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Factors influencing utilization of cervical cancer screening services by women at selected clinics of Lusaka urban district of Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Zambia has one of the highest cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates in the world due to under-utilization of cervical cancer screening service (CCSS). Lusaka urban district is privileged to have a lot of screening ... -
Factors influencing utilization of diagnostic counselling and testing for HIV among tuberculosis patients at Monze mission hospital ,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Introduction The burden of Tuberculosis (TB) in Zambia is one of the highest in the world. The incidence of TB has risen in recent years, partly as a result of the impact of the HIV and AIDS epidemic.Therefore, Diagnostic ... -
Factors Influencing Utilization of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests in Chipata District's Rural, Peri-Urban and Urban Health Centers in Eastern Province
(2012-08-08)Rapid and accurate diagnosis is fundamental to effective management and control of malaria. In Zambia the Integrated Technical Guidelines (ITG) for Frontline Heath Workers and the National Integrated Management of Child ... -
Factors influencing utilization of Natural family planning among child bearing women in Chingola
(2011-11-16)The problem of low utilization of natural family planning is worldwide. There is low utilization of natural family planning in all parts of Zambia including Chilonga. Natural family planning rank least among the family ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Factors that influence ownership and use of insectcide treated nets and the role of Community Health Workers in selected District of Southern Province
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Malaria remains a public health problem in Zambia and in the world as a whole. The use of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs), has been proven to be effective in the prevention against malaria. ITN use is the intended health ... -
Factors that influence prevalence of Child Marriages among married Men and Women in Chibombo District of Central Province
(University of Zambia, 2016)Child marriage, also referred to as early marriage is an emerging economic and health concern across the world and remains a widespread problem especially in developing countries including Zambia. Early or child marriages ... -
Factors that influence Women's capacity to protect themselves from contracting HIV infection in a Zambian community : a case study of Nkonkola area in Mazabuka District
(2012-08-08)This study examined factors that lead to high incidence of HIV/AIDS infection among women in order to establish determinants that influence women' s protection from contracting HIV/AIDS infection. The exercise was done ... -
Factors that shape implementation of community led total sanitation in selected chiefdoms in Monze district, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Globally, 2.4 billion people lack access to sanitation facilities and 946 million practice open defecation, with majority being in Africa. Zambia has one of the lowest accesses to sanitation and hygiene facilities on the ... -
Family Planning Knowledge,Attitudes and Practices of Married Men: A Cross-Sectional Study in Lusaka District,Zambia
(2012-01-20)Background: Family planning is a key component of reproductive health and is one of the effective interventions in reducing maternal and infant mortality. Despite family planning activities having started in the 1960s in ... -
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 ... -
Feasibility of collaboration between water, sanitation and hygiene and the neglected tropical disease control programmes in Rwanda
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) interventions, in addition to Mass Drug Administration (MDA), are necessary for controlling and eliminating many neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Collaboration between disease control ... -
Feeding practices and Nutritional status of infants and young children in Mazabuka and Kafue Districts of Zambia
(2013-02-25)Under-nutrition is associated with almost 60% of deaths due to common childhood illnesses. Appropriate feeding practices are of fundamental importance for the survival, growth, development, health and nutrition of infants ... -
Female sex workers'experiences of the sexual reproductive health(SRH)services on the emerging voices project in Chipata district in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)The number of people living with HIV and AIDS has continued to rise globally despite the significant effort and resources invested in prevention programmes worldwide. Epidemiologically, majority of new HIV infections in ... -
Fetal and maternal complications of forceps and vacuum extraction at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2013-01-08)The study was conducted at the University Teaching Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The aim of the study was to find out Fetal and Maternal complications of Forceps and Vacuum extractions deliveries.The ... -
Fetal outcome in women presenting with meconium stained liquor at the university teaching hospital, Lusaka.
(The University of Zambia, 2020)The detection of meconium stained liquor (MSL) during labour often causes anxiety in the delivery room because of its association with increased perinatal mortality and morbidity. Meconium is graded into grade 1, grade 2 ... -
Fetal outcome in women presenting with meconium stained liquor at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka.
(The University of Zambia, 2020)The detection of meconium stained liquor (MSL) during labour often causes anxiety in the delivery room because of its association with increased perinatal mortality and morbidity. Meconium is graded into grade 1, grade 2 ... -
Fetal outcomes in antenatal women admitted with a diagnosis of prolonged latent phase of labour at university teaching hospital Lusaka
(University of Zambia, 2016)Background: The latent phase of labour is poorly understood and duration of this phase is significantly difficult to measure. Prolonged latent phase (PLP) accounts for abnormalities in both nulliparous and multiparous ... -
Feto-Maternal Outcomes of Term Assisted Breech Deliveries at the University Teaching Hospital,lusaka,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2016)Background: Breech presentation occurs when the fetus presents with buttocks or feet first. Globally, the incidence of breech is 3-4% at term. The safest mode of delivery for most breeches at term is still controversial ...