The socio-economic impact of adult mortality and morbidity on households in urban Zambia
Mutangadura, G.; Webb, D.
Safaids News Southern Africa Aids Information Dissemination Service Bulletin 6(3): 14-15
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 1029-3256 PMID: 12222357 Document Number: 526595
This household survey was conducted with the collaboration of the Planned Parenthood Association of Zambia and the District Social Welfare to determine the socioeconomic impact of adult morbidity and mortality on households in urban Zambia. A structured questionnaire was conducted among 177 residents of Zambia Compound and 168 residents of Kafue Estates. Data revealed that poverty intensifies the impact of adult mortality and morbidity in these two Zambian suburban sites, particularly in Zambia Compound, where constraints on capital and work opportunities prevent household from diversifying their incomes. Moreover, access to health and adequate sanitation was extremely poor in Zambia Compound. This paper recommends programs intensifying AIDS awareness, strengthening the existing community-based initiatives, and providing adequate support and care for orphans and children through community-based interventions.