Medical Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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A study to determine the prevalence of Trauma cases and adoption of the Kampala Trauma Score at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2015-04-13)Background: Trauma is a global problem and the leading cause of death in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). The trauma registry is considered to be a vital component of a trauma system; there is good evidence that ... -
Determinants of late initiation of Antenal Care among expectant Mothers in Kanyama Township, Lusaka, Zambia
(2015-04-13)Background:Late initiation of ANC in Zambia is still a big challenge. The 2007 Zambia Demographic Health survey (ZDHS) indicates that, only 19% of mothers have had their ANC visit in the first trimester of pregnancy. The ... -
An exploration of ethical issues encountered by physiotherapy practitioners in Lusaka, Zambia in Managing patients with low back pain
(2015-04-13)Introduction: Management of patients with Low Back Pain (LBP) may raise ethical issues in physiotherapy clinical practice that may affect practitioners‟ efficiency and effectiveness in healthcare delivery. The aim of this ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with Schistosoma Haematobium infection among School going Children of Katete District
(2015-04-13)Background: Schistosomiasis though considered a neglected tropical disease puts 779 million people at risk of being infected while about 200 million people are infected in the world. In Zambia 2 million people are infected ... -
A study to determine factors contributing to low utilization of health institutions for deliveries by pregnant mothers in chadiza district.
(2015-04-13)Low utilization of health institutions for delivery by pregnant women in Chadiza District has become a major concern to Chadiza District Health Team (DHMT) despite efforts by the District Health Management Team with the ... -
Disclosure of HIV status to Adolescents aged 10-15 years living with HIV in Kafue District of Lusaka Province in Zambia
(2015-04-13)Background: Disclosure of HIV status by caregivers to adolescents is low. This affects access to HIV care and treatment by adolescents living with HIV. While studies have been done to understand disclosure patterns, limited ... -
Comparing incidences of diarrhoea between WASHE-serviced and non-WASHE areas of Monze District from 2008 to 2012
(2015-04-13)Many developing countries including Zambia use Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Education (WASHE) programme as a strategy for reducing incidences of diarrhoea and most often, they do this without appropriate review of the ... -
Correlates of Teenage pregnancy in Zambia
(2015-04-13)Background:Globally, about 16 million girls aged 15 to 19 years and two million girls under the age of 15 give birth every year. In Zambia, 3 in 10 young women aged 15 to 19 years have either given birth or carrying a ... -
Correlates of diarhoea among the underfives in Namwala District, Zambia
(2015-04-13)Background: Globally, diarrhoeal diseases are the second leading cause of deaths in children under five years old, causing 6.9% of deaths. In Zambia, diarrhoeal disease accounts for 16% of mortality among the under fives. ... -
Factors that are associated with female condom use among Women in the reproductive age group in Zambia
(2015-04-13)BACKGROUND Globally about 34 million people are living with HIV/AIDS, and annually 2.5 million new infections and 1.7 million deaths related to AIDS occur. Zambia in particular is experiencing a generalized HIV/AIDS ... -
Typhoid fever outbreak trends from 2009 to 2013, assessment of knowledge and practices among Health Workers and Residents of Luanshya District, Zambia
(2015-04-13)Background: Typhoid fever remains one of the causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Developing countries are the most affected, due to poor water supply and sanitation delivery services provision. In Zambia, the ... -
Knowledge, Perceptions and Practices of Cervical Cancer Screening among Women aged between 15 and 49 selected Clinics of Lusaka District
(2015-04-13)Cervical Cancer (CC) is a major public health problem, not only in Zambia but the world over. Millions of new cases are being reported, especially in the sub-Saharan Africa, where Zambia is located. This has resulted in a ... -
Factors associated with Co-trimoxazole table inventory control-Assessment of primary health facilities in Lusaka Zambia
(2015-04-13)The World Bank (1994) noted that over 80% of the original budget on health in most African countries is lost through inefficient practices at various levels, by various accountability failures in the supply chain for medical ... -
An evaluation of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria during pregnancy in four Health Centres in Lusaka District
(2015-04-13)Background: Malaria is an important health problem, and pregnant women and the foetus are not immune from its effects. There are numerous complications of malaria in pregnancy. However, steps to mitigate its effects like ... -
A review of tenofovir and lamivudine dosing errors in patients on highly active anti retroviral therapy with renal impairment at the university teaching hospital in Lusaka,Zambia
(2015-04-13)Objectives Drug dosing errors are common in patients with renal impairment and could cause adverse effects and poor outcomes. The study reviewed tenofovir and lamivudine dosing errors as a component of the highly active ... -
Antibiotic prescribing patterns among physicians at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(2015-04-13)Background:Prescribing patterns can greatly have a negative impact on patient care outcomes if not underpinned by use of ideal standards and evidence-based medicine. The overall aim of this clinical research was to determine ... -
Patients knowledge of their anti-diabetic medication and sources of medication information at The Universirty Teaching Hospital in Lusaka
(2015-04-13)Objectives A patient’s knowledge of their medication is not only vital in the prevention of drug related problems, but is also a major factor that influences treatment success. This study aimed at evaluating patients’ ... -
Patient charactaristics and outcomes in antepartum haemorrhage due to placenta praevia and abruptio placenta at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(2015-02-26)Background: Placenta praevia and Abruptio placenta are the two major causes of antepartum haemorrhage worldwide including Zambia. They contribute significantly to obstetric haemorrhage, which is a leading cause of maternal ... -
Hydroxyurea therapy outcomes in sickle cell children with history of stroke at the University Teaching Hospital Zambia
(2015-02-23)Background :Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common debilitating genetic disorder among people of African descent. The most devastating neurologic manifestation of SCD is stroke. Therapeutic studies of hydroxyurea ... -
A comparative study on the capacity of Health Workers and Health Centers to diagnise Human African Trypanosomiasis in Tsetse infected Chama and Mambwe Districts of Eastern Zambia
(2015-02-23)This study was carried out to investigate and compare the levels of knowledge on Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), disease awareness among health personnel and factors affecting the diagnostic capacity of HAT in tsetse ...