Browsing University of Zambia ADHL Node by Title
Now showing items 975-994 of 1570
-
A paediatric special care unit in a tropical hospital
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1977-10)The Paediatric wing at U.T.H. admits all medical Paediatrics except neonates born at that hospital. It comprises 3 wards, 2 general and 1 infectious (Measles, Polio, TB). It is about 1/2 ... -
Pancreatic Cancer.
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017)In 2007, the Cancer Disease Hospital (CDH) was opened as the national referral center for patients diagnosed with cancer in Zambia. Since inception of the CDH, there has been no systematic analysis of the disease burden ... -
Pancreatic cancer: patterns in a low- to middle income population, Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2017-04)In 2007, the Cancer Disease Hospital (CDH) was opened as the national referral center for patients diagnosed with cancer in Zambia. Since inception of the CDH, there has been no systematic analysis of the disease burden ... -
Parasitic infection in the Kasyasya cluster of villages in North Eastern Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1984-04)ln a survey of parasitic infections in the Kasyasya cluster of villages in the north eastern corner of Zambia, trypanosomiasis which had occured in epidemic proportions the previous ... -
Parent's knowledge on sexuality and perceptions towards discussing sexuality with their adoloscent children : (a comparative study of rural and urban Communities)
(2012-08-15)Adolescence is a critical phase in human development. It is a period during which young people experience great and rapid changes in their bodies and is often associated with risk taking behavior and experimentation resulting ... -
Parliament Radio as a tool for Participatory Communication and good governance:A Casestudy of Mandevu Constituency
(2012-06-26)In order to make Parliament responsive to the demands of multi-party politics, the Parliament of the Republic of Zambia embarked on an ambitious programme in 1993 to reform and modernize itself for good governance. Parliament ... -
Parmacokinetics of benzathine penicillin in the treatment of early syphilis in Zambia patients
(2012-07-25)The study comprises 15 male patients between the ages of 20 and 29 years. Bacteriological examination established a definite diagnosis of early syphilis. Baseline studies like full blood count, ESR and random blood sugar, ... -
Participation of neighbourhood health committees (nhcs) in developing and implementation of community health action plans in Chisamba district of Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Community-based participatory strategies are collaborative approaches that equitably involve all partners in the process and recognize the unique strengths that each brings. The Alma Ata Declaration in 1978 framed community ... -
Participatory action research to improve safety and hygiene practices among street food venders in Lusaka central business district
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Zambia‘s urban growth and unemployment have made street vending of food an important, viable informal sector industry in the country. However, despite being that important, it has developed into a serious public health ... -
Participatory Action Research to Improve Sanitary Conditions in Selected Schools in Chikankata District
(University of Zambia, 2016)Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) coverage in rural areas remain a big threat to the rural population of Zambia. Most rural communities including public places such as schools, churches do not have access to any form ... -
Partnership for effective reproductive health services
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 2003-01)lt was only until recently that Zambia Health institutions started providing inter grated Reproductive Services. Until 1995 reproductive health in Zambia meant the provision of Family Planning Services, Antenatal, ... -
Patient charactaristics and outcomes in antepartum haemorrhage due to placenta praevia and abruptio placenta at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(2015-02-26)Background: Placenta praevia and Abruptio placenta are the two major causes of antepartum haemorrhage worldwide including Zambia. They contribute significantly to obstetric haemorrhage, which is a leading cause of maternal ... -
Patient satisfaction with cancer care at cancer diseases hospital,lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2013)Patient satisfaction with cancer care is considered one of the important quality indicators in cancer care. Although it may seem impossible to keep all clients satisfied, a high level of satisfaction can be achieved by ... -
Patient's Psycho-Social,Treatment and Health Services Factors Affecting ART Adherence in Choma(Zambia)
(2011-11-04)Research relating to factors responsible for adherence in Zambia has been limited. Clinic records at Choma show that the defaulter rate is at 9.9% (CIDRZ, 2007). This cross sectional study looked at common adherence problems ... -
The patients explanatory models of diabetes at the university teaching hosipital in lusaka
(University of Zambia, 2016)Introduction: Despite concordance between the Explanatory Models of patients and those of the health care providers showing a positive impact on patient’s outcomes and self-care, little is known about the patients’ Explanatory ... -
Patients knowledge of their anti-diabetic medication and sources of medication information at The Universirty Teaching Hospital in Lusaka
(2015-04-13)Objectives A patient’s knowledge of their medication is not only vital in the prevention of drug related problems, but is also a major factor that influences treatment success. This study aimed at evaluating patients’ ... -
Patients' awareness of their rights in relation to health care.
(2014-03-26)This study was conducted at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia, the aim of the study was to assess whether patients are aware of their rights and whether this awareness does influence the type of health ... -
Pattern of bladder cancer at University Teaching Hopital,lusaka,Zambia in the era of HIV epidemic
(2012-10-12)Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is endemic to Zambia and is associated with changes in the patterns of both AIDS and non- AIDS defining cancers. Bladder cancer is one malignancy that has been noted to ...