Lukundo Siame

Datos Biográficos

ID9064335
NOMBRELukundo Siame
NOMBRESLukundo
APELLIDOSiame
FIRMASIAMÉ L
AFILIACIONESMulungushi University
ORCID0009-0002-4810-7352
VERIFICADOSí
TOTAL DE OBRAS8
TOTAL DE CITAS0
TOTAL COMO AUTOR8
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN2024
AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN2026
ÍNDICE H0

  • 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…

  • Prevalence and factors associated with illicit substance use among persons with Schizophrenia at a Tertiary Referral Hospital in Zambia

    Open AccessKimberley R Kurehwatira, Emmanuel L Luwaya et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2026

    Schizophrenia frequently involves comorbid substance use, exacerbating symptoms and reducing treatment efficacy yet no prior studies have examined this comorbidity locally. This study determined the prevalence and factors associated with illicit substance use among adults with schizophrenia at the Livingstone University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). A hospital-based single center cross-sectional study was conducted at LUTH from January to June 2023. …

  • 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…

  • Sex differences in severe acute malnutrition in children under 5 years in Zambia

    Open AccessGift C Chama, Situmbeko Liweleya et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2025

    Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is a critical public health issue, particularly in low and middle-income countries like Zambia, where it significantly contributes to under-five mortality. While general factors associated with SAM, including its overall burden, are well documented, the role of sex differences in correlates of SAM has not been thoroughly explored. Hence, this study aimed to examine sex differences in correlates of SAM by identifyin…

  • 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…

  • Prevalence and risk factors of birth asphyxia at Livingstone University teaching hospital

    Open AccessNestorine N Ngongo, Patson Sichamba et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2025

    Birth asphyxia remains a leading cause of neonatal mortality in low-resource settings, with Zambia reporting a rate of 24 deaths per 1,000 live births. Birth asphyxia accounts for over 20% of neonatal ICU admissions. This study aimed to determine its prevalence and risk factors to inform targeted interventions. We conducted a secondary data analysis of medical records at Livingstone University Teaching Hospital, Zambia, including 497 maternal–neo…

  • 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…