Isaac Fwemba

Dados Biográficos

ID7687740
NOMEIsaac Fwemba
PRENOMESIsaac
SOBRENOMEFwemba
ASSINATURAFWEMBA I
AFILIAÇÕESUniversity of Zambia
VERIFICADONão
TOTAL DE OBRAS7
TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES0
TOTAL COMO AUTOR7
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO2023
ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO2026
ÍNDICE H0

  • Modelling correlates of adolescent and young people viral suppression pathway in Zambia

    Open AccessIsaac Fwemba, Samuel Iddi et al.ARTICLECritical Public Health2026

    This study aimed to look into the correlates of viral suppression in HIV-infected adolescents by utilizing Markov renewal multi-state survival models based on the Bayesian Approach, which use a deterministic posterior approximation. We developed a patient-level viral suppression transition framework to quantify the prognostic factors influencing viral suppression. The results showed that HIV-infected adolescents had higher risk of attaining viral…

  • Determinants of Covid-19 vaccine uptake among persons with disabilities in three selected districts of Zambia

    Open AccessAllan Mayaba Mwiinde, Isaac Fwemba et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2025

    COVID-19, is still a public health threat due to uncertainties around the potential evolution of the virus, changes in clinical characteristics, and the introduction of new prevention and therapeutic modalities. Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) were among the most highly affected groups by the COVID-19 pandemic due to their underlying conditions. This study aimed to establish the prevalence and identify the determinants of COVID-19 vaccine uptake…

  • Factors associated with measles vaccine immunogenicity in children at University Teaching Hospitals, Lusaka, Zambia

    Open AccessPriscilla Nkonde Gardner, Jimmy Hangoma et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2025

    Measles poses a significant global public health challenge, particularly in low-resource settings where vaccination coverage is limited. This study examined factors associated with measles vaccine immunogenicity in children aged 2–15 years at the University Teaching Children’s Hospital and the HIV Pediatric Centre of Excellence in Lusaka, Zambia. This comparative analytical cross-sectional study was conducted from April to July 2024, enrolling 20…

  • Association of social support and religiosity with survival among women with breast cancer in a low-income population in the Southeastern United States

    Open AccessRonald Fisa, Kabisa Mwala et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025

    A large social support network and regular attendance at faith-based services were associated with better survival among women with breast cancer. This calls for incorporating appropriate interventions to cancer care such as social support groups to improve survival

  • Spatial-temporal patterns and predictors of timing and inadequate antenatal care utilization in Zambia

    Open AccessSamson Shumba, Isaac Fwemba et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2024

    Antenatal care (ANC) plays a crucial role in preventing and detecting pregnancy risks, facilitating prompt treatment, and disseminating essential information to expectant mothers. This role is particularly vital in developing countries, where a 4.65% rise in maternal mortality rate was observed in 2022, with over 800 maternal and 7,700 perinatal deaths reported. The study aimed at investigating the spatial temporal patterns and associated factors…

  • Evaluating the impact of Covid-19 on routine childhood immunizations coverage in Zambia

    Open AccessKelvin Mwangilwa, Charles Chileshe et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2024

    There are growing concerns about the comeback of vaccine-preventable diseases. Epidemics exert shocks which affect other health performance indicators such as routine immunizations. Early model forecasts indicate decreased use of immunization services, which puts children at greater risk. Concerns about an increase in morbidity and mortality for illnesses other than COVID-19, particularly in children missing routine vaccinations, are of public he…

  • 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…