University of Zambia ADHL Node: Recent submissions
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Detection of Human Herpes Virus-8 in Kaposi's Sarcoma tissues at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2015-11-24)Background: Human herpes virus-8, a 2-herpesvirus, is the aetiological agent of Kaposi‘s sarcoma. Recently, there has been an increase in kaposi‘s sarcoma cases in Zambia with the seroprevalence reported to range from ... -
The effects of nutrient supplementation on CD4 T Cell subsets in Zambian adults
(2015-11-24)Background: Although human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is characterized by the progressive depletion of CD4+ T cells, information on the prognostic value of T cell subsets and their response to nutritional ... -
A study to determine the clinical profile and mortality predictors of adult patients presenting with diabetes Ketoacidosis at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka,Zambia
(2015-11-24)Background: Diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA) is one of the commonly encountered diabetes mellitus emergencies in hospital setups. In Zambia, there is currently no published data on DKA. This study aimed to define the clinical ... -
The effect of gender on accessing antiretroviral therapy and its link to neurocognitive functioning
(2015-11-24)Objective: To determine the effect of gender on accessing antiretroviral therapy and its link to neurocognitive impairment. Methods: The study was in two parts. Part 1 used the qualitative approach and 38 participants ... -
Assessment od Adiponectin and Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase levels in Black Zambian patients with Hypertension at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2015-11-24)Context - A number of biomarkers are implicated in the pathophysiology of hypertension. Low adiponectin levels have been associated with hypertension and this might be due to its effects on endothelial nitric oxide synthase ... -
Estimation of Kidney injury molecule-1 and microalbuminuria levels in hypertensive patients at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka
(2015-11-24)Context— Acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) represent one of the important health problems with high morbidity and mortality in Zambia. Recognition of AKI allows prompt injury specific intervention ... -
A study of the outcome of neonatal male circumcision using Gomco, Mogen and Plastibell neonatal devices among trained providers in Zambia
(2015-11-11)Background:Male circumcision (MC) is the surgical removal of the foreskin in males. Observational studies have shown a correlation between MC and HIV prevalence, such that in areas with high MC prevalence (> 80%), HIV ... -
Analysis of the effect of community sensitization on the outcome of indoor residual spraying program against mosquitoes in Mpika Districts, Zambia
(2015-11-11)This study sought to analyze the effect of community sensitization on the outcome of indoor residual spraying program against mosquitoes in Mpika district of Zambia. Indoor residual spray using carbamate insecticide was ... -
Epidemiological profile of Tuberculosis in Sinazongwe District in the context of HIV/AIDS
(2015-10-26)A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted in Sinazongwe district located in the Zambezi valley region in Southern Province of Zambia to determine the prevalence of HIV among TB patients, examine trends and patterns ... -
A study to assess utilization of the nursing process by registered student nurses at Livingstone school of nursing.
(2015-10-05)The main purpose of this study was to assess the utilization of the nursing process by registered nursing students. A descriptive cross section was used to assess the utilization of the nursing process by RN students. ... -
Knowledge attitude and practice among nurses towards documentation of fluid balance chart at UTH Lusaka.
(2015-10-05)The main purpose of the study was to determine the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices among nurses towards the documentation of fluid intake and output chart in clinical areas at University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka. The ... -
A study of factors contributing to community utilization of traditional medicine in Lusaka urban,Zambia.
(2015-10-05)This study of factors contributing to the use of traditional medicine was undertaken in Lusaka urban. 75 respondents consisting of 34 males and 41 females were sampled. 25 traditional healers were interviewed as well. ... -
A Study to determine the knowledge and practices of family planning among women in Mufulira district.
(2015-10-05)The main objective of the study was to determine the knowledge and practices of family planning among women in Mufulira District. The specific objectives were to determine the awareness of family planning services among ... -
A study to assess the involvement of family members in the care of hospitalised patients.
(2015-10-05)The study was conducted at St. Francis Hospital in Katete District, Eastern Province. The title of the study is to assess the involvement of family members in the care of the hospitalised patients. Some of its objectives ... -
A study to determine the knowledge attitude and practice of medical doctors on infection prevention.
(2015-10-05)The study was conducted at School of Nursing Lusaka, Zambia. Aim of the study was to assess the amount of knowledge, attitudes and skills. Third year student nurses had of the concept of Primary Health Care (PHC). The study ... -
Evaluating the effectiveness of patient counselling services in the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients at uth.
(2015-10-05)The main objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of patient counselling services in the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients at UTH. The study was beneficial as it aimed at improving pharmaceutical ... -
Factors associated with nurses' utilization of the district integrated logistics self assessment tool (DILSAT) in lusaka urban health centres.
(2015-10-05)The aim of this study is to determine the factors associated with the nurses' utilization of the District Integrated Logistics Self Assessment Tool (DILSAT) in Lusaka Urban Health Centres. Poor quantification techniques ... -
A study to determine the needs of home based care health personnel in ndola urban clinics.
(2015-10-05)The purpose of the study was to determine the needs of Home Based Care health personnel in Ndola Urban Clinics. The review of literature on relevant study done in other countries and within Zambia revealed that there are ... -
A Study to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of care givers towards HIV/AIDS patients in choma urban district.
(2015-10-05)The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of care givers towards HIV / AIDS in Choma Urban District.. The review of literature done in other countries and within Zambia revealed that ... -
Factors influencing utilization of family planning services amongst the adolescents in sinazongwe district.
(2015-10-05)The purpose of this study was to determine factors influencing low utilization of family planning services among adolescents in Sinazongwe District in Southern Province. Literature review was conducted on some studies ...