Cosmas Zyambo

Datos Biográficos

ID7787511
NOMBRECosmas Zyambo
NOMBRESCosmas
APELLIDOZyambo
FIRMAZYAMBO C
AFILIACIONESUniversity of Zambia
VERIFICADONo
TOTAL DE OBRAS7
TOTAL DE CITAS0
TOTAL COMO AUTOR7
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN2021
AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN2026
ÍNDICE H0

  • The role of the National Health Insurance Scheme in strengthening delivery of health services among the elderly at district level in Zambia

    Open AccessLucky Sakala, Cosmus Zyambo et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2026

    While NHIS might have enhanced health service access among the elderly, service-related gaps still hinder its optimal effect. The challenges include limited health facility accreditation, shortages of medicines, and weak governance. Overcoming the barriers requires ethical NHIS reforms that promote better accreditation of healthcare, increased funding for improved infrastructure, and universal availability of medical services

  • Socioeconomic and cultural correlates of illicit alcohol consumption among patrons in Uganda

    Open AccessKennedy Niwagaba, Simon Peter Rwakahangi et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2026

    With over 6.5 million Ugandans, more than half of all the estimated alcohol consumers relying on illicit alcohol, the magnitude of this challenge extends beyond individual health outcomes to national economic losses, weakened public institutions, and deteriorating social capital. To examine the socioeconomic and cultural correlates of illicit alcohol use in rural and urban areas of Uganda. The study employed a cross-sectional study design. Alcoho…

  • Drivers of illicit alcohol consumption among at-risk populations aged 15–29 years old in Zambia

    Open AccessT F L Matenga, Cosmus Zyambo et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    Background: Illicit alcohol consumption is a major public health problem in Zambia and many other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to determine drivers of illicit alcohol consumption among at-risk populations, such as youths, in selected urban areas in Zambia, using the social-ecological model as a lens to understand these drivers. Methods: Through a qualitative approach, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 12 key stakeh…

  • Illicit alcohol consumption and its associated factors among patrons in Zambia

    Open AccessCosmus Zyambo, Cosmas Zyambo et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    Introduction Illicit alcohol consumption is prevalent globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where formal regulatory systems are weak or less enforced. Consumption of illicit alcohol has serious consequences, both immediate and long-term. Objective To examine the socio-demographic and behavioral factors associated with the consumption of illicit alcohol among the patrons in selected urban and peri-urban areas in Zambia. Method…

  • Prevalence and factors associated with HIV drug resistance among adult persons living with HIV/Aids in nine countries of Sub-Saharan Africa using population-based HIV impact assessments

    Open AccessEdson Nsonga, Wingston Ng’ambi et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025

    This study concludes by highlighting the substantial prevalence of HIVDR in SSA, which varies significantly among nations and sociodemographic characteristics. The results highlight the importance of ART use and viral load suppression in determining HIVDR prevalence, underscoring the necessity of focused interventions to enhance viral load monitoring and ART adherence. To combat the growing threat of HIVDR and guarantee the long-term efficacy of …

  • Availability and readiness of public health facilities to provide differentiated service delivery models for HIV treatment in Zambia

    Open AccessPatrick Kaonga, Mutale Sampa et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2024

    Background There is persistent pressure on countries with a high burden of HIV infection to reach desired targets for HIV treatment outcomes. This has led to moving from the “one-size-fits-all” model to differentiated service delivery (DSD) models, which are meant to be more patient-centered and efficient but without compromising on the quality of patient care. However, for DSD models to be efficient, facilities should have indicators of HIV serv…

  • Characteristics and Sexual Risk Behavior of Men Who Never Tested for HIV in Zambia

    Open AccessMaureen Muchimba, Cosmus Zyambo et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Men s Health2021

    Compared with women and girls, proportionately fewer men and boys in sub-Saharan Africa receive HIV testing, treatment, and other services. This study determined factors associated with never testing for HIV and examined never testing as a predictor of sexual risk behavior among men in Zambia. The sample included 2,609 men aged 15 to 24 from the 2018 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey. Logistic regression results revealed that compared with men…