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Evaluation of the blood cross matches practices for peri operative patients at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka,Zambia
(2017)Blood cross-matching for peri-operative patients is an important component in the management of surgical patients undergoing major operations. Depending on the efficiency of the laboratory, blood bank and delivery system ... -
Evaluation of the effect of Decentralization on Equity in the Health Sector Financial Resource allocation process in Zambia
(2012-08-08)The research contained in this document was done in order to identify the factors considered in the formula used for allocating financial resources in the Zambian health sector since implementation of the decentralization ... -
Evaluation of the Quality of Artemether/Lumefantrine, Sulphadoxine/Pyrimethamine and Quinine Sulphate Tablets in Public and private Health Institutions in Lusaka District
(2012-01-19)The problem of counterfeiting of drugs presents an enormous public health challenge. No area of the world is unaffected, but mounting evidence shows that the problem is disproportionately severe in developing and emerging ... -
Evaluation of the Quality of Co-trimoxazole, Paracetamol and Pyrimethamine/Sulphadoxine Tables Manufactured by Local Pharmaceutical Manufucturing companies in Lusaka
(2012-08-20)The production of substandard and counterfeit drugs as a result of non-adherence to good manufacturing practices by pharmaceutical companies is a vast and underreported worldwide problem particularly affecting developing ... -
An evaluation of utilisation of voluntary conselling and testing services by uniformed personnel in the Zambia National service in Lusaka district
(2012-08-16)The purpose of the study was to ascertain the reasons why uniformed personnel in the Zambia National Service did not utilise the VCT services which were located in the ZNS Camps. This would be of value to the management ... -
Evaluation of Vitamin B12 and Folate Levels in Megaloblastic Anaemia,Diagnosed Morphologically,at the University Teaching Hospital,lusaka,Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Vitamin B12 and folate deficiency is a well-known health problem. Deficiencies of folic acid and vitamin B12 are known to cause megaloblastic anaemia, which is characterised by presence of abnormally large erythrocyte ... -
An evaluation on the use of intravenous magnesium Sulphate in the management of Eclampsia at the University teaching Hospital Lusaka Zambia
(2012-07-25)Background:There is now compelling evidence that magnesium sulphate is effective and recommended for use in the prevention and treatment of eclampsia seizures(1'2). The benefits of magnesium sulphate (MgSC>4) includes ... -
Examining glycaemic control status and associated factors in diabetes mellitus out-patients at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(2015-02-17)Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the main growing public health concerns worldwide. There are two major types of diabetes mellitus. Type 1 diabetes mellitus which appears early in life and Type 2 diabetes mellitus ... -
Examining the Integration process of the community based institutions and organizations as a response strategy for'Disaster Reduction'a case of Kazungula District,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2016)Background information ABSTRACT Background information All over the world, the number of recorded disasters has doubled from approximately 200 to more than 400 per year in the past 20 years. Community based institutions ... -
Excess dietary rumen degradable protein intake in ewes, its effect on ovulation rate, fertilization and embryo survival both in vivo and in vitro.
(2012-09-24)The literature on the effects of dietary protein on fertility in ruminants is reviewed and it is concluded that failure to distinguish between rumen degradable and undegradable dietary protein may explain the equivocal ... -
Exclusive Breast Feeding practice in Luangwa District, Lusaka Province
(2013-11-01)Exclusive Breast Feeding practice which is the best feeding practice for infants aged from birth to six (6) months, has been facing a lot of challenges. Although information on exclusive breast feeding was being given to ... -
Experiences and coping strategies of adolescents living with HIV in Kanyama community, Lusaka Province
(The University of Zambia, 2016)Background HIV is a cross-cutting problem which does not only affect adults but also affects adolescents. The number of adolescents living with HIV is increasing due to the provision of Highly Active Antiretroviral ... -
Experiences of Antenatal Care Among Pregnant Adolescents at Kanyama and Matero Reference Clinic in Lusaka District
(The University of Zambia, 2016)ABSTRACT Introduction: Adolescent pregnancy is among the many public health concerns not only in Zambia but also in other parts of the world. Access to skilled health providers is essential for the health and wellbeing ... -
Experiences of classroom learning by midwives trained at Kitwe School of midwifery,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)The performance of midwifery students at the progression examination at Kitwe School of Midwifery was low during the period between 2012 and 2015. This is despite the school producing some of the best results at the final ... -
Experiences of health research stakeholders with international health research collaborations in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)The promotion of collaborative partnerships involving researchers and institutions from Low-and Middle-Income Countries with those from High-Income Countries has been a major development in health research. While these ... -
Experiences of menopause by women in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2013-06-10)The purpose of the study was to explore the experiences of menopause among Zambian women in four Provinces; Lusaka, Copperbelt, Luapula and Eastern provinces. The sites for the study were; Katete, Luanshya, Nchelenge and ... -
Experiences of parents of non-school going children with epilepsy in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2019)Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder in the world. The disorder is viewed as a public concern on the African continent and is responsible for the enormous amount of suffering affecting approximately 10 million ... -
Experiences,psychological challenges and coping strategies of adults living with type 2 diabetes mellitus presenting at UTH in Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2017)There is an observable worldwide trend of rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that poses both health and socio-economic threats in the 21st century. This has led to a projection that the number of individuals with ... -
Explanatory models of cervical cancer among women accessing cervical cancer disease care and treatment services in Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Greater than 20% of the world's annual deaths from cervical cancer occur in sub-Saharan African countries, like Zambia, where cervical cancer is the most common malignancy and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. ... -
An exploration of ethical issues encountered by physiotherapy practitioners in Lusaka, Zambia in Managing patients with low back pain
(2015-04-13)Introduction: Management of patients with Low Back Pain (LBP) may raise ethical issues in physiotherapy clinical practice that may affect practitioners‟ efficiency and effectiveness in healthcare delivery. The aim of this ...