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Adherence to treatment by patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at Monze Mission Hospital,Monze,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common non-communicable diseases and one of the leading cause of disability, morbidity and mortality globally (Jackson et al., 2014). The aim of the study was to assess adherence to ... -
Adherence to universal precautions with reference to HIV infection among midwives and trained traditional birth attendants during home and health centre deliveries in Siavonga and Mazabuka Districts
(2012-08-08)A cross sectional study was undertaken in both Siavonga and Mazabuka Districts. The general objective of the study was to determine if Universal Precautions were adhered to, and the reason for non-adherence among midwives, ... -
Adolescent's access to and use of reproductive health services in Ndola urban
(2012-08-16)Reproductive health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, in all matters relating to the reproductive system. Until now, many health aspects of ... -
Adverse obstetric outcomes in adolescent pregnancy in rural Zambia-the case of Kawambwa and Mansa Districts of Luapula Province
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Objectives: Adolescent pregnancy is a major public health problem throughout the world. It has been associated with adverse obstetric outcomes. In Zambia, Luapula province has the highest rate of adolescent pregnancy. The ... -
Aetiology and presentation of pulmonary disease in HIV-Infected patients at risk of early mortality at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(2013-12-10)Introduction: Pulmonary disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in HIV-infected patients. Yet specific causes are often unknown in third-world settings due to a lack of extensive diagnostic facilities, ... -
Aetiology, antibiotic resistance and risk factors for neonatal sepsis at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Although neonatal sepsis occurs in approximately 15% of neonatal admissions in Sub-Saharan Africa, there is minimal data on its causes and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) that might guide policy and practice. Klebsiella ... -
Alcohol consumption among students in tertiary learning institutions : a case of Evelyn Hone college students.
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Alcohol abuse and its negative effects among youths is not only a global problem but a Zambian problem too. Evelyn Hone College Management recognized alcohol consumption among students as one of the public health concerns ... -
Anaesthetic related peri-operative complications during Caesarean delivery at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka,Zambia
(2015-11-27)Background: Caesarean deliveries are increasingly performed at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), Lusaka, with a 2012 audit report indicating a rate of 17.8%. The procedure is a major surgical intervention and results ... -
An analysis of leadership practices and their influence on providers and service delivery in Lusaka province-Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)In an evolving health care environment, hospitals need managers with high levels of technical and professional expertise who do not only concentrate on patient care, but also go further to demonstrate good leadership ... -
Analysis of retention incare among HIV patients in selected health care facilities in Zambia 2013-2015
(The University of Zambia, 2017)An estimated 2 million people are being newly infected, and 1.2 million people are dying of Human Immune Virus (HIV) – related causes (WHO, 2015). Despite significant success in scaling up Anti-retroviral Therapy (ART) ... -
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 ... -
Anatomical Variations of the Circle of Willis as seen at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2016)ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The ideal distribution of blood to the brain and the collateral potential of the Circle of Willis (CW) is believed to be dependent largely on the morphology and the presence of all the component ... -
Anatomical variations of the vertebral artery in a Zambian indigenous adult population undergoing computerised tomography angiography at the University Teaching Hospitals Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Vertebral artery is an important source of blood supply to the brain. VA variations have a documented incidence ranging between 0.2% to 6.7 % in studies done using autopsy and angiograms in different countries. These ... -
Anatomy of the lamina terminalis and the cisterna chiasmatica: a cadaveric study at the university teaching hospital Lusaka Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)The Lamina Terminalis represents an important neuroanatomical structure by which third Ventriculostomy could be performed into the subarachnoid space (Cisterna Chiasmatica). Recent studies have indicated a role for LT ... -
Antibiotic prescribing patterns among physicians at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(2015-04-13)Background:Prescribing patterns can greatly have a negative impact on patient care outcomes if not underpinned by use of ideal standards and evidence-based medicine. The overall aim of this clinical research was to determine ... -
Antimicrobial resistance among pregnant women with urinary tract infections attending antenatal clinic at Levy Mwanawasa university teaching hospital Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Introduction: Globally, bacterial infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in low income countries. The global emergence of antimicrobial resistance undermines the management of infectious ... -
Antimycobacterial Immune Responses in HIV-infected children staring antiretroviral therapy in Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-01-24)Background: Children infected with HIV are at risk of developing TB, this may be attributed to the fact that HIV infected children are immune compromised. ART has been linked to improved immune responses to TB. With the ... -
The application of new breakthrough to literacy teaching methods by grade one teachers in two Schools in Lusaka
(2014-02-05)Although the Zambian government has put in place the New Breakthrough to Literacy to help grade one pupils read local languages, studies show that some children who have gone through NBTL fail to break through to literacy. ... -
Appriopriate use of Hospital beds in an overburdened Teaching Hospital, in a developing country, a case study of the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-08-10)A bed census was carried out on 16th June 1998 in the University Teaching Hospital (UTH)wards to look into appropriate use of hospital beds. The main objectives of the study were to determine the extent of appropriate ...