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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 ... -
The effectiveness of teaching indigeous languages under the team teaching arrangement in primary(Basic)Colleges of Education in Zambia
(2011-07-11)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 ... -
Effects of active cycle of breathing techniques(ACBT)on ventilatory function in adult heart failure patients at the University Teaching Hospital Lusaka Zambia
(2016-05-13)BACKGROUND: Chronic heart failure patients experience mild, moderate to severe pulmonary dysfunction demonstrated in alterations of FEV1, FVC and FEV1/FVC ratio. About 50% of severe heart failure patients have restrictive ... -
The effects of cognitive behavioral therapy on the improvement of the health of youth mothers with postpartum depression at the University Teaching Hospital of Lusaka,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a major depressive episode during puerperium and affects 10% to 22% of mothers before the infant’s first birthday. Increase in number of youthful mothers and the influence of PPD on the ... -
Effects of cognitive behavioural therapy on post stroke depression patients: a case of the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Post-stroke depression is one of the most serious neuropsychological consequences of stroke and it affects about 35-70 % of patients with stroke. However, Pharmacological treatment administered to post stroke depressed ... -
Effects of early iron supplementation on the occurrence of anaemia in low birth weight newborns admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit at The University Teaching Hospital
(2014-02-04)Effect of early iron supplementation on the occurrence of anaemia in low birth weight newborns admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at University Teaching Hospital. Background: Iron deficiency is the most common ... -
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 ... -
Effects of HIV status and linguistic medium on test performance of low literacy rural adults: Implications for neuro psychological test development in Zambia
(2014-07-17)Studies in non-Western societies (China, India, Uganda, and Ethiopia) have reported differential performance on neuropsychological tests by HIV+ and HIV- groups. However, the impact of HIV on cognitive functioning has ... -
Effects of intensive phase anti tuberculous therapy on hepatic and hematological parameters in patients at the adult university teaching hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2019)Zambia is a high tuberculosis (TB) burden country. Antituberculous medicines are mainstay of TB management. Several reports of antituberculous drug-related haematological and hepatic adverse effects have been noted in other ... -
Effects of intervention on feeding practices in the intensive care unit at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka. Zambia
(2012-06-15)Preintervention Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices with respect to breastfeeding among Healthworkers from Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) and mothers with babies admitted to ... -
The effects of lipid-based nutrient supplements containing vitamins and minerals on renal excretion of electrolyte and tenofovir concentrations in blood among Zambian HIV/AIDS patients
(University of Zambia, 2016)The Effect of Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements Containing Vitamins and Minerals on Renal Excretion of Electrolytes and Tenofovir Concentrations in Blood among Zambian HIV/AIDS Patients by Derick Munkombwe Background: ... -
The effects of Malnutrition as a comorbid factor on neurocognitive functioning in HIV positive adults in Lusaka
(2014-10-21)Aims: Nutrition is an important aspect of life. It has been established in literature that there exists a relationship between nutritional status (either good or poor) and cognitive functioning. Most of the studies in ... -
Effects of maternal social factors on infant feeding practices among HIV positive mothers in Kasama Northern Province
(2014-02-11)Against a background of a high HIV prevalence among pregnant women and an absence of interventions to curb HIV transmission to children associated with high HIV infant and childhood mortality and morbidity in Africa, this ... -
The effects of nutrient supplementation on CD4 T Cell subsets in Zambian adults
(2015-11-24)Background: Although human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is characterized by the progressive depletion of CD4+ T cells, information on the prognostic value of T cell subsets and their response to nutritional ... -
Effects of Oestrogen Receptor Status of Women with Breast Cancer Treated with Tamoxifen at University Teaching Hospital and Cancer Diseases Hospital
(The University of Zambia, 2015)The main objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of oestrogen receptor-negative breast cancers at UTH and CDH and its impact on tamoxifen management. The specific objectives of the study were to determine ... -
The effects of quality of education on neuropsychological test performance among Zambian Adults
(2012-10-19)The relationship between education and performance on neuropsychological tests has been established (Dotson, Kitner-Triolo, Evans, and Zonderman, 2009). It has also been found that ill-educated but cognitively healthy ... -
Effects of silver sulfadiazine and actilite honey on bacterial wound colonisation and wound healing in children under twelve years with partial superficial burn wounds at University Adult Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Burn wounds are a global public health concern and Zambia has not been spared. Burn wounds account for 6% of surgical admissions yearly and yet are amongst the common causes of mortality at University Teaching Hospitals ... -
Effects of siting boreholes and septic tanks on groundwater quality in Saint Bonaventure Township of Lusaka District
(2013-12-10)The rapid population growth of Lusaka has brought adverse effects on water supply and sewage treatment facilities in the District. Consequently, authorities in Lusaka have allowed use of septic tanks and boreholes in the ... -
Effects of smoking on arterial stiffness and haemodynamics in male adolescents in Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background: Cigarette smoking causes changes in the cardiovascular system including changes resulting from alterations in peripheral resistance such as increase in blood pressure. Increase in Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV), ... -
Effects of stress and social support on neurocognitive functioning among HIV positive individuals in Lusaka, Zambia
(2014-07-17)Statement of the problem: Both the medical and psychological literature has indicated that stress impacts people’s wellbeing. HIV positive individuals are among the most heavily stressed people. Stress comes from various ...