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Clinical Presentation and Histopathological Description of the Spectrum of Renal Diseases in HIV Infected Adults Presenting With Renal Insufficiency at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2016)Introduction: The spectrum of renal diseases in HIV infected adults undergoing biopsy is vast. Previous studies have indicated that HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN) is the commonest diagnosis in HIV-infected patients ... -
Clinical profile of children presenting with ferbrile seizures and febrile status epilepticus at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Febrile seizures (FS) are the most common seizure disorder in childhood. FS and febrile status epilepticus (FSE) are a common presentation at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka, Zambia. Despite this, the ... -
Clinical supervision of midwifery students at the University Teaching Hospital school of nursing and midwifery in Lusaka,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Clinical supervision plays a significant role in the acquisition of psychomotor skills by student midwives during training leading to the provision of high quality midwifery care. However, the acquisition of the psychomotor ... -
Clinical, Laboratory and radiologic features of Tuberculous Meningitis in Children at the University Teaching Hospital, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health
(2012-06-21)Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top 10 reasons for admission in the University Teaching Hospital(UTH), Department of Paediatrics, accounting for 4 -8 % of all admissions. The relative incidence of tuberculous ... -
Clinicopathologic characterization of vulvar lesions among HIV infected women at the university teaching hospital in Lusaka, Zambia.
(The University of Zambia, 2020)A wide spectrum of vulvar lesions has been reported. However, few studies have characterized vulvar lesions among HIV infected women. HIV infected women have a higher risk of vulvar neoplasia than those who are not HIV ... -
A cohort study on early outcomes of femur shaft fractures in adults treated by interlocking intramedullary nails at the university teaching hospital, Lusaka.
(The University of Zambia, 2021)The management of femur shaft fractures has evolved from the historical non-operative methods to the most recent intramedullary nail fixation. Interlocking nails have broadened the roles for closed intramedullary nailing ... -
The color of the Iris in patients presenting at the Opthalmology unit University teaching hospital Lusaka,Zamba
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background The iris is the coloured part around the black pupil. It is a flat structure and each iris is unique in its colour, patterns and texture. Its colour varies in different individuals, ethnic groups and is largely ... -
Common bacteria causes of neonatal sepsis and antimicrobial susceptibility at the university teaching hospital, Lusaka, Zambia?
(The University of Zambia, 2014)Background: Prescribing effective preventative antibiotics and treating infections in mothers, providing a clean birth environment, and delivering the baby within 24 hours of rupture of membranes, where possible, can all ... -
Common causes of bacteraemia among sickle cell anaemia children with fever: evidence from a cross section survey.
(2012-01-12)Introduction:Sickle cell anaemia is an important cause of morbidity and mortality among Zambian children, with a carrier frequency ranging from 6% – 27%. Infections are the most common cause of mortality among sickle cell ... -
Community awareness and response to pulmonary tuberculosis in urban Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-08-08)Tuberculosis is a growing public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa, and indeed in Zambia. The high prevalence of TB since the mid 1980s, has been associated with HIV. This study sought to determine the level of awareness ... -
Community based strategies for reducing maternal mortality in Lusaka and Chongwe: A grounded theory approach
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Zambia is one of the countries with a very high maternal mortality rate. Since the focus on attaining the Millennium Development Goals begun, the Ministry of Health has been implementing a series of strategies and interventions ... -
Community infection ratio as an indicator for tuberculosis control in Zambia : a case-control study of purified protein derivative among house-holds contacts of confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis and control uses
(2012-08-08)The epidemiology of tuberculosis in Zambia is poorly understood. The study investigated the relative importance of transmission within the household and in the community among children aged 2 years to 12 years living in ... -
Community participation in mass drug administration for lymphatic filariasis in Luangwa district, Lusaka province
(The University of Zambia, 2017)The World Health Organisation recommends implementation of mass drug administration (MDA) programmes in areas at high risk of infection with lymphatic filariasis (LF), as a principle strategy for elimination of the ... -
Community perceptions and factors associated with contraceptive use among adolescent females in Mazabuka district, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2019)Over the last few decades, there has been little evidence of young people accessing information necessary for Sexual Reproductive Health decision-making. Adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) has increasingly ... -
Community perceptions and factors associated with contraceptive use among adolescent females in Mazabuka district, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2019)Over the last few decades, there has been little evidence of young people accessing information necessary for Sexual Reproductive Health decision-making. Adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) has increasingly ... -
Community perceptions and factors associated with contraceptive use among adolescent females in Mazabuka District, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2019)Over the last few decades, there has been little evidence of young people accessing information necessary for Sexual Reproductive Health decision-making. Adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) has increasingly ... -
Compairing the diagnostic performance of two smears versus three smears for the dignosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in selected Health Centers of Lusaka District, Zambia
(2013-12-02)Current World Health Organization (WHO) and International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (IUATLD) guidelines recommend that patients suspected of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) should submit three sputum samples ... -
A comparative gross anatomical study of plantae and neonata weight in hypertensive and non hypertensive pregnant women at the University Teaching Hospital LUSAKA, ZAMBIA.
(University of Zambia, 2014)A comparative gross anatomica study of placentae and neonatal weight in hypertensive and non hypertensive pregnant women at the University Teaching Hospital Lusaka Zambia BACKGROUND Placenta is an organ that links the ... -
A comparative study between early and late oral feeding post one stage sigmoidectomy for uncomplicated sigmoid volvulus at university teaching adult hospital, Lusaka, Zambia.
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Background: Sigmoid volvulus accounts for more than 50% of colon obstruction here in Africa are usually associated with significant morbidity, and prolonged hospital stay post-operative. Traditionally, nil by mouth 4-5 ... -
A comparative study of complications in HIV-infected and HIV-Uninfected women undergoing caesarean section at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka,Zambia
(2013-02-07)Background: There is scientific evidence in support of the benefit of caesarean section for the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV (PMTCT). However, information on the extent of complications and maternal ...