African Digital Health Library (ADHL): Recent submissions
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Characterisation of candida species isolated from clinical specimens at University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Candida species have emerged as successful pathogens in both invasive and mucosal infections, especially in immunocompromised patients. Additionally, there is increasing resistance of Candida species to antifungal agents, ... -
Knowledge of Bloom's hierarchy of cognitive levels of educational objectives and its use in setting examinations by Nurse educators in Lusaka and Eastern Provinces
(The University of Zambia, 2015)The use of Bloom’s hierarchy of cognitive levels of educational objectives as a tool for classroom assessments is rapidly increasing; therefore Nurse Educators’ knowledge of the tool is vital (De Young, 2009; Kim, et al., ... -
The effect of Kigelia Africana fruit extract on blood glucose in diabetes induced mice
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Objective: To determine the effect Kigelia africana fruit extract has on blood glucose levels of diabetes mice and its phytochemical profile Specific objectives: 1. To determine Kigelia africana fruit extracts’ effect ... -
Prevalence of baseline transaminitis in ARV naive HIV infected children and the role of routine LFT monitoring at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)The advent of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has made an impressive impact in the management of HIV infection. However, ART can be responsible for a wide range of toxicities, from low-grade intolerance that may be self-limiting, ... -
The incidence and outcome of rhabdomyolysis among musculoskeletal trauma patients at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Introduction: Rhabdomyolysis is a frequent occurrence among trauma patients, with studies reporting an incidence of as high as 85% (Heurta-Aladin et al. 2004). Other studies however reported an incidence of as low as 6.7 ... -
Clinical factors associated with Atrial Fibrillation in congestive Heart Failure patients admitted at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) and congestive heart failure (CHF) have emerged as major global epidemics. These two conditions share common risk factors and frequently coexist. Each condition predisposes to the ... -
A study to determine the diagnostic accuracy of fine needle aspiration cytology of thyroid nodules at two tertiary hospitals in Zambia: a cross-sectional study
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Introduction Thyroid nodules are one of the common surgical presentations in Africa and are of great concern because of their potential to be malignant. Zambia is not excluded from these common surgical conditions, and ... -
A prospective study to determine the prevalence of deep vein thrombosis in patients with pelvic, femoral and tibia/fibular fractures at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a known occurrence in patients who have suffered trauma, especially severe trauma. The complication of DVT that makes it a great concern in trauma and orthopaedics is the fact that it occurs ... -
A comparative study of diclofenac and wound infiltration to additional landmark technique of ilio-hypogastric nerve block for pain relief in children undergoing groin surgery- the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background: Surgery in the groin region is commonly performed in paediatric patients at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH). Intramuscular (IM) Diclofenac and wound infiltration, with lignocaine, are the commonest ... -
A study of pain assessment tools among women undergoing manual vacuum aspiration of retained products of conception at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background: Pain is subjective and its assessment is dependent on self-report. Evaluation of cause, type and severity helps in the selection of the appropriate therapeutic regimen and the assessment of the effectiveness ... -
Adverse obstetric outcomes in adolescent pregnancy in rural Zambia-the case of Kawambwa and Mansa Districts of Luapula Province
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Objectives: Adolescent pregnancy is a major public health problem throughout the world. It has been associated with adverse obstetric outcomes. In Zambia, Luapula province has the highest rate of adolescent pregnancy. The ... -
Prevalence of hallux valgus: an observational post-mortem based study at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background. Hallux valgus is the lateral deviation of the big toe towards the other toes of the same foot. It is one of the commonest orthopaedic conditions of the forefoot. There are many risk factors including heredity, ... -
A synopsis of maternal deaths in Zambia based on maternal death review data
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Introduction and background: Maternal Mortality (MM) is defined as those deaths that occur due to complications of pregnancy or child birth and in women dying within 42 days after delivery. The 5th millennium development ... -
Pulmonary function impairment in female workers exposed to environments with varied ambient air pollution in the central business area of Lusaka-Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Previous studies have highlighted the role of ambient fine particulate matter as an important cause of both mortality and morbidity for many respiratory illnesses. When inhaled, PM2.5 causes to the airways and lungs ... -
A longitudinal study on women's knowledge and attitude towards male circumcision, and its influencing factors in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background: In Zambia, male circumcision is known to be practised in some parts of the country for traditional, health, and other reasons. Due to scientific evidence that has shown that male circumcision provides ... -
Nutrient Composition of the Termite Macrotermes Falciger,Collected from Lusaka district,A potential agent against Mulnitrition
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Introduction Roasted winged termites (Macrotermes falciger) are a highly relished insect, which are common in Zambia during the rainy season. The edible termites are de-winged, roasted and salted for use as a snack, either ... -
A comparative study of outcomes of operative management of Gartland III Supracondylar fractures of the Humerus in children using lateral and posterior approach at University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background Supracondylar fractures of the humerus are the second most common fracture in children at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH). The average age of occurrence being between 5 to 6 years. Gartland type III ... -
Mothers' satisfaction with immediate postnatal care provided at Ndola Central Hospital, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Introduction- Many mothers and their babies do not receive the recommended immediate postnatal care despite delivering from the hospital. At Ndola Central Hospital, there have been reports of mothers complaining of poor ... -
A survey of herbal medicine use in hypertensive patients at the University Teaching Hospital Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)The safety and efficacy profiles of herbal medicines have not yet been established in treatment of hypertension. The study investigated the prevalence of herbal medicine use in hypertensive patients being managed at the ... -
Molecular characterisation of Epstein-Barr Virus in lymphomas diagnosed at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a ubiquitous virus that infects more than 90% of the world‘s population, and is implicated in the initiation and progression of lymphomas. In Zambia lymphomas are among the most commonly diagnosed ...
