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Barriers associated with condom use for prevention of HIV infection transimission among adolescents: a case of Senanga urban district of Western Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Male latex condoms are 80–95 percent effective in preventing HIV and most STIs when used consistently and correctly. HIV/AIDS is the most dramatic epidemic of the century that has claimed more than 3 million deaths over ... -
Association between undernutrition(as evidenced by low BMI) and mental illness in Lusaka at Chainama Hills Hospital
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Background Undernutrition in mental illness remains a major problem. However, limited attention has been paid to addressing the problem. In Zambia, there is paucity of information on this subject. This study aimed at ... -
Prospective cohort study of the effect of urethral stricture aetiology on the short-term outcomes of patients treated with urethral dilatation at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)The aetiology of urethral strictures is an important predictor of the course of urethral stricture disease as it influences the choice of treatment of a particular stricture and subsequently affects the outcomes of treatment. ... -
Concentration of lead in imported plastic toys, safety to children and associated factors in Lusaka city, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Lead poisoning has been a constant public health concern because children absorb more lead compared to adults. The resulting health effects are irreversible and include decreased cognitive functions development and death. ... -
Characterisation and public health significance of selected enteropathogenic bacteria isloted from Japanese quails(Cortunix cortunix japonica) in Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017)Animals are known to harbour different pathogenic bacteria with potential for zoonosis especially with food producing animals like poultry. Currently quail farming is rapidly gaining momentum in Zambia, as a source of ... -
Prevalence of ocular manifestations of HIV/AIDS among patients attending adult infectious disease centre(AIDC)of excellence at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Prevalence of ocular manifestations of HIV/AIDS among patients attending Adult Infectious Disease Centre (AIDC) of excellence at UTH, Lusaka. HIV and AIDS related ocular manifestations may affect 50-75% of HIV positive ... -
Factors associated with contraceptive use among youths aged 15 to 24 years in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Understanding the factors that are associated with contraceptive use among female and male youths in Zambia is essential to decision making in public health related issues such as reduction in unintended pregnancies, unsafe ... -
Evaluating community health workers performance in the prevention and control of malaria in Livingstone District,Zambia: a bottle neck analysis
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Community Health Workers (CHWs) are an important human resource in improving community malaria intervention coverages and success in reducing malaria incidence has been attributed to them. However, despite this attribution, ... -
An investigation in the life histories of adolescents girls with early pregnancies in Mazabuka district
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Adolescent pregnancy does not only come with obstetric complications but is also associated with several social issues: poverty, low education levels, and the lack of awareness about sex and pregnancy prevention. This ... -
Characterisation and public health significance of selected enteropathogenic bacteria isloated from Japanese quails(Cortunix cortunix japonica) in Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Animals are known to harbour different pathogenic bacteria with potential for zoonosis especially with food producing animals like poultry. Currently quail farming is rapidly gaining momentum in Zambia, as a source of ... -
Evaluation of implementation determinants shaping the appropriateness of a trachoma mass drug administration program in Livingstone district, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Mass Drug Administration (MDA) is the most effective way of interrupting disease transmission in trachoma endemic countries including Zambia. Active community participation is necessary coverage goals and global trachoma ... -
Assessing the anti-hyperglycemic and anti-hyperlipidemic effects of an aqueous extract of lannea edulis in alloxan-induced diabetic rats
(The University of Zambia, 2018)Lannea edulis is a perennial dwarf shrub found in Eastern and Southern African countries such as Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and South Africa, whose leaves are traditionally used for the treatment of sore eyes, boils and ... -
A study on the prevalence of kidney dysfunction and associated risk factors among ART-Naive HIV-1 infected adults at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Background: Chronic HIV infection is associated with renal complications including renal dysfunction. Risk factors found in literature for kidney disease in the HIV population include hypertension, diabetes mellitus, ... -
Factors influencing uptake of measles booster vaccine among under-five children at selected clinics in Lusaka,Zambia
(2017)Measles is one of the leading causes of death among young children even though a safe and cost-effective vaccine is available. In 2014, there were 114,900 measles deaths globally which is about 314 deaths every day or ... -
Knowledge and skills of midwives on antenatal care in Livingstone district,Southern province,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Livingstone District in Southern Province of Zambia has a high number of maternal deaths. This study was exploring midwives’ knowledge and skills on antenatal care (ANC). A descriptive cross-sectional study comprising 89 ... -
Understanding the problem of anaemia among pregnant women booking for antenatal care in Lusaka district Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Anaemia is a global public health problem affecting people from different age groups, frequently, pregnant women, especially in the developing. WHO (1996) defines anaemia in pregnancy as haemoglobin (Hb) level below 11g/dl ... -
Participatory action research to improve safety and hygiene practices among street food venders in Lusaka central business district
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Zambia‘s urban growth and unemployment have made street vending of food an important, viable informal sector industry in the country. However, despite being that important, it has developed into a serious public health ... -
Validation of a modified apache II scoring system in predicting mortality in patients in the intensive care unit at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka-Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)The major challenge of intensive care in Zambia is limited availability of resources. With the increase in the number of intensive care units in the country, a tool to evaluate and compare the standard of care across ... -
The effects of Vernonia amygdalina(Asteraceae) Delile methanolic leaf extract on markers of oxidative stress in mice treated with high doses of acetaminophen
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Oxidative stress has been associated with many diseases, causing injury on cells, tissues and organs. Due the complications associated with it, conventional medicines have used antioxidants like minerals and vitamins in ... -
Factors influencing non-adeherence to tuberculosis treatment in TB/HIV co-infected adults at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Zambia is a high TB/HIV prevalence country. The aim of this study was to explore barriers to TB treatment adherence and determine the prevalence of non-adherence in the Zambian capital of Lusaka. The factors under study ...