Blar i Bergen Open Research Archive på forfatter "Makasa, Mpundu"
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Decline in HIV Prevalence among Young Women in Zambia: National-Level Estimates of Trends Mask Geographical and Socio-Demographic Differences
Kayeyi, Nkomba; Fylkesnes, Knut; Michelo, Charles Cheembo; Makasa, Mpundu; Sandøy, Ingvild Fossgard (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-04-04)Background: A decline in HIV incidence has been reported in Zambia and a number of other sub-Saharan countries. The trend of HIV prevalence among young people is a good marker of HIV incidence. In this study, different ... -
Effectiveness of a girls’ empowerment programme on early childbearing, marriage and school dropout among adolescent girls in rural Zambia: study protocol for a cluster randomized trial
Sandøy, Ingvild Fossgard; Mudenda, Mweetwa; Zulu, Joseph; Munsaka, Ecloss; Blystad, Astrid; Makasa, Mpundu; Mæstad, Ottar; Tungodden, Bertil; Jakobs, Choolwe; Kampata, Linda Milimo; Fylkesnes, Knut; Svanemyr, Joar; Moland, Karen Marie; Banda, Richard; Musonda, Patrick (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-12-09)Background: Adolescent pregnancies pose a risk to the young mothers and their babies. In Zambia, 35% of young girls in rural areas have given birth by the age of 18 years. Pregnancy rates are particularly high among ... -
Epidemiological Context of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Zambia: Determinants, aetiological agents and trends over time
Makasa, Mpundu (Doctoral thesis, 2012-12-06)Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a challenge mainly in developing countries, and in particular in sub-Saharan Africa, which also faces a serious HIV epidemic. Sexually Transmitted Infections can ... -
Risk factors, healthcare-seeking and sexual behaviour among patients with genital ulcers in Zambia
Makasa, Mpundu; Fylkesnes, Knut; Sandøy, Ingvild Fossgard (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-06-06)Background: Genital ulcers (GU) are associated with an increased risk of HIV transmission. Understanding risk factors for genital ulcers and sexual behaviour patterns after onset of symptoms and health seeking behaviour ...