Blar i Bergen Open Research Archive på forfatter "Siziya, Seter"
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Assessing association of dental caries with child oral impact on daily performance; a cross-sectional study of adolescents in Copperbelt province, Zambia
Anthony, Severine Nyerembe; Kahabuka, Febronia K.; Birungi, Nancy; Åstrøm, Anne-Kristine N; Siziya, Seter; Mbawalla, Hawa Shariff (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023-05-18)Background: Dental caries and child oral impact on daily performance (C-OIDP) have been linked in several studies. However, the studies used caries indices, which limit the ability to examine how C-OIDP prevalence varies ... -
Associations between sexual behaviour change in young people and decline in HIV prevalence in Zambia
Sandøy, Ingvild Fossgard; Michelo, Charles Cheembo; Siziya, Seter; Fylkesnes, Knut (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2007-04-23)Background: Evidence suggests that HIV prevalence amongst young Zambians has declined recently, especially in higher-education groups. We studied trends in key sexual behaviour indicators among 15–24 year-olds from 1995 ... -
Health status and socio-economic factors associated with health facility utilization in rural and urban areas in Zambia
Zyaambo, Cosmas; Siziya, Seter; Fylkesnes, Knut (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-11-13)Background: With regards to equity, the objective for health care systems is “equal access for equal needs”. We examined associations of predisposing, enabling and need factors with health facility utilization in areas ... -
Knowledge, attitude and compliance with tuberculosis treatment, Lusaka, Zambia
Mweemba, P.; Haruzivishe, C.; Siziya, Seter; Chipimo, Peter Jay; Cristenson, K.; Johansson, E. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008)More than 1.5 million TB cases occur in sub-Saharan Africa every year. Lack of compliance to TB treatment has contributed to the steady rise of TB incidence in Zambia. The prevalence of TB was 511 per 100,000 population ... -
Lost opportunities in HIV prevention: programmes miss places where exposures are highest
Sandøy, Ingvild Fossgard; Siziya, Seter; Fylkesnes, Knut (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-01-24)Background: Efforts at HIV prevention that focus on high risk places might be more effective and less stigmatizing than those targeting high risk groups. The objective of the present study was to assess risk behaviour ... -
'No sister, the breast alone is not enough for my baby'. A qualitative assessment of potentials and barriers in the promotion of exclusive breastfeeding in southern Zambia
Fjeld, Eli; Siziya, Seter; Katepa-Bwalya, Mary; Kankasa, Chipepo; Moland, Karen Marie; Tylleskär, Thorkild; the PROMISE-EBF Study Group (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-11-05)Background: Appropriate feeding practices are of fundamental importance for the survival, growth, development and health of infants and young children. The aim of the present study was to collect baseline information on ... -
Steep HIV prevalence declines among young people in selected Zambian communities : population-based observations (1995–2003)
Michelo, Charles Cheembo; Sandøy, Ingvild Fossgard; Dzekedzeke, Kumbutso; Siziya, Seter; Fylkesnes, Knut (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2006-11-10)Background: Understanding the epidemiological HIV context is critical in building effective setting-specific preventive strategies. We examined HIV prevalence patterns in selected communities of men and women aged 15–59 ...