University of Zambia ADHL Node: Recent submissions
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A study to determine the knowledge and practice of the family towards prevention of relapses in patients with schizophrenia in lusaka urban.
(2015-04-13)The study, therefore, aims to determine the level of knowledge and practice of the family towards prevention of relapses in patients with schizophrenia. With the deinstitutionalization movement, greater emphasis has been ... -
Factors associated with Co-trimoxazole table inventory control-Assessment of primary health facilities in Lusaka Zambia
(2015-04-13)The World Bank (1994) noted that over 80% of the original budget on health in most African countries is lost through inefficient practices at various levels, by various accountability failures in the supply chain for medical ... -
An evaluation of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria during pregnancy in four Health Centres in Lusaka District
(2015-04-13)Background: Malaria is an important health problem, and pregnant women and the foetus are not immune from its effects. There are numerous complications of malaria in pregnancy. However, steps to mitigate its effects like ... -
A review of tenofovir and lamivudine dosing errors in patients on highly active anti retroviral therapy with renal impairment at the university teaching hospital in Lusaka,Zambia
(2015-04-13)Objectives Drug dosing errors are common in patients with renal impairment and could cause adverse effects and poor outcomes. The study reviewed tenofovir and lamivudine dosing errors as a component of the highly active ... -
Antibiotic prescribing patterns among physicians at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(2015-04-13)Background:Prescribing patterns can greatly have a negative impact on patient care outcomes if not underpinned by use of ideal standards and evidence-based medicine. The overall aim of this clinical research was to determine ... -
Patients knowledge of their anti-diabetic medication and sources of medication information at The Universirty Teaching Hospital in Lusaka
(2015-04-13)Objectives A patient’s knowledge of their medication is not only vital in the prevention of drug related problems, but is also a major factor that influences treatment success. This study aimed at evaluating patients’ ... -
A study to determine mothers knowledge and practices towards vitamin A supplement and foods rich in vitamin A in Mpanshya - Chongwe District.
(2015-04-13)The study aimed at exploring mother's knowledge and practices towards vitamin A supplement and vitamin A rich foods in Mpanshya area, Chongwe district of Lusaka Province. Mpanshya catchment area has been experiencing a ... -
Factors contributing to underutilization of mental health services in health centres within Lusaka urban.
(2015-04-10)The objective of this study was to determine the factors contributing to underutilization of mental health services in Health Centres within Lusaka urban. 50 percent of respondents of both males and females from 15 years ... -
A study to determine factors affecting productivity among breast feeding working mothers in the child bearing age, with reference to the formal sector in lusaka.
(2015-04-10)The main aim of the study was to determine factors affecting productivity among breast feeding working mothers in the child bearing age (15-45 years) in Lusaka Urban District with reference to the formal sector. The study ... -
A study to determine factors that affetct client's choice of permanent method contraception at UTH.
(2015-04-10)This study was done to determine the factors that affect the clients' choice of permanent method of contraception. Permanent method of contraception is one method of family planning though it has not been publicised ... -
Knowledge,attitude and practice of mothers with under five children on the use of chlorine in water treatment in lusaka urban district.
(2015-04-10)The aim of this study was to determine knowledge, attitude and practice of mothers with under five children on the use of chlorine in water treatment in Lusaka Urban District. The literature review was discussed under ... -
A study to determine knowledge, attitudes and practice of antenatal mothers towards exclusive breast feeding in Mtendere-Lusaka.
(2015-04-10)The main aim of the study was to determine knowledge, attitudes and practice of antenatal mothers towards exclusive breast-feeding in M'tendere - Lusaka. A sample size of fifty (50) antenatal mothers was selected from ... -
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 ... -
Quality of life and spirituality of women with cervical cancer at cancer diseases hospital, lusaka.
(2015-04-10)The study was aimed at determining the relationship between Quality of Life and spirituality among women with Cervical Cancer at Cancer Diseases Hospital Lusaka. The hypothesis for the study was there is a relationship ... -
Patient charactaristics and outcomes in antepartum haemorrhage due to placenta praevia and abruptio placenta at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(2015-02-26)Background: Placenta praevia and Abruptio placenta are the two major causes of antepartum haemorrhage worldwide including Zambia. They contribute significantly to obstetric haemorrhage, which is a leading cause of maternal ... -
Hydroxyurea therapy outcomes in sickle cell children with history of stroke at the University Teaching Hospital Zambia
(2015-02-23)Background :Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common debilitating genetic disorder among people of African descent. The most devastating neurologic manifestation of SCD is stroke. Therapeutic studies of hydroxyurea ... -
A comparative study on the capacity of Health Workers and Health Centers to diagnise Human African Trypanosomiasis in Tsetse infected Chama and Mambwe Districts of Eastern Zambia
(2015-02-23)This study was carried out to investigate and compare the levels of knowledge on Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), disease awareness among health personnel and factors affecting the diagnostic capacity of HAT in tsetse ... -
Measuring competence among Health Workers in case management of malaria in pregnancy in Rural Zambia(Gwembe)
(2015-02-23)Introduction:Malaria is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Zambia. It is believed that malaria is responsible for up to approximately 47% of the overall disease burden for pregnant women. In Zambia it ... -
Unsafe abortion: Knowledge and perceptions among In-School female adolescents in Kapiri Mposhi
(2015-02-23)This study aimed to investigate unsafe abortion, which is more prevalent in most third world countries and contributes significantly to maternal morbidity and mortality. Majority of patients treated for induced abortion ... -
Involvement of Registered Nurses in Clinical Teaching of Nursing Students in Central Hospitals of Malawi
(2015-02-23)Clinical teaching is an active process that occurs in a variety of socio-cultural contexts and is one of the most important components in the training of nursing students. Registered Nurses play an important role in ...