Akim Tafadzwa Lukwa
Biographic Data
| ID | 7555635 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Akim Tafadzwa Lukwa |
| GIVEN NAMES | Akim Tafadzwa |
| FAMILY NAME | Lukwa |
| SIGNATURE | LUKWA A T |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Cape Town |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2534-3731 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 2 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Impact of Covid-19 on household hunger and socio-economic inequality in South Africa
Background: Food insecurity is a persistent socio-economic challenge in South Africa that was sharply exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study compares household hunger during the acute pandemic period and the early recovery phase and examines how socio-economic inequalities in food security evolved. Methods: We analyzed five waves of the National Income Dynamics Study-Coronavirus Rapid Mobile Survey (NIDS-CRAM, 2020-2021) and the Nationa…
Micronutrient status and dietary patterns among children with autism in Central Vietnam
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in low- and middle-income countries may face multiple forms of malnutrition, but data to guide targeted nutrition interventions are limited. We conducted a cross-sectional baseline survey to inform a micronutrient-focused intervention in 48 children aged 2–9 years diagnosed with ASD, recruited from five intervention centers in Central Vietnam. Caregivers completed a 24-hour dietary recall and a one-mon…
Awareness, utility and preferences of campus-based mental health services at tertiary institutions in Harare, Zimbabwe
Mental health (MH) disorders are highly prevalent among university students, with multi-level impacts. Although campus-based mental health services (CBMHS) are available, awareness and utilisation rates remain low. This study examined the awareness and utilisation of CBMHS among Zimbabwean tertiary students, including the barriers, facilitators, and preferences that influence their access to services. This descriptive cross-sectional study recrui…
The double burden of malnutrition
Objective: To discuss the growing challenge of the double burden of malnutrition (DBM), the co-existence of undernutrition and obesity, and the associated clinical and policy complexities in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Design: This commentary synthesises evidence from recent multi-country and country-specific studies in sub-Saharan Africa and other LMIC. Many LMIC are typified by food insecurity, socio-economic inequalities and fragi…
Acceptability of human papillomavirus self-sampling among women living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa
HPV self-sampling has the potential to improve early detection of cervical cancer among women living with HIV (WLHIV), but its acceptability varies, creating implementation challenges, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aims to assess the acceptability of HPV self-sampling among WLHIV. We searched PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, Academic Medical Ultimate, Cochrane databases, and Google Scholar. The review protocol was registered with PR…
Preventing Sexual Violence and Strengthening Post-Victimization Support Among Adolescents and Young People in Kenya
As Kenya intensifies efforts towards sexual violence prevention, this study underscores the need to develop and strengthen policies and programs on life skills training, cultural norms, and positive parenting, as well as improve awareness and access to post-violence response and support services
Double burden of malnutrition among women and children in Zimbabwe
Background: The double burden of malnutrition (DBM) is a public health issue characterised by the coexistence of undernutrition and overnutrition within the same population, household, or individual. Undernutrition, manifesting as stunting, wasting, or being underweight, results from insufficient nutrient intake while overnutrition, manifesting as overweight or obesity, results from excessive caloric intake, poor diet quality, and sedentary lifes…
Malaria Prevention for Pregnant Women and Under-Five Children in 10 Sub-Saharan Africa Countries
To ensure progress toward universal health coverage, malaria prevention programs must prioritize vulnerable populations and be continuously evaluated
Socioeconomic determinants of male contraceptive use in South Africa
These findings highlight the impact of socioeconomic disparities and entrenched cultural beliefs on male contraceptive use in South Africa. To address these challenges, comprehensive strategies that prioritise education, expand family planning media campaigns and ensure equitable access to contraception are urgently needed
Socio-Economic Inequalities in the Double Burden of Malnutrition among under-Five Children
This study has shown that across SSA, among under-five children, the poor suffer more from the DBM relative to the wealthy. If we are not to leave any child behind, we must address these socio-economic inequalities in sub-Saharan Africa
Drivers of socioeconomic inequalities of child hunger during Covid-19 in South Africa
This study described the burden of adult reported child hunger and associated socioeconomic inequalities during the Covid-19 pandemic. The increasing prevalence of adult reported child hunger, especially among urban children, and the observed poverty inequality necessitate multisectoral pandemic shock interventions now and in the future, especially for urban households
Leaving No Child Behind
The main drivers of the socioeconomic inequalities in both countries across the child health outcomes (full immunization, food insecurity and malnutrition) are socioeconomic status, residence, mother's education, and mother's age. In conclusion, if socioeconomic inequalities in children's health especially food insecurity and malnutrition in South Africa; food insecurity, malnutrition and immunization in India are not addressed then definitely "s…
Socioeconomic inequalities in food insecurity and malnutrition among under-five children
The study concluded that unequal distribution of household wealth and residence status play critical roles in driving socioeconomic inequalities in child food insecurity and malnutrition. Therefore, child food insecurity and malnutrition are greatly influenced by where a child lives (rural/urban) and parental wealth
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Socioeconomic inequalities in food insecurity and malnutrition among under-five children
The study concluded that unequal distribution of household wealth and residence status play critical roles in driving socioeconomic inequalities in child food insecurity and malnutrition. Therefore, child food insecurity and malnutrition are greatly influenced by where a child lives (rural/urban) and parental wealth
Leaving No Child Behind
The main drivers of the socioeconomic inequalities in both countries across the child health outcomes (full immunization, food insecurity and malnutrition) are socioeconomic status, residence, mother's education, and mother's age. In conclusion, if socioeconomic inequalities in children's health especially food insecurity and malnutrition in South Africa; food insecurity, malnutrition and immunization in India are not addressed then definitely "s…
Drivers of socioeconomic inequalities of child hunger during Covid-19 in South Africa
This study described the burden of adult reported child hunger and associated socioeconomic inequalities during the Covid-19 pandemic. The increasing prevalence of adult reported child hunger, especially among urban children, and the observed poverty inequality necessitate multisectoral pandemic shock interventions now and in the future, especially for urban households
Socio-Economic Inequalities in the Double Burden of Malnutrition among under-Five Children
This study has shown that across SSA, among under-five children, the poor suffer more from the DBM relative to the wealthy. If we are not to leave any child behind, we must address these socio-economic inequalities in sub-Saharan Africa
Double burden of malnutrition among women and children in Zimbabwe
Background: The double burden of malnutrition (DBM) is a public health issue characterised by the coexistence of undernutrition and overnutrition within the same population, household, or individual. Undernutrition, manifesting as stunting, wasting, or being underweight, results from insufficient nutrient intake while overnutrition, manifesting as overweight or obesity, results from excessive caloric intake, poor diet quality, and sedentary lifes…
Malaria Prevention for Pregnant Women and Under-Five Children in 10 Sub-Saharan Africa Countries
To ensure progress toward universal health coverage, malaria prevention programs must prioritize vulnerable populations and be continuously evaluated
Socioeconomic determinants of male contraceptive use in South Africa
These findings highlight the impact of socioeconomic disparities and entrenched cultural beliefs on male contraceptive use in South Africa. To address these challenges, comprehensive strategies that prioritise education, expand family planning media campaigns and ensure equitable access to contraception are urgently needed
Acceptability of human papillomavirus self-sampling among women living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa
HPV self-sampling has the potential to improve early detection of cervical cancer among women living with HIV (WLHIV), but its acceptability varies, creating implementation challenges, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aims to assess the acceptability of HPV self-sampling among WLHIV. We searched PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, Academic Medical Ultimate, Cochrane databases, and Google Scholar. The review protocol was registered with PR…
Preventing Sexual Violence and Strengthening Post-Victimization Support Among Adolescents and Young People in Kenya
As Kenya intensifies efforts towards sexual violence prevention, this study underscores the need to develop and strengthen policies and programs on life skills training, cultural norms, and positive parenting, as well as improve awareness and access to post-violence response and support services
Impact of Covid-19 on household hunger and socio-economic inequality in South Africa
Background: Food insecurity is a persistent socio-economic challenge in South Africa that was sharply exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study compares household hunger during the acute pandemic period and the early recovery phase and examines how socio-economic inequalities in food security evolved. Methods: We analyzed five waves of the National Income Dynamics Study-Coronavirus Rapid Mobile Survey (NIDS-CRAM, 2020-2021) and the Nationa…
Micronutrient status and dietary patterns among children with autism in Central Vietnam
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in low- and middle-income countries may face multiple forms of malnutrition, but data to guide targeted nutrition interventions are limited. We conducted a cross-sectional baseline survey to inform a micronutrient-focused intervention in 48 children aged 2–9 years diagnosed with ASD, recruited from five intervention centers in Central Vietnam. Caregivers completed a 24-hour dietary recall and a one-mon…
Awareness, utility and preferences of campus-based mental health services at tertiary institutions in Harare, Zimbabwe
Mental health (MH) disorders are highly prevalent among university students, with multi-level impacts. Although campus-based mental health services (CBMHS) are available, awareness and utilisation rates remain low. This study examined the awareness and utilisation of CBMHS among Zimbabwean tertiary students, including the barriers, facilitators, and preferences that influence their access to services. This descriptive cross-sectional study recrui…
The double burden of malnutrition
Objective: To discuss the growing challenge of the double burden of malnutrition (DBM), the co-existence of undernutrition and obesity, and the associated clinical and policy complexities in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Design: This commentary synthesises evidence from recent multi-country and country-specific studies in sub-Saharan Africa and other LMIC. Many LMIC are typified by food insecurity, socio-economic inequalities and fragi…
Environmental health (9 works) · Medicine (9 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (7 works) · Malnutrition (7 works) · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations (6 works) · Demography (5 works) · Geography (5 works) · Inequality (5 works) · Population (5 works) · Public health (5 works)