Journal of Research in Nursing and Midwifery

Virginia Simasiku

Department of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, School of Nursing Sciences, University of Zambia, PO BOX 50110, Lusaka, Zambia

Publications

• Brief Report   
  DETERMINANTS OF ALCOHOL USE AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN AT GEORGE HEALTH CENTRE IN LUSAKA DISTRICT, ZAMBIA
  Author(s): Virginia Simasiku*
  
  Background: Alcohol is a recognized teratogen in utero because of its potential to cause damage to the brain resulting in developmental, cognitive and behavioural problems including fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) and mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders. Main objective: To explore the determinants of alcohol use among pregnant women at George Health Centre Method: A mixed convergent method study an analytical cross-sectional design recruited 255 pregnant women from which 24 participated in 4 focused group discussions from women who gave a history of drinking alcohol. Results: The study showed that 4 in every 10 pregnant women had a history of alcohol consumption prior to and during pregnancy. Significant factors.. View More»
  DOI: 10.14303/2315-568X.2022.21

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