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Factors impeding ability of health care providers from detecting mental health related problems at primary health care level in Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Introduction: Mental health problems such as stress related conditions, substance abuse related problems, lead to difficulties in social, occupational and marital problems. Failure to detect mental health problems denies ... -
A comparison of presumptive Diagnosis of tuberculosis and pleural histology with microbiology in empyema thoracis in the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background Empyema Thoracis is known to result from the infection of pleural effusions arising from many different causes. The histology of the pleura, and the microbiology of the pus contained is what this study was ... -
Factors associated with cotrimoxazole compliance among HIV exposed infants at chikankata mission hospital, chikankata districts, Southern Province
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Compliance to cotrimoxazole by HIV exposed infants can save lives of many HIV exposed infants. The general objective of the study was to determine factors associated with cotrimoxazole prophylaxis compliance by HIV exposed ... -
Prevalence and associated risk factors of tungiasis in Chipata and Vubwi districts of eastern Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Tungiasis, also commonly known as jiggers, is a zoonotic ectoparasitosis caused by the permanent penetration of the epidermis by a gravid female sand flea Tunga penetrans in the skin of a host. The skin disease is known ... -
Effects of Oestrogen Receptor Status of Women with Breast Cancer Treated with Tamoxifen at University Teaching Hospital and Cancer Diseases Hospital
(The University of Zambia, 2015)The main objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of oestrogen receptor-negative breast cancers at UTH and CDH and its impact on tamoxifen management. The specific objectives of the study were to determine ... -
Predictors of abnormal cervical lesions among women(15-49 years old) in Zambia: A cross-sectoral study
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background: Cervical cancer has been identified as the second most common female malignancy and leading cause of death among women in the world. Despite concerted efforts through the Cervical Cancer Prevention Program in ... -
An evaluation of critical care nursing competence level among nurses working in critical care units at the University teaching hospital,lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2015)The quality of nursing care offered to critically ill patients and their survival greatly depend on nurses’ critical care nursing competence. Critical care nursing competence is emerging to be useful in early identification ... -
Assessing the bioaccumulative impact of four heavy metals on the endocrine system of Tilapia Rendalli in the Kafue river
(The University of Zambia, 2015)The term, “heavy metals” (HMs) refers to a group of metals with atomic density greater than 4g/cm3. HM contamination is a major environmental problem worldwide today, especially in growing cities of developing countries ... -
Decision delivery interval for emergency caesarean sections at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2015)BACKGROUND: To help improve the foetal outcome, many professional bodies recommend the decision delivery interval (DDI) for emergency caesarean sections should be within 30 minutes. However, studies have not been conclusive ... -
Adherence to ART among pregnant women living with HIV/AIDS in Lusaka Urban
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Introduction Adherence to ART is a challenge among pregnant women living with HIV/AIDS. This has an effect on the health of the mother and the unborn child. While studies have been done, it has shown that adherence during ... -
Determinants of Tobacco use in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background: The consumption of tobacco is of major public health concern globally. Its use has over the past 25 years grown in popularity in Africa too. As Zambia is a country battling with the high burden of communicable ... -
Perspectives and experiences of parents/guardians of childhood cancer patients at the University Teaching Hospital(UTH) in Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background: Zambia is experiencing high prevalence of childhood cancer. Cancer is a traumatising disease and affects physical and psychological wellbeing of patients and changes the outlook of life. Therefore, psychosocial ... -
The color of the Iris in patients presenting at the Opthalmology unit University teaching hospital Lusaka,Zamba
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background The iris is the coloured part around the black pupil. It is a flat structure and each iris is unique in its colour, patterns and texture. Its colour varies in different individuals, ethnic groups and is largely ... -
Signal functions for emergency obstetric care (EmONC) as an intervention for reducing maternal mortality: A survey of public and private health facilities in Lusaka district,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background: Between 2013 and 2014, Zambia‟s maternal mortality ratio was estimated at 398 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. Successful aversion of deaths is dependent on effective use of signal functions-a clinical ... -
Assessment of caregivers' knowledge about medications and medical conditions by time of discharge in paediatric department at University Teaching Hospital of Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background Discharge is a period of transition from hospital to home that involves a transfer in responsibility from the inpatient health care providers or hospitalists to the patient and primary caregivers. The study was ... -
Distribution of drug-resistant tuberculosis in Zambia, 2008-2011
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background: Mycobacterium tuberculosis is treated with four drugs: Isoniazid (INH), Rifampicin (RIF), Pyrazinamide (PZA) and Ethambutol (E). The emergence of drug resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis threatens ... -
The electrolyte profile of severely malnourished children aged 6-59 months, presenting to the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Objective: To determine the electrolyte profile of severely malnourished children aged 6-59 months, presenting to UTH, Lusaka. Methods: This was a cross sectional study conducted at UTH, malnutrition ward, where patients ... -
Association of severe anaemia with tuberculosis mycobacteraemia in HIV positive patients admitted with severe sepsis to the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)INTRODUCTION: Tuberculosis is recognised as one the leading causes of severe sepsis among HIV positive patients. Most patients with tuberculosis mycobacteraemia have advanced HIV disease with CD4 counts less than 100cells/ul ... -
Associatioin of severe anaemia with tuberculosis mycobacteraemia in HIV positive patients admitted with severe sepsis to the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)INTRODUCTION: Tuberculosis is recognised as one the leading causes of severe sepsis among HIV positive patients. Most patients with tuberculosis mycobacteraemia have advanced HIV disease with CD4 counts less than 100cells/ul ... -
Assessment of D-dimer and IL-6 levels in HIV positive individuals at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2015)thrombogenic marker d-dimer are strongly associated with a higher mortality risk in patients with HIV infection. Aims – The aim of the study was to determine if D-Dimer levels in conjunction with IL 6 levels, as markers ...
