University of Zambia ADHL Node: Recent submissions

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    • The Prevalence of Kidney Dysfunction and Associated Risk Factors among ART-Naïve HIV-1 infected Adults at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia 

      Tembo, S.; Chirwa, L.; Musonda, P.; Mulenga, L.B.; Mweemba, A. (Medical Journal of Zambia, 2017)
      This study looks at how chronic HIV infection is associated with renal complications including renal dysfunction. To determine the prevalence of renal dysfunction and associated risk factors in ART naive HIV infected adults ...

    • Cervical Cytology in Zambia 

      Girech, E.S.; Tsirkim, G.A.; Zeigler, O.; Dowd, M.I.O. (Medical Journal of Zambia., 1977-08)
      Cancer of the cervix was the commonest type of female cancer reported over the five year period 1968-1972 in the Southern Cancer Registry of Zambia. The problem of cervical cancer in Zambia is discussed. The ...

    • An evaluation of Cervical Cytological Screening in the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka 

      O'Dowd, M. j.; Grech, E.S.; Tsirkina, G.A. (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1977-08)
      Carcinoma of the cervix was the commonest type of female cancer recorded over a four year period 1968-1972, in the Zambia Southern Cancer Registry. Due to lack of knowledge of the disease ...

    • Caretakers ' Experiences with Sick Children in Luapula Province 

      Chompolola, A. (Medical Journal of Zambia, 2008-04)
      To gain a deep understanding of caretakers' perspectives about factors contributing to high under-five mortality in Luapula province of Zambia. This report is a product of data that was collected using verbal autopsy ...

    • Epidemiology of tuberculosis in the context of HIV and AIDS in Sinazongwe district of Zambia: 

      Mtalimanja, J. L.; Simuunza, M.; Malama, S.; Muma, J.B. (Zambia National Public Health Institute, 2017)
      TB cure and completion rates have remained poor for Sinazongwe district in the past five years. Mortality, treatment failure and defaulter rates among TB patients have also been increasing in the same period. The reasons ...

    • Malaria incidence in Zambia, 2013 to 2015: Observations from the health management information system. 

      Inambao, A. B.; Kumar, R.; Hamainza, B.; Makasa, M.; Nielsen, C. F. (Zambia National Public Health Institute, 2017)
      Malaria is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Zambia, particularly in highly endemic areas and among pregnant women and children under 5 years. In 2014, 5.8 million cases were reported through the National Health ...

    • Does circumcision influence risky sexual behaviour among circumcised sexually active men in Zambia? 

      Mapoma, C.C.; Bwalya, B.B. (Zambia National Public Health Institute, 2017)
      Low circumcision and high rates of heterosexual acquired HIV infections are among factors that have “influenced” Zambia to adopt, encourage and spearhead Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) as a preventive tool ...

    • Bacteriological status of shallow well water and practices of users in Chipulukusu township, Ndola, Zambia 

      Bulaya, A.O.; Besa, C.; Tembo, M.; Siziya, S. (Medical Journal of Zambia, 2017)
      In many countries in Africa piped water availability is limited and cannot meet the demands of the growing populations. Most rural areas in Africa resort to underground water which is readily available and is believed to ...

    • The epidemiology of liver disease as we celebrate world liver day 

      Mazyanga, M. L. (Medical Journal of Zambia, 2018)
      Exactly a year after the official launch of ZThe Health Press –Zambia (THP – Z) THP- extends its heartiest congratulations to the World Health Organisation (WHO) on the occasion of the Organisation’s 70th Anniversary for ...

    • Omphalocele and Gastroschisis Analysis of a 6 year Series of 23 Cases 

      Munkonge, L. (Medical Journal of Zambia., 1981-11)
      Twenty-three cases of omphalocele or gastroschisis managed at the Pediatric Surgical Department of Juntendo University Medical School, Tokyo, Japan during the period 1973-78 are analysed. There were 5 ...

    • Prevalence of bilharzia in Zambia 

      Fine, J. (Medical Journal of Zambia, 1975-01)
      There has been a considerable accumulation of data in recent years enabling a more accurate assessment of the extent of bilharzia in Zambia than has been possible hitherto. The data fall into two groups. The first consists ...

    • Indications of Limb Amputation in Zambian Neonatals 

      Munkonge, L. (Medical Journal of Zambia, 1984-01)
      A personal experience in the amputation of 27 limbs in 21 Zambian neonates has been presented. The indications for amputation have been elaborated. There were fewer immediate post-operative complications in the ...

    • Disseminated Cryptococcosis 

      Bhagwandeen, S. (Medical Journal of Zambia., 1969-01)
      Infection with C. neoformans, a yeast-like fungus is being recognised more frequently than hitherto. The clinical diagnosis of Cryptococcosis is difficult. Symptoms of meningo-encephalitis are the ...

    • The Red Eye 

      Phillips, C. M. (Medical Journal of Zambia., 1969-01)
      The majority of recently-qualified practitioners approach the red eye with considerable trepidation, presumably because ophthalmology occupied a small part of their training, or, more likely, ...

    • Characterisation and public health significance of selected enteropathogenic bacteria isloted from Japanese quails(Cortunix cortunix japonica) in Lusaka, Zambia 

      Hamakoko, M. (The University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017)
      Animals are known to harbour different pathogenic bacteria with potential for zoonosis especially with food producing animals like poultry. Currently quail farming is rapidly gaining momentum in Zambia, as a source of ...

    • Stress in Humanitarian Workers. 

      Dia, S.A.; Mohamed, A.S.; Gaye Fall, M.C; Ndiaye, M.; Dieng, N.B. (Medical Journal of Zambia, 2017)
      In emerging countries, the consequences of stress remain undervalued. Stress in workplace is increasingly recognized as one of the most serious occupational health hazards reducing workers' satisfaction and productivity, ...

    • Investigation of suspected Resistance of P. falciparum to Chloroquine in Zambia 

      Wolfe, H. L.; Hudleston, J. A. (Medical Journal of Zambia, 1969-01)
      In 1967 Himpoo and MacCallum (1967) reported three cases of possible chloroquine resistance of P. falciparum in Broken Hill (Kabwe), Zambia. Although a number of such claims of chloroquine ...

    • Distribution of Animal Rabies in Zambia and its Potential Danger to the Human Population 

      Gaspar, P (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1976-12)
      The incidence and distribution of animal rabies in Zambia during the period 1914-1975 has been outlined. At present rabies is present in all provinces of Zambia and most prevalent in the Central, ...

    • Preparedness of response to deadly outbreaks 

      Zulu, A.; Sipangule, C.; Siboonde, M.; Musumali, M.; Chituta, F.; Kagulula, S.; Mazaba, M.L.; Masaninga, F.; Vwalika, B.; Kachimba, J.S.; Mufunda, J. (Medical Journal of Zambia, 2016)
      West Africa experienced the largest outbreak of Ebola in 2014 in history involving three Mano River States of Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea. The World Health Organization (WHO) coordinated an emergency response from WHO ...

    • Bacteriology of Rural Water Supplies of Mutenda Community District of Chingola, Zambia 

      Fayinka, O.A. (Medical Journal of Zambia, 1980-02)
      The sources of water supply for drinking and other domestic uses available to the rural population of Mutenda was analysed bacteriologically by standard techniques presumptive and Differential Coliform tests ...