African Digital Health Library (ADHL): Recent submissions
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Barriers to prompt and effective malaria treatment among children under five years of age in Mpika District
(2014-10-21)Prompt and effective malaria treatment is a key malaria control strategy in Zambia, which has helped to reduce the incidence of malaria and consequently, reduce the infant mortality rate. However, studies done in Zambia ... -
A study to determine factors contributing to the spread of tuberculosis in Kabwe urban - Zambia.
(2014-10-21)The objective of the study was to establish the factors that contribute to the spread of Tuberculosis in Kabwe Urban. A descriptive and quantitative research design was used. A structural interview schedule was used to ... -
The effects of Malnutrition as a comorbid factor on neurocognitive functioning in HIV positive adults in Lusaka
(2014-10-21)Aims: Nutrition is an important aspect of life. It has been established in literature that there exists a relationship between nutritional status (either good or poor) and cognitive functioning. Most of the studies in ... -
A study to determine knowledge, attitude and utilisation of hospice services by families with chronically and terminally ill patients at the university teaching hospital, kalingalinga and chawama health centre in lusaka district.
(2014-08-28)The general objective of the study was to determine knowledge, attitudes and utilisation of hospice services by families with chronically and terminally ill patients in Lusaka District. The review of literature globally, ... -
A study to determine factors influencing infection control at the university teaching hospital by the hospital auxillary workers.
(2014-08-28)The study was aimed at determining the factors influencing infection control at the University Teaching Hospital by the hospital auxiliary workers. Focus was directed at knowledge, attitude, cleaning procedures, experience, ... -
A study on factors contributing to non compliance with respiratory control measure among millers in lusaka
(2014-08-27)The main aim of the study was to determine knowledge, attitude and practices of carers towards children with hydrocephalus who attended pediatric surgical clinic at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka. The literature ... -
A study to determine the challenges faced by HIV positive persons in disclosing HIV status to their partners.
(2014-08-27)The aim of the study was "To determine the challenges faced by HIV positive persons in disclosing their status to their partners. The study was conducted in Lusaka which is the capital city of Zambia. Fifty respondents ... -
Knowledge and practice of under-five care takers on the prevention of malnutrition at the uth.
(2014-08-27)This study was conducted at the University Teaching Hospital ( UTH) in the malnutrition ward AO 7. The objective of the study was to determine the knowledge and practices of caretakers of under five children admitted with ... -
A study to assess the use of partogram by midwives in lusaka urban maternity clinics.
(2014-08-27)The study was conducted to assess the use of the partogram by midwives in Lusaka Urban Maternity Clinics labour wards. A descriptive study was conducted and a self administered questionnaire was used for data collection. A ... -
A study on factors contributing to the underutilization of the nursing process at kasama general hospital.
(2014-08-27)This study, was done at Kasama General hospital, which was aimed at determining factors contributing to the under utilization of the nursing process at the hospital. The literature reviewed on the nursing process revealed ... -
A study to determine factors contributing to low post natal attendance in serenje.
(2014-08-27)The aim of the study was to establish factors contributing to low utilization of post natal clinic in Serenje District. It was hoped that the study could be used to identify gaps in the existing service that may be ... -
A study to determine patients perception of utilization of health care services at siavonga district hospital.
(2014-08-27)The study sought to determine patients' perception of hospitalization and utilization of health care services at Siavonga District Hospital. Literature review was based on some studies conducted globally, regionally and ... -
Caregivers experiences in caring for children with hydrocepalus attending physiotherapy at the University teaching hospital D-block and CBI, Lusaka
(2014-08-25)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the caregivers' experiences in caring for children with hydrocephalus attending physiotherapy at UTH-block and CBI.A quasi experimental, cross sectional descriptive study was ... -
A study to determine the knowledge, attitude and practices of carers towards children with hydrocephalus.
(2014-08-25)The main aim of the study was to determine knowledge, attitude and practices of carers towards children with hydrocephalus who attended paediatric surgical clinic at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka. The literature ... -
The relationship between recurrent diarrhoea and malnutrition in children at the weaning stage.
(2014-08-25)The study sought to establish the relationship between recurrent diarrhoea and malnutrition in children at the weaning stage. Fifty (50) mothers of children admitted to hospital with diarrhoea and malnutrition and with a ... -
Effects of stress and social support on neurocognitive functioning among HIV positive individuals in Lusaka, Zambia
(2014-07-17)Statement of the problem: Both the medical and psychological literature has indicated that stress impacts people’s wellbeing. HIV positive individuals are among the most heavily stressed people. Stress comes from various ... -
Effects of HIV status and linguistic medium on test performance of low literacy rural adults: Implications for neuro psychological test development in Zambia
(2014-07-17)Studies in non-Western societies (China, India, Uganda, and Ethiopia) have reported differential performance on neuropsychological tests by HIV+ and HIV- groups. However, the impact of HIV on cognitive functioning has ... -
Assessment of red blood cell distribution width(RDW) as a biomarker of diabetic nephropathy in type II Diabetes Mellitus patients reviewed at Kabwe General Hospital
(2014-07-17)Background: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a kidney disease that is a complication of diabetes. Pathogenesis of DN involves damage to the tiniest blood vessels which is followed by increased concentration of blood urea / ... -
Family relationships in HIV individuals and their performance on the International Neurobehavioural test battery
(2014-07-17)The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) pandemic was first described in the 1980’s, and the first case in Zambia was reported in 1984 (Chipimo, 2011). Since then the infection rates have continued to raise with the highest ... -
Haemostatic profiles of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients at Ndola Central Hospital-Ndola, Zambia
(2014-07-17)Background: Patients with diabetes mellitus have a high risk of atherothrombotic events. Eighty percent of patients with diabetes mellitus die due to thrombosis, and 75% of these deaths are due to cardiovascular complications. ...
