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Factors influencing open defecation free status in areas practicing community led total sanitation: the case of Chiwala and Nkambo chifedoms of Masaiti district
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Zambia adopted Community Led Total Sanitation approach with the aim of ending open defecation and to reduce sanitation related diseases in the rural parts of the country. About 74.2 percent of households in rural areas ... -
Factors influencing patients consenting to major surgery at Chikankata mission, Kamoto mission, Kitwe central and Livingstone General Hospitals
(2013)Informed consent is essential for all surgical procedures whether they be major or minor surgery. It indicates that a patient has permitted the surgical team to conduct an operation on him or her. Few studies have been ... -
Factors influencing the outcome of acute Haematogenous Osteomyelitis (AHO) at The University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2013-01-08)This is a cross sectional review study of 112 patients with Acute Haematogenous Osteomyelitis (AHO) of long bones of the upper and lower extremities who were seen in the orthopaedic clinic at the University Teaching Hospital ... -
Factors influencing uptake of measles booster vaccine among under-five children at selected clinics in Lusaka,Zambia
(2017)Measles is one of the leading causes of death among young children even though a safe and cost-effective vaccine is available. In 2014, there were 114,900 measles deaths globally which is about 314 deaths every day or ... -
Factors influencing use of traditional medicine to precipitate labour by antenatal mothers in Mpika District
(2012-11-15)Reproductive Health is becoming a great concern to consumers of services, health care providers and policy makers. This is because of the escalating maternal morbidity and mortality some of which can be prevented through ... -
Factors influencing utilization of birth preparedness and complication readness among antenatal women in Monze
(2016-05-13)Introduction:Birth preparedness is when a woman and her family prepare for normal birth and for complications that may arise during pregnancy and childbirth (MoH, 2004). Birth Preparedness and Complication readiness (BPCR) ... -
Factors influencing utilization of cervical cancer screening services by women at selected clinics of Lusaka urban district of Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Zambia has one of the highest cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates in the world due to under-utilization of cervical cancer screening service (CCSS). Lusaka urban district is privileged to have a lot of screening ... -
Factors influencing utilization of diagnostic counselling and testing for HIV among tuberculosis patients at Monze mission hospital ,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Introduction The burden of Tuberculosis (TB) in Zambia is one of the highest in the world. The incidence of TB has risen in recent years, partly as a result of the impact of the HIV and AIDS epidemic.Therefore, Diagnostic ... -
Factors influencing utilization of family planning services amongst the adolescents in sinazongwe district.
(2015-10-05)The purpose of this study was to determine factors influencing low utilization of family planning services among adolescents in Sinazongwe District in Southern Province. Literature review was conducted on some studies ... -
Factors Influencing Utilization of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests in Chipata District's Rural, Peri-Urban and Urban Health Centers in Eastern Province
(2012-08-08)Rapid and accurate diagnosis is fundamental to effective management and control of malaria. In Zambia the Integrated Technical Guidelines (ITG) for Frontline Heath Workers and the National Integrated Management of Child ... -
Factors influencing utilization of Natural family planning among child bearing women in Chingola
(2011-11-16)The problem of low utilization of natural family planning is worldwide. There is low utilization of natural family planning in all parts of Zambia including Chilonga. Natural family planning rank least among the family ... -
Factors influencing vasectomy acceptability in Kabwata Township Lusaka District-Zambia
(2014-02-05)The study aimed at identifying factors affecting vasectomy acceptability among men. It sought to answer the research question: What are the factors that may be associated with vasectomy acceptability among men? This was a ... -
Factors that are associated with female condom use among Women in the reproductive age group in Zambia
(2015-04-13)BACKGROUND Globally about 34 million people are living with HIV/AIDS, and annually 2.5 million new infections and 1.7 million deaths related to AIDS occur. Zambia in particular is experiencing a generalized HIV/AIDS ... -
Factors that influence ownership and use of insectcide treated nets and the role of Community Health Workers in selected District of Southern Province
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Malaria remains a public health problem in Zambia and in the world as a whole. The use of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs), has been proven to be effective in the prevention against malaria. ITN use is the intended health ... -
Factors that influence prevalence of Child Marriages among married Men and Women in Chibombo District of Central Province
(University of Zambia, 2016)Child marriage, also referred to as early marriage is an emerging economic and health concern across the world and remains a widespread problem especially in developing countries including Zambia. Early or child marriages ... -
Factors that influence the quality of nursing care at Kafue district hospital.
(2014-03-26)The study sought to determine the factors that influence the quality of nursing care at Kafue District Hospital. The respondents were selected from four awards within the Hospital. A self-administered questionnaire was ... -
Factors that influence Women's capacity to protect themselves from contracting HIV infection in a Zambian community : a case study of Nkonkola area in Mazabuka District
(2012-08-08)This study examined factors that lead to high incidence of HIV/AIDS infection among women in order to establish determinants that influence women' s protection from contracting HIV/AIDS infection. The exercise was done ... -
Factors that shape implementation of community led total sanitation in selected chiefdoms in Monze district, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Globally, 2.4 billion people lack access to sanitation facilities and 946 million practice open defecation, with majority being in Africa. Zambia has one of the lowest accesses to sanitation and hygiene facilities on the ... -
Failing the academy: low written output in an African University
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 2008-01)The study investigated the publishing trends of academic staff at University of Zambia and doctors at University Teaching Hospital in order to highlight the trends and possible barriers to publishing by academic staff ... -
Failure of Oral Contraceptive with Rifampicin
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1980-12)A case of failure of oral contraceptive pills in a woman receiving rifampicin has been reported and discussed.