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A cohort study on early outcomes of femur shaft fractures in adults treated by interlocking intramedullary nails at the university teaching hospital, Lusaka.
(The University of Zambia, 2021)The management of femur shaft fractures has evolved from the historical non-operative methods to the most recent intramedullary nail fixation. Interlocking nails have broadened the roles for closed intramedullary nailing ... -
The color of the Iris in patients presenting at the Opthalmology unit University teaching hospital Lusaka,Zamba
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background The iris is the coloured part around the black pupil. It is a flat structure and each iris is unique in its colour, patterns and texture. Its colour varies in different individuals, ethnic groups and is largely ... -
Common bacteria causes of neonatal sepsis and antimicrobial susceptibility at the university teaching hospital, Lusaka, Zambia?
(The University of Zambia, 2014)Background: Prescribing effective preventative antibiotics and treating infections in mothers, providing a clean birth environment, and delivering the baby within 24 hours of rupture of membranes, where possible, can all ... -
Common causes of bacteraemia among sickle cell anaemia children with fever: evidence from a cross section survey.
(2012-01-12)Introduction:Sickle cell anaemia is an important cause of morbidity and mortality among Zambian children, with a carrier frequency ranging from 6% – 27%. Infections are the most common cause of mortality among sickle cell ... -
Community awareness and response to pulmonary tuberculosis in urban Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-08-08)Tuberculosis is a growing public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa, and indeed in Zambia. The high prevalence of TB since the mid 1980s, has been associated with HIV. This study sought to determine the level of awareness ... -
Community based strategies for reducing maternal mortality in Lusaka and Chongwe: A grounded theory approach
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Zambia is one of the countries with a very high maternal mortality rate. Since the focus on attaining the Millennium Development Goals begun, the Ministry of Health has been implementing a series of strategies and interventions ... -
Community infection ratio as an indicator for tuberculosis control in Zambia : a case-control study of purified protein derivative among house-holds contacts of confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis and control uses
(2012-08-08)The epidemiology of tuberculosis in Zambia is poorly understood. The study investigated the relative importance of transmission within the household and in the community among children aged 2 years to 12 years living in ... -
Community participation in mass drug administration for lymphatic filariasis in Luangwa district, Lusaka province
(The University of Zambia, 2017)The World Health Organisation recommends implementation of mass drug administration (MDA) programmes in areas at high risk of infection with lymphatic filariasis (LF), as a principle strategy for elimination of the ... -
Community perceptions and factors associated with contraceptive use among adolescent females in Mazabuka district, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2019)Over the last few decades, there has been little evidence of young people accessing information necessary for Sexual Reproductive Health decision-making. Adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) has increasingly ... -
Community perceptions and factors associated with contraceptive use among adolescent females in Mazabuka district, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2019)Over the last few decades, there has been little evidence of young people accessing information necessary for Sexual Reproductive Health decision-making. Adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) has increasingly ... -
Community perceptions and factors associated with contraceptive use among adolescent females in Mazabuka District, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2019)Over the last few decades, there has been little evidence of young people accessing information necessary for Sexual Reproductive Health decision-making. Adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) has increasingly ... -
Compairing the diagnostic performance of two smears versus three smears for the dignosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in selected Health Centers of Lusaka District, Zambia
(2013-12-02)Current World Health Organization (WHO) and International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (IUATLD) guidelines recommend that patients suspected of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) should submit three sputum samples ... -
A comparative gross anatomical study of plantae and neonata weight in hypertensive and non hypertensive pregnant women at the University Teaching Hospital LUSAKA, ZAMBIA.
(University of Zambia, 2014)A comparative gross anatomica study of placentae and neonatal weight in hypertensive and non hypertensive pregnant women at the University Teaching Hospital Lusaka Zambia BACKGROUND Placenta is an organ that links the ... -
A comparative study between early and late oral feeding post one stage sigmoidectomy for uncomplicated sigmoid volvulus at university teaching adult hospital, Lusaka, Zambia.
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Background: Sigmoid volvulus accounts for more than 50% of colon obstruction here in Africa are usually associated with significant morbidity, and prolonged hospital stay post-operative. Traditionally, nil by mouth 4-5 ... -
A comparative study of complications in HIV-infected and HIV-Uninfected women undergoing caesarean section at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka,Zambia
(2013-02-07)Background: There is scientific evidence in support of the benefit of caesarean section for the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV (PMTCT). However, information on the extent of complications and maternal ... -
A comparative study of diclofenac and wound infiltration to additional landmark technique of ilio-hypogastric nerve block for pain relief in children undergoing groin surgery- the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background: Surgery in the groin region is commonly performed in paediatric patients at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH). Intramuscular (IM) Diclofenac and wound infiltration, with lignocaine, are the commonest ... -
A comparative study of mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in Hospitalised adult HIV infected patients with normal and abnormal renal function at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2016)Background Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, including Zambia, especially among the HIV infected. Both renal dysfunction and tuberculosis have been shown to be highly prevalent ... -
A comparative study of outcomes of operative management of Gartland III Supracondylar fractures of the Humerus in children using lateral and posterior approach at University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background Supracondylar fractures of the humerus are the second most common fracture in children at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH). The average age of occurrence being between 5 to 6 years. Gartland type III ... -
Comparative study of Sclerotherapy with Phenol and Surgical Treatment for Hydrocoele at The University Teaching Hospital
(2012-07-18)This study was carried out to study the efficacy and short term outcome of sclerotherapy with phenol, to study its complications and compare it to hydrocoelectomy for the treatment of hydroceles at the UTH. The study was ... -
A comparative study on bedside and examination under Aeasthesia clinical staging methods for certical cancer at University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(2014-11-07)Cervical cancer universally is clinically staged using the FIGO staging system performed on examination under anaesthesia (EUA). The EUA staging method is no longer thought to be mandatory but optional in staging cervical ...