University of Zambia ADHL Node: Recent submissions
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Patient's Psycho-Social,Treatment and Health Services Factors Affecting ART Adherence in Choma(Zambia)
(2011-11-04)Research relating to factors responsible for adherence in Zambia has been limited. Clinic records at Choma show that the defaulter rate is at 9.9% (CIDRZ, 2007). This cross sectional study looked at common adherence problems ... -
An Evaluation of HIV and Aids mainstreaming in line ministries
(2011-11-04)HIV mainstreaming is increasingly being seen as one of the strategies for an effective national response. With an estimated HIV prevalence of 14.3 percent in the 15 to 49 years age group, Zambia has adopted a multi-sectoral ... -
Acceptability of male midwives in birth/delivery care in Ndola
(2011-11-04)The study sought to determine acceptability of male midwives in birth and delivery in Ndola (both rural and urban). The literature reviewed has revealed that there are very few studies that have been conducted worldwide ... -
Hypertension and Neurocognitive impairment as measured by the Zambia Neurobehavioural test battery--A pilot study
(2011-11-04)Hypertension has been reported as one of the most important etiologic factors in cardiovascular disease. Hypertension has serious social, physical and health consequences.The physical consequences of hypertension have been ... -
Factors associated with couplesHIV/AIDS counseling and testing in Kanyama compound, Lusaka
(2011-11-04)Couples counseling and testing has been widely identified as a key HIV/AIDS prevention and management strategy. However, there has been very low uptake of couples testing in Zambia.Study Objective: The purpose of this study ... -
A study on prevalence and risk factors of renal dysfunction among Hospitalized HIV infected adult patients at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2011-11-04)Despite the highest disease burden of HIV, Sub-Saharan Africa has limited data on HIV related kidney disease in the region. Kidney disease is a recognised complication in HIV infected patients, presenting with either can ... -
Patterns of Paediatric Orthopaedic Pathology in Zambian Children Seen at te UTH,ZIOH and The FLYSPEC Project
(2011-11-04)Musculoskeletal conditions are a common cause of long-term pain and physical disability affecting many people worldwide. Additionally, these conditions have an enormous economic and social impact on the individual, society ... -
Acceptability of male circumcision in HIV prevention among the males aged 18 years and above in Mufulira Urban
(2011-11-04)HIV/AIDS is a major public health problem, not only in Zambia but the world as a whole. Millions of new infections are still being reported especially in the Sub-Saharan Africa. This has resulted in a number of interventions ... -
Cytomegalovirus Contributing to Liver Disease in HIV-Patients presenting at University Teaching Hospital-Zambia
(2011-11-04)Little research has been performed to compare Cytomegalovirus (CMV) hepatitis with the traditional viral hepatitides (Hepatitis A, B and C) in patients with Human Immunodeficient Virus (HIV) . It is a well known fact that ... -
Determinants of Teenage Pregnancy in Lusaka District
(2011-10-31)A pregnant teenager who drops out of school has her child predisposed to live in abject poverty as she joins the poverty cycle. Society pays a heavy price for children who are likely to lack proper parenting, economic ... -
Young Men's Perception of Male Circumcision at the University of Zambia in Lusaka: Implications for HIV/AIDS Prevention
(2011-07-13)This is a report of the study that was conducted at The University of Zambia (UNZA) main campus to explore the perceptions of male students towards male circumcision (MC) and its effectiveness as a complimentary method ... -
Acceptability of Oral Immunization Against Cholera and Typhod Fever among School Children in Lusaka
(2011-07-13)Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. There were 14.4 million individuals worldwide living with TB including half a million cases of Multidrug-resistant (MDR) TB in 2006. A ... -
A cross sectional questionnaire-based study on client satisfaction with Community pharmacy care in Lusaka District
(2011-07-13)The main objectives of this study are to estimate the levels of patron satisfaction with community pharmacy care, to describe those with low satisfaction scores and to determine the reasons for purchase of drugs. This ... -
Barriers to Accessing HIV Care and Treatment Services by TB patients who are co-Infected with HIV in Lusaka District Clinics
(2011-07-13)The objective of the study was to identify barriers to accessing HIV services by TB patients who are co-infected with HIV in Lusaka District clinics. CIDRZ program monitoring data shows that 30% of TB patients refuse HIV ... -
Effectiveness of intermittent Preventive Treatment of Full Course Of Sulphadoxine-Pyrimethamine in Clearance of Placenta Malaria Parasites In Pregnance in Kafue District
(2011-07-11)Malaria infection during pregnancy is a major public health problem in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Pregnant women in developing countries are the worst affected. Malaria in pregnancy has serious ... -
Attitude and Determinant of Lumbar Puncture Acceptability Among Caregivesr at Three Hospitals In Zambia
(2011-07-11)Lumbar puncture (LP) acceptability is a problem at Arthur Davison Hospital, Ndola Central and Kitwe Central Hospitals, evident by a growing trend of lumbar puncture refusals over a four year period (2003-2006). Obtaining ... -
The effectiveness of teaching indigeous languages under the team teaching arrangement in primary(Basic)Colleges of Education in Zambia
(2011-07-11)This study sought to establish the effectiveness of teaching indigenous languages under the team teaching arrangement. The research methodology of the study involved both qualitative and quantitative data which was collected ... -
Barriers to Condom utilisation among mobile police officers in paramilitary camping sites:A case of Sondela Camp in Kafue rural District
(2011-07-08)research was conducted to establish the barriers associated with condom utilization among mobile police officers in Sondela paramilitary camp in Kafue rural district. The study was prompted by the fact that Zambia police ...
