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Premature discontinuation of long acting reversible contraceptives: A cross sectional study in Harare.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-06)Long acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) are very effective, with an unintended pregnancy rate of less than 1 per 100 women during the first year of use. Discontinuing contraception while still ... -
Prenatal care utilization and foetal outcomes at Harare Maternity Hospital, Zimbabwe
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe., 2001)In sub-Saharan Africa, under utilization of prenatal care has been associated with poor access to health care facilities, worsening economic situation, women’s lack of awareness about the best time to initiate care, as ... -
Preoperative anxiety levels in obstetric patients receiving spinal anaesthesia: Does an information booklet reduce anxiety and improve quality of anaesthesia?
(2016-11)OBJECTIVE: To look at levels of preoperative anxiety in patients who are to have caesarian section under spinal anaesthesia and determine if availing an information booklet to the patients would reduce anxiety. MATERIALS ... -
Preparation of activated carbon from tobacco stalks using microwave assisted chemical activation for water purification
(2016-11)Tobacco crop is an economically important crop. The remaining stalk after reaping the leaf however presents environmental pollution challenges. The carbonaceous nature of the stalk on the other hand makes it a promising ... -
Preservice Student Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Chemistry Teaching: The Case Of Egerton University, Kenya
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 2003-11)The purpose of this study was to determine the attitudes held by pre-service chemistry student teachers. A survey was conducted on Egerton University students in the 2002/2003 academic year. The sample included all the ... -
Pressure Management as a Tool for Reduction and Control of Real Water Losses for Kasungu Water Supply Scheme in Malawi
(2012-08-30)Research has shown that effective management of water resources for urban water utilities worldwide still remains a challenge. Pressure management is one of the tools that is known to control water leakages in piped water ... -
Pressure Management as a Tool for Reduction and Control of Real Water Losses for Kasungu Water Supply Scheme in Malawi
(2012-11-01)Research has shown that effective management of water resources for urban water utilities worldwide still remains a challenge. Pressure management is one of the tools that is known to control water leakages in piped water ... -
Prevalance and associated risk factors of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in adult( 18years and above) HIV positive patients registered at Mpilo OI clinic
(2017-04)Objectives: To determine prevalence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and associated risk factors among adult (=18 years) HIV positive patients registered at Mpilo Opportunistic Infection (OI) clinic. To ... -
Prevalence of hypertensive retinopathy in patients with pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-06)Pregnancy-induced hypertension(PIH)is a spectrum of disorders associated with significant fetal and maternal morbidity and mortality. It is a multisystem disorder which does not spare the visual system. Some effects ... -
The Prevalence and Factors Associated with Gender Based Violence among Zimbabweans Deported through Beitbridge District, Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe, 2013.
(2013-08)Background: Gender Based Violence (GBV) is gaining recognition in Zimbabwe due to rising prevalence and long term health consequences of the survivors. Beitbridge district handles an influx of deported migrants over any ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with risky sexual behaviour after male circumcision among clients circumcised at Spilhaus Clinic in Harare
(2012-08)Introduction: The main objective of this study was to determine whether men who were circumcised in adulthood have risky sexual behavior after being circumcised. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted. Men ... -
Prevalence and intensity of the schistosomiasis situation along the Zimbabwean urban and peri-urban shoreline of Lake Kariba
(Central African Journal of Medicine, 2003-01)The potential health impacts of Lake Kariba were recognised before the construction of Kariba Dam.1 A medical team that assessed health impacts associated with the construction of the dam did not consider schistosomiasis ... -
The prevalence and morbidity associated with ectopic pregnancies at Harare central and Parirenyatwa hospitals
(2013-08)Introduction Ectopic pregnancy is amongst the top causes of maternal morbidity and mortality in the first trimester of pregnancy. It represents one of the commonest gynaecological surgical emergencies in Zimbabwe and ... -
Prevalence and pathology of gastric carcinoma in Zimbabwe: A study of 105 cases
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Prevalence and risk factors for diabetes chronic complications in Harare, Zimbabwe
(2016-06)Background: Diabetes is a chronic condition which often causes severe long term complications which compromise quality of life and burdens health care systems and can cause permanent disability and even death. The incidence ... -
Prevalence and risk factors for hypertension among Bulawayo City Council employees, 2010
(2012-08-29)Prevalence and risk factors for hypertension among Bulawayo City Council employees Introduction: An increase in the number of employees with raised blood pressure during routine medical examinations from less than two ... -
Prevalence and the correlates of postnatal depression in an urban high density suburb of Harare
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2015)Introduction: Postnatal depression is a common cause of morbidity but is rarely diagnosed or adequately managed in busy primary care settings in most resource limited countries like Zimbabwe. Objectives: This study sought ... -
Prevalence and the correlates of postnatal depression in an urban high density suburb of Harare
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2015)Introduction: Postnatal depression is a common cause of morbidity but is rarely diagnosed or adequately managed in busy primary care settings in most resource limited countries like Zimbabwe. Objectives: This study sought ... -
Prevalence of antibodies to Brucella spp. and individual risk factors of infection in traditional cattle, goats and sheep reared in livestock–wildlife interface areas of Zambia
(SpingerLink http://www.springerlink.com, 2006)A cross-sectional study was performed in the livestock–wildlife interface areas of Lochinvar and Blue Lagoon National Parks and the non-interface area of Kazungula to determine the prevalence of antibodies to Brucella spp. ... -
Prevalence of Causative Organisms in Corneal Ulcers Seen at Sekuru Kaguvi Eye Unit, Harare, Zimbabwe
(Faculty of Medicine, Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM) , University of Zimbabwe (UZ.), 2001-05)Objective: To investigate the prevalence of organisms causing corneal ulcers, determine frequency of ocular risk factors and assess the value of Gram stain in initial identification of pathogens. Design: A descriptive ...
