Astridah Kona Yihemba Maseka

Prevalence and Antecedents of Postpartum Psychosis among Postnatal Mothers in Lusaka Zambia’s First level Hospitals

Choongo Mulungu, Jenipher Zulu, Choolwe Sianchapa, Mable Nachimata & Astridah Kona Yihemba Maseka · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2026

Background: Maternal mental health remains an under‑researched area in Zambia, with postpartum psychosis (PPP) representing the most severe but least documented psychiatric emergency among postnatal mothers. This study investigated the prevalence and antecedents of postpartum psy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2026/v23i3562

Food borne Pathogen Contamination in Courier-based Food Delivery Systems: An Evidence from Zambia and Implications for Food Safety Surveillance

Choongo Mulungu, Newstead Zimba, Lalisa Nambeye, Derby Samu, Gladys Muyembe, Chaldren Kaluah, Christine Musonda & Astridah Kona Yihemba Maseka · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026

Background: Food safety is a major global public health issue, with over 600 million annual illnesses caused by foodborne pathogens alongside risks from chemical contaminants. Aims: This study aimed to assess microbial contamination in food carriers used by courier bikers in Lusa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i52039