University of Zambia ADHL Node: Recent submissions
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Knowledge of breast cancer,risk factors, symptoms and screening methods among first degree female relatives of breast cancer patients at cancer disease hospital.
(2014-06-18)The study was aimed at determining the relationship of breast cancer knowledge on risk factors, symptoms and screening methods among first degree female relatives of breast cancer patients. Literature review was on knowledge ... -
Determining knowledge, attitude and practice of men towards postnatal care services in mazabuka district of Zambia.
(2014-06-11)The study was conducted with a purpose of determining knowledge, attitude and practice of men towards PNC services in Mazabuka district. This was to establish if men's involvement would improve the postnatal service ... -
Knowledge and acceptance of cervical cancer screening among women: Ngombe community,Lusaka
(2014-06-11)Cancer of the cervix remains the most common malignant neoplasm of the female genitalia and the second most common cancer in women (WHO/ICO, 2010). Cancer screening tests serve to detect the possibility that a cancer is ... -
A study to determine factors associated with utilisation of trained tuberculosis treatment supporters by tuberculosis patients in Lundazi district.
(2014-06-11)This study is aimed at determining factors associated with the utilisation of the trained Tuberculosis (TB) Treatment Supporters in Lundazi district. The use of Trained TB treatment supporters has been promoted as one of ... -
Emotional support of a labouring woman.
(2014-06-11)The purpose of the study was to find out how much emotional support is given during labour and delivery to women who deliver in the University Teaching Hospital (U.T.H.), and to further find out whether or not the same ... -
Nurses knowledge and practice towards malaria case management in Lusaka Urbarn clinics.
(2014-06-11)The purpose of this study was to determine Nurses' knowledge and practice towards malaria case management in Lusaka urban clinics and this is the general objective. Literature review was conducted globally, regionally and ... -
A study to determine acceptance and family planning practices among women in Siavonga district.
(2014-05-30)The study was conducted in Kariba, Matua and Lusitu rural health centre catchment areas in Siavonga District. The objective of the study was to determine acceptance and family planning practices among women in Siavonga ... -
A study to determine knowledge and practices of family planning among women of Nangoma Mumbwa district.
(2014-05-30)The aim of the study was to determine knowledge and use of family planning of women of Nangoma of Mumbwa district. A descriptive study was conducted using a structured interview schedule. The study was conducted at Nangoma ... -
Challenges faced by Hospital in providing surgical care and handling surgical needs in Zambia
(2014-05-23)Challenges faced by hospitals in providing surgical care are many and important to public health. These challenges have long been neglected hence posing a lot of threat to the very existence and development of surgical ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Bwafwano home based care givers towards people living with HIV(PLHIV) but also suffering from mental illness in Lusaka and Central Provinces, Zambia
(2014-05-23)Arising from the assumption that knowledge, attitudes and practices may be lacking or poor among home based care givers towards people living with HIV (PLHIV) but suffering from mental illness, a cross sectional mixed study ... -
Retention in care for patients receiving highly activeantiretroviral therapy at Health care facilities: The situation in Zambia
(2014-05-23)Background:Retaining in care for patients initiated on HAART is a challenge for health care facilities where patients are being lost at different points in the continuum of care. General Objective:To determine the extent ... -
Determinants and outcomes of second trimester abortions at the University Teaching Hospital Lusaka
(2014-05-23)Background: Mid trimester abortion constitutes 10-15% of all induced abortions worldwide and accounts for the majority of complications. In Africa, studies demonstrating the proportion of second trimester abortions are ... -
The incidence of hypomagnesaemia in adult HIV patients receiving Amphotericin-B for treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(2014-05-23)Background:Amphotericin-B deoxycholate is an essential agent in the management of cryptococcal meningitis. Despite its proven antifungal potency it has several untoward side effects which include renal failure, hypomagnesaemia, ... -
A case study of government innovative programmes for increasing access to qualified Health Personnel in selected Rural District of Zambia
(2014-05-22)Objective: To document the experiences and lessons learnt from implementing innovative programmes that aim at increasing access to qualified health workers in Gwembe and Chibombo districts by Ministry of Health and ... -
A study of factors influencing choice of contraceptive method for the urban zambian woman.
(2014-05-05)The purpose of the study was to identify the social, cultural, religious and psychological factors that influence choice of contraceptive method for the Zambian woman in urban areas. Knowledge of factors influencing ... -
Knowledge,attitude and practice of cholera outbreaks in nchelenge district.
(2014-05-05)In Zambia, cholera is one of the major health problems country wide. During rainy season, at least, one part of the country will notify the outbreak of cholera. The purpose of this study was to determine Knowledge, attitude ... -
A study to determine the attitude of health workers at St Francis hospital (Katete) towards Legalization of induced abortion in Zambia.
(2014-05-05)The objective of the study was to determine the attitude of Health Workers at St Francis Hospital in Katete towards legalization of abortion in Zambia. Literature review for the study looked at the opinion of Health Workers ... -
A study to determine knowledge, attitude and practice of ante-natal mothers towards HIV transmission through breastfeeding in lusaka urban district.
(2014-05-05)The aim of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of antenatal mothers on HIV transmission through breastfeeding. The study was conducted in Lusaka Urban District Health Centres, in October, ... -
Nurses knowledge and attitude towards exclusive breastfeeding in kabompo district.
(2014-05-05)The purpose of the study was to determine the knowledge and attitudes towards exclusive breastfeeding among nurses. A pilot study was conducted at Kabompo district hospital and the actual study was conducted in Kabompo ... -
Factors contributing to delay in seeking care by expectant mothers with a history of immediate previous caesarian section, at the University teaching hospital (UTH) Lusaka,Zambia.
(2014-05-05)The aim of the study was to identify the factors contributing to delay in seeking medical care when in labour, by the expectant mothers with immediate previous caesarean section, at the University Teaching Hospital. A ...