African Digital Health Library (ADHL): Recent submissions
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A study to determine the knowledge and attitude of school going children on child sexual abuse in Lusaka Urban.
(2013-08-15)The nature of the problem of sexual abuse of children is intertwined with the issue of victim's secrecy and brings forth feelings of revulsion or disbelief. These have caused professionals to shy away from the problem ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of nurses towards medical exmination at Ndola central and Arthur Davidson children hospitals in Ndola district.
(2013-08-14)The study was aimed at determining the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of nurses towards medical examination. Medical examination is a health promoting service aimed at preventing diseases and improving health of an ... -
A study to determine knowledge, attitude and practice of mothers and caretakers towards home mangement of fever due to malaria among children under the age of five years in chongwe district.
(2013-08-14)This study sought at determining The knowledge, attitude and practice of mothers and care takers towards management of fever due to malaria among under five children in Chongwe District. Malaria still continues to rank ... -
A study to determine the knowledge attitude and experiences of pregnant women towards prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS at UTH and Chikankata mission hospital.
(2013-08-13)Mother to Child Transmission is by far the largest source of HIV infection in children below the age of 15 and has become a critical child health problem in Africa. The aim of the study was to determine the Knowledge, ... -
Knowledge and practices of HIV positive mothers on breastfeeding and infant feeding options in Ndola District (new Masala, Lubuto, Kabushi, Bwafwano and Kawama Health Centers).
(2013-08-13)This study was aimed at determining the knowledge and practices of HIV infected and breastfeeding mothers on infant feeding options in the following health centers; Masala. Kabushi. Lubuto, Bwafwano and Kawama in Ndola ... -
Knowledge and practice of women in the child bearing age on tetanus toxoid immunisation in lusaka district.
(2013-08-13)Zambia is among the 49 countries world wide that still have to eliminate MNT. Although it is well controlled through immunization activities the concentration is still among pregnant women during Antenatal Care (ANC). For ... -
Knowlegdge and practice of underfive care takers on early signs of malnutrition in chitambo community.
(2013-08-07)Malnutrition continues to be a worldwide problem. Children and the elderly tend to be especially susceptible. Approximately 27 percent of children under 5 in developing world are malnourished. Malnutrition claims about ... -
A study to determine the review of the initiation currriculum for girls at puberty in view of HIV/AIDS in Lusaka urban.
(2013-08-07)The main aim of the study was to review the curriculum of initiation of girls at puberty, in view of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, in Lusaka Urban. The study was a descriptive qualitative design; and was conducted in three (3) ... -
Knowledge,attitudes and practices of nurses towards prevention of childhood blidness at mansa general hospital.
(2013-08-07)The aim of this study was to determine knowledge, attitudes and practices of nurses at Mansa General Hospital towards prevention of childhood blindness. The reason to undertake this study emanated from the long working ... -
A study to determine knowledge, attitude and practices towards malaria prevention in Misisi compound - Lusaka.
(2013-08-07)The aim of the study was to determine knowledge, attitudes and practices of residents of Misisi compound towards the prevention of malaria. The general objective was to find out what the community was doing in preventing ... -
A study to determine the knowledge and incidence of malaria among pregnant mothers at mbereshi rural health centre,kawambwa district.
(2013-08-01)The aim of the study was to determine the knowledge and incidence of malaria among pregnant mothers. Most of the literature revealed that malaria is a public health problem. It is on an increase in tropical countries ... -
Knowledge and utilisation of infection prevention guidelines by operating theatre and intensive care nurses at university teaching hospital, Lusaka.
(2013-08-01)Despite the initiatives taken to combat infection at University Teaching Hospital, Hospital acquired infections especially post operative wound infection rates are still on the increase. The main objective of this study ... -
Clinical outcome of burns in the treatment in HIV positive patients at the University teaching hospital(UTH),Lusaka,Zambia
(2013-07-22)Background: Zambia is among the countries with the highest Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevalence in Africa. Burn injuries are a common form of trauma in Zambia and are a significant source of morbidity and mortality. ... -
Knowledge and Utilization of HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis Among Student Nurses at Ndola School of Nursing,Ndola Zambia
(2013-07-19)The aim of the study was to determine knowledge and utilization of post exposure prophylaxis (PEP), to assess the relationship between knowledge and utilization of PEP, and also to examine the relationship between other ... -
Home practices in caring for children aged 0-6 years with fever to prevent febrile convulsions.
(2013-07-18)The birth of primary Health care requires nurses, to critically analyze the resources used in the health care delivery service. One such resource is the home care provider - the one who gives the care to the sick member ... -
A review of clinical and immunological outcomes as predictors of viral loads among children on HAART for at least 24 weeks at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka,Zambia
(2013-07-18)BACKGOUND: There is increasing evidence that the current clinical and immunological monitoring tools are not sufficient to identify early enough patients who are failing on treatment. Development of resistance to the ... -
Validation of the aquacrop model for the irrigated african eggplant(solanum macrocarpon) at the UNZA field station
(2013-07-18)African Eggplant (Solanum macrocarpon) is a minor vegetable crop in most African countries which is currently receiving interest. Given the effects of climate change and decreasing crop water availability, there is need ... -
Reproductive Choices For Women Living with HIV on ART: The Views of Providers and Clients on Contraception and Fertility
(2013-07-18)Objective: The main objective of this study was to assess the reproductive choices for Women Living with HIV on ART in the urban health centres within Lusaka. Methods: Nine hundred and fifty six HIV-positive women receiving ... -
Prevalence and correlates of lung function impairment among open-pit miners at Nchanga in Zambia
(2013-07-18)Background Mining operations contaminate the environment by emitting sizable quantities of dust particles or chemical emissions into the air which singly or in combination cause respiratory impairment if inhaled at adequate ... -
Study to determine factors contributing to recurrence of cholera in lusaka urban.
(2013-07-18)Lusaka District, the Capital City of Zambia records the biggest number of Cholera cases in every outbreak. From 1989 up to date Lusaka District has been experiencing outbreaks of cholera every rain season. In all outbreaks ...
