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Prospective cohort study on thirty day outcome of perforation peritonitis at the University Teaching Hospitals, Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Perforation peritonitis is a common surgical emergency seen by surgeons; it remains a life threatening condition with high morbidity and mortality. At the University Teaching Hospitals (UTH), the morbidity for gastro-duodenal ... -
Prospective cohort study to determine if perioperative mortality at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia has changed compared to historical data from 1987
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Despite low-income and middle-income countries (LMIC) being the regions of the world with the greatest gap in access to safe surgical and anaesthetic services, there are fewer published data for these countries on ... -
Prospective observational study of blood transfusion practices and outcome at the University Teaching Hospital
(2012-07-10)To determine the incidence, common indications,appropriateness and outcome of blood transfusions and blood products among adult in-patients admitted to the University teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia. Prospective ... -
A prospective study of acute aerobic hand infection in rural and urban hospital
(2012-08-01)The hand is a specialised tool of the body that has a very high representation in the central nervous system for both sensory and motor function and any disability of it affects the work and general well being of the patient ... -
A prospective study of agaricus blazei mycelia compound administration in asymptomatic HIV-1 infected patients in Lusaka, Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 2007-01)Agaricus mycelia compound (ABPC) has been used as a food supplement in Japan for several years. It has been shown to have immune enhancing activities both z.77 vz.fro and z.77 1;z.1;o, leading us to speculate a potential ... -
A Prospective Study to Compare Clinical Acumen and Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS) in Post-Operative Surgical In -Patients at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2016)Background: The safe recovery of patients admitted to hospital depends on early detection of clinical and physiological deterioration and undertaking appropriate intervention to prevent mortality. Modified early warning ... -
A prospective study to determine the prevalence of deep vein thrombosis in patients with pelvic, femoral and tibia/fibular fractures at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a known occurrence in patients who have suffered trauma, especially severe trauma. The complication of DVT that makes it a great concern in trauma and orthopaedics is the fact that it occurs ... -
Psychological distress among mothers with preterm babies at the women and newborn hospital neonatal intensive care unit Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2019)Psychological distress in mothers of hospitalized preterm babies is a global health concern because they experience more severe levels of psychological distress in the postnatal period than those with full term ... -
Psychological distress during antenetal period: A case of Mbala district
(2014-02-17)The aim of this study was to explore the magnitude of psychological distress in pregnant women in Mbala district. The major hypotheses were that there is a relationship between psychological distress during antenatal period ... -
The psychological impact of child sexual abuse on primary caregivers
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2016)Research on child sexual abuse (CSA) suggests that support and protection from the caregiver provide the child an effective platform for quick recovery and improvement in mental health and social functioning. Nonetheless, ... -
Psychosocial Challenges and Coping Strategies Among Adolescent School Going Mothers,in Lusaka District of Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Introduction: Although adolescent school going mothers consider going back to school after giving birth, they may not be able to succeed mentally and academically if the support they need from the teachers, fellow pupils ... -
Puberty in Zambian Children
(Medical journal of zambia, 1980-06)A cross sectional study of 2,638 Zambian school children 1,220 boys and 1,418 girls has been done in Lusaka to study the puberty process. Pubic and axillary hair, breast development ... -
Public service reform programme in Zambia: An evaluation of the impact of the leadership styles on the management of human resources in the public service
(2012-08-01)In order to improve service delivery, the Zambian Government embarked on a programme to reform its public service in 1993. The implementation of the reforms has been going on for the last thirteen years. It is therefore ... -
A "Pull-Out" Technique for ``Cut down" Operations.
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1977-06)lt is a common experience that some patients continue to attend outpatient departments with their cut-down wounds long after their primary disease is cured. This is so because a cut-down is done usually in an ... -
Pulmonary function impairment in female workers exposed to environments with varied ambient air pollution in the central business area of Lusaka-Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Previous studies have highlighted the role of ambient fine particulate matter as an important cause of both mortality and morbidity for many respiratory illnesses. When inhaled, PM2.5 causes to the airways and lungs ... -
Pulmonary Tuberculosis as a comorbid condtion in HIV positive adults and its effects on Neuro-cognitive function in Zambia
(2014-10-29)Objective: The objective of the study was to explore the effects of PTB as a co-morbid condition in HIV+ adults on neurocognitive functions.Rationale: The study will help in understanding the impact and effects of pulmonary ... -
Pulse wave velocity in normotensive and hypertensive pregnant women at University Teaching Hospital (UTH), Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background: Hypertensive disease in pregnancy continues to be one of the leading cause of maternal death. Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is said to be accompanied by several cardiovascular pathophysiological changes ... -
Putting Men's Reproductive Health on the Agenda A vital ingredient for Successful implementation for Reproductive Health Programs?
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 2003-01)Taken within the framework of the World Health Organisation {WHO} definition of health, reproductive health implies that individuals are able to have a responsible, satisfying and safe sex life; and that they can ... -
Pyomyositis and HIV Infection at The University Teaching Hospital
(2012-07-18)A prospective study of pyomyositis and HIV infection was conducted at the emergency admission ward of the University Teaching Hospital.One hundred and three(103) patients were included in the study. The age range was between ...