African Digital Health Library (ADHL): Recent submissions
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Nurse's knowledge and practices towards IMCI approach when caring for children in Lusaka urban,Zambia.
(2013-07-18)The Integrated Management for Childhood Illnesses (IMCI) is a strategy that provides integrated training and support for health workers on management of conditions such as pneumonia, diarrhoea, malaria, anaemia, malnutrition, ... -
A study to determine factors contributing to high incidences of sexually trnsmitted infections among the youths in kabwata township.
(2013-07-18)Sexually transmitted infections may be contracted by anyone who is sexually active regardless of their age, sex and socio-economical standing. However, these infections are more common among the youths who are not only ... -
A study to determine the knowledge,attitude and practice of men towards their involvement in postnatal care of their spouses in ndola urban.
(2013-07-18)The aim of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of men towards their involvement in postnatal care of their spouses in Ndola urban area. It was hoped that factors influencing the menfolk's ... -
A study to determine factors contributing to a high incidence of low birth weight deliveries at the university teaching hospital.
(2013-07-18)This study was undertaken to determine some of the factors contributing to a high incidence of low birth weight deliveries in the University Teaching Hospital. It was aimed at finding measures of preventing low birth weight ... -
Quality analysis of male latex condoms available in private and public facilities of Lusaka district of Zambia: A comprative study
(2013-07-18)The presence of poor quality condoms on the market has posed a serious challenge in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Quality, especially poor quality, affects popular perception of the value of condoms, which can in turn have ... -
Willingness to accept HIV testing among caretakers with a child attending the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka,Zambia
(2013-07-18)BACKGROUND: Just 28 percent of Zambian adults aged 15-49 know their HIV status. Those who do not know they are infected with HIV can spread the virus to many others before they become ill, and without early diagnosis may ... -
A study to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practice of nurses towards their own health promotion.
(2013-06-05)The study was about how nurses maintain their health in the presence of adverse health-care environment, and poor socio-economic status. The study also shows how the attitude of the nurse has been affected towards her own ... -
Knowledge and utilization of stillbirth preventive measures among women in childbearing age (mbala district).
(2013-06-05)The purpose of this study was to establish knowledge and utilization of stillbirth preventive measures among women of childbearing age in Mbala District. This is because stillbirth rates in the District were steadily ... -
A study to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of community towards home based care services for HIV/Aids patients in kitwe urban district.
(2013-06-05)The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of community towards Home-Based Care Services of HIV/AIDS patient in Kitwe Urban. Review of literature revealed that there are a number of ... -
A study to determine contributing factors to increased number of caesarean section deliveries at Mbala General hospital.
(2013-06-04)Caesarean births were originally used as an emergency-birthing alternative for complicated births and labours that endangered either the life of the child or that of the mother. There are two main types of Caesarean Section ... -
A study on the factors influencing post basic nursing graduates from the university of zambia to resign from the government service.
(2013-06-03)The aim of this descriptive study was to find out factors influencing post-basic nursing graduates to resign from the government service. The literature reviewed in this study did indicate that nurses in general were ... -
A study of how newly qualified nurses view their role in maintaining patients hygeine.
(2013-06-03)The purpose of this study was to try and find out how newly qualified nurses view their role in maintaining patients' hygiene. The study sought to investigate these nurses' attitude to this role since it is one of the ... -
Study to determine prevalence of urinary schistomiasis among school going children aged between 7 and 18 years in basic schools of mansa district,luapula province,zambia.
(2013-06-03)The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis among school going children in basic schools of Mansa District. The reason to undertake this study emanated from the long working experience ... -
Male involvement and participation in prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV/AIDS in chipata district.
(2013-06-03)The HIV/AIDS epidemic has not only resulted in high morbidity and mortality among Zambians, but it continues to pose a great challenge on the Zambian economy. The costs spent on HIV/AIDS programmes are high. One such ... -
Determinants of utilization of home base care services by the people living with HIV/AIDS in Chadiza District of Zambia
(2013-05-03)HIV/AIDS is a major public health concern in Zambia. The HIV/AIDS epidemic has placed a large burden on public health facilities that are already functioning with limited resources. This has shifted the burden of care to ... -
The local Government(Amendment)Act No.6 of 2010 and impact on local Government Administration
(2013-04-19)The relationship between the employee and employer falls under the ambit of contractual Law. However, this relationship is also guided by a number of statutes and other common law principles. It is important to note that ... -
Ecological determinants of Football Injuries: A Case Study of Lusaka Based FAZ Football Teams
(2013-04-15)Background: In Zambia, the rate of occurrence of injuries in the super division and division one teams, which are highly competitive leagues, have not been documented. Currently, there is a wide gap of information about ... -
A study on factors contributing to obstetric referrals from mpulungu urban clinic to mbala hospital,zambia.
(2013-04-15)The purpose of the study was to determine factors contributing to obstetric referrals from Mpulungu Urban Clinic to Mbala Hospital, so that measures could be taken to correct the situation. Literature reviewed included ... -
A study to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of women towards the use of depo provera in kalomo district.
(2013-04-15)The aim of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and Practice of women towards the use of Depo Provera in Kalomo district. Literature reviewed consisted of studies done in Africa, Zambia and other parts of ... -
Study to determine knowledge, attitudes and practices of the youth towards drug abuse in Lusaka urban.
(2013-03-15)Excessive use of 'mind changing' drugs and alchol by the youths is a great concern throughout the world. As a current health problem, drug abuse draws a wide range of political, moral and legal opinions. It also calls for ...
