Medical Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Predictability of surgical apgar score on short term outcomes of laparotomies at the university teaching hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)The Surgical Apgar Score (SAS) is a very easy and objective tool for triaging patients postsurgery. It can be used as an assessment tool for performance of hospitals, units or individual surgeons. However, not much ... -
Predictive validity of continuous assessment score on the final examination score and assessment outcomes for pharmacy students examined between 2013 and 2017 at the University of Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Background: The University of Zambia, School of Medicine/ Health Sciences has an examination policy that puts significant emphasis on the contribution of the learners’ continuous assessment scores towards their final ... -
Blood glucose lowering effects of leaf extracts of cleome gynandra, amaranthus cruentus and their mixture in normoglycaemic and hyperglycaemic rats
(The University of Zambia, 2018)In healthy persons, blood glucose is maintained in the range 3.5 – 8.0 mmol/L. However, in Diabetes Mellitus (DM) chronic hyperglycemia is observed due to defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both. This study ... -
Spectrum of sub-clinical cardiovascular diseases among adult patients with diabetes in out-patient clinic at the University Teaching Hospital in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2018)Cardiovascular disease, the major cause of mortality and morbidity in modern societies, is set to overtake infectious diseases in the developing world as the most common cause of death. The increasing prevalence of major ... -
Acute hemodynamic changes associated with dance exercises in females of Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)The research was titled; Acute Hemodynamic Changes Associated with Dance Exercises in Females of Lusaka, Zambia. Dynamic exercises are known to elicit hemodynamic changes in the cardiovascular system. Zumba and ZOCA are ... -
Factors that shape implementation of community led total sanitation in selected chiefdoms in Monze district, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Globally, 2.4 billion people lack access to sanitation facilities and 946 million practice open defecation, with majority being in Africa. Zambia has one of the lowest accesses to sanitation and hygiene facilities on the ... -
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 ... -
Gaps in management and treatment of epilepsy in people with confirmed or probable neurocysticercosis
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Epilepsy is a disorder caused by many factors, including infection of the central nervous system with the larval stage of Taenia solium, leading to neurocysticercosis (NCC). People with epilepsy (PWE) in low-income countries ... -
The effect of health insurance on health care utilisation among people with non-communicable diseases in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2020)There is a growing burden of burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in low and middle income countries (LMICs), with inequalities in NCDs and access to NCDs care persisting. Evidence suggests that these inequalities ... -
Factors associated with low tuberculosis case notification and treatment success at health facilities of Zambia: a cross-sectional study
(University of Zambia, 2020)Introduction: Early detection and successful treatment of people with Tuberculosis (TB) prevents millions of deaths globally. Yet, gaps persist in the detection and treatment of TB. Zambia’s weak health system only exacerbates ... -
Clinical estimation of fetal weight in the preterm population - an alternative to Leopold`s method validated by birth weight at the university teaching hospital, Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Preterm birth is defined as childbirth occurring at less than 36 completed weeks or 259 days of gestation (World Health Organization, 2014). In most developing and resource limited countries such as Zambia, ultrasound ... -
Association between water, sanitation and hygiene (wash) and prevalence of trachoma in Monze district of southern province, Zambia.
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Background- Trachoma is the most common infectious cause of blindness in Zambia. Many factors contribute to Trachoma infection. These include poor personal hygiene, lack of access to clean water, and availability and type ... -
Heavy metals in waste water, soil and vegetables around Chunga gardens in Lusaka and their potential health risks
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Dietary exposure to several heavy metals at high concentrations including Cadmium (Cd), Copper (Cu), Lead (Pb) and Zinc (Zn), have been recognized as a risk to human health. This is through the consumption of vegetables. ... -
Work load indicators of staffing needs for midwives and nurses offering maternal neonatal and child health services in Chongwe district Lusaka Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Lack of appropriate human resources planning is an important factor in the inefficient use of the public health facilities. Workforce projections can be improved by using objective methods of staffing needs based on the ... -
Bacteriological and chemical quality of packaged water produced in Lusaka, Zambia and associated quality control measures
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Many people in the world lack safe basic drinking water sources and rely on untreated water sources. Unsafe drinking water is responsible for transmission of diseases such as Cholera, Dysentery and Typhoid. Packaged water ... -
Therapeutic outcomes in aids-associated kaposi's sarcoma patients on antiretroviral therapy treated with chemotherapy at University Teaching Hospital and cancer diseases hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)The incidence of HIV-associated Kaposi’s sarcoma remains high in Zambia in the antiretroviral therapy era. The most efficacious treatment regimen for KS has yet to be established. In both developed and developing ... -
A study of burnout syndrome among anaesthetic care providers in Zambian Hospitals
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Burnout is a psychological syndrome that results from chronic exposure to job stress. Anaesthesia is internationally recognised as one of the most inherently stressful medical disciplines and this is often compounded by ... -
Knowledge level on treatment-as-prevention among HIV sero-positive adults on antiretroviral therapy in three health facilities of Lusaka district in Zambia.
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Background: Knowledge on treatment-as-prevention is envisioned as a motivation intervention for optimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and attainment of viral load (VL) suppression. Thereby averting sexual ... -
Antimicrobial resistance among pregnant women with urinary tract infections attending antenatal clinic at Levy Mwanawasa university teaching hospital Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Introduction: Globally, bacterial infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in low income countries. The global emergence of antimicrobial resistance undermines the management of infectious ... -
Risk of incarceration of inguinal hernias among paediatric patients awaiting elective surgery at the university teaching hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Inguinal hernias in infants and children are very common. One of their most common complications before surgery is incarceration, a life threatening condition with potential to cause severe short term and long term morbidities ...
