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Sexually transmitted diseases in Lusaka
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1980-08)This is a preliminary epidemiological report on sexually transmitted diseases in Zambia. An analysis of data derived from a sample study of 1,000 consecutive female and 5,000 male S.T.D. patients ... -
Sexually transmitted diseases in pregnant women in Lusaka
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1980-08)The prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases has been known to be high in many African countries and preliminary investigations in Lusaka revealed a similar trend in Zambia. This paper presents an analysis ... -
A short term evaluation of Transurethral Ablation of the Prostate as a treatment option for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka
(2012-06-21)A prospective study evaluating the procedure, Transurethral ethanol ablation of the prostate (TEAP), as a treatment option in the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka.Twenty-five patients from the Urology clinic, UTH, ... -
Short term outcome after fracture of the ankle at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-06-25)In the University Teaching Hospital, fractures of the ankle joint are common and like in most developing countries the majority of ankle fractures are treated non-operatively. This is because of the shortage of resources ... -
Short-term effect of HAART on CD4 cell response in adults of the reproductive age(15-49 years)living with HIV/AIDS in Lusaka, Zambia-A retrospective cohort study
(2015-11-24)Introduction: The Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) results in an improvement in immunologic function. Studies on kinetics of CD4+ cell count response post-HAART indicate that CD4+ cell count increases rapidly ... -
Short-term outcome of infants born with low apgar scores at The University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka,Zambia : A medical audit
(2012-07-23)Birth asphyxia contributes significantly to infant morbidity and mortality. Vital centers in the brain are depressed and if the infant survives the initial insult, neurological handicap may arise. Other than the brain, ... -
Sickle cell disease associated co-morbidity with pneumonia outcomes among under-five children referred to university teaching hospital between 2011-2014 in Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Pneumonia in sickle cell disease (SCD) can be particularly severe and has come to be called acute chest syndrome (ACS). ACS is a frequent complication of sickle cell disease in patients hospitalized with vaso-occlusive ... -
The Sigmoid Colon in Zambians
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1980-02)Volvulus of the sigmoid colon is common among Zambians where it is the commonest cause of large gut obstruction (Subrananian and Wosornu,1979). The aetiology is unknown, but there are various theories ... -
Sigmond Colon Volvulus Management: An analysis of factors contributing to morbididty amd mortality in single and double stage operations
(2012-08-15)A prospective study has been carried out at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), Lusaka, over a period of one and a half years (July 1995 to December 1996) to study the factors contributing to morbidity and mortality ... -
Signal functions for emergency obstetric care (EmONC) as an intervention for reducing maternal mortality: A survey of public and private health facilities in Lusaka district,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background: Between 2013 and 2014, Zambia‟s maternal mortality ratio was estimated at 398 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. Successful aversion of deaths is dependent on effective use of signal functions-a clinical ... -
Singleton breach presentation planned for vaginal delivery
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1976-12)A retrospective study of 156 consecutive cases of singleton breach presentation planned for vaginal delivery is presented. The incidence of caesarean section was not increased when compared with ... -
Situational analysis of communication of HIV and Aids information to persons with visual impairment
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Despite and increase in health promotion and Education programmes on HIV and AIDS, there is still lack of information on HIV and AIDS and communication for persons with visual impairment. The underlying factors that create ... -
Sleeping sickness in children
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1975-01)Twenty-three cases of Sleeping Sickness in children have been analysed at the Arthur Davison Hospital and Mukinge Hospital during the past five years. The overall mortality was 34.8%. This was especially high when ... -
Social and Clinical attributes of patients who restart Antiretroviral Therapy at 5 ART Centers in Central and Copperbelt Provinces of Zambia
(2015-02-19)Background: Treatment outcome of patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART) differ. Some patients default and restart ART. Family Health International (FHI360) in collaboration with Ministry of Health, has been supporting ... -
Society Objectives and the By-Laws (2017)
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2018-04-23)Zambia Colleges of Medicine and Surgery (ZACOMS) advances professional training of medical specialists using the professional competence-based certification models beyond traditional university-based specialist training. ... -
Socio Demographic Determinants of Maternal Health Service Utilization among Women 15 to 49 Years in Zambezi District in Northwestern Zambia
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017)Maternal mortality recorded in Zambia is one of the highest in the world. According to the 2013-14 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey , the mortality ratio was 398/100,000.This ratio is unacceptably high. The aim of this ... -
Socio Demographic Factors Associated with Vaccination of Dogs against Rabies and Dog Bite Management in Nyimba District
(The University of Zambia, 2016)Rabies is a Zoonotic disease acquired through either bites or scratches from rabies infected animals especially dogs. There is currently no known treatment for rabies infection but rabies post exposure prophylaxis helps ... -
Socio-cultural determinants of first trimester antenatal care(anc) visits in Kalabo district,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Globally, more than 50% of pregnant women attend antenatal care in the first trimester in most developed countries. However, in developing countries, less than 50% of pregnant women do so. Timing of the first antenatal ... -
Socio-economic related inequalities in the utilization of family planning services among women of childbearing age in Zambia: a cross-sectional study
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Background: There is a large literature that has documented inequalities in utilization of healthcare in Zambia, and the rest of sub-Saharan Africa. However, there is little or no literature that is focussing on inequalities ... -
Socio-Economic Status and Neuropsychological test performance in Zambia
(2012-01-11)Introduction :To understand the brain-behaviour relationship, systematic neuropsychological assessments are undertaken using a validated battery of tests to ascertain one‘s brain integrity and levels of cognitive functioning ...