University of Zambia ADHL Node: Recent submissions
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Factors affecting accessibility of antenatal care services among pregnant teenagers:Evidence from three centres in Lusaka.
(2015-04-13)Despite antenatal care services being provided free and available every working day, pregnant teenagers rarely access the services which may be attributed to lack of recognition of signs of pregnancy and midwives attitude ... -
Determination of residual activity of 99 metastable(99m Tc) in Urine Samples of Patients at University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(2015-04-13)INTRODUCTION :Ionizing radiation is the largest contributor to human exposure from manmade sources of radiation. Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are routinely carried out in Zambia and patients are allowed home without ... -
Knowledge of determinants of post operative wound infection and infection prevention practices among nurses and students at Solwezi General Hospital in North Western Province
(2015-04-13)Basic infection control measures in any health care institution can reduce the rates of hospital acquired infections. The aim of this study was to determine the level of knowledge of Nurses and Student Nurses on determinants ... -
Factors affecting implementation of control strategies for measles outbreak in Lusaka District
(2015-04-13)Introduction:Measles is highly infectious and potentially fatal mainly affecting children in most parts of the world. There is a resurgence of measles outbreaks despite the efforts of the Government of the Republic of ... -
Factors associated with malaria-anemia in under-five children in selected communities in Zambia
(2015-04-13)Background:Severe anaemia due to infection with complicated falciparum malaria remains a significant cause of morbidity in children under the age of 5 years, especially in endemic areas. Severe malarial anaemia increases ... -
A study to determine the prevalence of Trauma cases and adoption of the Kampala Trauma Score at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2015-04-13)Background: Trauma is a global problem and the leading cause of death in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). The trauma registry is considered to be a vital component of a trauma system; there is good evidence that ... -
Determinants of late initiation of Antenal Care among expectant Mothers in Kanyama Township, Lusaka, Zambia
(2015-04-13)Background:Late initiation of ANC in Zambia is still a big challenge. The 2007 Zambia Demographic Health survey (ZDHS) indicates that, only 19% of mothers have had their ANC visit in the first trimester of pregnancy. The ... -
An exploration of ethical issues encountered by physiotherapy practitioners in Lusaka, Zambia in Managing patients with low back pain
(2015-04-13)Introduction: Management of patients with Low Back Pain (LBP) may raise ethical issues in physiotherapy clinical practice that may affect practitioners‟ efficiency and effectiveness in healthcare delivery. The aim of this ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with Schistosoma Haematobium infection among School going Children of Katete District
(2015-04-13)Background: Schistosomiasis though considered a neglected tropical disease puts 779 million people at risk of being infected while about 200 million people are infected in the world. In Zambia 2 million people are infected ... -
A study to determine factors contributing to low utilization of health institutions for deliveries by pregnant mothers in chadiza district.
(2015-04-13)Low utilization of health institutions for delivery by pregnant women in Chadiza District has become a major concern to Chadiza District Health Team (DHMT) despite efforts by the District Health Management Team with the ... -
A study to determine factors contributing to low utilization of health institutions for deliveries by pregnant mothers in chadiza district.
(2015-04-13)Low utilization of health institutions for delivery by pregnant women in Chadiza District has become a major concern to Chadiza District Health Team (DHMT) despite efforts by the District Health Management Team with the ... -
Disclosure of HIV status to Adolescents aged 10-15 years living with HIV in Kafue District of Lusaka Province in Zambia
(2015-04-13)Background: Disclosure of HIV status by caregivers to adolescents is low. This affects access to HIV care and treatment by adolescents living with HIV. While studies have been done to understand disclosure patterns, limited ... -
Comparing incidences of diarrhoea between WASHE-serviced and non-WASHE areas of Monze District from 2008 to 2012
(2015-04-13)Many developing countries including Zambia use Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Education (WASHE) programme as a strategy for reducing incidences of diarrhoea and most often, they do this without appropriate review of the ... -
Correlates of Teenage pregnancy in Zambia
(2015-04-13)Background:Globally, about 16 million girls aged 15 to 19 years and two million girls under the age of 15 give birth every year. In Zambia, 3 in 10 young women aged 15 to 19 years have either given birth or carrying a ... -
Correlates of diarhoea among the underfives in Namwala District, Zambia
(2015-04-13)Background: Globally, diarrhoeal diseases are the second leading cause of deaths in children under five years old, causing 6.9% of deaths. In Zambia, diarrhoeal disease accounts for 16% of mortality among the under fives. ... -
Factors contributing to the poor adult tuberculosis referral system in Lusaka urban, Zambia.
(2015-04-13)The main objective of this study was to analyse the current adult tuberculosis referral system in Lusaka Urban in order to identify factors contributing to the poor quality of the system and make recommendations to relevant ... -
A study to determine women's knowledge and practices towards cervical cancer at st francis hospital in katete.
(2015-04-13)The reason of conducting this study was to find out why there was a progressive increase in cervical cancer incidences. The focus of this study was to determine the women's knowledge and practices towards cervical cancer ... -
Factors that are associated with female condom use among Women in the reproductive age group in Zambia
(2015-04-13)BACKGROUND Globally about 34 million people are living with HIV/AIDS, and annually 2.5 million new infections and 1.7 million deaths related to AIDS occur. Zambia in particular is experiencing a generalized HIV/AIDS ... -
Typhoid fever outbreak trends from 2009 to 2013, assessment of knowledge and practices among Health Workers and Residents of Luanshya District, Zambia
(2015-04-13)Background: Typhoid fever remains one of the causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Developing countries are the most affected, due to poor water supply and sanitation delivery services provision. In Zambia, the ... -
Knowledge, Perceptions and Practices of Cervical Cancer Screening among Women aged between 15 and 49 selected Clinics of Lusaka District
(2015-04-13)Cervical Cancer (CC) is a major public health problem, not only in Zambia but the world over. Millions of new cases are being reported, especially in the sub-Saharan Africa, where Zambia is located. This has resulted in a ...