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Motivating factors to antiretroviral treatment adherence by people living with HIV in Ndola district
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Adherence to Antiretroviral Treatment (ART) is a major global public health challenge and a barrier in the management of HIV. The main aim of the study was to determine motivating factors to ART adherence by people living ... -
MSc One Health Analytical Epidemiology (MSc.OHAE) Module No.5
(The University of Zambia, 2014)Welcome to Module 5 on One Health Medicine and Globalization Health. The Module introduces the postgraduate students undertaking the Master of Science (MSc) in One Health Analytical Epidemiology (OHAE) course VMM7722 to ... -
Nature and outcome of strokes in adult Zambian patients admitted at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-01-11)Introduction:Stroke is an important cause of morbidity and mortality at UTH. It is important to know the nature of stroke and the clinical outcome of different types of strokes in our setting.This study was designed to ... -
Near miss maternal morbidity at the university teaching hospital,Lusaka: A descriptive study
(2012-01-23)Background For every maternal death there are many others who suffer serious life- threatening complications of pregnancy, referred to as ‘near miss’ morbidity. In the past, maternal audit using deaths have traditionally ... -
Neonatal apgar score outcomes in spinal versus general anaesthesia at the university teaching hosipital (UTH) lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2016)Background: The knowledge gap was from the fact that the type of anaesthetic drug administered during caesarean section can have effects on neonatal outcome like low Apgar score with most hospitals in developed countries ... -
Normal position of the Cerebellar Tonsils in relation to the anteroposterior diameter of the foramen magnum in individuals of differnet age groups
(University of Zambia, 2017)The cerebellar tonsils are part of the nervous system which is the chief controlling and coordinating system of the body. Their functional role is not yet known but are believed to coordinate skilled and learned movements. ... -
Number of languages spoken and performance on the clinical neuropsychological test battery
(2012-01-25)OBJECTIVES: The general objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between number of languages spoken and performance on the clinical neuropsychological tests. The specific objective was to establish ... -
Nurse's perceptions of caring for elderly patients at University Teaching Hospital's adult hospital and Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital: implications for training
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Nurses are key health professionals involved in the frontline care of patients, including the elderly. The World Health Organization predicted that the proportion of people aged over 60 years will increase from 11% to 22% ... -
Nutrient Composition of the Termite Macrotermes Falciger,Collected from Lusaka district,A potential agent against Mulnitrition
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Introduction Roasted winged termites (Macrotermes falciger) are a highly relished insect, which are common in Zambia during the rainy season. The edible termites are de-winged, roasted and salted for use as a snack, either ... -
Nutritional status of Zambia population groups and Zambian patients with HIV-associated disease
(2012-07-25)A study aimed at finding whether there are significant differences in the nutritional status of Zambian controls compared with AIDS and PGL patients was undertaken at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka and Saint ... -
Obstetric Outcome in Teenage Pregnancies at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-06-22)The teenage period is between 12 and 19 years. Pregnancy in the teenager poses special social, psycological and medical risks both to the mother and her offsping. Because of the physical, physiological and emotional ... -
Obstetric outcomes and factors associated with adolescent pregnancies at the university teaching hospital Lusaka,Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2017)Adolescent pregnancies are a major health concern in Zambia. Obstetric outcomes of and factors associated with adolescent pregnancies seen at the UTH were not clearly understood, defined and documented. This study explored ... -
Occupation radiation exposure on radiographers and radiologists: levels and risks at University of Teaching Hospital and cancer disease hospital, Lusaka Zamba
(University of Zambia, 2016)Radiation exposure and its potential complications is one of the most important issues in occupational health. Implementation of proper occupational health system may have an important bearing not only on the health of the ... -
Occupational Exposure to Tuberculosis among Health Care Workers: Retrospective Cohort Study at Health Facilities in Lusaka,Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Tuberculosis (TB) is classified as one of the occupational diseases and Health Care Workers (HCWs) are considered one of the vulnerable groups to acquiring TB due to its mode of transmission. The health facility being a ... -
Occurrance of Adverse Hematological Events at one and Six Weeks in infants following Perinatal Exposure to Antiretroviral Drugs for the prevention of Mother to Child transimission of VIV at UTH/ Musaku Mwenechanya
(2011-07-01)Perinatal transmission of Human Immunodeflency Virus (HIV) from mother to her new born can be prevented in most cases using a combination of Antiretroviral drugs reducing the risk to less than one percent(l%). However ... -
Origin, course and variations of cornary arteries in postmoterm cases at the University Teaching Hospital. Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Background: Coronary arteries play an important role in supplying blood to the muscular walls and tissues of the heart. With increase in the rate of cardiovascular diseases, knowledge of the normal and variant anatomy of ... -
Outcome of a two year prospective study of flexor tendon repair of the hand at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-08-09)A two-year prospective study of Flexor Tendon repair at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), Lusaka is presented. A total of 20 cases were seen in this period, with a total of 71 tendon repairs. Results were graded using ... -
Outcome of labour following one previous caesarean section at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-07-23)The rate of caesarean section has been increasing in the last fifty years. A previous caesarean section has also steadily become a leading indication to perform a caesarean section. With the realization that caesarean ... -
Outcome of Tuberculosis treatment in sputum positive patients after eight months of anti-tuberculosis therapy
(2012-08-08)The Study was conducted at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), chest clinic. The purpose of the study was to find out the outcome of tuberculosis treatment in Sputum Positive Patients after eight months anti-tuberculosis ... -
Outcomes of non-invasive ventilation HIV positive patients with Sepsis and respiratory failure presenting to the adult medical emergency unit of the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Background: Method: Results: Conclusion Sepsis due to respiratory disease is one of the main complications of HIV/AIDS. Audit data from the Department of Internal Medicine at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, ...