Students' Projects/Research Reports: Recent submissions
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A study on factors contributing to the high prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis in the nchelenge area of nchelenge district.
(2013-10-08)This descriptive and cross sectional study was undertaken in Nchelenge, Luapula province which has the third highest incidence of schistosomiasis disease. The general objective of the study was to determine the factors ... -
Knowledge on youth friendly services among adolescents in Kalomo.
(2013-10-08)The purpose of the study was to determine the knowledge on youth-friendly services among adolescents in Kalomo. Literature was reviewed based on adolescent's knowledge on youth-friendly services. The study was conducted ... -
Perceptions of the community towards child labour in lusaka urban.
(2013-10-04)The aim of the study was to determine the perception of the community towards child labor in Lusaka urban. This was in the hope of finding relevant interventions to reduce the incidences of child labor. Literature review ... -
Knowledge, attitude and utilization of insecticide treated nets among caretakers in malaria prevention in underfive children (Mansa).
(2013-10-04)The main aim of the study was to determine knowledge, attitude and utilization of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs)among caretakers in malaria prevention in under-five children. The major hypothesis of the study was "There ... -
A study to determine factors contributing to the nursing image in Lusaka urban.
(2013-10-04)The main purpose of this study was to determine factors contributing to the nursing image and the extent to which these factors affect the nursing profession, with a view of helping nurse leaders find a means of improving ... -
Women's knowledge and attitude towards utilization of depo provera in Mufulira district.
(2013-10-04)The main objective of this study is to determine the knowledge and attitude of women towards the utilization of Depo Provera in Mufulira District. Literature from various scholars globally, regionally and nationally was ... -
A study of the pre-operative information given to pregnant mothers who undergo emergency ceasarean section at ceasarean section at UTH.
(2013-09-25)The study was conducted at the University Teaching Hospital in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The purpose of this study was to find out pre operative information given to pregnant mothers who undergo emergency ... -
A study to determine the factors contributing to an increase in abortions in Chingola
(2013-09-25)The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that contribute to increase in the number of abortions among the reproductive age group in Chingola District.Abortions is a major concern both globally and in the ... -
Stroke: An investigation into the problems stroke patients have after discharge from hospital.
(2013-09-25)This study was a descriptive survey aimed at finding out the problems stroke patients had after discharge from hospital. The research setting was Lusaka Urban and the sample was drawn from stroke patients who had been ... -
A descriptive study of the attitudes and practices of health personnel towards clients with STD/HIV.
(2013-09-25)The study sought to determine the attitudes of health personnel towards clients with STD/HIV. A sample of sixty (60) subjects comprising of 31 (51.7%) males and 29(48%) females was selected randomly. The respondents were ... -
A study on factors influencing women's ability to insist on their sexual partners to use condoms in prevention of HIV/AIDS in Lusaka urban,Zambia.
(2013-09-25)This was a study to determine factors influencing women's ability to insist on condom use by their sexual partners. Fifty five (55) women in the age range 15-45 of age were sampled from different socioeconomic backgrounds ... -
A study to determine the nursing care needs of families with children orphaned by HIV/AIDS in Lusaka urban.
(2013-09-25)The main aim of the study was to determine the nursing care needs of families with children orphaned by the HIV/AIDS in Lusaka urban. Data was collected from orphan carers or guardians caring for those orphaned children ... -
Mothers' traditional customs and beliefs regarding diarrhoea in children who are admitted to University teaching hospital.
(2013-09-25)The study was conducted at the University Teaching Hospital. It aimed at determining the mothers’ traditional customs and beliefs regarding diarrhoea in children and the parameters they use in deciding whether to bring the ... -
A study of family planning practices among qualified nurses at the university teaching hospital.
(2013-09-25)The aim of the study was to determine family planning practices among qualified nurses. Literature on family planning practices was obtained from literature presented in other countries especially developing countries. ... -
Utilisation of health services by the deaf and hard of hearing.
(2013-09-25)The purpose of the study was to determine the factors influencing Under-utilization of health services by the deaf and hard of hearing in Kanyama Compound. Literature review was from various scholars. The literature focused ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of pupils at Chipata day secondary school towards voluntary counselling and testing for HIV in Chipata district.
(2013-09-16)The study sought to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of pupils at chipata day secondary school towards VCT for HIV. A descriptive -cross sectional study was used. A total of 50 respondents who were pupils ... -
A study to evaluate weaning practices in relation to development of malnutrition in children under two years of age admitted at the University teaching hospital.
(2013-09-11)The aim of the study was to evaluate the weaning practices in relation to development of malnutrition in children under two years of age admitted at the University Teaching Hospital. A descriptive study was conducted ... -
Sexual behavior of people on HAART at Chikankata mission hospital in Mazabuka district.
(2013-09-11)The main objective of the study was to determine sexual behavior of People HAART both male and female aged 18 and above years at Chikankata Mission Hospital The study design was both a descriptive quantitative study design ... -
A study to determine the knowledge attitudes and practices of emergency contraception among women seeking abortion at Kitwe Central Hospital.
(2013-08-23)The Zambian government endorsed the use of EC in 1997. Since then, the government has mandated the provision and use of EC at all levels of the health care delivery. The adoption of the EC concept was part of a larger ... -
Factors contributing to the low measles immunization coverage among under five children in sesheke district.
(2013-08-23)Every child who comes to the health institution or is visited in the community for the purpose of receiving immunizations is entitled to safe and quality health care which should be provided by health care providers. With ...
