University of Zambia ADHL Node: Recent submissions
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A study to determine the knowledge and attitude of parents/guardians towards te mentally retarded children: A case for chainama day centre and F-ward.
(2014-02-07)The aim of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitude of parents/guardians towards the mentally retarded children. The study was conducted at Chainama Hills Hospital. A descriptive, explorative and non-experimental ... -
Establishment and Evaluation of serological diagnostic tests for Human Cysticercosis
(2014-02-05)Taenia solium (T. solium) infections are of public health concern in most developing countries where diagnosis of the diseases is still a major challenge. This is due to the high cost and technique nature of most of the ... -
Factors influencing vasectomy acceptability in Kabwata Township Lusaka District-Zambia
(2014-02-05)The study aimed at identifying factors affecting vasectomy acceptability among men. It sought to answer the research question: What are the factors that may be associated with vasectomy acceptability among men? This was a ... -
Determinants of insecticide treated nets utilisation in older children and young adults in Zambia from the malaria indicator survey 2010
(2014-02-05)Background: The use of Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs) is recognised as an important method in the prevention of malaria. The universal access policy has led to high levels of ITN ownership across different socio-economic ... -
Factors associated with non-participation in a health study: Observations from community engagement experiences in a home-based VCT randomized controlled trial in Monze
(2014-02-05)Participation in research is crucial to the success of any study and it has been widely argued to be an important factor in conducting research and implementation of the findings. Non-participation has numerous consequences ... -
The application of new breakthrough to literacy teaching methods by grade one teachers in two Schools in Lusaka
(2014-02-05)Although the Zambian government has put in place the New Breakthrough to Literacy to help grade one pupils read local languages, studies show that some children who have gone through NBTL fail to break through to literacy. ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with acute occupational lung disease among Cotton Ginnery workers in Katete District
(2014-02-05)The presence of byssinosis among workers in cotton ginneries has been well documented in studies from several countries.However, no studies had been performed among cotton workers in the Eastern Province of Zambia. In view ... -
A study of the genotypic resistance patterns in patients failing first line anti-retroviral therapy regimen in Zambia
(2014-02-04)Background: Few reports have described the drug resistance patterns of patients failing antiretroviral therapy (ART) in areas where HIV subtype C is predominant, and there is little data from Zambia in particular.Aims: ... -
Effects of early iron supplementation on the occurrence of anaemia in low birth weight newborns admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit at The University Teaching Hospital
(2014-02-04)Effect of early iron supplementation on the occurrence of anaemia in low birth weight newborns admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at University Teaching Hospital. Background: Iron deficiency is the most common ... -
Malaria, Hookworms and Schistomiasis coinfection and its effect on anaemia among School children in Zambezi District of Zambia
(2014-02-04)Introduction: Malaria, hookworm and schistosomiasis are wide spread in most parts of Zambia and often occur in same communities at high frequencies particularly in schoolchildren thereby making co-infection of these parasites ... -
A study of factors contributing to low attendance of children aged between 1 -5 years at growth monitoring programmes in Kitwe, Zambia.
(2014-02-04)A study of factors contributing to low attendance at growth monitoring programmes among children aged between 1-5 years was done in Kitwe, 2 Health Centres were randomly selected for the study. At the Health Centres a ... -
Determination of the prevalence of African trypanosome species in indigenous Dogs of Mambwe District, Eastern Province of Zambia
(2014-02-04)Throughout their long history of domestication, dogs have been sources of parasitic zoonoses, including gastrointestinal parasites and haemoparasites. As such, they have served as a link for parasite exchange, resulting ... -
A study to assess health education being given to mothers of malnourished children in the paediatrics unit of UTH.
(2014-02-04)The aim of the study was to assess health education being given to mothers of malnourished children in the Paediatrics Unit of U.T.H. Health education in simple health messages adopted to local cultural practices in native ... -
Quality analysis of selected Pediatric HIV/AIDS/TB Medicines in Livingstone District, Zambia
(2014-02-04)Introduction :Counterfeiting affects all medical products, from medicines and pharmaceutical ingredients to medical devices and diagnostics. Counterfeit drugs including overt forgeries, pharmaceutically-sound close imitations, ... -
The use of Antenatal corticosteroids and outcomes of premature neonates at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka,Zambia
(2013-12-10)Background: Following the administration of corticosteroids to pregnant women at risk of premature delivery, the occurrence of hyaline membrane disease and the related complications among neonates born of such women is ... -
''Perceptions and beliefs of University and College student towards male circumcision in Lusaka''
(2013-12-10)Background: Data from a range of observational epidemiological studies, conducted since the mid-1980s, showed that circumcised men have a lower prevalence of HIV than those who are uncircumcised. Furthermore recent randomized ... -
Pre-operative bladder irrigation with Povidone Iodine in reducing open prostatectomy surgical site infection(SSI) at University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2013-12-10)Objective:The study investigated the efficacy of using 1% povidone-iodine pre-operative bladder irrigation in reducing open prostatectomy surgical site infections at the University Teaching Hospital, Department of Surgery, ... -
Aetiology and presentation of pulmonary disease in HIV-Infected patients at risk of early mortality at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(2013-12-10)Introduction: Pulmonary disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in HIV-infected patients. Yet specific causes are often unknown in third-world settings due to a lack of extensive diagnostic facilities, ... -
Effects of siting boreholes and septic tanks on groundwater quality in Saint Bonaventure Township of Lusaka District
(2013-12-10)The rapid population growth of Lusaka has brought adverse effects on water supply and sewage treatment facilities in the District. Consequently, authorities in Lusaka have allowed use of septic tanks and boreholes in the ... -
The impact of using a modified Ministry of Health Traditional birth attendant training curriculum on the infection prevention knowledge, practice and attitute of trained traditional birth attendants in Chongwe District of Zambia
(2013-12-10)Introduction:Poor infection prevention practices have been reported among Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) in Lusaka province in Zambia. High maternal and infant infection rates of 20% and 27.3%, respectively, among ...