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Normal values in the adult Zambian.VI. Transferrin
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1976-08)A study of the concentration of transferrin in the normal Zambian adult is presented. There is no difference demonstrated between males and females but the time allowed for diffusion is important and values are given for ... -
Nosocomial Infections among Burns Patients at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia. 34 (4), 2007-10)For many years now, nosocomial infections have always been a source of concern for the University Teaching Hospital Management Board. Hence this study was prompted by a reported increase in mortality of 2197 ... -
Number of languages spoken and performance on the clinical neuropsychological test battery
(2012-01-25)OBJECTIVES: The general objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between number of languages spoken and performance on the clinical neuropsychological tests. The specific objective was to establish ... -
Nurse's knowledge and practices towards IMCI approach when caring for children in Lusaka urban,Zambia.
(2013-07-18)The Integrated Management for Childhood Illnesses (IMCI) is a strategy that provides integrated training and support for health workers on management of conditions such as pneumonia, diarrhoea, malaria, anaemia, malnutrition, ... -
Nurse's perceptions of caring for elderly patients at University Teaching Hospital's adult hospital and Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital: implications for training
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Nurses are key health professionals involved in the frontline care of patients, including the elderly. The World Health Organization predicted that the proportion of people aged over 60 years will increase from 11% to 22% ... -
Nurses knowledge and attitude towards exclusive breastfeeding in kabompo district.
(2014-04-26)The purpose of the study was to determine the knowledge and attitudes towards exclusive breastfeeding among nurses. A pilot study was conducted at Kabompo district hospital and the actual study was conducted in Kabompo ... -
Nurses knowledge and attitude towards exclusive breastfeeding in kabompo district.
(2014-05-05)The purpose of the study was to determine the knowledge and attitudes towards exclusive breastfeeding among nurses. A pilot study was conducted at Kabompo district hospital and the actual study was conducted in Kabompo ... -
Nurses knowledge and practice towards malaria case management in Lusaka Urbarn clinics.
(2014-06-11)The purpose of this study was to determine Nurses' knowledge and practice towards malaria case management in Lusaka urban clinics and this is the general objective. Literature review was conducted globally, regionally and ... -
Nursing Management of Cholera Patients in Zambia
(The University of Zambia Press, 2011)This book focuses on resuscitating the cholera patient in order to simplify healthcare provision in medically-disadvantaged rural health care settings. Its main purpose is knowledge transfer of the modalities of patient ... -
Nutrient Composition of the Termite Macrotermes Falciger,Collected from Lusaka district,A potential agent against Mulnitrition
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Introduction Roasted winged termites (Macrotermes falciger) are a highly relished insect, which are common in Zambia during the rainy season. The edible termites are de-winged, roasted and salted for use as a snack, either ... -
Nutrition Rehabilitation in Lusaka
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1975-12)The incidence and present modes of management of malnutrition in the country are first discussed, and the idea of rehabilitation village, where the mother learns in a practical way about child ... -
Nutritional status of Zambia population groups and Zambian patients with HIV-associated disease
(2012-07-25)A study aimed at finding whether there are significant differences in the nutritional status of Zambian controls compared with AIDS and PGL patients was undertaken at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka and Saint ... -
Obstetric Outcome in Teenage Pregnancies at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-06-22)The teenage period is between 12 and 19 years. Pregnancy in the teenager poses special social, psycological and medical risks both to the mother and her offsping. Because of the physical, physiological and emotional ... -
Obstetric outcomes and factors associated with adolescent pregnancies at the university teaching hospital Lusaka,Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2017)Adolescent pregnancies are a major health concern in Zambia. Obstetric outcomes of and factors associated with adolescent pregnancies seen at the UTH were not clearly understood, defined and documented. This study explored ... -
Obstetrical Performance in Elderly Zambian Parturients`
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1980-06)The Obstetrical performance of elderly parturients ( (aged 40 and above) who delivered at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka during 1979 and 1980, has been analysed. There were 39,109 ... -
Obstetrical performance in elderly Zambian parturients`
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1980-02)The Obstetrical performance of elderly parturients (aged 40 and above) who delivered at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka during 1979 and 1980, has been analysed. There were 39,109 ... -
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Protocols and Guidelines
(University of zambia, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2014-02)Instituting protocols and guidelines have been shown to improve patient safety, communication, and quality outcomes. Thus, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Zambia and the University Teaching ... -
Occupation radiation exposure on radiographers and radiologists: levels and risks at University of Teaching Hospital and cancer disease hospital, Lusaka Zamba
(University of Zambia, 2016)Radiation exposure and its potential complications is one of the most important issues in occupational health. Implementation of proper occupational health system may have an important bearing not only on the health of the ... -
Occupational Exposure to Tuberculosis among Health Care Workers: Retrospective Cohort Study at Health Facilities in Lusaka,Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Tuberculosis (TB) is classified as one of the occupational diseases and Health Care Workers (HCWs) are considered one of the vulnerable groups to acquiring TB due to its mode of transmission. The health facility being a ... -
Occurrance of Adverse Hematological Events at one and Six Weeks in infants following Perinatal Exposure to Antiretroviral Drugs for the prevention of Mother to Child transimission of VIV at UTH/ Musaku Mwenechanya
(2011-07-01)Perinatal transmission of Human Immunodeflency Virus (HIV) from mother to her new born can be prevented in most cases using a combination of Antiretroviral drugs reducing the risk to less than one percent(l%). However ...