Benson M Hamooya

Biographic Data

ID7804210
NAMEBenson M Hamooya
GIVEN NAMESBenson M
FAMILY NAMEHamooya
SIGNATUREHAMOOYA B M
AFFILIATIONSMulungushi University
ORCID0000-0003-1385-0998
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS9
TOTAL CITATIONS0
AUTHOR COUNT9
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2016
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX0

  • Determinants of left ventricular hypertrophy in a cohort attending a medical clinic

    Open AccessSydney Mulamfu, David Chisompola et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2026

    Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is a significant cardiovascular complication in sub-Saharan Africa. However, sex-specific determinants of LVH in this population remain poorly understood. This study aimed to identify factors associated with LVH in a cohort attending medical clinic, stratified by sex. We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of 333 adults attending an outpatient clinic at Livingstone Teaching Hospital, Zambia. LVH was diagnosed b…

  • Incidence and correlates of chronic anemia in people living with HIV Initiating ART

    Open AccessKingsley Kamvuma, Benson M Hamooya et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2026

    Chronic anemia remains a common and clinically important complication among people living with HIV (PLWH) receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART), contributing to increased morbidity and mortality, particularly in persistent or severe cases. This study estimated the incidence and correlates of chronic anemia among PLWH initiating ART in Zambia. A five-year retrospective cohort study was conducted among 243 adults who initiated ART between February…

  • Metabolic and inflammatory axes of insulin resistance in normoglycemic adults with high HIV burden

    Open AccessSitumbeko Liweleya, Brian Halubanza et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2026

    Insulin resistance (IR) precedes type 2 diabetes and drives cardiovascular risk, but its early features in normoglycemic individuals remain unclear. The main goal of the study was to characterize multifactorial determinants of IR in normoglycemic adults. We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional analysis of a census of 100 normoglycemic adults (median age 44 years, interquartile range (IQR): 35–49), 70% (70/100) of whom were living with HIV an…

  • Viral suppression and associated factors after enhanced adherence counseling among people living with HIV with unsuppressed viral loads at tertiary and first-level health facilities in Zambia

    Open AccessChitalu Chanda, Webster C Chewe et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2025

    People living with HIV (PLHIV) who do not achieve viral suppression on antiretroviral therapy contribute to HIV transmission. Poor adherence is a major factor associated with high viral load (VL). Enhanced adherence counseling (EAC) is a targeted intervention to improve adherence and achieve viral suppression, but data on post-EAC outcomes in Zambia remain limited. This study assessed viral suppression and associated factors among PLHIV with unsu…

  • Hypertensive crisis

    Open AccessLukundo Siame, Mbulazi B Kabeta et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2025

    BACKGROUND: Hypertensive crisis, including hypertensive emergency (with target organ damage) and hypertensive urgency (without target organ damage), is a critical public health condition at Livingstone University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). Hypertensive crisis has been linked to severe complications, including stroke, renal failure, and heart disease, leading to increased mortality, morbidity, and healthcare costs due to intensive treatment, prolon…

  • Reducing mortality in acute kidney disease through comprehensive laboratory support

    Open AccessSepiso K Masenga, Luyando Mutelo et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2025

    Acute kidney disease (AKD) contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality, particularly in low-resource settings where limited diagnostic capacity often leads to delayed recognition and suboptimal management. We aimed to evaluate the impact of implementing a comprehensive patient-specific clinical laboratory support on clinical outcomes in AKD and to identify factors associated with mortality. We conducted a mixed-method hybrid type 3 imple…

  • Tuberculosis-related deaths at a tertiary hospital in Zambia

    Open AccessLukundo Siame, Eemmanuel Chembe et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2024

    Tuberculosis (TB) mortality remains a significant public health concern globally. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of tuberculosis-related deaths and associated factors among patients at Livingstone University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Chest Clinic, Zambia. We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study among 694 individuals (507 adult and 187 children) diagnosed with drug susceptible TB disease between January 1, 2021, and Decembe…

  • HIV test-and-treat policy improves clinical outcomes in Zambian adults from Southern Province

    Open AccessBenson M Hamooya, Simon Mutembo et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2023

    Background Globally, most countries have implemented a test-and-treat policy to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with HIV infection. However, the impact of this strategy has not been critically appraised in many settings, including Zambia. We evaluated the retention and clinical outcomes of adults enrolled in antiretroviral therapy (ART) and assessed the impact of the test-and-treat policy. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort stu…

  • Treatment-seeking behaviour for childhood fever among caretakers of Chivuna and Magoye rural communities of Mazabuka District, Zambia

    Open AccessBenson M Hamooya, Gershom Chongwe et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2016

    This study has revealed that seeking early and appropriate treatment was suboptimal in the study areas. Source of treatment, season and location were predictors of early treatment of fever among caretakers. Policies aimed at combating poor care-seeking behaviour should not omit to address these factors