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This research aimed at investigating the relationship between compliance and quality of life among adolescents with diabetes mellitus type 1 (DMT1). The study explored the impact of an information giving intervention on compliance and quality of life in adolescents with DMT1. It also explored the...

The present study was designed to assess the role of indigenous music and games in the promotion of cognitive development in Zambian children with specific focus on Western Province of Zambia as the area of study. Using an ethnographic approach, the study involved 44 participants using purposive...

This study provides a critical analysis of the World Bank’s contribution to fighting poverty in Zambia through the promotion of foreign direct investment (FDI) from 1999 to 2009 through its specialized institutions. Although the World Bank does not directly promote foreign direct investment...

Neonatal mortality has been one of the major factors used in evaluating the effectiveness of the health systems in any country and is also a barometer in assessing changes in the health status of women. Trends in determinants of neonatal mortality have become even more important in influencing...

This study demonstrated that the Patriotic Front's (P.F) prominent campaign message to the electorate of redemption from poverty, corruption, lack of opportunities and employment, heavy taxes ,very high cost of living and change in ninety days were critical in securing their victory. It seems the...

This study investigated some linguistic differences between two dialects of the Tonga language spoken in Zambia. These are Valley Tonga (VT) and Plateau Tonga (PT). Tonga is spoken in the Southern and some parts of the Central provinces of Zambia. Dialects considered in the study include Valley...

The purpose of the study was to explore alcohol consumption and smoking behaviours from a gendered and non-gendered perspective among pupils and Senanga High School. Methodology: Self-report questionnaires were administered to 222 pupils mean age 17.4 ± SD 1.5. In addition, in-depth interviews...

Research has shown that exclusively breastfed HFV exposed infants have lower mortality and morbidity. It is against this background that the United Nations World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended that infants born to HIV positive women should be exclusively breastfed until replacement feeding...

The study's main objective was to carry out an appraisal of the communication modes and messages used by the Forest Department in curbing deforestation in National Forest Reserves. Kalulu Forest, in Kabwe, Central Province was chosen for the case study. Kalulu Forest was made a National Reserve...

Introduction: This dissertation explored the level of child rights awareness among children in selected basic schools in Lusaka District. The study was occasioned by the data which showed a considerable low level of child rights awareness among pupils despite progress made by Zambia in signing...