African Digital Health Library (ADHL): Recent submissions
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Cryptosporidial Diarrhoea in Lusaka Children
(2012-08-10)A health centre based survey carried out in November and December 1995 to determine the prevalence of cryptosporidium in under-five children presenting with diarrhoea in three areas of Lusaka chosen for the type of water ... -
The effects of Environmental Sanitation and Water on Diarrhea in children under the age of five years in Misisi compound Lusaka, Zambia : a population based case control study
(2012-08-10)Misisi compound is a high density, low -income residential slum within the city of Lusaka. It has poor environmental health services, inadequate water supply and unhealthy housing. The poor environmental health and hygiene ... -
Effectiveness of rapid diagnostic test fo Malaria diagnosis in children under 15 years of age of Nchelenge District in the Luapula Province
(2012-08-10)Rapid detection of the malaria parasite and early treatment of infection still remain the most important goals of disease management. This study was conducted to evaluate the diagnostic performance of the Rapid Diagnostic ... -
Comparisons of characteristics of women requesting Termination of Pregnancy and those presenting themselves with incomplete Abortion within the University Teaching Hospital
(2012-08-10)Induced abortion poses a great public health concern especially when performed by unskilled health care providers. The study is comparing characteristics of women seeking termination of pregnancy (TOP) and those admitted ... -
The use of amniotic membrane in the treatment of burns in children : A clinical trial at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-08-10)This is a clinical trial which was carried out at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka from the 1st of July to the 31st of December,1994. It involved treatment of burns in forty children using gamma irradiated amniotic ... -
A study on adolescent's knowledge and perception of the effects of sexual abuse in Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-08-10)Adolescence is one group which has been identified as a risk group. According to World Health Organisation adolescence is a period from 10 to 20 years of age. This study focussed on the basic and secondary school-going ... -
An Investigation of injection practices in selected health centres of Lusaka and Kafue Districts
(2012-08-10)This study investigated the safety of injection practices in immunization activities and factors that contribute to unsafe practices. The study was done by finding out the type of injection equipment available in the MCH ... -
User fees : Determining people's ability and willingness to pay for Health Care - A comparative study between Public and Private health sectors in Lusaka Urban.
(2012-08-10)User fees in Lusaka, Zambia, were introduced in government health care facilities, in August 1993, with the overall aim of providing Zambians with equity of access to cost effective quality health care as close to the ... -
Appriopriate use of Hospital beds in an overburdened Teaching Hospital, in a developing country, a case study of the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-08-10)A bed census was carried out on 16th June 1998 in the University Teaching Hospital (UTH)wards to look into appropriate use of hospital beds. The main objectives of the study were to determine the extent of appropriate ... -
Factors contributing to non-utilization of Antretroviral(ARVs) drug for prevention of mother to child transmission by HIV positive-Pregnant women in Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-08-10)Mother-to-Child Transmission (MTCT) is by far the largest source of HIV infection in children below the age of 15 years. Children who acquire the virus through Mother-to-Child Transmission do so before birth, during birth, ... -
Factors associated with risky sexual behavior in regard to HIV prevention among persons attending STD clinic at the University Teaching Hospital, Luska
(2012-08-10)The sexual transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HV) continues at an alarming rate in Sub-Saharan Africa despite high knowledge levels of HIV. Some factors such as socioeconomic, culture, conmiunication skills and ... -
Coping strategies of families living with individuals suffering from HIV/AIDS : a case study of Kasama urban and peri-urban
(2012-08-09)OBJECTIVE: to determine the problems and the coping strategies of families living with individuals suffering from HIV/AIDS.DESIGN: Cross sectional study and Focus Group Discussion (FGD).SETTING Kasama urban and peri-urban ... -
Outcome of a two year prospective study of flexor tendon repair of the hand at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-08-09)A two-year prospective study of Flexor Tendon repair at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), Lusaka is presented. A total of 20 cases were seen in this period, with a total of 71 tendon repairs. Results were graded using ... -
Evaluation of Mortality among HIV patients on HAART in Lusaka, Zambia : An observational study
(2012-08-09)To evaluate mortality and determine the causes of death in HIV patients initiating HAART in Lusaka District clinics . Mortality was assessed in first patients enrolled between May, 2004 and May, 2005 in the Lusaka District ... -
Impact of Antiretroviral therapy on risky sexual behaviour of people living with HIV/AIDS on ART in Mansa
(2012-08-09)The use of ART has transformed HIV/AIDS into a chronic manageable condition among infected individuals. However, its use has raised concerns that it will increase the risky sexual behaviour among PLWHA on ART. ART enhances ... -
Prevalence and factors contributing to domestic violence against pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Lusaka Urban
(2012-08-09)The problem of domestic violence is wide-spread and has continued over many years. It occurs in women of all racial backgrounds and social economic group. Pregnant women have not been spared from domestic violence. Physical ... -
Factors influencing male interest in the use of family planning : a comparative study of rural and urban communities in Monze district of Zambia
(2012-08-09)This study examined and compared factors that influenced lack of male interest in the use of family planning between the urban and rural communities of Monze District in the Southern Province of Zambia. It discusses findings ... -
Evaluation of In door Residual houseHold spraying:Challenges faced by Ndola Urban District
(2012-08-09)The study aimed at determining challenges associated with implementation of IRHS in Ndola urban district, Zambia. A cross sectional study was conducted at Ndola city council and public health offices along Broadway. All ... -
Determinants of the low prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Mwinilunga District in Northwestern Province, Zambia
(2012-08-08)HIV/AIDS is a major public health problem all over the world. It is a threat to economies and to the very fabric of our societies. In badly affected countries, the socioeconomic effect of this most destructive disease is ... -
Evaluation of the effect of Decentralization on Equity in the Health Sector Financial Resource allocation process in Zambia
(2012-08-08)The research contained in this document was done in order to identify the factors considered in the formula used for allocating financial resources in the Zambian health sector since implementation of the decentralization ...
