Medical Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Factors associated with self-reported health outcomes by residents residing near Oshakati municipal disposal site in Oshana region, Namibia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Environmental pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that have the potential to cause adverse health outcomes. Open waste disposal sites are among the main causes of environmental pollution ... -
Factors associated with awareness of the law banning public smoking and reasons behind smoking in public in Kalingalinga township, Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2019)The hazardous effects of tobacco smoking on health have been re-echoed world all over for over half a century now. Nearly, 80 % of the world’s tobacco-related deaths occur in low and middle income countries. Zambia, a ... -
Factors associated with failed vaginal delivery in women with one previous caesarean section at the university teaching hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Trial of labour after one previous caesarean section is safe in appropriately selected women with the addition of adequate intrapartum monitoring and ready access to theatre when emergency caesarean section is indicated. ... -
Factors affecting breast, cervical and prostate cancer treatment outcomes in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Cervical, breast and prostate cancers represent 51% cancer mortality and morbidity in Zambia. This study aimed to show their prevalence, incidence trends, describe associated typical patient socio-demographic characteristics ... -
Frequency of leukemia types and flowcytometric immunophenotypic characterization of acute lymphoblastic leukemia presenting at the university teaching hospital, Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2019)The Frequency of Leukaemia types vary in different geographical locations and between age groups and gender. The diagnosis of Leukaemia at UTH is done by Morphological examination of blood or bone marrow smears only. ... -
Sickle cell disease associated co-morbidity with pneumonia outcomes among under-five children referred to university teaching hospital between 2011-2014 in Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Pneumonia in sickle cell disease (SCD) can be particularly severe and has come to be called acute chest syndrome (ACS). ACS is a frequent complication of sickle cell disease in patients hospitalized with vaso-occlusive ... -
Factors associated with male involvement in antenatal care in Lusaka urban district, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Male involvement in antenatal care services refers to various ways in which men are involved in women’s health during pregnancy from a very early stage, which includes provision of finances, nutrition, physical and emotional ... -
Investigating aflatoxin contamination and knowledge levels in producing safe peanut butter among selected Lusaka urban processors.
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Aflatoxin contamination is a major global public health problem especially in developing countries. Its risk effect on human consumption of peanut butter has posed a serious public health challenge by increasing morbidity ... -
Bacteriology and antibiotic sensitivity patterns of urine in urology patients with indwelling urinary catheters at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia.
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Catheter associated urinary tract infection (C.A.U.T.I.) is the most common nosocomial infection in hospitals worldwide and the incidence has been reported to be upto 35%. The growing antibiotic resistance amongst the ... -
Characteristics of mothers who give birth to babies with structural congenital anomalies presenting at selected hospitals in Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2020)Congenital anomalies (CA) is not only a leading cause of fetal loss, but also contributes significantly to preterm birth, childhood and adult morbidity along with impact on the mothers’ and their families’ psychosocial ... -
Socio-economic related inequalities in the utilization of family planning services among women of childbearing age in Zambia: a cross-sectional study
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Background: There is a large literature that has documented inequalities in utilization of healthcare in Zambia, and the rest of sub-Saharan Africa. However, there is little or no literature that is focussing on inequalities ... -
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 ... -
Factors associated with response to medical treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy with alpha adrenergic blocker (tamsulosin) at the University Teaching Hospitals, Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is a disease affecting the elderly men, which can be treated either medically ( alpha blockers or 5 alpha reductase inhibitors) or surgically. The aim of this study was to identify pre ... -
Anatomical variations of the vertebral artery in a Zambian indigenous adult population undergoing computerised tomography angiography at the University Teaching Hospitals Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Vertebral artery is an important source of blood supply to the brain. VA variations have a documented incidence ranging between 0.2% to 6.7 % in studies done using autopsy and angiograms in different countries. These ... -
Post surgery lactate levels in HIV negative and HIV positive on HAART Orthopaedic patients after tourniquet use, at four hospitals in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2019)Tourniquets are extensively used in Orthopaedic surgery to achieve a bloodless field at the surgical site resulting in elevated lactate levels. Use of antiretroviral drugs is also associated with elevation of lactate levels. ... -
Comparing rectal biopsy using artery forceps and full-thickness rectal biopsy in diagnosing hirschsprung’s disease at University teaching hospital, Lusaka
(University of Zambia, 2020)Hirschprung’s disease is a congenital disorder that is characterised by functional constipation whose onset is dependent on the length of affected bowel and always involves the rectum. Despite having a diagnostic challenge, ... -
Association of maternal factors and iron deficiency anaemia in pregnant women attending antenatal care at Chongwe rural health centre in Chongwe district.
(The University of Zambia, 2018)Introduction Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is estimated to occur in (18%) of pregnant women in Africa despite universal supplementation programs being implemented since 2001, as recommended by the World Health Organisation. ... -
Association of maternal factors and iron deficiency anaemia in pregnant women attending antenatal care at Chongwe rural health centre in Chongwe district.
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Introduction Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is estimated to occur in (18%) of pregnant women in Africa despite universal supplementation programs being implemented since 2001, as recommended by the World Health Organisation. ... -
Caregivers’ experiences of violence by mentally ill patients discharged from Chainama hospital attending reviews at filter clinic, Lusaka-Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Background: Caring for Mentally ill patients is a major task many Caregivers face globally. Many people have argued that caring for such a group of patients is followed with unique challenges. Despite the information about ... -
Knowledge and attitudes towards labour pain relief amongst pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at the women and Newborn Hospital, University Teaching Hospitals, Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Labour pain is described as severe by most women and hence the use of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods for its relief. Low levels of awareness of labour pain relief have been noted in LMIC‟s compared ...
