African Digital Health Library (ADHL): Recent submissions
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Perception of the community towards child sexual abuse in Chawama,Lusaka,district, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Child sexual abuse (CSA) is considered an extensive problem and occurs worldwide, including in Zambia. Therefore, in order to understand the vice, exploration of communitys perceptions is needed. This study on child ... -
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 ... -
A comparison of treatment outcomes in tuberculosis patients with and without concurrent diabetes mellitus at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is known to be associated with active tuberculosis (TB). Zambia remains a high TB burden country with reports of increasing DM amongst developing countries. However, to date, few relevant studies ... -
Characterisation of Vibrio cholerae isolates from the 2009, 2010 and 2016 cholera outbreaks in Lusaka province, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)In the last three decades, Zambia has experienced frequent cholera outbreaks which mainly affect fishing camps around the country and peri urban areas in Copperbelt and Lusaka Provinces where there is unsafe water supply ... -
Effects of cognitive behavioural therapy on post stroke depression patients: a case of the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Post-stroke depression is one of the most serious neuropsychological consequences of stroke and it affects about 35-70 % of patients with stroke. However, Pharmacological treatment administered to post stroke depressed ... -
The effects of cognitive behavioral therapy on the improvement of the health of youth mothers with postpartum depression at the University Teaching Hospital of Lusaka,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a major depressive episode during puerperium and affects 10% to 22% of mothers before the infant’s first birthday. Increase in number of youthful mothers and the influence of PPD on the ... -
Molecular detection and factors associated with selected tickbone zoonoses in dogs in Chilanga district in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Vector borne diseases, also referred to as zoonoses, have been responsible for some of the worst plagues of mankind. The close relationship between humans and animals increases chances of transmission of vector-borne ... -
An analysis of leadership practices and their influence on providers and service delivery in Lusaka province-Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)In an evolving health care environment, hospitals need managers with high levels of technical and professional expertise who do not only concentrate on patient care, but also go further to demonstrate good leadership ... -
Factors associated with registered nursing students' satisfaction with the clinical learning environment at the University Teaching Hospitals(UTH) Lusaka,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Clinical learning is an integral part of nursing training and forms a foundation of competence development in nursing practice. In an attempt to produce competent and skilled registered nurses, more hours have been allocated ... -
Experiences,psychological challenges and coping strategies of adults living with type 2 diabetes mellitus presenting at UTH in Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2017)There is an observable worldwide trend of rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that poses both health and socio-economic threats in the 21st century. This has led to a projection that the number of individuals with ... -
Factors influencing integration of theory into practice in clinical skills acquisition among registered nursing students at Livingstone schools of nursing and midwifery,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Understanding of any factor that may affect the skills acquisition of nursing students in the clinical area is essential to ensure that maximum benefits are gained from this aspect of nursing education. Factors which ... -
Barriers associated with condom use for prevention of HIV infection transimission among adolescents: a case of Senanga urban district of Western Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Male latex condoms are 80–95 percent effective in preventing HIV and most STIs when used consistently and correctly. HIV/AIDS is the most dramatic epidemic of the century that has claimed more than 3 million deaths over ... -
Association between undernutrition(as evidenced by low BMI) and mental illness in Lusaka at Chainama Hills Hospital
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Background Undernutrition in mental illness remains a major problem. However, limited attention has been paid to addressing the problem. In Zambia, there is paucity of information on this subject. This study aimed at ... -
Prospective cohort study of the effect of urethral stricture aetiology on the short-term outcomes of patients treated with urethral dilatation at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)The aetiology of urethral strictures is an important predictor of the course of urethral stricture disease as it influences the choice of treatment of a particular stricture and subsequently affects the outcomes of treatment. ... -
Efficacy of the aqueous root extract of phyllanthus muellerianus in alleviating anemia in rats
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Phyllanthus muellerianus (P. muellerianus) is classified under the family Phyllanthaceae consisting of approximately 1,000 species which are widely distributed in Africa, Asia, America and Australia. It is a monoecious, ... -
Concentration of lead in imported plastic toys, safety to children and associated factors in Lusaka city, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Lead poisoning has been a constant public health concern because children absorb more lead compared to adults. The resulting health effects are irreversible and include decreased cognitive functions development and death. ... -
KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTION AND EXPERIENCES RELATING TO ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS AND PHARMACOVIGILANCE AMONG UNDERGRADUATES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, NIGERIA
(2016-12)Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) are public health challenges which can be controlled through pharmacovigilance. Undergraduates of the University of lbadan (UUI) who use the University Health Centre are vulnerable to ADRs. ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS OF THE ELDERLY IN IDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
(2016-08)The Mental Health (MH) of the elderly is as a result of inter-play of several factors. The elderly population experience loneliness, visual impairment and perceived inadequacy of care which increase their risk of Mental ... -
ANTIOXIDANT AND CHEMOPROTECTIVE PROPERTIES OF VERNONIA AMYGALINA DEL. LEAF EXTRACT IN EXPERIMENTAL MODELS OF HEPATOTOXICITY AND HUMAN ERYTHROCYTE LYSIS
(2010)Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have been implicated in the etiology of several pathological and degenerative diseases. Protective effect of natural products possessing antioxidant properties has played very crucial role in ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELECTED MALNUTRITION PROBLEMS AND CHILD FEEDING PRACTICES: IMPLICATION FOR NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION
(1979-06)A retrospective study was designed to examine the relationship between child feeding practices among mothers and occurrence of severe protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) in children. The background information on socio-economic ...
