University of Zambia ADHL Node: Recent submissions
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A study to assess the use of partogram by midwives in lusaka urban maternity clinics.
(2014-08-27)The study was conducted to assess the use of the partogram by midwives in Lusaka Urban Maternity Clinics labour wards. A descriptive study was conducted and a self administered questionnaire was used for data collection. A ... -
A study on factors contributing to the underutilization of the nursing process at kasama general hospital.
(2014-08-27)This study, was done at Kasama General hospital, which was aimed at determining factors contributing to the under utilization of the nursing process at the hospital. The literature reviewed on the nursing process revealed ... -
A study to determine factors contributing to low post natal attendance in serenje.
(2014-08-27)The aim of the study was to establish factors contributing to low utilization of post natal clinic in Serenje District. It was hoped that the study could be used to identify gaps in the existing service that may be ... -
A study to determine patients perception of utilization of health care services at siavonga district hospital.
(2014-08-27)The study sought to determine patients' perception of hospitalization and utilization of health care services at Siavonga District Hospital. Literature review was based on some studies conducted globally, regionally and ... -
Caregivers experiences in caring for children with hydrocepalus attending physiotherapy at the University teaching hospital D-block and CBI, Lusaka
(2014-08-25)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the caregivers' experiences in caring for children with hydrocephalus attending physiotherapy at UTH-block and CBI.A quasi experimental, cross sectional descriptive study was ... -
A study to determine the knowledge, attitude and practices of carers towards children with hydrocephalus.
(2014-08-25)The main aim of the study was to determine knowledge, attitude and practices of carers towards children with hydrocephalus who attended paediatric surgical clinic at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka. The literature ... -
The relationship between recurrent diarrhoea and malnutrition in children at the weaning stage.
(2014-08-25)The study sought to establish the relationship between recurrent diarrhoea and malnutrition in children at the weaning stage. Fifty (50) mothers of children admitted to hospital with diarrhoea and malnutrition and with a ... -
Effects of stress and social support on neurocognitive functioning among HIV positive individuals in Lusaka, Zambia
(2014-07-17)Statement of the problem: Both the medical and psychological literature has indicated that stress impacts people’s wellbeing. HIV positive individuals are among the most heavily stressed people. Stress comes from various ... -
Effects of HIV status and linguistic medium on test performance of low literacy rural adults: Implications for neuro psychological test development in Zambia
(2014-07-17)Studies in non-Western societies (China, India, Uganda, and Ethiopia) have reported differential performance on neuropsychological tests by HIV+ and HIV- groups. However, the impact of HIV on cognitive functioning has ... -
Assessment of red blood cell distribution width(RDW) as a biomarker of diabetic nephropathy in type II Diabetes Mellitus patients reviewed at Kabwe General Hospital
(2014-07-17)Background: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a kidney disease that is a complication of diabetes. Pathogenesis of DN involves damage to the tiniest blood vessels which is followed by increased concentration of blood urea / ... -
Family relationships in HIV individuals and their performance on the International Neurobehavioural test battery
(2014-07-17)The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) pandemic was first described in the 1980’s, and the first case in Zambia was reported in 1984 (Chipimo, 2011). Since then the infection rates have continued to raise with the highest ... -
Haemostatic profiles of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients at Ndola Central Hospital-Ndola, Zambia
(2014-07-17)Background: Patients with diabetes mellitus have a high risk of atherothrombotic events. Eighty percent of patients with diabetes mellitus die due to thrombosis, and 75% of these deaths are due to cardiovascular complications. ... -
Acceptance and utilization of condoms in the prevention of HIV/AIDS amongst christian men in Mwinilunga.
(2014-06-30)The title of this study is Acceptance and Utilization of Condoms in the Prevention of HIV/AIDS amongst Christian men in Mwinilunga. The main objective is to determine the factors that influence the acceptance and utilization ... -
Pre-operative information nurses communicate to patients undergoing general surgery.
(2014-06-30)The study was conducted at the University Teaching Hospital, Department of Surgery. The main aim of the study was to determine the extent to which nurses communicate pre-operative information to patients undergoing general ... -
A study to determine parents' knowledge and practices towards malnutrition among under five children in mbala urban district.
(2014-06-30)The study was under taken in Mbala urban district in three health institutions, namely Mbala General "Hospital Children's - ward, Tulemane Clinic, and Urban Clinic. Mbala District has been experiencing a steady increase ... -
A study to determine how cultural practices and beliefs influence the spread of HIV/AIDS, Lusaka.
(2014-06-30)The study sought to determine how cultural practices and beliefs influence the spread of HIV/AIDS in Lusaka urban. The objectives of the study were to: examine how gender roles make girls and women vulnerable to HIV/AIDS, ... -
The study to determine factors contributing to the development of malnutrition among children aged 0 - 5 years at St Francis Hospital, Katete, Zambia.
(2014-06-30)The study had the following general objectives: to determine whether mothers of malnourished children practice family planning to avoid frequent pregnancies , to determine whether breast feeding and weaning practices were ... -
A study to determine knowledge attitude and practices of the community towards street children in lusaka district.
(2014-06-18)The aim of the study was to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the people in the community towards the street children. Fifty persons from one residential area in Lusaka Urban were interviewed using ... -
A study to determine factors contributing to high incidences of sexually transmitted infections among adolescents of Lusaka urban district.
(2014-06-18)The study aimed at determining factors contributing to high incidences of sexually transmitted infections among adolescents of Lusaka urban district. Literature reviewed on STI was from various sources globally, regionally ... -
A study to determine the coping mechanisms of parents who have children with sickle cell disease at the university teaching hospital,Lusaka.
(2014-06-18)The main objective of this study was to determine the coping mechanisms of parents who have children with sickle cell disease. The specific objectives were: to determine the level of coping by parents whose children have ...