University of Zambia ADHL Node: Recent submissions
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A pilot study on electrolyte and water losses in patients AIDS-related persistent diarrhoea amd mulnutrition at University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka.
(2012-06-15)Chronic diarrhea results in salt and water loss resulting in blood volume depletion which may lead to hypovolaemia, postural hypotension and deterioration in quality of life. These may be compounded by metabolic derangements ... -
A suvey of common complications associated with diabetes mellitus in the diabetic clinic at the University teaching hospital,Lusaka,Zambia
(2012-06-13)STUDY SETTING: The study was conducted at the University Teaching Hospital Lusaka Zambia in the diabetic clinic. OBJECTIVES: The study described common complications, their prevalence and factors associated with their ... -
Prevelence of Liver Disease in Schistosoma Mansoni Infection in Siavonga District of Zambia
(2012-06-12)The Siavonga District in the Southern Province has one of the highest prevalence of schistosomiasis in Zambia. The objective of this community based cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence of liver disease ... -
Risk Factors Associated with Silicosis in Zambin former Mineworkers
(2012-05-04)The risk of silicosis depends on a number of factors which include among others; the nature of the dust, the intensity and duration of exposure as well as individual susceptibility. The association of these factors with ... -
A Study of Histopathologic Outcomes of Women With Cryotherapy-Ineligible lesions on Cervicography
(2012-02-17)Objectives To determine the association between high grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN 2+) and individual acetowhite cryotherapy-ineligible lesion types, as determined by cervicography.Design: a cross sectional ... -
Knowledge and Perception of Women towards danger signs in pregnancy in Choma District
(2012-02-17)Pregnancy is usually an exciting time in the life of a family. It is a joyous event for most families as they anticipate bringing new life on earth. Sometimes a pregnant woman may experience signs and symptoms which signal ... -
The influence of age and Education on Neuropsychological tests in Zambia
(2012-01-25)Introduction: The field of neuropsychology is considered to be fairly new. It uses different psychological tests for various reasons including diagnosis assessment and rehabilitation. However, these tests were developed ... -
Number of languages spoken and performance on the clinical neuropsychological test battery
(2012-01-25)OBJECTIVES: The general objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between number of languages spoken and performance on the clinical neuropsychological tests. The specific objective was to establish ... -
Antimycobacterial Immune Responses in HIV-infected children staring antiretroviral therapy in Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-01-24)Background: Children infected with HIV are at risk of developing TB, this may be attributed to the fact that HIV infected children are immune compromised. ART has been linked to improved immune responses to TB. With the ... -
Mental Health of street Children in selected residential care in Lusaka Province
(2012-01-24)Previous research has established high mental health problems and needs of children in residential care. However, in Zambia little is known about the mental health of this peculiar group of children. The study prescribed ... -
Problems encountered by immediate families in caring for children affected with sickle cell disease.University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-01-24)Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a chronic incurable genetic blood disorder that affects the Haemoglobin (Hb) within the Red Blood Cell (RBC).The disease affects millions of people throughout the world and is one of the most ... -
Prevalence of Liver Diseases in Schistosoma Mansoni Infection in Siavonga District of Zambia
(2012-01-23)The Siavonga District in the Southern Province has one of the highest prevalence of schistosomiasis in Zambia. The objective of this community based cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence of liver disease ... -
Seroprevalence of anti-toxoplasma IgG antibody in HIV patients with neurological manifestations
(2012-01-23)Neurological complications of HIV disease secondary to opportunistic infections are significantly common. At least one third of patients with advanced HIV disease will present with neurological complications possibly ... -
Near miss maternal morbidity at the university teaching hospital,Lusaka: A descriptive study
(2012-01-23)Background For every maternal death there are many others who suffer serious life- threatening complications of pregnancy, referred to as ‘near miss’ morbidity. In the past, maternal audit using deaths have traditionally ... -
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
(2012-01-23)Background: 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 ... -
A survey of lusaka district health management team and private health workers knowledge of the law, their attitudes towards aned practice on abortions
(2012-01-20)BACKGROUND:Unsafe abortions contribute about one third to the maternal mortality in Zambia. The maternal mortality ratio in Zambia stands at 729/100000 live births. The millennium target for Zambia is 162/100000 live births. ... -
Family Planning Knowledge,Attitudes and Practices of Married Men: A Cross-Sectional Study in Lusaka District,Zambia
(2012-01-20)Background: Family planning is a key component of reproductive health and is one of the effective interventions in reducing maternal and infant mortality. Despite family planning activities having started in the 1960s in ... -
The prevalence and factots for work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders among physiotherapy personnel in Lusaka, Kitwe and Ndola
(2012-01-20)Injuries at a work place comprise a substantial part of injury burden. They are an important public health problem that affects not only the person sustaining the injury but other household members that are dependent on ... -
Factors Influencing Indoor Residual Spraying in Lusaka District's Mtendere, Kanyama and Matero Compounds
(2012-01-20)Monitoring and evaluation assessments of the IRS programmes reveal an inability to meet set IRS coverage targets. The purpose of this was to determine the factors that influence the low IRS coverage. A cross sectional ... -
The relationship between moderate alcohol consumption and cognitive functioning in Zambian population
(2012-01-20)Aims: The nature of the relationship between moderate alcohol consumption and cognitive functioning has attracted a considerable amount of attention overtime. However, the pattern of the relationship remains uncertain. ...