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Choongo Mulungu

Publications (5)

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

Effectiveness of Mental Health Support Group Participation on Illness Prognosis and Wellness: A Cohort Study of Participant Experiences in Zambia

Choongo Mulungu & Yasmin Sultana-Muchindu · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2026

Background: Mental health disorders are a growing global crisis, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations with limited access to care. In Zambia, services remain predominantly biomedical, under-resourced, and lacking formalized psychosocial interventions. Support group...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2026/v23i2552

Prevalence and Related Factors of Burnout among Healthcare Practitioners at Livingstone Central Hospital in Livingstone, Zambia

Evelyn Eselina Phiri, Yasmin Sultana-Muchindu & Choongo Mulungu · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2026

Burnout among healthcare practitioners is a critical issue affecting both the workforce and the quality of patient care. It is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment, leading to decreased job satisfaction and incre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2026/v23i3556

Prevalence and Precursors of Compassion Fatigue among Healthcare Professionals at Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia

Vongaishe Mashonganyika, Yasmin Sultana-Muchindu & Choongo Mulungu · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2026

The medical field is among the most demanding work fields, with healthcare providers being frequently exposed to traumatic injuries, heavy workloads, and intense emotional pressures. These conditions increase the risk of developing compassion fatigue, a syndrome of physical, emot...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2026/v23i3557