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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 ... -
Assessing HIV Early Infant Diagnosis Commodity Stock Out Frequency In Selected Public Health Facilities in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Since 2006, low-to medium-income countries in Sub Saharan Africa have been adopting molecular methods for testing for Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in infants. Such molecular methods ... -
Assessing the anti-hyperglycemic and anti-hyperlipidemic effects of an aqueous extract of lannea edulis in alloxan-induced diabetic rats
(The University of Zambia, 2018)Lannea edulis is a perennial dwarf shrub found in Eastern and Southern African countries such as Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and South Africa, whose leaves are traditionally used for the treatment of sore eyes, boils and ... -
Assessing the bioaccumulative impact of four heavy metals on the endocrine system of Tilapia Rendalli in the Kafue river
(The University of Zambia, 2015)The term, “heavy metals” (HMs) refers to a group of metals with atomic density greater than 4g/cm3. HM contamination is a major environmental problem worldwide today, especially in growing cities of developing countries ... -
Assessing the Levels of Adherence to Antipsychotic Treatment Guidelines For First Episode Schizophrenia by Prescibers at Chainama Hills College Hospital in Lusaka
(University of Zambia, 2016)Mental health disorders pose an increasing burden on societies all over the world .Notable one is schizophrenia, a debilitating conditions that presents as marked distortion in thinking and perception, whose first ... -
Assessment od Adiponectin and Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase levels in Black Zambian patients with Hypertension at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2015-11-24)Context - A number of biomarkers are implicated in the pathophysiology of hypertension. Low adiponectin levels have been associated with hypertension and this might be due to its effects on endothelial nitric oxide synthase ... -
Assessment of a diabetes symptom screening checklist and associated factors of impaired fasting glucose among ART patients on Copperbelt province
(University of Zambia, 2016)There has been some evidence that because of life saving combination Antiretroviral therapy (cART), people living with HIV are living longer and it is apparent that they are at an increased risk of developing non ... -
Assessment of biomas fuel use and its association with acute respiratory infections among under-five children in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Around 3 billion people cook and heat food in their homes using biomass fuels like wood, crop wastes, charcoal, coal and dung. Up to 81% of Sub Sahara Africa (SSA) relies on biomass fuel for cooking. In Zambia, about 98% ... -
Assessment of caregivers' knowledge about medications and medical conditions by time of discharge in paediatric department at University Teaching Hospital of Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background Discharge is a period of transition from hospital to home that involves a transfer in responsibility from the inpatient health care providers or hospitalists to the patient and primary caregivers. The study was ... -
Assessment of D-dimer and IL-6 levels in HIV positive individuals at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2015)thrombogenic marker d-dimer are strongly associated with a higher mortality risk in patients with HIV infection. Aims – The aim of the study was to determine if D-Dimer levels in conjunction with IL 6 levels, as markers ... -
An assessment of dust exposure levels and factors associated with the occurrence of respiratory symptoms among workers in the road construction industry in Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Research into dust exposure in the road construction industry and the prevalence of respiratory symptoms in Zambia has not been extensively conducted despite the respiratory symptoms forming the primary burden of ... -
Assessment of environmental factors associated with endemic cholera in Lukanga swamps of Kapiri Mposhi District in Central Province of Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2019)Cholera, an acute diarrheal disease, caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae and is usually transmitted through water or food contaminated with faecal matter. This study assessed the environmental factors associated with ... -
Assessment of extremely drug resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) prevalence among multi drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) cases in Zambia using Geno type MTBDR Assa
(University of Zambia, 2016)Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global public health problem that claims millions of lives every year. The emergence of drug resistant tuberculosis has been recognised as the major threat to the control of TB. The first most ... -
Assessment of factors associated with utilization of insecticide treated bed nets among women of reproductive age: Oservations from the Zambia National Malaria indicators survey 2010
(2015-01-29)Background: Malaria is a major public health problem and principal cause of morbidity and mortality in Zambia. We investigated key factors that may be associated with the utilisation of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) as ... -
An assessment of female adolescent health services : a case of sexually transmitted infections prevention in Lusaka
(2012-07-18)Adolescents form a significant portion of Zambia's population and are being viewed as a target group for health messages and services.Adolescents engage in sexual activities at a very early stage for various reasons. Ihcy ... -
An assessment of food hygiene practices among food handlers in restaurants in Kabwe Urban District
(2015-02-17)Kabwe district is one of the six (6) Districts of Central Province and a provincial headquarter. It is 139km from the capital city Lusaka with an area of 1,577km2 surrounded by Kapiri-Mposhi and Chibombo. It is a transit ...