levels

    Shan Qiao / Camryn M. Garrett / Prince N. O. Addo / Oluwafemi Adeagbo / Darius M. Moore / Nobutu Muttau / Anjali Sharma / Clementina Lwatula / Levy Ngosa / McLean Kabwe / Albert Manasyan / J. Anitha Menon / Sharon Weissman / Xiaoming Li / Gary W. Harper

    American Journal of Men's Health, Vol

    Breaking the Vicious Cycle in Zambia

    2023  Volume 17

    Abstract: Sexual minority men (SMM) face persistent stigma in Zambia. From a holistic perspective, we aim to explore its impacts within and between multiple socioecological levels, demonstrating how their interactions create a vicious cycle of barriers to the well- ...

    Abstract Sexual minority men (SMM) face persistent stigma in Zambia. From a holistic perspective, we aim to explore its impacts within and between multiple socioecological levels, demonstrating how their interactions create a vicious cycle of barriers to the well-being of SMM. In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 purposively recruited SMM from Lusaka, Zambia. All interviews were audio-recorded, after written consent, transcribed verbatim, and iteratively coded employing inductive (i.e., data-driven) approaches for thematic analysis using NVivo. Results suggest three key themes: (1) interpersonal socially perpetuated sexual minority stigma (SMS); (2) multidirectional interactions between psychosocial well-being and risk-taking behaviors; and (3) institutionally perpetuated SMS as a barrier to seeking and receiving health care. SMS permeates across all levels of the socioecological model to negatively impact the psychosocial well-being of SMM while acting also as a barrier to accessing HIV prevention and care. Our study necessitates structural public health intervention to decrease stigma and discrimination against SMM in Zambia, in efforts to increase their psychosocial well-being as well as their access to and utilization of HIV care by breaking the vicious cycle of SMS that pervades through the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and institutional levels of the socioecological model.
    Keywords Medicine ; R
    Subject code 360
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher SAGE Publishing
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  4. Article ; Online: Strengthening Kangaroo Mother Care at a tertiary level hospital in Zambia

    Nobutu Muttau / Martha Mwendafilumba / Branishka Lewis / Keilya Kasprzyk / Colm Travers / J Anitha Menon / Kunda Mutesu-Kapembwa / Aaron Mangangu / Herbert Kapesa / Albert Manasyan

    PLoS ONE, Vol 17, Iss 9, p e

    A prospective descriptive study.

    2022  Volume 0272444

    Abstract: Background Globally, complications due to preterm birth are the leading contributor to neonatal mortality, resulting in an estimated one million deaths annually. Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) has been endorsed by the World Health Organisation as a low cost, ...

    Abstract Background Globally, complications due to preterm birth are the leading contributor to neonatal mortality, resulting in an estimated one million deaths annually. Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) has been endorsed by the World Health Organisation as a low cost, safe, and effective intervention in reducing morbidity and mortality among preterm infants. The objective of this study was to describe the implementation of a KMC model among preterm infants and its impact on neonatal outcomes at a tertiary level hospital in Lusaka, Zambia. Methods We conducted a prospective descriptive study using data collected from the KMC room at the University Teaching Hospital between January 2016 and September 2017. Mothers and government nurses were trained in KMC. We monitored skin-to-skin and breastfeeding practices, weight at admission, discharge, and length of admission. Results We enrolled 573 neonates into the study. Thirteen extremely low weight infants admitted to the KMC room had graduated to Group A (1,000g-1,499g) at discharge, with a median weight gain of 500g. Of the 419 very low weight neonates at admission, 290 remained in Group A while 129 improved to Group B (1,500g-2,499g), with a median weight gain of 280g. Among the 89 low weight neonates, 1 regressed to Group A, 77 remained in Group B, and 11 improved to Group C (≥2,500g), individually gaining a median of 100g. Of the seven normal weight neonates, 6 remained in Group C individually gaining a median of 100g, and 1 regressed to Group B. Among all infants enrolled, two (0.35%) died in the KMC room. Conclusions Based on the RE-AIM metrics, our results show that KMC is a feasible intervention that can improve neonatal outcomes among preterm infants in Zambia. The study findings show a promising, practical approach to scaling up KMC in Zambia. Trial registration The trial is registered under ClinicalTrials.gov under the following ID number: NCT03923023.
    Keywords Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Subject code 360
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Public Library of Science (PLoS)
    Document type Article ; Online
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  5. Article ; Online: Aggressive driving among commuter omnibus drivers in Zimbabwe

    Richman Kokera, MPhil, E-mail: rkokera@gmail.com / Tinashe Muromo, PhD, E-mail: tmuromo@gmail.com / J Anitha Menon, PhD, E-mail: anithamenon316@gmail.com

    Journal of Studies in Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol 6, Iss 4, Pp 179-

    Attitudes, perceived norms and behavioural control factors

    2020  Volume 192

    Abstract: The study aimed to explore relevant beliefs affecting aggressive driving among commuter omnibus drivers in Harare, Zimbabwe. A qualitative research design was used to gain insight into the beliefs underlying aggressive driving behaviour among drivers at ... ...

    Abstract The study aimed to explore relevant beliefs affecting aggressive driving among commuter omnibus drivers in Harare, Zimbabwe. A qualitative research design was used to gain insight into the beliefs underlying aggressive driving behaviour among drivers at the Rezende bus terminus in Zimbabwe’s capital city between February and June 2019. A convenient sample of 14 commuter omnibus drivers was used. All drivers were male with varying levels of driving experience ranging from less than a year to 15 years. Formative elicitation interviews were used to collect data. Through content analysis, themes and subthemes were derived from transcribed and translated interviews. Omnibus drivers’ attitudes (affective and instrumental), normative influence and personal agency (perceived control and self-efficacy) were found to be associated with engaging in aggressive driving. The perceived outcomes of aggressive driving and the social environment in which the drivers operated including the different and changing roles played by important people are essential in understanding and curbing the scourge. Interventions aimed at reducing aggressive driving should recognise that aggressive driving is goal-directed.
    Keywords aggressive driving ; commuter omnibus drivers ; attitudes ; normative influence ; self-efficacy ; zimbabwe ; Social Sciences ; H ; Social sciences (General) ; H1-99
    Subject code 380
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher International Educational and Social Sciences Association (IESSA)
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