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The additional effect of focal indoor residual spraying on incidence of malaria in a setting with high insecticide treated bed net coverage in Mansa District, Luapula Province
(University of Zambia, 2019)Malaria is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality especially in children under 5 years and pregnant women in Zambia. Environmental factors and behavioral patterns of vectors and human populations combine to provide ... -
Adherence to antiretroviral medications and quality of life among people living with HIV/AIDS in Chikankata,Livingstone and Mwinilunga districts in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2013)Quality of life (QoL) is a significant element in the assessment of the well-being of people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA), in particular with the major rise in longevity of PLWHA. Moreover, no studies have been done ... -
Adherence to Antiretroviral therapy among clients with HIV/AIDS attending art clinic at Chikankata hospital
(2013-01-18)The study was undertaken in order to asses the level of adherence to antiretroviral treatment among clients attending Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) clinic at Chikankata Hospital. Since its introduction in the mid-1990s, the ... -
Adherence to ART among pregnant women living with HIV/AIDS in Lusaka Urban
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Introduction Adherence to ART is a challenge among pregnant women living with HIV/AIDS. This has an effect on the health of the mother and the unborn child. While studies have been done, it has shown that adherence during ... -
Adherence to cholera interventions: associated factors, enablers and barriers in Chipata and George compounds of Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Cholera is an acute, diarrheal illness caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Cholera is strongly linked to consumption of unsafe water, food, poor sanitation and overcrowded living conditions. Despite implementation ... -
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 ...