University of Zambia ADHL Node: Recent submissions
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Epidemiology of preterm premature rupture of fetal memranes(PPROM) at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2014-11-07)Background: Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) is the main cause of preterm delivery and is associated worldwide with increased rates of neonatal and maternal morbidity and mortality (Parry et al 1998, Joseph ... -
Factors influencing neonatal mortality: Evidence from the 2007 Zambia demographic health survey
(2014-11-07)Background:Of the estimated 130 million infants born each year worldwide, 4 million die in the first 28 days of life illustrating how neonatal mortality accounts for almost 40 percent of under-five child mortality, ... -
Factors associated with failed induction of labour at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2014-11-07)Background: Induction of labour (IOL) is the artificial initiation of labour before its spontaneous onset for the purpose of delivery of the fetoplacental unit. It is done when the benefits of delivery outweighs continuing ... -
A comparative study on bedside and examination under Aeasthesia clinical staging methods for certical cancer at University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(2014-11-07)Cervical cancer universally is clinically staged using the FIGO staging system performed on examination under anaesthesia (EUA). The EUA staging method is no longer thought to be mandatory but optional in staging cervical ... -
Determinants of plasmodium faiciparum Malari and Sulphadoxine Pyrimethamine Resistance Molecular markers in pregnant women of Nchelenge and Choma Districts, Zambia
(2014-11-07)Background: Malaria remains a major public health challenge globally. In Zambia it is responsible for over 40% hospital admissions. Pregnant women and children less than 5 years old remain the most affected. There has been ... -
Pulmonary Tuberculosis as a comorbid condtion in HIV positive adults and its effects on Neuro-cognitive function in Zambia
(2014-10-29)Objective: The objective of the study was to explore the effects of PTB as a co-morbid condition in HIV+ adults on neurocognitive functions.Rationale: The study will help in understanding the impact and effects of pulmonary ... -
Association of gender based violence and depressive symptoms with neurocognitive functioning in HIV positive individuals
(2014-10-29)Background: Women and girls continue to be disproportionally affected by HIV in sub- Sahara Africa. In Zambia for instance, the epidemic now has taken a ‘female face’ with the prevalence rate of 14.3% among women aged ... -
Incidence and determinants of change of initial HAART regimen among outpatient HIV infected adults at the University of Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(2014-10-29)Introduction: Durability of the first highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) regimen is a major key to long term access, scalability and sustainability of an HIV treatment program. It is important to know the incidence ... -
A study on how newly qualified nurses cope as nurse-managers (working in general, district hospitals, in Luapula, Central and North-Western Provinces).
(2014-10-21)The study was aimed at identifying the coping mechanisms of newly qualified registered nurses as nurse-managers.The study was aimed at identifying the coping mechanisms of newly qualified registered nurses as nurse-managers.Data ... -
Knowledge and participation of men in antenatal care in the catchment area of kalulushi township clinic in kalulushi district.
(2014-10-21)The purpose of this study was to establish Knowledge and Participation of men in Antenatal care (ANC) in Kalulushi District. It has been observed that very few pregnant women at KTSC in Kalulushi District, are escorted for ... -
Factors contributing to low attendance at mwami family planning clinic.
(2014-10-21)The objective of the study is to determine the factors contributing to low attendance at Mwami Family Planning Clinic, in order to find solutions to the problem. The literature survey shows that the problems of low attendance ... -
Study to determine factors contributing to recurrence of cholera in Kabwe urban.
(2014-10-21)This study was conducted to determine factors contributing to cholera outbreaks in Kabwe urban district.Literature on cholera in Latin America, Asia and Africa was reviewed and demonstrated that, cholera is a real public ... -
Barriers to prompt and effective malaria treatment among children under five years of age in Mpika District
(2014-10-21)Prompt and effective malaria treatment is a key malaria control strategy in Zambia, which has helped to reduce the incidence of malaria and consequently, reduce the infant mortality rate. However, studies done in Zambia ... -
A study to determine factors contributing to the spread of tuberculosis in Kabwe urban - Zambia.
(2014-10-21)The objective of the study was to establish the factors that contribute to the spread of Tuberculosis in Kabwe Urban. A descriptive and quantitative research design was used. A structural interview schedule was used to ... -
The effects of Malnutrition as a comorbid factor on neurocognitive functioning in HIV positive adults in Lusaka
(2014-10-21)Aims: Nutrition is an important aspect of life. It has been established in literature that there exists a relationship between nutritional status (either good or poor) and cognitive functioning. Most of the studies in ... -
A study to determine knowledge, attitude and utilisation of hospice services by families with chronically and terminally ill patients at the university teaching hospital, kalingalinga and chawama health centre in lusaka district.
(2014-08-28)The general objective of the study was to determine knowledge, attitudes and utilisation of hospice services by families with chronically and terminally ill patients in Lusaka District. The review of literature globally, ... -
A study to determine factors influencing infection control at the university teaching hospital by the hospital auxillary workers.
(2014-08-28)The study was aimed at determining the factors influencing infection control at the University Teaching Hospital by the hospital auxiliary workers. Focus was directed at knowledge, attitude, cleaning procedures, experience, ... -
A study on factors contributing to non compliance with respiratory control measure among millers in lusaka
(2014-08-27)The main aim of the study was to determine knowledge, attitude and practices of carers towards children with hydrocephalus who attended pediatric surgical clinic at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka. The literature ... -
A study to determine the challenges faced by HIV positive persons in disclosing HIV status to their partners.
(2014-08-27)The aim of the study was "To determine the challenges faced by HIV positive persons in disclosing their status to their partners. The study was conducted in Lusaka which is the capital city of Zambia. Fifty respondents ... -
Knowledge and practice of under-five care takers on the prevention of malnutrition at the uth.
(2014-08-27)This study was conducted at the University Teaching Hospital ( UTH) in the malnutrition ward AO 7. The objective of the study was to determine the knowledge and practices of caretakers of under five children admitted with ...