African Digital Health Library (ADHL): Recent submissions
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The incidence of hypomagnesaemia in adult HIV patients receiving Amphotericin-B for treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(2014-05-23)Background:Amphotericin-B deoxycholate is an essential agent in the management of cryptococcal meningitis. Despite its proven antifungal potency it has several untoward side effects which include renal failure, hypomagnesaemia, ... -
A case study of government innovative programmes for increasing access to qualified Health Personnel in selected Rural District of Zambia
(2014-05-22)Objective: To document the experiences and lessons learnt from implementing innovative programmes that aim at increasing access to qualified health workers in Gwembe and Chibombo districts by Ministry of Health and ... -
A study of factors influencing choice of contraceptive method for the urban zambian woman.
(2014-05-05)The purpose of the study was to identify the social, cultural, religious and psychological factors that influence choice of contraceptive method for the Zambian woman in urban areas. Knowledge of factors influencing ... -
Knowledge,attitude and practice of cholera outbreaks in nchelenge district.
(2014-05-05)In Zambia, cholera is one of the major health problems country wide. During rainy season, at least, one part of the country will notify the outbreak of cholera. The purpose of this study was to determine Knowledge, attitude ... -
A study to determine the attitude of health workers at St Francis hospital (Katete) towards Legalization of induced abortion in Zambia.
(2014-05-05)The objective of the study was to determine the attitude of Health Workers at St Francis Hospital in Katete towards legalization of abortion in Zambia. Literature review for the study looked at the opinion of Health Workers ... -
A study to determine knowledge, attitude and practice of ante-natal mothers towards HIV transmission through breastfeeding in lusaka urban district.
(2014-05-05)The aim of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of antenatal mothers on HIV transmission through breastfeeding. The study was conducted in Lusaka Urban District Health Centres, in October, ... -
Nurses knowledge and attitude towards exclusive breastfeeding in kabompo district.
(2014-05-05)The purpose of the study was to determine the knowledge and attitudes towards exclusive breastfeeding among nurses. A pilot study was conducted at Kabompo district hospital and the actual study was conducted in Kabompo ... -
Factors contributing to delay in seeking care by expectant mothers with a history of immediate previous caesarian section, at the University teaching hospital (UTH) Lusaka,Zambia.
(2014-05-05)The aim of the study was to identify the factors contributing to delay in seeking medical care when in labour, by the expectant mothers with immediate previous caesarean section, at the University Teaching Hospital. A ... -
A Study to determine factors contributing to high incidence of domestic violence against women in Lusaka urban.
(2014-05-05)Domestic violence against women is highly destructive to families. It is detrimental to women's physical and mental health including women's very survival. It is an overwhelming moral, economic and public health burden ... -
A study to determine knowledge attitude and perception of Grade 12 pupils at Kasama girls high school towards nursing as a career in the new millenium.
(2014-05-05)The study was aimed at determining knowledge, attitude and perception of grade 12 pupils of Kasama Girls High School towards nursing as a future career in the new millennium. Literature review was done globally, regionally ... -
A study on male involvement in family planning in Mpongwe mission hospital catchment area.
(2014-05-05)The purpose of the study was to determine knowledge, practice and attitude of male involvement in family planning in Mpongwe District. Literature from various scholars on knowledge, Practice and Attitude was reviewed on ... -
Mothers' Knowledge on the exposure method of treatment of burns in children aged 10 years and below at UTH.
(2014-04-26)The study was conducted at U.T.H., Department of Surgery. The main aim of the study was to determine the information that mothers possess on the exposure method of treatment of burns of their children. The investigator ... -
Knowledge,attitude and practice of cholera outbreaks in nchelenge district.
(2014-04-26)In Zambia, cholera is one of the major health problems country wide. During rainy season, at least, one part of the country will notify the outbreak of cholera. The purpose of this study was to determine Knowledge, attitude ... -
A study to determine factors contributing to low utilization of voluntary HIV counselling and testing at Chilonga Hospital - Mpika.
(2014-04-26)Voluntary HIV counseling and testing is a key strategy in combating HIV/AIDS pandemic. The international efforts to prevent and control HIV/AIDS have called upon the different health and social strategies to combat the ... -
Family centred care : views of mentally ill patients' relatives on hospital management of these patients.
(2014-04-26)The study looked at views of mentally ill patients' relatives on hospital management of these patients. A review of literature on involvement of the family in nursing care has been included. The instrument used to obtain ... -
A study to determine the community perception of the neighbourhood health committee functions in Kasama urban district.
(2014-04-26)The study aimed to determine the community perception towards the Neighborhood Health Committee (NHC) functions in Kasama Urban District. The NHCs are indirectly responsible for the rise in disease burden as they are ... -
Community perceptions towards people with mental illness in Lusaka urban district.
(2014-04-26)In Zambia like in many other countries, the concept of mental illness is stigmatised in various ways. Poor community sensitisation about mental illness has resulted in negative community perceptions towards people with ... -
A study to determine knowledge, attitude and practice of ante-natal mothers towards HIV transmission through breastfeeding in lusaka urban district.
(2014-04-26)The aim of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of antenatal mothers on HIV transmission through breastfeeding. The study was conducted in Lusaka Urban District Health Centres, in October, ... -
Factors contributing to low tetanus toxoid immunization coverage among women of child bearing age in Luanshya district.
(2014-04-26)The purpose of this study was to identify factors that contribute to low TT immunization coverage among women of child bearing age in Luanshya District. The major hypothesis for this study was that "there is a relationship ... -
Nurses knowledge and attitude towards exclusive breastfeeding in kabompo district.
(2014-04-26)The purpose of the study was to determine the knowledge and attitudes towards exclusive breastfeeding among nurses. A pilot study was conducted at Kabompo district hospital and the actual study was conducted in Kabompo ...
