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Bacterial Aetiology, Associated factors and immediate outcome of Neonatal Meningitis at The University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-06-25)Neonatal meningitis is a devastating disease, and its mortality and morbidity is high. At the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka, however, no study has looked specifically at the disease, and controversy exist ... -
Bacterial contamination in dressed chickens in abattoirs and open market of Lusaka Province,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)The poultry industry has been expanding rapidly in Zambia with both eggs and table birds forming a major dietary protein source for the majority of the population. Despite this expansion, unhygienic rearing conditions have ... -
Bacterial Translocation in Hepatosplenic Schistosomiasis Patients Seen at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka,Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2017)Background: Cirrhosis is a dominant cause of portal hypertension globally but is overshadowed by schistosomiasis in parts of the tropics, including in Zambia where hepatosplenic schistosomiasis (HSS) sero-prevalence can ... -
Bacteriological and chemical quality of packaged water produced in Lusaka, Zambia and associated quality control measures
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Many people in the world lack safe basic drinking water sources and rely on untreated water sources. Unsafe drinking water is responsible for transmission of diseases such as Cholera, Dysentery and Typhoid. Packaged water ... -
Bacteriology and antibiotic sensitivity patterns of urine in urology patients with indwelling urinary catheters at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia.
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Catheter associated urinary tract infection (C.A.U.T.I.) is the most common nosocomial infection in hospitals worldwide and the incidence has been reported to be upto 35%. The growing antibiotic resistance amongst the ... -
Barriers associated with condom use for prevention of HIV infection transimission among adolescents: a case of Senanga urban district of Western Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Male latex condoms are 80–95 percent effective in preventing HIV and most STIs when used consistently and correctly. HIV/AIDS is the most dramatic epidemic of the century that has claimed more than 3 million deaths over ... -
Barriers in Accessing DOTS among adult patients with pulmonary Tuberculosis in Ndola Urban District
(2012-08-07)The aim of the study was to explore barriers experienced by adult Pulmonary Tuberculosis patients in accessing Directly Observed Therapy Short course in Ndola Urban district. A randomized cross section study of 198 patients ... -
Barriers to Accessing HIV Care and Treatment Services by TB patients who are co-Infected with HIV in Lusaka District Clinics
(2011-07-13)The objective of the study was to identify barriers to accessing HIV services by TB patients who are co-infected with HIV in Lusaka District clinics. CIDRZ program monitoring data shows that 30% of TB patients refuse HIV ... -
Barriers to Accessing HIV Care and Treatment Services by TB patients who are co-Infected with HIV in Lusaka District Clinics
(2011-11-09)The objective of the study was to identify barriers to accessing HIV services by TB patients who are co-infected with HIV in Lusaka District clinics. CIDRZ program monitoring data shows that 30% of TB patients refuse HIV ... -
Barriers to Condom utilisation among mobile police officers in paramilitary camping sites:A case of Sondela Camp in Kafue rural District
(2011-07-08)research was conducted to establish the barriers associated with condom utilization among mobile police officers in Sondela paramilitary camp in Kafue rural district. The study was prompted by the fact that Zambia police ... -
Barriers to prompt and effective malaria treatment among children under five years of age in Mpika District
(2014-10-21)Prompt and effective malaria treatment is a key malaria control strategy in Zambia, which has helped to reduce the incidence of malaria and consequently, reduce the infant mortality rate. However, studies done in Zambia ... -
Barriers to translation of the legislative acts on health for inmates in correctional centres: a case study of Mukobeko maximum prison and Lusaka central correctional centre
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Worldwide the rates of infectious and non-infectious diseases in prisons is generally higher than that of the general population. Apart from the international guidelines, Zambia has developed local legal frameworks that ... -
Barriesr to the Utilisation of Mental Health Services in Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Globally, mental health is recognised as an important component of health. However, it is one of the most neglected areas in the health sector. Poor mental health has been linked to low socioeconomic status. With many ... -
Beliefs and practices in food safety among food handlers in restaurants of Chikankata district,Zambia
(2017)Chikankata district is one of the newest districts of Southern Province and the busiest route as it connects Chirundu, Siavonga and Livingstone boarders to Lusaka. It is located 52kms from the capital city of Lusaka and ... -
Benefits of home based care utilisation and client satisfaction: A case study of PLWHAS in rural Choma
(2013-02-03)The AIDS epidemic has affected the lives of more than 40 million people in Afhca since the mid-1980s. Zambia is not an exception of this epidemic. This has lead to significant losses of family income and has created so ... -
Beta-haemolytic streptococci : group specificity in relation to clinical manifestations of infection and antimicrobial susceptibility of the various streptococcal groups at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-11-08)A total of 239 isolates of beta-haemolytic streptococci were grouped serologically using the "Streptex" rapid latex test kit (Wellcome Reagents Limited, England).The age, sex, type of the clinical specimen, and clinical ... -
Binge drinking and psychomotor performance in female social drinkers of Kalingalinga in Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Consuming large amounts of alcohol on an irregular basis is a common form of alcohol misuse among female adolescents and young women. This form of alcohol misuse is called binge drinking (BD) and is associated with harm ... -
The bio-availability of vitamin A in adults and children with persistent diarrhoea in Zambia
(2013-01-09)HIV infection has had a major impact on the health of the Zambian population. Micronutrient deficiencies are common in people with AIDS, and include Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Folic Acid, Zinc and Selenium deficiencies.There ... -
Blood glucose lowering effects of leaf extracts of cleome gynandra, amaranthus cruentus and their mixture in normoglycaemic and hyperglycaemic rats
(The University of Zambia, 2018)In healthy persons, blood glucose is maintained in the range 3.5 – 8.0 mmol/L. However, in Diabetes Mellitus (DM) chronic hyperglycemia is observed due to defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both. This study ... -
Breast self examination practices among rural (Solwezi) and urban (Lusaka) women
(2012-07-23)Breast cancer is a significant health threat for women and is currently the second- leading cause of cancer related deaths in women. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer of women in Zambia. Breast cancer screening ...