Perspectives on the side effects of hormonal contraceptives among women of reproductive age in Kitwe district of Zambia: a qualitative explorative study.

Background: Globally, hormonal contraceptives have proved to be effective in the prevention of unwanted pregnancies. However, despite evidence of the many benefits associated with the use of hormonal contraceptives, concerns related to their safety and side effects have been reported. We conducted a study to explore the perspectives on the side effects of hormonal contraceptives among women of reproductive age in Kitwe district of Zambia.

Prevalence and correlates of voluntary medical male circumcision adverse events among adult males in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) is a key intervention in HIV/AIDS. Improving VMMC program uptake in Zambia requires careful monitoring of adverse events (AE) to inform program quality and safety. We investigate the prevalence of VMMC AE and their associated factors among adult males in Ndola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia.

Sexual behaviour and risk compensation among single women of reproductive age using hormonal contraception in Zambia.

Objective: Developing countries have seen an increase in the use of hormonal contraception due to its high efficacy in preventing pregnancy. Our study assessed risk compensation among single women of reproductive age using hormonal contraception.

Methods: The study used data from a nationally representative, cross-sectional sample of the 2018 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey (DHS).

Abuse and disrespectful care on women during access to antenatal care services and its implications in Ndola and Kitwe health facilities.

Background: Antenatal care utilization is fundamental in preventing adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes. This paper assessed abuse and disrespectful care on women during access to antenatal care services and its implications in Ndola and Kitwe districts of Zambia.

Methods: The assessment used a cross-sectional study design with a sample size of 505 women of child bearing age (15-49).

Spatial distribution and correlates of smoking in Zambia.

Objective: The objective of the paper was to investigate the spatial distribution and correlates of tobacco smoking in various regions of Zambia.

Methods: This paper adopts a cross-sectional study design. The study used data from the 2013/2014 Zambia Demographic Health Survey which is a nationwide health survey conducted in all the 10 provinces.