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Bacteriological and chemical quality of packaged water produced in Lusaka, Zambia and associated quality control measures
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Many people in the world lack safe basic drinking water sources and rely on untreated water sources. Unsafe drinking water is responsible for transmission of diseases such as Cholera, Dysentery and Typhoid. Packaged water ... -
Bacteriological status of shallow well water and practices of users in Chipulukusu township, Ndola, Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2017)In many countries in Africa piped water availability is limited and cannot meet the demands of the growing populations. Most rural areas in Africa resort to underground water which is readily available and is believed to ... -
Bacteriology and antibiotic sensitivity patterns of urine in urology patients with indwelling urinary catheters at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia.
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Catheter associated urinary tract infection (C.A.U.T.I.) is the most common nosocomial infection in hospitals worldwide and the incidence has been reported to be upto 35%. The growing antibiotic resistance amongst the ... -
Bacteriology of chronic suppurative otitis media among children at the Arthur Davidson Children's Hospital, Ndola, Zambia
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2016)The study aimed to determine the bacteria that cause CSOM and their sensitivity to drugs used in children attending at the Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) clinic at Arthur Davidson Children's Hospital (ADCH) in Ndola. It was a ... -
Bacteriology of Rural Water Supplies of Mutenda Community District of Chingola, Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1980-02)The sources of water supply for drinking and other domestic uses available to the rural population of Mutenda was analysed bacteriologically by standard techniques presumptive and Differential Coliform tests ... -
Bacteriology of Rural Water Supplies of Mutenda Community District of Chingola, Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1980-06)The sources of water supply for drinking and other domestic uses available to the rural population of Mutenda was analysed bacteriologically by standard techniques ( presumptive and Differential Coliform tests ... -
Bancroftian Filariasis
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1976-12)The first report of an autochthonous case of Wuchereria bancrofti in Zambia is presented. Observations are made on the diagnostic features of the microfilariae particularly in relation to ... -
Barriers associated with condom use for prevention of HIV infection transimission among adolescents: a case of Senanga urban district of Western Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Male latex condoms are 80–95 percent effective in preventing HIV and most STIs when used consistently and correctly. HIV/AIDS is the most dramatic epidemic of the century that has claimed more than 3 million deaths over ... -
Barriers in Accessing DOTS among adult patients with pulmonary Tuberculosis in Ndola Urban District
(2012-08-07)The aim of the study was to explore barriers experienced by adult Pulmonary Tuberculosis patients in accessing Directly Observed Therapy Short course in Ndola Urban district. A randomized cross section study of 198 patients ... -
Barriers to Accessing HIV Care and Treatment Services by TB patients who are co-Infected with HIV in Lusaka District Clinics
(2011-07-13)The objective of the study was to identify barriers to accessing HIV services by TB patients who are co-infected with HIV in Lusaka District clinics. CIDRZ program monitoring data shows that 30% of TB patients refuse HIV ... -
Barriers to Accessing HIV Care and Treatment Services by TB patients who are co-Infected with HIV in Lusaka District Clinics
(2011-11-09)The objective of the study was to identify barriers to accessing HIV services by TB patients who are co-infected with HIV in Lusaka District clinics. CIDRZ program monitoring data shows that 30% of TB patients refuse HIV ... -
Barriers to Condom utilisation among mobile police officers in paramilitary camping sites:A case of Sondela Camp in Kafue rural District
(2011-07-08)research was conducted to establish the barriers associated with condom utilization among mobile police officers in Sondela paramilitary camp in Kafue rural district. The study was prompted by the fact that Zambia police ... -
Barriers to healthcare access and coping mechanisms among Sub-Saharan African migrants living in Bangkok, Thailand
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2016)Access to health care services among migrant populations is a major public health concern. Migrants' health profiles, values and beliefs may differ from those of the host population and present a potential to increased ... -
Barriers to prompt and effective malaria treatment among children under five years of age in Mpika District
(2014-10-21)Prompt and effective malaria treatment is a key malaria control strategy in Zambia, which has helped to reduce the incidence of malaria and consequently, reduce the infant mortality rate. However, studies done in Zambia ... -
Barriers to translation of the legislative acts on health for inmates in correctional centres: a case study of Mukobeko maximum prison and Lusaka central correctional centre
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Worldwide the rates of infectious and non-infectious diseases in prisons is generally higher than that of the general population. Apart from the international guidelines, Zambia has developed local legal frameworks that ... -
Barriesr to the Utilisation of Mental Health Services in Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Globally, mental health is recognised as an important component of health. However, it is one of the most neglected areas in the health sector. Poor mental health has been linked to low socioeconomic status. With many ... -
Baseline Household Survey LQAS Zambia
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2015-11)As part of national efforts to reduce maternal, neonatal and child mortality, the Ministry of Community Development /Mother and Child Health and UNICEF Zambia, with support from the European Union (EU) is implementing a ... -
Basic Isotope thyroid Parameters in Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1978-12)The paper analyses basic isotope thyroid parameters in 20 normal Zambians. The results of tests (excluding uptake studies) do not differ t.rom those established elsewhere but the range of thyroid ... -
Bed-wetting in Lusaka suburb
(Medical journal of zambia, 1981-11)Bed wetting may sometimes be the result of physical pathology or psycho-social stress or it may be due simply to stow maturation - Kolvin (1975) but even when it occurs in older children it may •neither ... -
Beliefs and practices in food safety among food handlers in restaurants of Chikankata district,Zambia
(2017)Chikankata district is one of the newest districts of Southern Province and the busiest route as it connects Chirundu, Siavonga and Livingstone boarders to Lusaka. It is located 52kms from the capital city of Lusaka and ...