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A study of pain assessment tools among women undergoing manual vacuum aspiration of retained products of conception at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background: Pain is subjective and its assessment is dependent on self-report. Evaluation of cause, type and severity helps in the selection of the appropriate therapeutic regimen and the assessment of the effectiveness ... -
A study of pharmacokinetics of anti tuberculosis drugs in Zambian PTB patients co-infected with the Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus
(2012-06-21)The present study assesses the pharmacokinetic parameters for rifampicin, isoniazid and pyrazinamide in Zambian PTB patients with HIV at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia. The assaying of the drugs was done ... -
A study of reported rape cases in Lusaka Urban District
(2012-08-10)Cross-sectional, longitudinal study was conducted to verify the existence and extent of rape in Lusaka. Dockets from Lusaka Central Police registered rape cases. All dockets were critically looked at for evidence of rape, ... -
A study of the genotypic resistance patterns in patients failing first line anti-retroviral therapy regimen in Zambia
(2014-02-04)Background: Few reports have described the drug resistance patterns of patients failing antiretroviral therapy (ART) in areas where HIV subtype C is predominant, and there is little data from Zambia in particular.Aims: ... -
A Study of the incidence of Appendicectomy in the University Teaching Hospital Lusaka,Zambia
(2012-08-02)Over a six year period, a total 558 appendectomies were performed in the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka and St. Frances' Hospital, Katete. Out of 558 appendicectomies, 538 (96.42 percent) were performed in the UTH ... -
A study of the incidence of perioperative hypothermia in children undergoing surgery in peadiatric operating theatres at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Preoperative hypothermia is a recognized risk in surgery with adverse effects on patient outcome. Children are no exception and are more susceptible because of their anatomy and physiology. To determine the incidence of ... -
A study of the john Cunningham virus (jcv) seroprevalence among Zambian adults presenting with “meningoencephalitis” to the university teaching hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2020)The John Cunningham virus (JCV) is an opportunistic virus, which leads to the development of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). Infection with the JCV occurs in childhood and the virus remains quiescent ... -
A study of the outcome of neonatal male circumcision using Gomco, Mogen and Plastibell neonatal devices among trained providers in Zambia
(2015-11-11)Background:Male circumcision (MC) is the surgical removal of the foreskin in males. Observational studies have shown a correlation between MC and HIV prevalence, such that in areas with high MC prevalence (> 80%), HIV ... -
A study of the paediatric referral system between primary health care facilities (Urban Health Centres) and the referral hospital, University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-08-20)The Paediatric referral system is an important aspect of Health care service to sick children and their parents/guardians. It is the link between the Lusaka Urban Health Centres and UTH. When functioning effectively it is ... -
A study of the pattern of non-emergency surgical disease amongst children in lower primary school in Lusaka urban
(2012-07-23)This study of the pattern of non-emergency surgical diseases in Zambian school children was undertaken to identify diseases some of which left untreated can pose a problem in later stages of life.If, these diseases are ... -
A study of the prevalence and clinical features of urinary tract infection in children aged between 0-5 years admitted to A-Block paediatric wings of the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-06-25)Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common paediatric problem that has not been seriously addressed in Zambia as evidenced by lack of documentation. UTI causes significant morbidity and mortality in the affected children ... -
A Study of the safety,Effectiveness,and Acceptability of Misprostol for Treatment of Incomplet Abortion at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka,Zambia
(2012-01-12)Incomplete abortion is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among women that experience an abortion. The treatment for incomplete abortion at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) is currently manual vacuum aspiration ... -
A study on adolescent's knowledge and perception of the effects of sexual abuse in Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-08-10)Adolescence is one group which has been identified as a risk group. According to World Health Organisation adolescence is a period from 10 to 20 years of age. This study focussed on the basic and secondary school-going ... -
A study on factors influencing utilization of intermittent presumptive treatment of malaria(IPTp) services by pregnant women in Sesheke District of Zambia
(2014-02-07)Intermittent presumptive treatment of malaria in pregnancy (IPTp) is one of the recommended interventions by World Health Organization to mitigate the impact of malaria in pregnancy in malaria stable transmission zones ... -
A study on HIV related stigma and discrimination experienced by people living with HIV/AIDS in Katete District
(2012-08-01)As we enter the third decade of the AIDS pandemic the temptation is great to assume that the epidemic of stigma has ended. Most countries have introduced legislation protecting People Living With HIV/AIDS [PLWHA] against ... -
A study on prevalence and risk factors of renal dysfunction among Hospitalized HIV infected adult patients at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2011-11-04)Despite the highest disease burden of HIV, Sub-Saharan Africa has limited data on HIV related kidney disease in the region. Kidney disease is a recognised complication in HIV infected patients, presenting with either can ... -
A Study on prevelance and factors associated with high rates of readmissions of the mentally ill adults at Chainama Hills Hospital in Lusaka
(2011-11-16)The problem of readmissions of the mentally ill adults is widespread and it has continued over many years. It occurs in the people of all racial background and social economic groups.Chainama Hills Hospital in Zambia has ... -
A study on the common hydrotheraphy practices and the prevalence of burn wound bacterial colonisation at the university teaching hosipital in lusaka zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2016)BACKGROUND Hydrotherapy plays an important role in the management of surgical patients, and especially so in those that have sustained burns to their skin. Different centers practice hydrotherapy differently. At the ... -
A study on the effect of HIV infection on the duration of the stabilization phase of children with severe acute malnutrition at the University Teaching Hospital, department of paediatrics and child health, Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Title: The Effect of HIV Infection on the Duration of the Stabilization Phase in Children with Severe Acute Malnutrition at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia. Background: Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) ...