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Male involvement and participation in prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV/AIDS in chipata district.
(2013-06-03)The HIV/AIDS epidemic has not only resulted in high morbidity and mortality among Zambians, but it continues to pose a great challenge on the Zambian economy. The costs spent on HIV/AIDS programmes are high. One such ... -
Management of intracranial ventriculitis caused by multidrug resistant acinetobacter baumannii: case report and literature review
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2017)These researchers report a case of a male patient in our hospital who developed associated multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumanii (MDRAB) intracrainial ventriculitis and treated using intraventricular (IVT)plus ... -
The Management of open Tibial Fractures
(2012-08-01)No study has been done in Zambia on external fixation of fractures. The objectives of this study therefore are to show the outcome of external fixation of open tibial fractures and whether or not tap water is as effective ... -
Management of supracondylar fractures of the humerus by a conservative method in a District Hospital
(2012-06-21)The treatment of supracondylar fractures can be by open operative manipulation and fixation or by closed manipulation alone. This is a follow up study of supracondylar fractures of the humerus treated by closed means at ... -
Maternal Health and Child Survival Rates in Zambia: A Comparative Community Study
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1984-06)This paper presents the summary results of maternal/reproductive data and child mortality patterns collected in two rural communities in Zambia. The data derives from an on-going, ... -
Maternal and foetal morbidity associated with caesarean section
(The University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1981-08)264 cases of Caesarean sections were reviewed for the,period January I,1978 to December 31,1978 in the U.T.H. An analysts was made with particular emphasis on Maternal and foetal morbidity and mortality. The need of early ... -
Maternal Mortality at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka,1996
(2012-08-01)Maternal mortality in developed countries has declined dramatically over the last 60 years, and is now very low. Women in industrialized countries have an average lifetime risk of dying from pregnancy-related causes of ... -
Mathematical modelling of Ebola Virus Disease in Serenje District with a Lusaka District overspill,Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2015)The Ebola virus causes an acute, serious illness, which is often fatal. Despite improved control measures, Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) remains a public health concern in endemic areas as well as in unaffected areas. Ecological ... -
Measles: Factors influencing the morbidity and mortality in the under five year old children at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-06-26)Reported here are factors that influence the morbidity and mortality in hospitalised Zambian children with measles. A prospective study on 2174 children was undertaken to analyse the clinical presentations and complications ... -
Measuring competence among Health Workers in case management of malaria in pregnancy in Rural Zambia(Gwembe)
(2015-02-23)Introduction:Malaria is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Zambia. It is believed that malaria is responsible for up to approximately 47% of the overall disease burden for pregnant women. In Zambia it ... -
Medical equipment management guidelines
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2012-09)The Ministry of Health together with its partners realizes that efficient and effective delivery of clinical care is highly dependent on the availability of appropriate equipment and accessories which are in good functioning ... -
Medical equipment standard lists for 2nd level hospitals
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2012-09)Our health services have been stratified into various levels in order to provide the range of health care from primary to specialist care as close to the families as possible. Each level of care is designed to provide ... -
Medical Equipment Standard Lists for 3rd Level Hospitals
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2012-09)Our health services have been stratified into various levels in order to provide the range of health care from primary to specialist care as close to the families as possible. Each level of care is designed to provide ... -
Medical prescription pitfalls of acute upper respiratory infections in government health care facilities in Zambia
(Health Press Zambia Bull., 2017)Prescribing of medicines is one of the most important clinical task that is complex and consists of a mixture of sub-competences such as principles of clinical pharmacology, knowledge, skill, critical judgement among many ... -
Medical Prescription Pitfalls of Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections in Government Healthcare Facilities in Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia. 44 (1), 2017)The aim of this evaluation was to identify pitfalls in medical prescriptions of uncomplicated urinary tract infections in government healthcare facilities in Zambia. Design: This was a cross sectional and government ... -
Mental Health of street Children in selected residential care in Lusaka Province
(2012-01-24)Previous research has established high mental health problems and needs of children in residential care. However, in Zambia little is known about the mental health of this peculiar group of children. The study prescribed ... -
Mental health problems experienced by HIV postive adoloscents: a case of Choma district, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)This study aimed to determine the Mental Health Problems experienced by HIV positive adolescents in Choma District. A cross sectional descriptive study design involving both quantitative and qualitative approaches was used ... -
Metagenomic analysis of microbial communities from hand-dug wells in the Cuvelai-Etosha Basin, Namibia
(University of Zambia, 2018)The total surface area of planet earth is about 510 million Km2 and about 71% of this area is water and the remaining 29% is formed by land mass. The proportion of water is much higher, as it is a major component of ... -
The methanol,ethanol and fusel oil contents of some Zambian alcoholic drinks
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1974)There is considerable evidence that certain Zambian home-produced beers and spirits contain toxic contaminants. Apart from known additives such as methylated spirits and plant juices, high levels of iron, copper and zinc ...