Construction public client health and safety culture in Botswana : a pilot study.

This paper presents the preliminary findings of an exploratory pilot study into the health and safety culture of a public sector client in Botswana with a view to identifying aspects to be included in a larger broad-based national survey

Client attitude to health and safety (H&S) - a report on contractor's perceptions

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to present findings of a preliminary survey on Contractors’ perceptions of clients, attitude relative to health and safety (H&S) implementation in Botswana’s construction industry

Designer's contribution to construction health and safety (H&S) - a case study of a public works project

Abstract: This paper presents findings from a study conducted on a public works’ construction project in Botswana to establish the contribution of designers (consultants) to construction health and safety (H&S

A pilot study on public clients' contribution to construction workers' health and safety in Botswana

Abstract: This paper presents findings from a pilot study conducted in two major construction public client organisations in Botswana on their contribution to construction workers’ health and safety

A pilot study on public clients' contribution to construction workers' health and safety in Botswana

Abstract: This paper presents findings from a pilot study conducted in two major construction public client organisations in Botswana on their contribution to construction workers’ health and safety

Hepatic and renal concentrations of copper and other trace elements in hippopotami (Hippopotamus amphibius L.) living in and adjacent to the Kafue and Luangwa Rivers in Zambia

Hepatic and renal concentrations of the elements arsenic, cadmium, cobalt, copper, lead, manganese, mercury, molybdenum, selenium and zinc were studied in samples collected from hippopotami from the Kafue River in the Kafue National Park and the Luangwa River in the Southern Luangwa National Park in Zambia. There were no significant differences between trace element concentrations in the tissues of the hippopotami taken in the Kafue River and the Luangwa River. The concentrations of copper and other essential elements were similar to those reported in normal domestic and wild ruminants. Judging by the results obtained in this study, pollution from the mining activity around the Kafue River drainage area in the Copperbelt region has not led to any accumulation of elements in tissues of the hippopotami in the Kafue National Park. The trace element concentrations observed may serve as reference for similar future studies on hippopotami.The articles have been scanned in colour with a HP Scanjet 5590; 600dpi. Adobe Acrobat v.9 was used to OCR the text and also for the merging and conversion to the final presentation PDF-format.NUFU (Norwegian Council for Higher Education's program for development research and education).mn201

Barriers to uptake of bilateral tubal ligation family planning method among grand-multiparous women in the Copperbelt province, Zambia

Background: Use of Bilateral Tubal Ligation (BTL) family planning method has been met with resistance by some women owing to its clash with certain personal values in their lives. In some cases these barriers have led to unintended pregnancies, which in turn cause complications, especially in grand-multiparous women (women with many children). This qualitative study explored the barriers towards the uptake of BTL among grand-multiparous women. Methods: The study used an exploratory qualitative methodology to explore the barriers to uptake of BTL. Semi structured interviews were utilised to collect data. Twenty-five semi-structured interviews were held with grand multiparous women who were attending clinics for family planning services. All interviews were tape-recorded and transcribed verbatim. A thematic approach underpinned by some aspects of the silences framework was utilised for data analysis. Results: The study revealed that barriers to the uptake of BTL included desire to maintain productivity, pressure from spouses, stigmatization of family planning, safety fears and loss of self-esteem. Conclusions: There is need to engage all stakeholders in communities to make sure that fears and doubts on the use of BTL are allayed. Furthermore there is need to roll out more health promotion and raise awareness on the importance of family planning

Postpartum physical intimate partner violence among women in rural Zambia

ObjectiveTo examine the demographic characteristics and mental health of women in rural Zambia who experienced physical intimate partner violence (IPV) postpartum.MethodsThe present secondary analysis was conducted using baseline data from an impact evaluation of a maternity waiting home intervention in rural Zambia. A quantitative household survey was conducted over 6 weeks, from midâ April to late May, 2016, at 40 rural health facility catchment areas among 2381 postpartum women (13 months after delivery; age â ¥15 years).ResultsA total of 192 (8.1%) women reported experiencing any type of physical IPV in the preceding 2 weeks; 126 had experienced severe physical IPV (had been kicked, dragged, beat, and/or choked by a husband or partner). High levels of depression were recorded for 174 (7.3%) women in the preceding 2 weeks. Being a female head of household was associated with an increased likelihood of experiencing severe physical IPV (aOR 2.64, 95% CI 1.70â 4.10). Women with high depression scores were also at an increased risk of experiencing any physical IPV (aOR 17.1, 95% CI 8.44â 34.9) and severe physical IPV (aOR 15.4, 95% CI 5.17â 45.9).ConclusionFuture work should consider the implications of government and educational policies that could impact the screening and treatment of pregnant women affected by all forms of physical IPV and depression in rural Zambia.Postpartum physical intimate partner violence among women in rural Zambia was associated with being a female head of household and high levels of depression.Peer Reviewedhttps://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/146407/1/ijgo12654.pdfhttps://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/146407/2/ijgo12654_am.pd

Efficiency of a Malaria Reactive Test-And-Treat Program in Southern Zambia: A Prospective, Observational Study

To improve malaria surveillance and achieve elimination, the Zambian National Malaria Elimination Program implemented a reactive test-and-treat program in Southern Province in 2013 in which individuals with rapid diagnostic test (RDT)–confirmed malaria are followed-up at their home within 1 week of diagnosis. Individuals present at the index case household and those residing within 140 m of the index case are tested with an RDT and treated with artemether–lumefantrine if positive. This study evaluated the efficiency of this reactive test-and-treat strategy by characterizing infected individuals missed by the RDT and the current screening radius. The radius was expanded to 250 m, and a quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) test was performed on dried blood spot specimens. From January 2015 through March 2016, 145 index cases were identified at health centers and health posts. A total of 3,333 individuals residing in 525 households were screened. Excluding index cases, the parasite prevalence was 1.1% by RDT (33 positives of 3,016 participants) and 2.4% by qPCR (73 positives of 3,016 participants). Of the qPCR-positive cases, 62% of 73 individuals tested negative by RDT. Approximately half of the infected individuals resided within the index case household (58% of RDT-positive individuals and 48% of qPCR-positive individuals). The low sensitivity of the RDT and the high proportion of secondary cases within the index case household decreased the efficiency of this reactive test-and-treat strategy. Reactive focal drug administration in index case households would be a more efficient approach to treating infected individuals associated with a symptomatic case