University of Zambia ADHL Node: Recent submissions
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Mothers' traditional customs and beliefs regarding diarrhoea in children who are admitted to University teaching hospital.
(2013-09-25)The study was conducted at the University Teaching Hospital. It aimed at determining the mothers’ traditional customs and beliefs regarding diarrhoea in children and the parameters they use in deciding whether to bring the ... -
A study of family planning practices among qualified nurses at the university teaching hospital.
(2013-09-25)The aim of the study was to determine family planning practices among qualified nurses. Literature on family planning practices was obtained from literature presented in other countries especially developing countries. ... -
Utilisation of health services by the deaf and hard of hearing.
(2013-09-25)The purpose of the study was to determine the factors influencing Under-utilization of health services by the deaf and hard of hearing in Kanyama Compound. Literature review was from various scholars. The literature focused ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of pupils at Chipata day secondary school towards voluntary counselling and testing for HIV in Chipata district.
(2013-09-16)The study sought to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of pupils at chipata day secondary school towards VCT for HIV. A descriptive -cross sectional study was used. A total of 50 respondents who were pupils ... -
A study to evaluate weaning practices in relation to development of malnutrition in children under two years of age admitted at the University teaching hospital.
(2013-09-11)The aim of the study was to evaluate the weaning practices in relation to development of malnutrition in children under two years of age admitted at the University Teaching Hospital. A descriptive study was conducted ... -
Sexual behavior of people on HAART at Chikankata mission hospital in Mazabuka district.
(2013-09-11)The main objective of the study was to determine sexual behavior of People HAART both male and female aged 18 and above years at Chikankata Mission Hospital The study design was both a descriptive quantitative study design ... -
A study to determine the knowledge attitudes and practices of emergency contraception among women seeking abortion at Kitwe Central Hospital.
(2013-08-23)The Zambian government endorsed the use of EC in 1997. Since then, the government has mandated the provision and use of EC at all levels of the health care delivery. The adoption of the EC concept was part of a larger ... -
Factors contributing to the low measles immunization coverage among under five children in sesheke district.
(2013-08-23)Every child who comes to the health institution or is visited in the community for the purpose of receiving immunizations is entitled to safe and quality health care which should be provided by health care providers. With ... -
A study to determine the factors associated with the inadequate staffing levels of nurses at UTH Lusaka, Zambia.
(2013-08-23)The aim of the study was to determine factors associated to the inadequate nursing staffing levels at UTH. Data was collected from a sample of 50 respondents drawn from the hospital departments, comprising of 25 Enrolled ... -
Mothers with under five children's knowledge and practices towards home management of diarrhoea in lusaka district.
(2013-08-23)The study was conducted in Lusaka district, and targeted two compounds: these are misisi and kabwata. The purpose of the study aimed at determining mothers'/caretakers'knowledge and practices towards home management of ... -
Determining how accurate clients interpret health messages communicated by health education posters.
(2013-08-23)The purpose of the study was to determine how accurate clients interpret health education messages communicated by health education posters displayed in most health institutions, organisations and/or public places. It was ... -
Factors contributing to recurrence of cholera outbreaks in George compund, Lusaka district.
(2013-08-16)Cholera is endemic in Zambia - its cycle coincides with the rainy season every year and is directly related to the lack of access to proper water and sanitation facilities. The first outbreak of cholera was reported in the ... -
A study to determine the knowledge and attitude of school going children on child sexual abuse in Lusaka Urban.
(2013-08-15)The nature of the problem of sexual abuse of children is intertwined with the issue of victim's secrecy and brings forth feelings of revulsion or disbelief. These have caused professionals to shy away from the problem ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of nurses towards medical exmination at Ndola central and Arthur Davidson children hospitals in Ndola district.
(2013-08-14)The study was aimed at determining the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of nurses towards medical examination. Medical examination is a health promoting service aimed at preventing diseases and improving health of an ... -
A study to determine knowledge, attitude and practice of mothers and caretakers towards home mangement of fever due to malaria among children under the age of five years in chongwe district.
(2013-08-14)This study sought at determining The knowledge, attitude and practice of mothers and care takers towards management of fever due to malaria among under five children in Chongwe District. Malaria still continues to rank ... -
A study to determine the knowledge attitude and experiences of pregnant women towards prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS at UTH and Chikankata mission hospital.
(2013-08-13)Mother to Child Transmission is by far the largest source of HIV infection in children below the age of 15 and has become a critical child health problem in Africa. The aim of the study was to determine the Knowledge, ... -
Knowledge and practices of HIV positive mothers on breastfeeding and infant feeding options in Ndola District (new Masala, Lubuto, Kabushi, Bwafwano and Kawama Health Centers).
(2013-08-13)This study was aimed at determining the knowledge and practices of HIV infected and breastfeeding mothers on infant feeding options in the following health centers; Masala. Kabushi. Lubuto, Bwafwano and Kawama in Ndola ... -
Knowledge and practice of women in the child bearing age on tetanus toxoid immunisation in lusaka district.
(2013-08-13)Zambia is among the 49 countries world wide that still have to eliminate MNT. Although it is well controlled through immunization activities the concentration is still among pregnant women during Antenatal Care (ANC). For ... -
Knowlegdge and practice of underfive care takers on early signs of malnutrition in chitambo community.
(2013-08-07)Malnutrition continues to be a worldwide problem. Children and the elderly tend to be especially susceptible. Approximately 27 percent of children under 5 in developing world are malnourished. Malnutrition claims about ... -
A study to determine the review of the initiation currriculum for girls at puberty in view of HIV/AIDS in Lusaka urban.
(2013-08-07)The main aim of the study was to review the curriculum of initiation of girls at puberty, in view of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, in Lusaka Urban. The study was a descriptive qualitative design; and was conducted in three (3) ...