Local Organising Committee

ANITHA MENON

Email: anithamenon667@hotmail.com
Department of Psychology, University of Zambia
P.O.Box 32379, Lusaka, Zambia

Research Interests:
Applying psychological principles in prevention and management of chronic illness with a special interest in enhancing quality of life of HIV positive adolescents.

Communication skills of health practitioners in patient care, health related decision-making and adherence to treatment.

Stress management and physical activity (especially yoga) in enhancing physical and psychological well-being of adolescents.

Sexual Harassment in Academia.

Selected Publications:

Menon, A.,Munalula, B., Mambwe A., Glazebrook, C. (2005) Communication Skills-
A Handbook for Health Practitioners . ISBN 9982-888-00-05

Menon, A.,Munalula, B.,Tembo- Musonda V., Glazebrook C. (2005). Understanding and Managing Stress- A Handbook for Medical Practitioners in Zambia. ISBN 9982- 888-01-03

Campain, N,. Menon, A. Glazebrook, C (2006) Mental health of HIV positive
adolescents- the implication of disclosure -On-line European Journal of Pediatrics; 165 (1)

Menon, A., Glazebrook, C., Nicholas, C., Ngoma, M.S (2007). Mental Health and
Disclosure of HIV Status in Zambian Adolescents With HIV Infection Implications
for Peer-Support Programs. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. 46 (3): 349-354.

Menon, A., Munalula, B., Glazebrook C. (2007) Stress in Doctors: A case-study of University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka. Journal of Psychology in Africa. 17 (1): 137-140

Ngoma, M.S., Menon, A., Mac’wangi, M., Serpell, R (2007) Can All Research Strengthen Links Between Policy and Practice in HIV and AIDS Prevention, Care and Support, in Zambia? Medical Journal of Zambia.34(1):29-32