University of Zambia ADHL Node: Recent submissions
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The clinical characteristics and histological subtypes of nephrotic syndrome in paediatric patients at the University Teaching Hospital , Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)BACKGROUND: Nephrotic syndrome (NS) and glomerulonephritis are the commonest glomerular diseases seen at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), Lusaka, in the department of Paediatrics and Child Health. [1] Nephrotic ... -
Retrospective study on presentation,management of post pelvic abscesses A study of patients admitted to the University Teaching Hospital Lusaka,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)A pelvic abscess is a pus filled cavity in the pelvis due to infection. It is typically the result of acute Pelvic Inflammably Disease (PID). Pelvic abscesses are a major gynaecological problem in contemporary gynaecological ... -
Pulse wave velocity in normotensive and hypertensive pregnant women at University Teaching Hospital (UTH), Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background: Hypertensive disease in pregnancy continues to be one of the leading cause of maternal death. Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is said to be accompanied by several cardiovascular pathophysiological changes ... -
Effects of smoking on arterial stiffness and haemodynamics in male adolescents in Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background: Cigarette smoking causes changes in the cardiovascular system including changes resulting from alterations in peripheral resistance such as increase in blood pressure. Increase in Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV), ... -
Survival of very low birth weight neonates initiated on early versus late enteral feeding at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background: In most neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), including the NICU at University Teaching Hospital (UTH), Lusaka, initiation of enteral feeds in very low birth weight (VLBW) neonates, is predominantly delayed ... -
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 ... -
Factors influencing decision making regarding family planning among women in Livingstone District
(University of Zambia, 2015)The aim of this study was to determine factors influencing women‘s decision making regarding family planning use among women. The study was conducted in Livingstone District. A cross-sectional, descriptive study design ... -
Prevalence of impaired fasting glucose and diabetes mellitus among HIV infected individuals on anti-retroviral therapy at the Adult Infectious Disease Centre, Lusaka
(University of Zambia, 2015)Background: Traditional host factors and treatment related metabolic changes are implicated in the increase of impaired glucose levels and Type 2 diabetes mellitus in HIV patients. Diabetes mellitus has specific morbidity ... -
Factors associated with late antenatal care booking among pregnant women in Ndola,Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2015)Background: The World Health Organization Focused Antenatal care model states that every pregnant woman is at risk of complications and recommends early an ANC visit, of which the first should be during the first 12 weeks ... -
Factors associated with Elevated Plasma levels of Liprotein (a) in indegenous black Zambians with Diabetes Mellitus type 2 in the outpatient medical clinic at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka,Zambia
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an established risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and is considered to be a CVD equivalent. Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. ... -
Factors influencing utilization of birth preparedness and complication readness among antenatal women in Monze
(2016-05-13)Introduction:Birth preparedness is when a woman and her family prepare for normal birth and for complications that may arise during pregnancy and childbirth (MoH, 2004). Birth Preparedness and Complication readiness (BPCR) ... -
Acceptability of the Human Papillomavirus(HPV) Vaccine among stakeholders in two selected Schools in Lusaka
(2016-05-13)Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common STI and major cause of cervical cancer globally. Zambia has one of the highest cervical cancer rates in the world. Approximately 54 cases per 100 000 women are diagnosed with ... -
Certified midwives'experiences on mentorship and supervision during internship at University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka,Zambia
(2016-05-13)Background: Mentorship is a program aimed at preparing midwives to concretize their knowledge and skills in order to provide quality services at all levels of health care delivery system. Understanding the experiences of ... -
Effects of active cycle of breathing techniques(ACBT)on ventilatory function in adult heart failure patients at the University Teaching Hospital Lusaka Zambia
(2016-05-13)BACKGROUND: Chronic heart failure patients experience mild, moderate to severe pulmonary dysfunction demonstrated in alterations of FEV1, FVC and FEV1/FVC ratio. About 50% of severe heart failure patients have restrictive ... -
A survey of Herbal medicine use in hypertensive patients at the University Teaching Hospital Lusaka,Zambia
(2016-05-13)Introduction- Many mothers and their babies do not receive the recommended immediate postnatal care despite delivering from the hospital. At Ndola Central Hospital, there have been reports of mothers complaining of poor ... -
Influences of Haemoglobin-As genotype on asymptomatic plasmodium infections in children in Nchelenge District,Luapula province, Zambia
(2016-05-04)Background: It is approximated that about 50% of malaria infections are asymptomatic in areas where malaria is endemic. In these areas, transmission is intense and consistent over time. As a result, most adults who live ... -
Anaesthetic related peri-operative complications during Caesarean delivery at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka,Zambia
(2015-11-27)Background: Caesarean deliveries are increasingly performed at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), Lusaka, with a 2012 audit report indicating a rate of 17.8%. The procedure is a major surgical intervention and results ... -
Characterization of multiple myeloma at the University Teaching Hospital(UTH),Lusaka
(2015-11-27)Context: Multiple myeloma (MM) is the second most common blood cancer after lymphomas, thereby accounting for 10% of all haematological malignancies. The incidence of MM is related to age with the condition being more ... -
Case series of mania secondary to HIV/AIDS in patients at Chainama Hills College Hospital and University Teaching Hospital Lusaka, Zambia
(2015-11-24)Primary mania is the diagnostic label given to manic episodes that occur during the course of a Bipolar Disorder (Ghanem KG, 2008). Patients with secondary mania have manic-like episodes somewhat similar to those seen in ... -
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 ...