University of Zambia ADHL Node: Recent submissions
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Determinants of coping startegies utilised by women who may have experienced an abortion
(The University of Zambia, 2013-06-06)Mental health problems and ineffective coping in women who have experienced an abortion are common and require specialist care with increased health resource utilization. However, there seems to be paucity of information ... -
Accessibility of HIV diagnostic services by exposed under five-year children in Muheza district in North-East Tanzania
(University of Zambia, 2019)Introduction: Early diagnosis of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) among exposed infants gives an opportunity for early access to HIV care and treatment with potential for increased survival. Despite global efforts to ... -
A study to determine knowledge on HIV/AIDS and sexual behaviour of junior secondary school youths in kabwe district
(The University of Zambia, 2002)The main aim of this study was to determine the knowledge on HIV/AIDS and sexual behaviours of Junior Secondary School Youths in Kabwe District. The problem was identified as a result of the increasing cases of HIV positive ... -
Adherence to antiretroviral medications and quality of life among people living with HIV/AIDS in Chikankata,Livingstone and Mwinilunga districts in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2013)Quality of life (QoL) is a significant element in the assessment of the well-being of people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA), in particular with the major rise in longevity of PLWHA. Moreover, no studies have been done ... -
The prevalence and common indications of diabetic related amputations at University Teaching Hospital
(The University of Zambia, 2015-06)Introduction: Amputation of a limb is always distressing and the consequence of the loss can be devastating. While it is true that people with diabetes have a higher statistical risk of amputation, it is largely a preventable ... -
A study to determine caregiver experiences and expectations in caring for patients with traumatic spinal cord injuries at University Teaching Hospital
(The University of Zambia, 2012-03)Spinal cord injuries are a serious problem and a major case of disability in Africa. A lot of individual have accidents that cause these injuries each year and many of these patients are cared for in the home setting, by ... -
Magnitude and Type of Maternal Bacterial Colonisation at Delivery and Risk of Early-onset Neonatal Sepsis of their babies admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)The incidence of early neonatal deaths and infections varies worldwide depending on the quality of antenatal care, intrapartum services and neonatal intensive care unit services. It is estimated that ninety eight percent ... -
Research methodology,proposal development analysis and scientific report writing skills
(Lusaka Apex medical university, 2019-12)Welcome to Module 5 on Research Methodology and Proposal Development Course: MPH 651. Research is a logical and systematic search for new and useful information while research methodology is a way to systematically solve ... -
MSc One Health Analytical Epidemiology (MSc.OHAE) Module No.5
(The University of Zambia, 2014)Welcome to Module 5 on One Health Medicine and Globalization Health. The Module introduces the postgraduate students undertaking the Master of Science (MSc) in One Health Analytical Epidemiology (OHAE) course VMM7722 to ... -
Assessing HIV Early Infant Diagnosis Commodity Stock Out Frequency In Selected Public Health Facilities in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Since 2006, low-to medium-income countries in Sub Saharan Africa have been adopting molecular methods for testing for Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in infants. Such molecular methods ... -
Trends and factors associated with acute respiratory infection among under-five children in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among children under the age of five years globally accounting for 16% of deaths. In Zambia, ARI accounts for 30-40% of children’s ... -
Diabetic retinopathy among patients attending university teaching hospitals adult hospital medical clinic in Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus and also a leading cause of visual impairment among people in the working age group. Retinopathy develops overtime in all diabetics ... -
Acceptability of youth clubs focusing on comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education in rural Zambian schools: a case of Central Province
(University of Zambia, 2019)Youths in Zambia have limited access to information concerning Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) and this puts them at risk of unwanted pregnancy. The Research Initiative to Support the Empowerment of Girls (RISE) is a ... -
Microalbuminuria and serum creatinine in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients attending renal clinic at university teaching hospital in Lusaka,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)The study sought to investigate the presence of Micro-albuminuria (MA) in urine. MA urinary albumin excretion is in the range of 30 mg/24 hrs -300 mg/24 hrs. Consequently, urine albumin excretion has become a key therapeutic ... -
The prevalence of obesity and associated risk factors among school children in primary schools in Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Obesity in children is a complex disorder characterised by the excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Obesity is fast becoming a major public health concern in Zambia especially among the urban population. This ... -
Functional literacy-related challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in Lusaka
(University of Zambia, 2019)The purpose of this study was to explore functional literacy related challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in Lusaka district. The objectives of the study were to: identify functional literacy programmes (FLPs) for women ... -
A study of the incidence of perioperative hypothermia in children undergoing surgery in peadiatric operating theatres at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Preoperative hypothermia is a recognized risk in surgery with adverse effects on patient outcome. Children are no exception and are more susceptible because of their anatomy and physiology. To determine the incidence of ... -
Efficacy of the aqueous root extract of phyllanthus muellerianus in alleviating anemia in rats
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Phyllanthus muellerianus (P. muellerianus) is classified under the family Phyllanthaceae consisting of approximately 1,000 species which are widely distributed in Africa, Asia, America and Australia. It is a monoecious, ... -
Evaluation of the blood cross matches practices for peri operative patients at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka,Zambia
(2017)Blood cross-matching for peri-operative patients is an important component in the management of surgical patients undergoing major operations. Depending on the efficiency of the laboratory, blood bank and delivery system ... -
Knowledge of cervical cancer and uptake of screening among female students from selected Universities in Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Cervical cancer though preventable is a serious public health problem. Cervical cancer can be treated and detected while it is early invasive or pre-invasive significantly improves the probability of curing the disease. ...
