African Digital Health Library (ADHL): Recent submissions
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Prevalence and clinical management of common poisoning in pediatric patients seen at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka
(University of Zambia, 2015)Acute poisoning is one of the most common causes of increase in morbidity and mortality rate worldwide with 0.3 million people dying every year. It is a major problem in the paediatric population causing 45000 deaths in ... -
A cross-sectional study of risk factors associated with wound strength in post midline laparotomy HIV positive patients at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka
(University of Zambia, 2016)Introduction Delayed-healing in abdominal surgical wounds may be detrimental to patients and the health care. The author set out to investigate the effects of CD4+ count, serum albumin and haemoglobin (HB) levels on wound ... -
Prevalence of hypocalcaemia in term neonates and the clinical characteristics of the affected neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit at the University Teaching Hospital
(University of Zambia, 2016)Convulsions with concurrent hypocalcaemia are a common complication seen in very ill neonates at The University Teaching Hospital (UTH) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) which admits close to 4000 neonates per year with ... -
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 ... -
Factors associated with documentation of fluid intake and output in post-operative patients at Mansa General Hospital
(University of Zambia, 2016)Introduction: Ensuring patients are adequately hydrated is an essential part of nursing care but the performance assessment and nursing audit reports demonstrated a gap in the documentation of the post-operative patients ... -
Relationship between serum zinc levels and preeclampsia in pregnant women at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Preeclampsia is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality and pre-term delivery around the world. Though its exact cause is not yet known, it is found more commonly in developing countries. Deficiency of serum Zinc ... -
Epidemiology of ectopic pregnancy at the University Teaching Hosipital Lusaka
(University of Zambia, 2016)Background: Ectopic pregnancy is defined as a pregnancy outside the uterine cavity and is a life-threatening emergency in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology. It is a most common cause of maternal morbidity and ... -
Circulating microparticles: a risk factor for recurrent abortion in women at the University Teaching Hospital
(University of Zambia, 2016)Spontaneous abortion in Zambia is defined as non-induced embryonic death or passage of products of conception before 28 weeks’ gestation. Placental insufficiency as a result of thrombi lodging in the uteroplacental bed is ... -
The effects of lipid-based nutrient supplements containing vitamins and minerals on renal excretion of electrolyte and tenofovir concentrations in blood among Zambian HIV/AIDS patients
(University of Zambia, 2016)The Effect of Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements Containing Vitamins and Minerals on Renal Excretion of Electrolytes and Tenofovir Concentrations in Blood among Zambian HIV/AIDS Patients by Derick Munkombwe Background: ... -
Determinants of birth registration among mothers in selected rural and urban communities of the Copperbelt Province, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Background A birth certificate provides legal recognition of the identity of a child, and as such, birth registration in Zambia is compulsory. Data derived from birth registration is critical in health planning and research. ... -
Utilization of skilled attendants by postnatal mothers in Chipata District, Eastern Province, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)ABSTRACT Background-.Post-natal care assisted by a skilled attendant ensures the survival and health of the mother and her new-born. Despite the improvement in hospital deliveries, most postnatal mothers do not attend ... -
The spectrum of hepatic pathology in HIV infected adults at autopsy at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(University of Zambia, 2016)With the increasing availability of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), people are living longer with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV has resulted in ... -
Morbidity and mortality trend analysis of cervical cancer in Zambia for the period 2007 to 2014: a case of Cancer Diseases Hospital
(University of Zambia, 2016)In 2014 alone, over 3 million women aged ≥15 years were at risk of being diagnosed with cervical cancer in Zambia. Our study aimed at examining trends and factors associated with cervical cancer morbidity and mortality, ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Chronic Kidney Disease in Steady State Sickle Cell Anaemia Patients Aged 5 and 16 Years at the University Teaching Hospital.Lusaka,Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Background: Improved medical care has led to improved life expectancy of sickle cell anaemia (SCA) patients hence complications associated with SCA such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) are being seen more frequently. ... -
Outcomes of non-invasive ventilation HIV positive patients with Sepsis and respiratory failure presenting to the adult medical emergency unit of the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Background: Method: Results: Conclusion Sepsis due to respiratory disease is one of the main complications of HIV/AIDS. Audit data from the Department of Internal Medicine at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, ... -
Barriesr to the Utilisation of Mental Health Services in Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Globally, mental health is recognised as an important component of health. However, it is one of the most neglected areas in the health sector. Poor mental health has been linked to low socioeconomic status. With many ... -
Effect of low back pain on activities of daily living in patients seen at the university teaching hospital, Lusaka,Zambia:a cross sectional study the Oswestry disability index
(University of Zambia, 2016)Background: Low back pain (LBP) is an important cause of disability and work absenteeism. World health organization defines Disability as impairment of activity-limitations, participation restriction. The majority of low ... -
Critical Care at the University Teaching Hospital,Zambia: Mortality and Quality of Life Outcomes: Cross Sectional Study
(University of Zambia, 2016)Background: The Traditional goal of intensive care has been to reduce short-term mortality. While worthwhile in terms of “saving lives”, this goal fails to address the issue of what it means to survive intensive care ... -
Hepatitis B Vaccination coverage and the determinants of vaccination in Health Care Workers in seleted Health facilities
(University of Zambia, 2017)Background: Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver and causes both acute and chronic disease. It is transmitted through contact with an infected person’s bodily fluids. It is an occupational hazard for health care ... -
Exploring the Potential of Using Retinoic Acid as an Oral Adjuvant
(University of Zambia, 2016)Background: Oral vaccines have been associated with diminished immunogenicity and efficacy in developing country populations. Rotavirus, cholera and oral polio vaccines have shown much lower protection in Africa and Asia ...
