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A comparative study on the capacity of Health Workers and Health Centers to diagnise Human African Trypanosomiasis in Tsetse infected Chama and Mambwe Districts of Eastern Zambia
(2015-02-23)This study was carried out to investigate and compare the levels of knowledge on Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), disease awareness among health personnel and factors affecting the diagnostic capacity of HAT in tsetse ... -
Comparative studyof serum selenium levels in essential hypertensive and normotensive and normatensive adults at the University Teaching Hosipital , Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)In Zambia, essential hypertension is one of the commonest and prevalent non-communicable diseases. In the current medical literature it is not clear on the serum selenium levels among essential hypertensive adults in ... -
Comparing central corneal thickness among primary open angle glaucoma and non-glaucoma patients at the university teaching hospitals eye hospital, Lusaka, Zambia.
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Background: Intraocular pressure (IOP) remains the only modifiable risk factor in the management of glaucoma. Accurate measurement of IOP is key in determining individuals at risk of glaucoma. Goldmann applanation tonometry ... -
Comparing incidences of diarrhoea between WASHE-serviced and non-WASHE areas of Monze District from 2008 to 2012
(2015-04-13)Many developing countries including Zambia use Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Education (WASHE) programme as a strategy for reducing incidences of diarrhoea and most often, they do this without appropriate review of the ... -
Comparing rectal biopsy using artery forceps and full-thickness rectal biopsy in diagnosing hirschsprung’s disease at University teaching hospital, Lusaka
(University of Zambia, 2020)Hirschprung’s disease is a congenital disorder that is characterised by functional constipation whose onset is dependent on the length of affected bowel and always involves the rectum. Despite having a diagnostic challenge, ... -
A comparison of presumptive Diagnosis of tuberculosis and pleural histology with microbiology in empyema thoracis in the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background Empyema Thoracis is known to result from the infection of pleural effusions arising from many different causes. The histology of the pleura, and the microbiology of the pus contained is what this study was ... -
Comparison of the use of Microscopy and Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) in the Determination of the Epidemiology of the Re-emerging Bovine Trypanosomosis in Choma-Kalomo block of the Southern Province of Zambia
(2012-06-18)A cross sectional study was carried out by microscopy and Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP), a novel molecular technique that amplifies target DNA under isothermal conditions, to determine the epidemiology of ... -
A comparison of treatment outcomes in tuberculosis patients with and without concurrent diabetes mellitus at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is known to be associated with active tuberculosis (TB). Zambia remains a high TB burden country with reports of increasing DM amongst developing countries. However, to date, few relevant studies ... -
Comparisons of characteristics of women requesting Termination of Pregnancy and those presenting themselves with incomplete Abortion within the University Teaching Hospital
(2012-08-10)Induced abortion poses a great public health concern especially when performed by unskilled health care providers. The study is comparing characteristics of women seeking termination of pregnancy (TOP) and those admitted ... -
Compliance in TB chemotherapy: study of patients at George health center in Lusaka
(2012-08-02)Tuberculosis has emerged as the most serious infectious disease in terms of morbidity and mortality in Sub-saharan Africa. The disease can be prevented from spreading and those who get infected can be cured if they are ... -
Compliance in TB Chemotherapy: study of patients at George health center in Lusaka
(2012-08-08)Tuberculosis has emerged as the most serious infectious disease in terms of morbidity and mortality in Sub-saharan Africa. The disease can be prevented from spreading and those who get infected can be cured if they are ... -
Compliance to bacteriological standards for bottled drinking water sold in Lusaka District Zambia
(2014-11-07)Many people in Zambia and world over perceive bottled water as safe for consumption. However, studies have indicated that not all bottled water is up to standards. This study aimed at establishing compliance to bacteriological ... -
Compliance with infection prevention Guidelines by Health care workers at Ronald Ross General Hospital Mufulira District
(2013-02-03)This is a quantitative descriptive case study that was undertaken at Ronald Ross General Hospital in Mufulira District. The General Objective of the study was to determine the level of Health-Care Workers' Compliance with ... -
Compliance with world health organisation neonatal resuscitation guildlines by medical doctors and midwives in kitwe district health facilities,Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2017)Neonatal resuscitation is used in the management of neonates with birth asphyxia and respiratory distress few hours after birth. The popularity of neonatal resuscitation is increasing in the decade with the introduction ... -
Complications of Hypertension seen at the University Teaching Hospital
(2012-06-18)This descriptive study aimed at determining the common complications among hypertensive patients at the University teaching Hospital was conducted over a period of six months. Two hundred and fifty patients were prospectively ... -
Concentration of lead in imported plastic toys, safety to children and associated factors in Lusaka city, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Lead poisoning has been a constant public health concern because children absorb more lead compared to adults. The resulting health effects are irreversible and include decreased cognitive functions development and death. ... -
Concentration of lead in imported plastic toys, safety to children and associated factors in Lusaka city, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Lead poisoning has been a constant public health concern because children absorb more lead compared to adults. The resulting health effects are irreversible and include decreased cognitive functions development and death. ... -
Conservative Management of Femoral Shaft Fractures in Adult Patients in The University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-06-18)This study was carried out over a period of 13 months. It is a prospective study on adult patients admitted to the general surgical wards at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, with fractures of the femur. The aim ... -
The Contribution of Human Mobility to Malaria Transmission in a Malaria Elimination Context in lusaka District
(University of Zambia, 2016)Malaria is a major public health problem globally with an estimated 214 million cases and 438,000 deaths of which 90% occurred in sub Saharan Africa in 2015. Over 4 million cases were confirmed and 3000 deaths were reported ...