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The relationship between factors that influence men, aged 20-50 years’ perceptions and their participation in PMTCT programmes in Gwanda urban
(2012-09-04)
Perception may negatively or positively influence men’s participation in PMTCT, which can lead to a rise in the morbidity and mortality rates among family members (father, mother and babies). The purpose of the study was ...
A study to determine the relationship between pregnancy and knowledge of pregnancy related complications among adolescents aged 13 to 19 years in Marondera urban.
(2012-08-31)
Adolescents’ pregnancy is a global concern because they are biologically and emotionally immature. Pregnancy predisposes them to pregnancy related complications. Knowledge on pregnancy related complications are of importance ...
To examine the relationship between utilization of available nutrition options and quality of life among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) aged 21 – 45 years at Chinhoyi Hospital
(2012-09-04)
HIV is a chronic medical condition. People Living with HIV (PLWH) are at high risk of developing HIV related illnesses, malnutrition and deaths. The purpose of this descriptive correlational study was to describe and examine ...
Setting up of HIV-1 Antiretroviral resistance testing methods and their clinical applications.
(2012-08-30)
Following the World Health Organization (WHO)’s 3 by 5 initiative, antiretroviral treatment (ART) for HIV disease management has been scaled up rapidly in resource limited settings such as Zimbabwe. First line treatment ...
The relationship between pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) self care knowledge and hypertension control among pregnant mothers aged 18 to 49 years in Bindura District
(2012-09-04)
Hypertension control among pregnant mothers with pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) appears difficult to achieve. Part of the reason for poor control of hypertension in these women might be limited PIH self care knowledge. ...
Mortality within 24 hours of admission to the Paediatric Unit, Harare Central Hospital, Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2012)
Objective: To determine the proportion of deaths, characteristics of children and risk factors for mortality within 24hours of admission to a Paediatric hospital in Harare.
Study Design'. Prospective cohort study.
Settings: ...
Organochlorine pesticide residues in Mothers’ milk; evaluation of possible Drug interaction in humans
(2012-08-29)
The aim of the study was to investigate exposure levels of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in mother’s milk and in selected staple foods. The study also aimed to evaluated effects of 1,1,1-trochloro-2-bis-(4-chlorophenyl)ethane ...
Clinical laboratory test prices in Zimbabwe: A case of profiteering?
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2012)
Objective: To compare the prices charged for clinical laboratory tests in Zimbabwean institutions with those o f similar institutions abroad. Design: An online analytical cross sectional study was conducted Setting: An ...
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 ...
Rhabdomyosarcoma of the orbit in a four months old infant in Zimbabwe: A case report
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2012)
Infants younger than one year of age with RhabdomyosarcTJmrr'appear to have worse prognosis compared to older children due partly to high rates of local failure. We report a 4 months old infant with orbital rhabdomyosarcoma ...