A study to determine mothers knowledge and practices towards vitamin A supplement and foods rich in vitamin A in Mpanshya - Chongwe District/
Gladys Lungu.
- Lusaka: University of Zambia , School of Medicine, 2008.
- xv, 92p.: ill.
A study submitted in partial fullfilment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
Includes bibliographical references.
The study aimed at exploring mother's knowledge and practices towards vitamin A supplement and vitamin A rich foods in Mpanshya area, Chongwe district of Lusaka Province. Mpanshya catchment area has been experiencing a steady increase in the number of illnesses in children such as respiratory tract infections, diarrhoea and eye infections.
Vitamin A deficiency --Zambia --Prevention. Dietary supplements --Vitamin A.