University of Zambia ADHL Node: Recent submissions
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HIV incidence during pregnancy in selected Rural and Urban Health facilities in Zambia
(2015-02-17)Despite high coverage of PMTCT services and the prevention strategies offered at ANC, new HIV infections in pregnant women are still occurring. The aim of this study was to measure the incidence of HIV during pregnancy and ... -
Assessment of prescription and administion errors in medication use process at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(2015-02-17)Background: Medication errors can occur at any of the five steps of the medication use process: prescribing, transcription, dispensing, administration and monitoring. AIM: This study aimed to ascertain the incidence and ... -
Efficiency of Artemether-Lumefantrine for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria in Malawian Children
(2015-02-17)Background: Malaria is still one of the leading causes of mortality among under-five year’s children in sub-Saharan Africa despite efforts to control it. It affects mostly pregnant women and children under the age of five ... -
A study to determine the knowledge, atitudes and practices of the community towards child labour in lusaka urban.
(2015-01-29)The purpose of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practices of the community towards child labour, in Lusaka Urban. It was hoped that the findings of the study would help health care providers to ... -
A study to determine factors contributing to caesarean sectionl incisional wound infections at the University Teaching Hospital.
(2015-01-29)The aim of the study was to determine the factors that contribute to post-operative incisional wound infections at U.T.H. The post-operative incisional wound infection rate at the institution, among the women who had under ... -
A study to determine factors influencing infection control at the university teaching hospital by the hospital auxillary workers.
(2015-01-29)The study was aimed at determining the factors influencing infection control at the University Teaching Hospital by the hospital auxiliary workers. Focus was directed at knowledge, attitude, cleaning procedures, experience, ... -
Effectiveness of Isoniazid preventive therapy on incidence of tuberculosis in adult people living with HIV in selected Districts of Rwanda
(2015-01-29)Tuberculosis (TB) is a common complication and leading cause of death in people living with HIV infection. In Rwanda, TB is the main opportunistic infection and it is the leading cause of death in HIV infected patients ... -
Utilization of traditional birth attendants in Lusaka urban.
(2015-01-29)This descriptive research study was undertaken in the following areas: George, Kanyama, Chawama, Chilenje, Mtendere, Kaunda Square and Chelstone Health Centres. These health Centres are located in the respective compounds ... -
Knowledge assessment of lead poisoning precautionary measures among women of child-bearing age in high lead exposure residential areas in Kabwe District
(2015-01-29)Lead poisoning contributes 0.9 per cent of developing countries’ disease burden. Lead poisoning is due to excessive lead exposure to the human body. In Zambia, Kabwe is one of the most affected towns due to its previous ... -
An exploratory study on factors associated with adoption of exclusive breastfeeding in Chelstone-Zambia
(2015-01-29)Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is recognised to make an important contribution in improving infant health and survival and is further associated with decreased risks of HIV transmission compared to mixed-feeding (breast ... -
A study to determine knowledge,attitudes and practices of women towards sexually transmitted infections in Kaoma,
(2015-01-29)The objective of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practices of women towards sexually transmitted infections in Kaoma. Fifty (50) respondents of women in the reproductive age group were sampled. ... -
Assessment of factors associated with utilization of insecticide treated bed nets among women of reproductive age: Oservations from the Zambia National Malaria indicators survey 2010
(2015-01-29)Background: Malaria is a major public health problem and principal cause of morbidity and mortality in Zambia. We investigated key factors that may be associated with the utilisation of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) as ... -
An assessment of the quality and microbiological quality of domestic water supply in Peri-Urban areas of Lusaka District
(2015-01-29)Introduction: Access to safe and clean water is important as a health and development issue at regional, national and local levels (World Health Organization, 2006). Throughout human history, the major health problems that ... -
Does the registered nursing curriculum prepare graduates for rural nursing?Nurses and their supervisors' views.
(2015-01-29)The main aim of the study was to determine factors that would better prepare the graduate nurse for rural nursing. At the same time conditions which make the nurse indifferent to rural areas were identified. Factors or ... -
Determination of competency levels for the management of HIV/AIDS among qualified health workers, in Chibombo District
(2015-01-29)INTRODUCTION: Chibombo district is situated in rural Zambia and HIV/AIDS was established as the district’s leading cause of mortality, which accounted for 20% of all deaths (Goma et al., 2013) and it was one of the major ... -
Factors contributing to failure of norplant clients to return for scheduled removal at the university teaching hospital.
(2015-01-29)The aim of the study was to identify factors contributing to delay in returning for scheduled removal by norplant clients at the University Teaching Hospital. In this study all subjects available were used for the study, ... -
Compliance to bacteriological standards for bottled drinking water sold in Lusaka District Zambia
(2014-11-07)Many people in Zambia and world over perceive bottled water as safe for consumption. However, studies have indicated that not all bottled water is up to standards. This study aimed at establishing compliance to bacteriological ... -
Morbidity and Mortality in HIV exposed under five children in a Rural Malawi setting
(2014-11-07)HIV and AIDS has significantly contributed to the rise of under-five morbidity and mortality in Africa. This threatens recent gains in infant and child survival and health. In Malawi, as in most other southern African ... -
Immediate fatal outcomes of Caesarean sections done for fetal distress at term at University Teaching Hospital Lusaka Zambia
(2014-11-07)Background: Fetal distress is a common indication for an emergency caesarean section (C/S). The term fetal distress refers to the presence of signs in a pregnant woman that suggests that the fetus may be compromised and ...