African Digital Health Library (ADHL): Recent submissions
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Assessment of factors associated with utilization of insecticide treated bed nets among women of reproductive age: Oservations from the Zambia National Malaria indicators survey 2010
(2015-01-29)Background: Malaria is a major public health problem and principal cause of morbidity and mortality in Zambia. We investigated key factors that may be associated with the utilisation of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) as ... -
An assessment of the quality and microbiological quality of domestic water supply in Peri-Urban areas of Lusaka District
(2015-01-29)Introduction: Access to safe and clean water is important as a health and development issue at regional, national and local levels (World Health Organization, 2006). Throughout human history, the major health problems that ... -
Does the registered nursing curriculum prepare graduates for rural nursing?Nurses and their supervisors' views.
(2015-01-29)The main aim of the study was to determine factors that would better prepare the graduate nurse for rural nursing. At the same time conditions which make the nurse indifferent to rural areas were identified. Factors or ... -
Determination of competency levels for the management of HIV/AIDS among qualified health workers, in Chibombo District
(2015-01-29)INTRODUCTION: Chibombo district is situated in rural Zambia and HIV/AIDS was established as the district’s leading cause of mortality, which accounted for 20% of all deaths (Goma et al., 2013) and it was one of the major ... -
Factors contributing to failure of norplant clients to return for scheduled removal at the university teaching hospital.
(2015-01-29)The aim of the study was to identify factors contributing to delay in returning for scheduled removal by norplant clients at the University Teaching Hospital. In this study all subjects available were used for the study, ... -
Compliance to bacteriological standards for bottled drinking water sold in Lusaka District Zambia
(2014-11-07)Many people in Zambia and world over perceive bottled water as safe for consumption. However, studies have indicated that not all bottled water is up to standards. This study aimed at establishing compliance to bacteriological ... -
Morbidity and Mortality in HIV exposed under five children in a Rural Malawi setting
(2014-11-07)HIV and AIDS has significantly contributed to the rise of under-five morbidity and mortality in Africa. This threatens recent gains in infant and child survival and health. In Malawi, as in most other southern African ... -
Immediate fatal outcomes of Caesarean sections done for fetal distress at term at University Teaching Hospital Lusaka Zambia
(2014-11-07)Background: Fetal distress is a common indication for an emergency caesarean section (C/S). The term fetal distress refers to the presence of signs in a pregnant woman that suggests that the fetus may be compromised and ... -
Epidemiology of preterm premature rupture of fetal memranes(PPROM) at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2014-11-07)Background: Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) is the main cause of preterm delivery and is associated worldwide with increased rates of neonatal and maternal morbidity and mortality (Parry et al 1998, Joseph ... -
Factors influencing neonatal mortality: Evidence from the 2007 Zambia demographic health survey
(2014-11-07)Background:Of the estimated 130 million infants born each year worldwide, 4 million die in the first 28 days of life illustrating how neonatal mortality accounts for almost 40 percent of under-five child mortality, ... -
Factors associated with failed induction of labour at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2014-11-07)Background: Induction of labour (IOL) is the artificial initiation of labour before its spontaneous onset for the purpose of delivery of the fetoplacental unit. It is done when the benefits of delivery outweighs continuing ... -
A comparative study on bedside and examination under Aeasthesia clinical staging methods for certical cancer at University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(2014-11-07)Cervical cancer universally is clinically staged using the FIGO staging system performed on examination under anaesthesia (EUA). The EUA staging method is no longer thought to be mandatory but optional in staging cervical ... -
Determinants of plasmodium faiciparum Malari and Sulphadoxine Pyrimethamine Resistance Molecular markers in pregnant women of Nchelenge and Choma Districts, Zambia
(2014-11-07)Background: Malaria remains a major public health challenge globally. In Zambia it is responsible for over 40% hospital admissions. Pregnant women and children less than 5 years old remain the most affected. There has been ... -
Pulmonary Tuberculosis as a comorbid condtion in HIV positive adults and its effects on Neuro-cognitive function in Zambia
(2014-10-29)Objective: The objective of the study was to explore the effects of PTB as a co-morbid condition in HIV+ adults on neurocognitive functions.Rationale: The study will help in understanding the impact and effects of pulmonary ... -
Association of gender based violence and depressive symptoms with neurocognitive functioning in HIV positive individuals
(2014-10-29)Background: Women and girls continue to be disproportionally affected by HIV in sub- Sahara Africa. In Zambia for instance, the epidemic now has taken a ‘female face’ with the prevalence rate of 14.3% among women aged ... -
Incidence and determinants of change of initial HAART regimen among outpatient HIV infected adults at the University of Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(2014-10-29)Introduction: Durability of the first highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) regimen is a major key to long term access, scalability and sustainability of an HIV treatment program. It is important to know the incidence ... -
A study on how newly qualified nurses cope as nurse-managers (working in general, district hospitals, in Luapula, Central and North-Western Provinces).
(2014-10-21)The study was aimed at identifying the coping mechanisms of newly qualified registered nurses as nurse-managers.The study was aimed at identifying the coping mechanisms of newly qualified registered nurses as nurse-managers.Data ... -
Knowledge and participation of men in antenatal care in the catchment area of kalulushi township clinic in kalulushi district.
(2014-10-21)The purpose of this study was to establish Knowledge and Participation of men in Antenatal care (ANC) in Kalulushi District. It has been observed that very few pregnant women at KTSC in Kalulushi District, are escorted for ... -
Factors contributing to low attendance at mwami family planning clinic.
(2014-10-21)The objective of the study is to determine the factors contributing to low attendance at Mwami Family Planning Clinic, in order to find solutions to the problem. The literature survey shows that the problems of low attendance ... -
Study to determine factors contributing to recurrence of cholera in Kabwe urban.
(2014-10-21)This study was conducted to determine factors contributing to cholera outbreaks in Kabwe urban district.Literature on cholera in Latin America, Asia and Africa was reviewed and demonstrated that, cholera is a real public ...
