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Knowledge, screening and reporting practices of health professionals towards gender based violence among women in Kabwe district, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Identification of victims of gender based violence and reporting GBV to legal authorities are key steps in management of gender based violence. The purpose of the study was to examine the knowledge, screening and reporting ... -
Perspectives and practices of self-medication in Shibuyunji district, Lusaka province, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2019)The concept of self-medication which encourages an individual to look after minor illnesses with simple and effective medicines has been adopted worldwide. Although self-medication has been reported to have several benefits, ... -
Perspectives and practices of self-medication in Shibuyunji district, Lusaka province, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2019)The concept of self-medication which encourages an individual to look after minor illnesses with simple and effective medicines has been adopted worldwide. Although self-medication has been reported to have several benefits, ... -
Healthcare providers‘ practices and perceptions towards patient safety incident reporting and management in Lusaka district
(University of Zambia, 2019)Many studies from a number of different nations around the world have consistently demonstrated unacceptably high rates of medical injury and preventable deaths. Patient safety has been, and still is, a cause for concern ... -
Fetal outcome in women presenting with meconium stained liquor at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka.
(The University of Zambia, 2020)The detection of meconium stained liquor (MSL) during labour often causes anxiety in the delivery room because of its association with increased perinatal mortality and morbidity. Meconium is graded into grade 1, grade 2 ... -
Characterization of musculoskeletal injuries in children seen at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Musculoskeletal injuries are extremely common in children and may strain health delivery services. Recognition of the extent and nature of the problem is cardinal in formulation of preventive strategies and ensuring good ... -
Prevalence of acute deep vein thrombosis in HIV Seropositive Orthopaedic patients after major surgery at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(University of Zambia, 2019)Hypercoagulable states and immobilization are known risk factors in the development of DVT after major orthopaedic surgery. However, the added effect of HIV to major orthopaedic surgery in developing DVT is unknown. In ... -
Factors associated with the uptake of long-acting reversible contraceptives among adolescents accessing family planning services in Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) provide effective contraception for an extended period, are user independent, safe and therefore important in preventing teenage pregnancy. However, the uptake of this contraceptive ... -
Prospective cohort study on thirty day outcome of perforation peritonitis at the University Teaching Hospitals, Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Perforation peritonitis is a common surgical emergency seen by surgeons; it remains a life threatening condition with high morbidity and mortality. At the University Teaching Hospitals (UTH), the morbidity for gastro-duodenal ... -
Seroprevalence of parvovirus B19 in blood donors at the Kitwe Central Hospital, Blood Bank, Kitwe, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2018)Human Parvovirus (B19V) is a small, single-stranded, non-enveloped DNA virus which is pathogenic to humans causing a wide array of clinical complications which include erythema infectiosum, aplastic crisis and hydrops ... -
Factors associated with short term outcomes of hypospadias repair at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Hypospadias is a common congenital penile abnormality with an incidence of 1 in 250 per live male births. It occurs as a birth defect resulting in the urethral opening being located anywhere from the glans along the ... -
Validation of a local weight estimation formula in children undergoing surgery at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2019)Accurate determination of weight is essential to avoid drug errors. Where weighing is not feasible, age or length based formulae are used to estimate weight. Formulae must be validated in the local population as most are ... -
Exploring the psychological determinants of Geophagia among Women At Kabwata Clinic In Lusaka
(University of Zambia, 2019)General objective To explore the practice of geophagia and views of women who practice geophagia on their experiences with regards to determining factors and risk factors. Methods This research was a quantitative study. ... -
Evaluation of antibiotic prescribing patterns for empirical therapy of Neonatal Sepsis at Women And New Born Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2020)Antibiotics are the most commonly prescribed and used drugs in the treatment of neonatal sepsis. Inappropriate use of antibiotics is associated with increased microbial resistance and neonatal mortality. Therefore, this ... -
Prevalence and factors contributing to gender based violence towards women in Lusaka urban, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Gender based violence (GBV) is defined as an act of violence that results in physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to a person. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that one in five of the world‟s ... -
Barriers to translation of the legislative acts on health for inmates in correctional centres: a case study of Mukobeko maximum prison and Lusaka central correctional centre
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Worldwide the rates of infectious and non-infectious diseases in prisons is generally higher than that of the general population. Apart from the international guidelines, Zambia has developed local legal frameworks that ... -
Participation of neighbourhood health committees (nhcs) in developing and implementation of community health action plans in Chisamba district of Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Community-based participatory strategies are collaborative approaches that equitably involve all partners in the process and recognize the unique strengths that each brings. The Alma Ata Declaration in 1978 framed community ... -
An assessment of the appropriateness of smartcare electronic medical record system in the delivery of HIV/AIDS services: a case study of six (6) health facilities in Lusaka district of Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Background: Human Immune Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) situation in Zambia remains a challenge. Pevalence of HIV among adults 15-59 years is 12.3 percent. Due to this high burden of disease, the ... -
Adherence to cholera interventions: associated factors, enablers and barriers in Chipata and George compounds of Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Cholera is an acute, diarrheal illness caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Cholera is strongly linked to consumption of unsafe water, food, poor sanitation and overcrowded living conditions. Despite implementation ... -
Exploring community participation in solid waste management using participatory action research in Zambia’s Kanyama peri urban area
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Worldwide, over two thirds of human waste is released into the environment with little or no treatment. This later results in the deterioration of the urban environment in form of air, water, and land pollution that poses ...
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