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A study of the outcome of neonatal male circumcision using Gomco, Mogen and Plastibell neonatal devices among trained providers in Zambia
(2015-11-11)Background:Male circumcision (MC) is the surgical removal of the foreskin in males. Observational studies have shown a correlation between MC and HIV prevalence, such that in areas with high MC prevalence (> 80%), HIV ... -
A study of the paediatric referral system between primary health care facilities (Urban Health Centres) and the referral hospital, University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-08-20)The Paediatric referral system is an important aspect of Health care service to sick children and their parents/guardians. It is the link between the Lusaka Urban Health Centres and UTH. When functioning effectively it is ... -
A study of the pattern of non-emergency surgical disease amongst children in lower primary school in Lusaka urban
(2012-07-23)This study of the pattern of non-emergency surgical diseases in Zambian school children was undertaken to identify diseases some of which left untreated can pose a problem in later stages of life.If, these diseases are ... -
A study of the pre-operative information given to pregnant mothers who undergo emergency ceasarean section at ceasarean section at UTH.
(2013-09-25)The study was conducted at the University Teaching Hospital in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The purpose of this study was to find out pre operative information given to pregnant mothers who undergo emergency ... -
A study of the prevalence and clinical features of urinary tract infection in children aged between 0-5 years admitted to A-Block paediatric wings of the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-06-25)Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common paediatric problem that has not been seriously addressed in Zambia as evidenced by lack of documentation. UTI causes significant morbidity and mortality in the affected children ... -
A Study of the safety,Effectiveness,and Acceptability of Misprostol for Treatment of Incomplet Abortion at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka,Zambia
(2012-01-12)Incomplete abortion is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among women that experience an abortion. The treatment for incomplete abortion at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) is currently manual vacuum aspiration ... -
A study on adolescent's knowledge and perception of the effects of sexual abuse in Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-08-10)Adolescence is one group which has been identified as a risk group. According to World Health Organisation adolescence is a period from 10 to 20 years of age. This study focussed on the basic and secondary school-going ... -
A study on factors contributing to inadequate male involvement in family planning in sesheke district.
(2015-04-10)The main objective of the study was to establish factors that contribute to inadequate male involvement in family planning in Sesheke District, so that ultimately areas that need intervention are identified. Literature ... -
A study on factors contributing to non compliance with respiratory control measure among millers in lusaka
(2014-08-27)The main aim of the study was to determine knowledge, attitude and practices of carers towards children with hydrocephalus who attended pediatric surgical clinic at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka. The literature ... -
A study on factors contributing to obstetric referrals from mpulungu urban clinic to mbala hospital,zambia.
(2013-04-15)The purpose of the study was to determine factors contributing to obstetric referrals from Mpulungu Urban Clinic to Mbala Hospital, so that measures could be taken to correct the situation. Literature reviewed included ... -
A study on factors contributing to the high prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis in the nchelenge area of nchelenge district.
(2013-10-08)This descriptive and cross sectional study was undertaken in Nchelenge, Luapula province which has the third highest incidence of schistosomiasis disease. The general objective of the study was to determine the factors ... -
A study on factors contributing to the underutilization of the nursing process at kasama general hospital.
(2014-08-27)This study, was done at Kasama General hospital, which was aimed at determining factors contributing to the under utilization of the nursing process at the hospital. The literature reviewed on the nursing process revealed ... -
A study on factors influencing utilization of intermittent presumptive treatment of malaria(IPTp) services by pregnant women in Sesheke District of Zambia
(2014-02-07)Intermittent presumptive treatment of malaria in pregnancy (IPTp) is one of the recommended interventions by World Health Organization to mitigate the impact of malaria in pregnancy in malaria stable transmission zones ... -
A study on factors influencing women's ability to insist on their sexual partners to use condoms in prevention of HIV/AIDS in Lusaka urban,Zambia.
(2013-09-25)This was a study to determine factors influencing women's ability to insist on condom use by their sexual partners. Fifty five (55) women in the age range 15-45 of age were sampled from different socioeconomic backgrounds ... -
A study on factors influencing women's ability to insist on their sexual partners to use condoms in prevention of HIV/AIDS in Lusaka urban,Zambia.
(2013-10-08)This was a study to determine factors influencing women's ability to insist on condom use by their sexual partners. Fifty five (55) women in the age range 15-45 of age were sampled from different socio-economic ... -
A study on HIV related stigma and discrimination experienced by people living with HIV/AIDS in Katete District
(2012-08-01)As we enter the third decade of the AIDS pandemic the temptation is great to assume that the epidemic of stigma has ended. Most countries have introduced legislation protecting People Living With HIV/AIDS [PLWHA] against ... -
A study on how informed the University of Zambia students (Great East Road Campus) are about family planning.
(2013-11-29)This descriptive research study was conducted at the university of Zambia, Great East Road Campus,in Lusaka in May,1988. The Literature review was based on family planning information in general and the problems ... -
A study on how newly qualified nurses cope as nurse-managers (working in general, district hospitals, in Luapula, Central and North-Western Provinces).
(2014-10-21)The study was aimed at identifying the coping mechanisms of newly qualified registered nurses as nurse-managers.The study was aimed at identifying the coping mechanisms of newly qualified registered nurses as nurse-managers.Data ... -
A study on malaria control measures among community members in Lusaka urban
(2012-08-15)Malaria is an illness caused by Plasmodium of the falciparum, maiariae, vivax and ovale species. 90% to 95% of the malaria cases occurring in Zambia are due to Plasmodium falciparum. The malaria parasites are transmitted ... -
A study on male involvement in family planning in Mpongwe mission hospital catchment area.
(2014-05-05)The purpose of the study was to determine knowledge, practice and attitude of male involvement in family planning in Mpongwe District. Literature from various scholars on knowledge, Practice and Attitude was reviewed on ...