University of Zambia ADHL Node: Recent submissions
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A study of the pattern of non-emergency surgical disease amongst children in lower primary school in Lusaka urban
(2012-07-23)This study of the pattern of non-emergency surgical diseases in Zambian school children was undertaken to identify diseases some of which left untreated can pose a problem in later stages of life.If, these diseases are ... -
Topical Steroids, an alternative to circumcision for treatment of Phimosis at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka
(2012-07-23)A prospective study to evaluate the effectiveness of topical steroid as a treatment option for phimosis and its economical benefits compared to circumcision has been conducted from December 2003 to February 2005 at The ... -
Short-term outcome of infants born with low apgar scores at The University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka,Zambia : A medical audit
(2012-07-23)Birth asphyxia contributes significantly to infant morbidity and mortality. Vital centers in the brain are depressed and if the infant survives the initial insult, neurological handicap may arise. Other than the brain, ... -
Knowlegde and utilization of PAP smear among women attending the antenatal and gynaecological clinic at the University teaching hospital in lusaka
(2012-07-23)Background: Pap smear is a screening test used to examine cells from cervix and vagina to determine whether there is evidence of precancerous changes or cancer. Cervical cancer is a major public health problem in the ... -
A Clinical and Laboratory Study of Pulmonary Infiltrates in a Selected Population of AIDS and ARC patients in Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-07-23)Thirty two (32) patients with AIDS or ARC who were sputum negative for mycobacteriura tuberculosis and non productive pulmonary infiltrates underwent one of the two diagnostic evaluation. It underwent bronchoscopy with ... -
A study to determine community knowledge and perception towards trained traditional birth attendants in Siavonga District
(2012-07-23)The aim of this study was to determine community knowledge and perception towards trained TBAs in Siavonga District.The literature reviews of relevant studies revealed that TBAs have little or no impact on maternal and ... -
Perceptions about child sexual abuse in relation to virgin cure among convicted prisoners in Lusaka
(2012-07-23)Sexual abuse of children of all ages, including infants, happen everyday all over the world (Faulkner, 2006). Despite stiff measures taken by Zambian government to reduce sexual abuse cases, incidences of defilement are ... -
A Retrospective Study on the Prevalence of Breast Carcinoma in the Catchment area of the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-07-18)A retrospective study of the prevalence of breast cancer in the catchment area of the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), Lusaka (determined on the basis of the documentation available at the Hospital during a five year ... -
A study of perforated acute appendicitis at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-07-18)A prospective descriptive study of perforated appendicitis as seen at The University Teaching hospital (UTH), Lusaka, Zambia, was carried out over a period of nine months.(l^' March to 30* November 2007). The aim was to ... -
A study on tuberculosis treatment compliance among paediatric patients in Lusaka urban
(2012-07-18)Patient non-compliance is a major cause of treatment failure in tuberculosis (TB).The rising prevalence of tuberculosis in adults is expected to be paralleled by a similar rise in children, hi Zambia, no studies have been ... -
HIV/AIDS and Adolescents:Knowledge, Attitude and Practice in secondary school Adolescents in Lusaka
(2012-07-18)The HIV/AIDS pandemic has markedly increased the morbidity and mortality of people worldwide. In Zambia the number of cases of HIV/AIDS have been rapidly increasing, the main mode of transmission being heterosexual.In ... -
Hypophosphatemia in refeeding syndrome as a cause of early mortality in patients initiating antriretroviral therapy in Zambia
(2012-07-18)Despite the numerous benefits seen with the introduction of antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV/AIDS in low-income countries, there has been a surprisingly high mortality rate, especially in the first 90days ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Prevention of Mother to Child transmission of HIV among Health Care Providers at the University Teaching Hospital and in Lusaka Urban Clinics
(2012-07-18)In most developed countries HIV testing, use of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) and modification of feeding practices have greatly reduced the rate of mother to child transmission (MTCT) of HIV-1 though this is not the case ... -
Early Tenotomy of Tibialis Posterior and Achilles Tendons in the management of congenital Talipes equinovarus (CTEV)
(2012-07-18)This is a prospective study carried out in the Orthopaedic Unit of the Department of Surgery at the University Teaching Hospital.The aim was to determine the effects of tenotomy of the tendons of tibialis posterior and ... -
Comparative study of Sclerotherapy with Phenol and Surgical Treatment for Hydrocoele at The University Teaching Hospital
(2012-07-18)This study was carried out to study the efficacy and short term outcome of sclerotherapy with phenol, to study its complications and compare it to hydrocoelectomy for the treatment of hydroceles at the UTH. The study was ... -
Prevalence of enteropathogens in children with persistent diarrhoea and malnutrition with or without HIV infection before and after nutritional intervention at UTH
(2012-07-18)Persistent diarrhoea leads to malnutrition and the malnutrition that develops predisposes to further persistent diarrhoea. This becomes a persistent diarrhoea-malnutrition - persistent diarrhoea vicious cycle which is a ... -
Pyomyositis and HIV Infection at The University Teaching Hospital
(2012-07-18)A prospective study of pyomyositis and HIV infection was conducted at the emergency admission ward of the University Teaching Hospital.One hundred and three(103) patients were included in the study. The age range was between ...