The main objectives of this study were to (i) to determine if educational level affect Uptake of exclusive breastfeeding among HIV positive postnatal mothers. (ii) to establish whether lack of decision making powers affect Uptake of exclusive breastfeeding among HIV positive postnatal mothers....
Download PDF ↓This study sought to establish the effectiveness of teaching indigenous languages under the team teaching arrangement. The research methodology of the study involved both qualitative and quantitative data which was collected through questionnaires, lesson observations, curriculum materials and...
Download PDF ↓On 11 November 1965, Ian Douglas Smith defied world opinion and proclaimed a Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) in Rhodesia. Rhodesia’s UDI posed a major challenge in the context of politics of decolonisation generally in Africa and southern Africa in particular. The Zambian government...
Download PDF ↓Tuberculosis (TB) screening practices in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)infected adult patients enrolling at the Kalingalinga anti- retroviral therapy (ART) clinic in Lusaka, Zambia. Background: There are currently no studies describing TB screening practices in HIV infected adult patients...
Download PDF ↓This is a report of the study that was conducted at The University of Zambia (UNZA) main campus to explore the perceptions of male students towards male circumcision (MC) and its effectiveness as a complimentary method of HIV/AIDS prevention. It was an exploratory study that used both qualitative...
Download PDF ↓Infant mortality continues to be a major concern in Zambia with most causes being preventable. One of the major causes of infant mortality is prematurity which could be prevented. Most interventions to combat infant mortality focus on treating or preventing childhood diseases rather than problems...
Download PDF ↓Trauma is increasing in Zambia and currently ranks 4th in causing morbidity and mortality (WHO, 2008). Head Injury (HI) and fractures of long bones are the leading cause of hospital admissions among trauma cases. Like most third world countries, Zambia is struggling to offer medical services that...