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Feasibility of collaboration between water, sanitation and hygiene and the neglected tropical disease control programmes in Rwanda
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) interventions, in addition to Mass Drug Administration (MDA), are necessary for controlling and eliminating many neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Collaboration between disease control ... -
Feasibility of mobilizing community resources for HIV/AIDS patients in Kalingalinga compound, Lusaka.
(2015-04-28)The aim of the study was to determine the feasibility of mobilizing community resources for HIV/AIDS patients in Kalingalinga compound. Following the observation that there is an increase in the number of AIDS cases and ... -
Feeding practices and Nutritional status of infants and young children in Mazabuka and Kafue Districts of Zambia
(2013-02-25)Under-nutrition is associated with almost 60% of deaths due to common childhood illnesses. Appropriate feeding practices are of fundamental importance for the survival, growth, development, health and nutrition of infants ... -
Female sex workers'experiences of the sexual reproductive health(SRH)services on the emerging voices project in Chipata district in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)The number of people living with HIV and AIDS has continued to rise globally despite the significant effort and resources invested in prevention programmes worldwide. Epidemiologically, majority of new HIV infections in ... -
Fetal and maternal complications of forceps and vacuum extraction at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2013-01-08)The study was conducted at the University Teaching Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The aim of the study was to find out Fetal and Maternal complications of Forceps and Vacuum extractions deliveries.The ... -
Fetal outcome in women presenting with meconium stained liquor at the university teaching hospital, Lusaka.
(The University of Zambia, 2020)The detection of meconium stained liquor (MSL) during labour often causes anxiety in the delivery room because of its association with increased perinatal mortality and morbidity. Meconium is graded into grade 1, grade 2 ... -
Fetal outcome in women presenting with meconium stained liquor at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka.
(The University of Zambia, 2020)The detection of meconium stained liquor (MSL) during labour often causes anxiety in the delivery room because of its association with increased perinatal mortality and morbidity. Meconium is graded into grade 1, grade 2 ... -
Fetal outcomes in antenatal women admitted with a diagnosis of prolonged latent phase of labour at university teaching hospital Lusaka
(University of Zambia, 2016)Background: The latent phase of labour is poorly understood and duration of this phase is significantly difficult to measure. Prolonged latent phase (PLP) accounts for abnormalities in both nulliparous and multiparous ... -
Feto-Maternal Outcomes of Term Assisted Breech Deliveries at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2018-05)Breech presentation occurs when the fetus presents with buttocks or feet first. Globally, the incidence of breech is 3-4% at term. The safest mode of delivery for most breeches at term is still controversial despite extensive ... -
Feto-Maternal Outcomes of Term Assisted Breech Deliveries at the University Teaching Hospital,lusaka,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2016)Background: Breech presentation occurs when the fetus presents with buttocks or feet first. Globally, the incidence of breech is 3-4% at term. The safest mode of delivery for most breeches at term is still controversial ... -
Fight Ebola virus disease in Africa: a question related to the environment?
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017)Repetitive outbreaks of Ebola virus disease is a major public health problem in Africa. Indeed, since September 1976, date of its isolation and its first description in the north of the ex-Zaire (now Democratic Republic ... -
A five year assessment of the emerging sensitivity patterns of the top six pathogenic bacterial isolates at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka
(2012-08-02)The effect of microbial resistance to antibiotics is growing at a very fast rate all over the world. One of the main reasons for this is the frequency of use of drugs for the treatment of common ailments, some of which may ... -
A five year review of the outcomes of intramedullary nailing of diaphyseal femur fractures in Lusaka
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 ... -
Follow up of patients started on Anti-Tuberculosis Treatment (ATT) using clinical and radiological criteria
(2012-08-14)During the last decade there has been an increase, notifications of rates of tuberculosis world over and rate has been higher In developing countries. This upswing is attributed to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) ... -
Four Cases of Extra Uterine Pregnancy
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1969-01)On 16.2.67 an African women from 140 miles away was admitted with severe abdominal pain. She appeared to be at term There was some fluid in the abdomen and the foetus appeared to be lying in the abdomen transversely. ... -
Fracture of the neck of femur in childhood
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1980-08)Fractures of the neck of femur under the age of 14 years are so rare that few surgeons have much experience with them. Hamilton (1961) predicted that an orthopaedic surgeon would see one case in a lifetime, Quiulan ... -
Frequency of leukemia types and flowcytometric immunophenotypic characterization of acute lymphoblastic leukemia presenting at the university teaching hospital, Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2019)The Frequency of Leukaemia types vary in different geographical locations and between age groups and gender. The diagnosis of Leukaemia at UTH is done by Morphological examination of blood or bone marrow smears only. ... -
Full immunisation coverage of under five children and its correlates among women in Lubuto, Ndola, Zambia.
(Health Press Zambia Bull., 2018)Child morbidity and mortality in most developing countries is mainly due to vaccine-preventable diseases and Zambia is not an exception according to WHO. Although numerous interventions have been made to increase immunisation ... -
Functional literacy-related challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in Lusaka
(University of Zambia, 2019)The purpose of this study was to explore functional literacy related challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in Lusaka district. The objectives of the study were to: identify functional literacy programmes (FLPs) for women ... -
Functional outcomes of displaced femoral fractures in adults at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Functional outcomes in patients with diaphyseal femoral fractures have been found to vary with the severity of the injury. Measuring outcomes is an important component of a physical therapists practice as it is important ...