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The prevalence and clinical characteristics of autism spectrum disorder in children aged 1-15 years seen at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication and the presence of stereotyped repetitive behaviours. Despite the increase in the global ... -
Prevalence and clinical management of common poisoning in pediatric patients seen at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka
(University of Zambia, 2015)Acute poisoning is one of the most common causes of increase in morbidity and mortality rate worldwide with 0.3 million people dying every year. It is a major problem in the paediatric population causing 45000 deaths in ... -
The prevalence and common indications of diabetic related amputations at University Teaching Hospital
(The University of Zambia, 2015-06)Introduction: Amputation of a limb is always distressing and the consequence of the loss can be devastating. While it is true that people with diabetes have a higher statistical risk of amputation, it is largely a preventable ... -
Prevalence and correlates of lung function impairment among open-pit miners at Nchanga in Zambia
(2013-07-18)Background Mining operations contaminate the environment by emitting sizable quantities of dust particles or chemical emissions into the air which singly or in combination cause respiratory impairment if inhaled at adequate ... -
Prevalence and correlates of sexually transmitted infections among female survivors of sexual assault at the university teaching hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2019)Sexual assault contributes to the burden of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in women and children of all ages. In children, the isolation of a sexually transmitted organism may be the first indication that sexual ... -
Prevalence and determinants of casual sex among military personnel in Lusaka District
(2011-11-07)This is a cross sectional study aimed at establishing prevalence and factors associated with casual sex engagement among military personnel in the Defence Force. The general objective of the study was to identify factors ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with acute occupational lung disease among Cotton Ginnery workers in Katete District
(2014-02-05)The presence of byssinosis among workers in cotton ginneries has been well documented in studies from several countries.However, no studies had been performed among cotton workers in the Eastern Province of Zambia. In view ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with cryptosporidium infection among adult HIV positive population in contact with livestock in Namwala District, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Cryptosporidiosis is a diarrhoeal disease caused by the parasite, Cryptosporidium that can live in the intestine of humans and animals and is passed in the stool of an infected person or animal. In immune compromised ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with renal dysfunction in HIV positive paediatric patients in highly active antiretroviral therapy at the Centre of excellence of the University Teaching Hospital, in Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background- Although sub-Saharan Africa has the largest number of children living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), little is known about the prevalence of HIV related kidney disease in these children despite ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with Schistosoma Haematobium infection among School going Children of Katete District
(2015-04-13)Background: Schistosomiasis though considered a neglected tropical disease puts 779 million people at risk of being infected while about 200 million people are infected in the world. In Zambia 2 million people are infected ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with schistosomiasis in five Schools of Ng'ombe township in Lusaka Urban District
(2011-11-04)Schistosomiasis is a tropical disease caused by a parasitic worm of the genus Schistosoma. Natural streams, ponds and lakes are typical sources of infection, but over the past few decades,man-made reservoirs and irrigation ... -
Prevalence and factors contributing to domestic violence against pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Lusaka Urban
(2012-08-09)The problem of domestic violence is wide-spread and has continued over many years. It occurs in women of all racial backgrounds and social economic group. Pregnant women have not been spared from domestic violence. Physical ... -
Prevalence and factors contributing to gender based violence towards women in Lusaka urban, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Gender based violence (GBV) is defined as an act of violence that results in physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to a person. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that one in five of the world‟s ... -
The prevalence and factots for work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders among physiotherapy personnel in Lusaka, Kitwe and Ndola
(2012-01-20)Injuries at a work place comprise a substantial part of injury burden. They are an important public health problem that affects not only the person sustaining the injury but other household members that are dependent on ... -
Prevalence and management of insulin dependent diabetes mellitus among children and adolescents attending the University Teaching Hospital
(2012-08-14)Although Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) is not among the ten leading causes of morbidity and mortality in children and adolescents in Zambia, it is not uncommon. In many populations, the prevalence of IDDM in ... -
Prevalence and outcome of hypernatremic dehydration among under-5 children with diarrhoea at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Introduction: Diarrhoea is the second commonest cause of under-five mortality globally (second to Pneumonia) and kills one (10 percent) out of every 10 children who die before their fifth birthday. In Zambia dehydration ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Chronic Kidney Disease in Steady State Sickle Cell Anaemia Patients Aged 5 and 16 Years at the University Teaching Hospital.Lusaka,Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Background: Improved medical care has led to improved life expectancy of sickle cell anaemia (SCA) patients hence complications associated with SCA such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) are being seen more frequently. ... -
Prevalence of acute deep vein thrombosis in HIV Seropositive Orthopaedic patients after major surgery at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(University of Zambia, 2019)Hypercoagulable states and immobilization are known risk factors in the development of DVT after major orthopaedic surgery. However, the added effect of HIV to major orthopaedic surgery in developing DVT is unknown. In ... -
Prevalence of adrenal insufficiency in HIV positive adults presenting with hypotension and history of tuberculosiDepartment of Medicine, University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2013-12-02)Introduction: Adrenal insufficiency is the commonest endocrine disorder affecting HIV infected patients with AIDS. There are different clinical presentations of adrenal insufficiency, including hypotension, hyponatraemia, ... -
The Prevalence of Bacteraemia in Neutropenic Paediatric Cancer Patients on Chemotherapy at the University Teaching Hospital
(The University of Zambia, 2016)Title: The Prevalence of Bacteraemia in Neutropenic Paediatric Cancer Patients on Chemotherapy at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia. Background: Bacteraemia in neutropenic paediatric cancer patients can ...