University of Zambia ADHL Node: Recent submissions
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Factors that influence ownership and use of insectcide treated nets and the role of Community Health Workers in selected District of Southern Province
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Malaria remains a public health problem in Zambia and in the world as a whole. The use of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs), has been proven to be effective in the prevention against malaria. ITN use is the intended health ... -
Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Inhibitors Among HIV seropositive Adults on Protease Inhibitors Containing Antiretroviral Therapy at Adult Infectious Disease Centre at the University Teaching Hospital
(The University of Zambia, 2016)Introduction: The burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Sub-Saharan Africa is rising in the background of a high prevalence of infectious diseases including Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV). The use of certain ... -
Clinical Presentation and Histopathological Description of the Spectrum of Renal Diseases in HIV Infected Adults Presenting With Renal Insufficiency at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2016)Introduction: The spectrum of renal diseases in HIV infected adults undergoing biopsy is vast. Previous studies have indicated that HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN) is the commonest diagnosis in HIV-infected patients ... -
A study on usefulness of a set of known risk factors in predicting materials syphilis infections in three Districts of Western Province, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background: Despite roll-out of cost-effective point-of-care tests, less than half antenatal attendees in rural western Zambia are screened for syphilis. This study formulated a clinical, risk-based assessment criteria and ... -
Spectrum of sub-clinical cardiovascular diseases and relationship to the CD4 count among clinically health HIV infected patients at the university teaching hospital in Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2016)Background: - Cardiovascular diseases are among the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The association between HIV and CVD has been established in many studies. However, information is still lacking on ... -
Community based strategies for reducing maternal mortality in Lusaka and Chongwe: A grounded theory approach
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Zambia is one of the countries with a very high maternal mortality rate. Since the focus on attaining the Millennium Development Goals begun, the Ministry of Health has been implementing a series of strategies and interventions ... -
Identification of potential pathogens of pneumonia in sputum samples from adult patients at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2016)Introduction: Pneumonia is a leading cause of morbidity and a significant cause of mortality worldwide. Although information is available on pneumonia in children in Zambia, the incidence in adults in many parts of Africa ... -
Identification and Clinical Correlation of Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria isolates from Pulmonary tuberculosis suspects with HIV Co-infection at UTH,Lusaka,Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Non-tuberculosis Mycobacteria (NTM) are increasingly recognized as human pathogens especially with the emergence of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Similarity of clinical symptoms with TB, coupled with limited ... -
Acceptability,Concerns and Experiences of Men Circumcised by Female Health Providers in Lusaka District
(University of Zambia, 2016)Background: The Zambian government has endorsed voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) as a biomedical strategy for HIV prevention after a decade of debating its effectiveness in the local setting. The current policy ... -
Determination of the Functional Outcomes of Total Hip Replacement,By Using the Harris Hip Score,In Adults Presenting at Hospitals in Lusaka,A Cross Sectional Study
(University of Zambia, 2017)BACKGROUND: Total hip replacement (THR) is one of the most successful orthopaedic procedures performed worldwide (Miller 2008). The number of joint replacements performed in Africa is increasing but outcomes reported in ... -
A Cross Sectional Study of the Association Between Antiretroviral therapy With Depression and health Related Quality of Life in Patients Infected With HIV in Kasempa,Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Background Many HIV-infected patients are accessing antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Zambia. This has enabled them to live longer. However, it is necessary to determine whether such improvements are accompanied with ... -
Bacterial Translocation in Hepatosplenic Schistosomiasis Patients Seen at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka,Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2017)Background: Cirrhosis is a dominant cause of portal hypertension globally but is overshadowed by schistosomiasis in parts of the tropics, including in Zambia where hepatosplenic schistosomiasis (HSS) sero-prevalence can ... -
Origin, course and variations of cornary arteries in postmoterm cases at the University Teaching Hospital. Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Background: Coronary arteries play an important role in supplying blood to the muscular walls and tissues of the heart. With increase in the rate of cardiovascular diseases, knowledge of the normal and variant anatomy of ... -
Serum 1, 5 Anhydroglucitol and Glycated Haemoglobin as Markers of Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Background: Diagnosis and monitoring of diabetes has long been premised on fasting blood glucose and a hemoglobin-dependent biomarker, glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), a variant of hemoglobin A. However, adjuncts to these ... -
Deterination of the melanin content in the skin of albinos at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2017)BACKGROUND: Melanin is a skin pigment that determines skin colour and plays a role in photoprotection. It represents one of the most visible markers of human variation and skin disorders. Lack of Melanin or presence of ... -
Assessment of extremely drug resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) prevalence among multi drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) cases in Zambia using Geno type MTBDR Assa
(University of Zambia, 2016)Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global public health problem that claims millions of lives every year. The emergence of drug resistant tuberculosis has been recognised as the major threat to the control of TB. The first most ... -
Health care needs assessment among juveniles at Nakambala correctional institution
(University of Zambia, 2015)Health care needs assessments are vital to a person’s well-being, and include physical, emotional and mental health but seem to be lacking in juveniles in confinement. This study documented the health care needs among ... -
Factors contributing to the low turn up of HIV exposed children for follow up care between 12 to 18 months in Chongwe, Chipata, Livingstone and Ndola districts
(The University of Zambia, 2013-06-07)The impact of loss to follow up of HIV exposed children continues to be a challenge that needs to be addressed especially in communities where people think that HIV testing of HIV exposed children can only be done at 6 ... -
To evaluate the perception of physiotherapy services among footbal premier clubs in Lusaka, Zambia
(2012)As the level of competition in soccer is increasing, the prevalence of injuries also has increased. This calls for more rehabilitation facilities to be employed by the football clubs. The main role of physiotherapy in ... -
Exploring the experiences of patients with total hip replacement after discharge from Hospital at Zambia-Italian Orthopedic Hospital and the Beit Cure International Hospita
(2014)The aim of the study was to explore the experiences of patients with THR after discharge at the ZIOH and BCH in Lusaka Zambia. The objectives were: 1. to explore patient's experiences in their homes after THR. 2. To identify ...