African Digital Health Library (ADHL): Recent submissions
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A study to assess health education being given to mothers of malnourished children in the paediatrics unit of UTH.
(2014-02-04)The aim of the study was to assess health education being given to mothers of malnourished children in the Paediatrics Unit of U.T.H. Health education in simple health messages adopted to local cultural practices in native ... -
Quality analysis of selected Pediatric HIV/AIDS/TB Medicines in Livingstone District, Zambia
(2014-02-04)Introduction :Counterfeiting affects all medical products, from medicines and pharmaceutical ingredients to medical devices and diagnostics. Counterfeit drugs including overt forgeries, pharmaceutically-sound close imitations, ... -
The use of Antenatal corticosteroids and outcomes of premature neonates at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka,Zambia
(2013-12-10)Background: Following the administration of corticosteroids to pregnant women at risk of premature delivery, the occurrence of hyaline membrane disease and the related complications among neonates born of such women is ... -
''Perceptions and beliefs of University and College student towards male circumcision in Lusaka''
(2013-12-10)Background: Data from a range of observational epidemiological studies, conducted since the mid-1980s, showed that circumcised men have a lower prevalence of HIV than those who are uncircumcised. Furthermore recent randomized ... -
Pre-operative bladder irrigation with Povidone Iodine in reducing open prostatectomy surgical site infection(SSI) at University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2013-12-10)Objective:The study investigated the efficacy of using 1% povidone-iodine pre-operative bladder irrigation in reducing open prostatectomy surgical site infections at the University Teaching Hospital, Department of Surgery, ... -
Aetiology and presentation of pulmonary disease in HIV-Infected patients at risk of early mortality at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(2013-12-10)Introduction: Pulmonary disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in HIV-infected patients. Yet specific causes are often unknown in third-world settings due to a lack of extensive diagnostic facilities, ... -
Effects of siting boreholes and septic tanks on groundwater quality in Saint Bonaventure Township of Lusaka District
(2013-12-10)The rapid population growth of Lusaka has brought adverse effects on water supply and sewage treatment facilities in the District. Consequently, authorities in Lusaka have allowed use of septic tanks and boreholes in the ... -
The impact of using a modified Ministry of Health Traditional birth attendant training curriculum on the infection prevention knowledge, practice and attitute of trained traditional birth attendants in Chongwe District of Zambia
(2013-12-10)Introduction:Poor infection prevention practices have been reported among Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) in Lusaka province in Zambia. High maternal and infant infection rates of 20% and 27.3%, respectively, among ... -
An assessment of Irrational drug use at Kapiri Mposhi District Hospital outpatient department
(2013-12-10)Background: The irrational use of drugs remains a key health problem in many developing countries. The prevalence of irrational drug use and factors associated with it were investigated at Kapiri Mposhi District Hospital ... -
Preeclampsa: Maternal and Fetal outcomes according to symptomatology and proteinuria at University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2013-12-10)Introduction: Hypertension is one of the common complications in pregnancy and contributes significantly to maternal and perinatal morbidity. Preeclampsia and eclampsia are common problems in pregnant women with a reported ... -
Compairing the diagnostic performance of two smears versus three smears for the dignosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in selected Health Centers of Lusaka District, Zambia
(2013-12-02)Current World Health Organization (WHO) and International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (IUATLD) guidelines recommend that patients suspected of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) should submit three sputum samples ... -
Prevalence of adrenal insufficiency in HIV positive adults presenting with hypotension and history of tuberculosiDepartment of Medicine, University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2013-12-02)Introduction: Adrenal insufficiency is the commonest endocrine disorder affecting HIV infected patients with AIDS. There are different clinical presentations of adrenal insufficiency, including hypotension, hyponatraemia, ... -
Household ITN accessibility and availability in Katondo and Makululu Townships of Kabwe
(2013-12-02)Background: Prior to the study, it was not possible to ascertain whether the ITN program in Kabwe that aimed to distribute ITNs to families with children younger than five was done according to the set targets. There were ... -
A study on how informed the University of Zambia students (Great East Road Campus) are about family planning.
(2013-11-29)This descriptive research study was conducted at the university of Zambia, Great East Road Campus,in Lusaka in May,1988. The Literature review was based on family planning information in general and the problems ... -
Mothers with underfive children's knowledge and practices towards diarrhoea in Isoka district, Zambia.
(2013-11-29)The study was conducted in Isoka district at four health centres. The purpose of the study aimed at determining the mothers' Knowledge and practices related to diarrhoea and find out the parameters used by mothers in ... -
Disclosure of HIV status by caregivers of HIV infected children at the University Teaching Hospital pediatric ART clinic.
(2013-11-29)The study sought to determine caregivers' knowledge of HIV infection, knowledge of HIV status disclosure, their attitude towards HIV status disclosure and level of HIV status disclosure among caregivers of HIV infected ... -
HIV/AIDS among the youth: Knowledge, attitudes, sexual practice and health seeking behaviour in Kapiri mposhi.
(2013-11-29)The study was conducted at Kapiri Mposhi urban. The data was collected from 50 in-school -youth and 50 out-school-youth. Systematic sampling method was used. A structured interview questionnaire for 60 youths, and a total ... -
A study to determine the parents' knowledge and practices of cultural practices that may contribute to HIV/AIDS transmission in Monze.
(2013-11-22)The study sought to determine the parents' knowledge and practice of cultural practices that may contribute to HIV/AIDS transmission. The objectives of the study were to determine parents' knowledge and practice of cultural ... -
A study to determine knowledge, attitudes and practices of diabetic patients towards their illness at UTH.
(2013-11-22)The purpose of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices of diabetic clients towards their illness. The study was conducted in August - October 2001. The sample size was fifty (50) and the subjects ... -
A study to determine knowledge and practices of ndola urban residents towards home accidents in children.
(2013-11-22)The aim of the study was to determine the knowledge and practices of Ndola Urban residents towards home accidents in children. A non-experimental descriptive research design was conducted using a standard questionnaire. The ...
