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Socio-Economic Status and Neuropsychological test performance in Zambia
(2012-01-11)Introduction :To understand the brain-behaviour relationship, systematic neuropsychological assessments are undertaken using a validated battery of tests to ascertain one‘s brain integrity and levels of cognitive functioning ... -
The spectrum of hepatic pathology in HIV infected adults at autopsy at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(University of Zambia, 2016)With the increasing availability of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), people are living longer with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV has resulted in ... -
Spectrum of sub-clinical cardiovascular diseases among adult patients with diabetes in out-patient clinic at the University Teaching Hospital in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2018)Cardiovascular disease, the major cause of mortality and morbidity in modern societies, is set to overtake infectious diseases in the developing world as the most common cause of death. The increasing prevalence of major ... -
Spectrum of sub-clinical cardiovascular diseases and relationship to the CD4 count among clinically health HIV infected patients at the university teaching hospital in Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2016)Background: - Cardiovascular diseases are among the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The association between HIV and CVD has been established in many studies. However, information is still lacking on ... -
Stakeholders Perspectives on Condom Promotion in Schools in Zambia: A Grounded Theory Approach of Four Selected Schools in Lusaka District
(University of Zambia, 2016)Background: Adolescents in several LDCs, including Zambia experience early sexual debut resulting in STIs and unplanned pregnancies. The use of condom has been identified as one of the major steps aimed at reducing these ... -
The status of protective measles antibodies in HIV-1 positive and negative infants aged 6 and 9 months in urban Lusaka,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)BACKGROUND – Measles remains the leading cause of vaccine preventable disease that contributes to under 5 mortality rate despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine. During the 2010-2011 measles outbreak, ... -
Stroke in the young adults at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-06-21)This six month prospective case controlled study involving sixty patients was conducted at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia.To study the relationship between strokes in the young adults (15-45 years) and ... -
A study of acute pain after cesarean section - incidence and associated factors, at the university teaching hospital, Lusaka, Zambia.
(The University of Zambia, 2021)Background: Some 4,200 caesarean sections were done at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), Lusaka between September 2015 to September 2016. A 2007 study cited pain was as one of the complications. However, the incidence ... -
A Study of Adequacy of informed consent for Caesarean Section at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-07-25)Background. Informed consent consists of availing information to the patient in an understandable manner without coercion to allow the patient to make an informed decision about their health care. In the case of informed ... -
A study of Breast Abscesses among Breastfeeding mothers.
(2012-08-02)It has been observed that breast abscesses are a common surgical condition at the University Teaching Hospital Female Casualty Ward. A pilot study on common breast problems in the female casualty records, covering the ... -
A study of burnout syndrome among anaesthetic care providers in Zambian Hospitals
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Burnout is a psychological syndrome that results from chronic exposure to job stress. Anaesthesia is internationally recognised as one of the most inherently stressful medical disciplines and this is often compounded by ... -
Study of factors affecting uptake of exclusive Breastfeeding among HIV positive postnatal mothers in Kitwe urban district
(2011-11-14)The main objectives of this study were to (i) to determine if educational level affect Uptake of exclusive breastfeeding among HIV positive postnatal mothers. (ii) to establish whether lack of decision making powers affect ... -
A study of factors associated with mortality in patients managed for perforated peptic ulcers at University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Perforated Peptic ulcers (PPU) is one of the common finding in patients undergoing emergency laparotomy for peritonitis at UTH, Adult Hospital, department of surgery, representing about 26.45% of these cases in a calendar ... -
A study of factors contributing to mothers intrducing feedsto babies less than six months of age in Lusaka
(2012-08-01)Breast milk is superior and it is the biological norm for nourishing infants. Both early and more recent studies confirm that, exclusive breast fed infants are less likely to suffer from diarrhoea, malnutrition and acute ... -
A Study of fine needle aspiration cytology of breast lumps in the University Teaching Hospital
(2012-08-02)This was a prospective study done to assess FNAC as a diagnostic tool in the investigation of breast lumps in University Teaching Hospital. Though this method is inexpensive and has been shown to be highly accurate it is ... -
A study of health related behaviour among school going adolescents in Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-08-08)Age grouping in medicine assists in identifying risk groups, and adolescence is one such grouping. This study reported and assessed health related behavioral problems in School going adolescents in Lusaka, Zambia. The main ... -
A Study of Histopathologic Outcomes of Women With Cryotherapy-Ineligible lesions on Cervicography
(2012-02-17)Objectives To determine the association between high grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN 2+) and individual acetowhite cryotherapy-ineligible lesion types, as determined by cervicography.Design: a cross sectional ... -
A study of indications and complications of the lower limb amputations in the university teaching hospital,Lusaka,Zambia
(2012-07-18)A study to find out the indications and major lower limb amputations was done between October 1997 and April 1999 in the University Teaching Hospital (UTH). The aims and objectives of the study was:1.To determine the ... -
A study of low birthweight infants delivered at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka
(2012-06-22)Low birth weight refers to infants born with a weight of less than 2,500 grams. The weight of a neonate at birth has a significant prognostic value and is a major determinant of child survival. Neonatal mortality and ... -
A study of Nevirapine toxicity in HIV Infected pregnant women at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-10-22)Background: The toxicity of nevirapine based regimen in pregnant women with CD4 counts greater than 250 cells/mm3 is well documented. WHO as well as the United States Food and Drug Agency (US FDA) cautions use of nevirapine ...