Tukiya Kanguya

Thank you for Ramya. The WHO report does show Zambia at the top with an emerging alcohol problem in our adolescent population in the African region. Looking forward policy reformations in this area.

There's an increasing number of female PhD holders who are as well successful wives/mothers. I think it's possible ☺️

I’d say most PhD students don’t even have ONE of these !

CIDRZ, in partnership with the University of Alabama and University of Illinois Chicago, has trained peer leaders to deliver the ZAIMARA and Health Promotion curriculums, empowering AGYW and mother figures to openly talk about #HIV, #STIs, and #PrEP for healthier, informed lives.

"Implementation science fails to deliver bc evidence ignores the context of formerly colonized peoples. Our history is rich, it does not remain in the past. We still live through it everyday."

Dear youngster, do not do drugs.

@luchi7 @idlidosa2 getting one for you.

Impwa lovers and haters,gather here 😂😂

Is colorism and skin bleaching a health concern in Zambia. What do you think? @TukiyaK @GinaSissoko are applying for a grant.

@mwinji_siame @idlidosa2 @GinaSissoko Hypotheses 2 Light skinned girls ➡️ Over-sexualization by men➡️ Increase in likelihood to engage in risky sexual behavior.

@mwinji_siame @idlidosa2 @GinaSissoko So true. What are your thoughts on this Hypotheses 1 Darker skinned girls ➡️ Low self esteem ➡️ Poor mental health outcomes ( depression,suicidal ideation & PTSD) ➡️ Increase in likelihood to engage in risky sexual behavior to impress few men after them

@idlidosa2 @GinaSissoko Hypotheses 2 Light skinned girls ➡️ Over-sexualization by men➡️ Increase in likelihood to engage in risky sexual behavior

@idlidosa2 @GinaSissoko Thank you Ramya. We are looking at understanding the impact of colorism on mental health and risky sexual behavior among adolescent girls in Zambia

@idlidosa2 @GinaSissoko Hypotheses 1 Darker skinned girls ➡️ Low self esteem ➡️ Poor mental health outcomes ( depression, sucide ideation & PTSD) ➡️ Increase in likelihood to engage in risky sexual behavior to impress few men that approach them.

One of the best youth gatherings in health that I have attended. #YouthInLeadership# #Adolescent Health#

The just ended #YPC2023 with insightful lessons, gaining knowledge and creating good memories with good people. #AUBingwa #Shootyourshoot #YouthinLeadership @AUBingwa @AfricaCDC @_AfricanUnion

CPHIA 2024 See you in Morocco! 🇲🇦

Having people you share your good news with without thinking twice is an underrated WIN!

Looking forward to the “Youth Mental Health Session” side event this afternoon lead by @PatMcGorry @NaeemDalal @orygen_aus @AUBingwa #CPHIA 2023 #Adolescent Mental Health #Africa #Agenda 2063