Lungu, Gladys.

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.