Anemia and its associated factors among women of reproductive Age in Zambia: A multilevel mixed-effects analysis
Anemia remains a significant public health issue among Zambian women of reproductive age, shaped by both individual- and community-level factors. These findings highlight the need for integrated, targeted interventions focusing on high-risk groups in high-prevalence areas. Strengthening clinical services and implementing community-based strategies to address healthcare access and environmental determinants are essential to reducing the burden of anemia in Zambia.
Authors
- Esau G. Mbewe
- Given Moonga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0062-1475)
- Florence Mwila
- James Muchinga
- Mukuka Malasha
- Christopher Kalumba
- Garikai Martin Membele
- Kumbulani Mabanti
Institutions
- University of Lusaka (ZM)
- Lusaka Apex Medical University (ZM)
- University of Zambia (ZM)
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-02-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0330400
- Primary Topic
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00