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Magnitude and Type of Maternal Bacterial Colonisation at Delivery and Risk of Early-onset Neonatal Sepsis of their babies admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)The incidence of early neonatal deaths and infections varies worldwide depending on the quality of antenatal care, intrapartum services and neonatal intensive care unit services. It is estimated that ninety eight percent ... -
Malaria, Hookworms and Schistomiasis coinfection and its effect on anaemia among School children in Zambezi District of Zambia
(2014-02-04)Introduction: Malaria, hookworm and schistosomiasis are wide spread in most parts of Zambia and often occur in same communities at high frequencies particularly in schoolchildren thereby making co-infection of these parasites ... -
Malathion residues on selected fresh vegetables produced by small scale farmers of Chinsali district,Muchinga province,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Vegetables are a vital source of fiber and vitamins which also support disease prevention. To increase the efficiency of vegetable production; Farmers use chemical pesticides so that losses of vegetable growth to pests are ... -
Male circumcision and risky sexual behaviour amongst youths aged 15-24 years in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Research evidence suggests that male circumcision is perceived in some areas as protective against Human Immune Virus (HIV) infection, and has even been referred to as the “invisible condom.” Such perceptions of protection ... -
The Management of open Tibial Fractures
(2012-08-01)No study has been done in Zambia on external fixation of fractures. The objectives of this study therefore are to show the outcome of external fixation of open tibial fractures and whether or not tap water is as effective ... -
Management of supracondylar fractures of the humerus by a conservative method in a District Hospital
(2012-06-21)The treatment of supracondylar fractures can be by open operative manipulation and fixation or by closed manipulation alone. This is a follow up study of supracondylar fractures of the humerus treated by closed means at ... -
Maternal Mortality at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka,1996
(2012-08-01)Maternal mortality in developed countries has declined dramatically over the last 60 years, and is now very low. Women in industrialized countries have an average lifetime risk of dying from pregnancy-related causes of ... -
Mathematical modelling of Ebola Virus Disease in Serenje District with a Lusaka District overspill,Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2015)The Ebola virus causes an acute, serious illness, which is often fatal. Despite improved control measures, Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) remains a public health concern in endemic areas as well as in unaffected areas. Ecological ... -
Measles: Factors influencing the morbidity and mortality in the under five year old children at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-06-26)Reported here are factors that influence the morbidity and mortality in hospitalised Zambian children with measles. A prospective study on 2174 children was undertaken to analyse the clinical presentations and complications ... -
Measuring competence among Health Workers in case management of malaria in pregnancy in Rural Zambia(Gwembe)
(2015-02-23)Introduction:Malaria is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Zambia. It is believed that malaria is responsible for up to approximately 47% of the overall disease burden for pregnant women. In Zambia it ... -
Mental Health of street Children in selected residential care in Lusaka Province
(2012-01-24)Previous research has established high mental health problems and needs of children in residential care. However, in Zambia little is known about the mental health of this peculiar group of children. The study prescribed ... -
Mental health problems experienced by HIV postive adoloscents: a case of Choma district, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)This study aimed to determine the Mental Health Problems experienced by HIV positive adolescents in Choma District. A cross sectional descriptive study design involving both quantitative and qualitative approaches was used ... -
Metagenomic analysis of microbial communities from hand-dug wells in the Cuvelai-Etosha Basin, Namibia
(University of Zambia, 2018)The total surface area of planet earth is about 510 million Km2 and about 71% of this area is water and the remaining 29% is formed by land mass. The proportion of water is much higher, as it is a major component of ... -
Microalbuminuria and serum creatinine in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients attending renal clinic at university teaching hospital in Lusaka,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)The study sought to investigate the presence of Micro-albuminuria (MA) in urine. MA urinary albumin excretion is in the range of 30 mg/24 hrs -300 mg/24 hrs. Consequently, urine albumin excretion has become a key therapeutic ... -
Microbial content and quality of raw bovine milk from selected farmers in Namwala district of Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Contamination of milk by pathogenic microbes may be a hazard to human health. Worldwide, pathogenic microbes contribute to numerous cases of diarrheal diseases and outbreaks. This study set out to determine microbial ... -
The microbiological causes of chronic osteomyelitis at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka
(University of Zambia, 2017)BACKGROUND: Chronic osteomyelitis is a debilitating infection of bone and its bone marrow, presenting with bone pain and an active sinus that discharges pus. It is a persistent and recurrent condition that results from ... -
Microbiological contamination profile of open tibia fractures at the university teaching hospitals, Lusaka, Zambia.
(The University of Zambia, 2021)Open tibia fractures are common injuries which are a major cause of morbidity and of great public health concern in Zambia and globally. They are considered contaminated and therefore are at greater risk of soft tissue and ... -
Microbiological profile of surgical site infections in orthopedic surgery at the university teaching hospital; Lusaka, Zambia.
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Background and purpose: Surgical site infection (SSI) is the infection to the surgical site occurring within a year of surgery (if an implant is used) or within 30 days if no implant is used. SSI is a known cause of poor ... -
Midwives’ compliance with guidelines for prevention and management of postpartum haemorrhage in Katete district Eastern province, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) has remained top among the causes of maternal mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa, and is the direct cause of 34% of maternal mortalities in Zambia. The World Health Organisation (WHO) provides ...