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    • Haematologic features of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in black children in Harare 

      Adewuyi, J.O.; Chitsike, I. (Faculty of Medicine, Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM) University of Zimbabwe (UZ.), 1994-12)
      Forty six Black Zimbabwean children aged between three months and seven years who were admitted into Parirenyatwa Central Hospital with serologically positive and symptomatic HIV infection were investigated for their ...

    • Haemolytic uraemic syndrome following Shigella dysenteriae type 1 outbreak in Zimbabwe: a clinical experience 

      Nathoo, K.J.; Sanders, J.A.; Siziya, S.; Mucheche, C. (Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe, 1995-09)
      Shigella dysenteriae type 1 related dysentery outbreak in Zimbabwe at the end of 1992 has been associated with an increase in the frequency of haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS). In order to document this new clinical ...

    • Head Teachers’ Perceptions of Power Bases: An Empirical Study about Swaziland 

      Magagula, Cisko (Human Resource Research Centre, (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe., 1994-11)
      As chief executives of schools, head teachers are often called upon to make demands or issue orders to staff members. Sometimes they need to resort to power to back up their demands and orders. The degree to which teachers ...

    • Historical Development of Co-Operatives Generally and in Zimbabwe 

      Nyapadi, Timothy (Faculty of Law, University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1991)
      The nature of co-operatives cannot be fully understood without first looking at some historical aspects. This will help us understand the modem development and direction of co-operatives. Social co-operation has existed ...

    • HIV-1 Seroconversion Incidence Following Pregnancy and Delivery Among Women Seronegative at Recruitment in Harare, Zimbabwe 

      Mbizvo, M.T.; Kasule, J.; Mahomed, K.; Nathoo, K. (Faculty of Medicine. Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (UZ)., 2001-05)
      Objective: To estimate the incidence of HIV sero-conversion among women following pregnancy and' delivery. Design: A prospective cohort of women who were HIV negative at recruitment on first antenatal care visit. Materials ...

    • HIV/AIDS knowledge and attitudes amongst pharmacists in Zimbabwe 

      Ball, D.E.; Mazarurwi, P. (Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe., 2003)
      Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection and the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) pose a serious threat to the health of persons living in developing countries as well as impacting on each nation’s economy ...

    • HIV/AIDS, Human Rights, Ethics and the Media in Botswana 

      Dingake, Oagile Key (Faculty of Law, University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1996)
      The focus of this article is human rights, ethics and the media in the context of the challenges posed by HIV/ AIDS. Its basic premise is that an effective HIV / AIDS prevention programme cannot succeed if it is not aided ...

    • Home Economics Teacher Quality In Zimbabwean Secondary Schools 

      Nkungula, Alice (Human Resource Research Centre, (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe., 1990-11)
      Good health is fundamental to proper, effective and efficient learning and, consequently, to the socio-economic development of any nation. A poorly nourished nation is lethargic, and economically unproductive. In recognition ...

    • Household Crop-Diversity And Household Food Security / Self Sufficiency/Access To Natural Resources 

      Masomera, Augustine (Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension (AEE); University of Zimbabwe, 1998-01)
      This paper discusses household food security, self-sufficiency, access to natural resources as a source of food and crop-diversity. The analysis is based on a survey that was carried out in four communal areas: Svosve, ...

    • Household Livelihoods, Marketing And Resource Impacts: A Case Study Of Bark Products In Eastern Zimbabwe 

      Luckert, M.K.; Gibbs, L.; Grundy, I.; Hauer, G.; Maruzane, D.; Shackleton, S.; Sithole, J.; Nemarundwe, N. (Institute of Environmental Studies (IES) ; University of Zimbabwe, 2001)
      Baobab production activities play a crucial role in contributing to the livelihoods of rural households. In the face of increasing village populations, commercial use of baobab has been steadily increasing to the point ...

    • Housing Policy, Production and Consumption in Harare: a Review 

      Rakodi, Carole; Mutizwa-Mangiza, N.D. (University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Publications., 1990)
      This article analyses housing policy, production and consumption in Harare. It reviews most (hopefully all) of the recent literature on urban housing in Zimbabwe, most of which is on the low-income sector in Harare. The ...

    • Housing Problems And Self-help Solutions In The Third World 

      Teedon, P.L. (Geographical Association of Zimbabwe (GAZ), 1984-09)
      The first stage is to define what 'is meant by the term 'housing problem’. The 'problem’ is that of the groups living in urban areas who are commonly identified as the urban poor. Hence, the stress will be laid upon the ...

    • Housing Problems and Self-Help Solutions in the Third World. 

      Teedon, P.L. (Geographical Association of Zimbabwe (GAZ), 1984-09)

    • How To Maximise Student Participation On Long Educational Tours 

      Matewere, M. (Geographical Association of Zimbabwe (GAZ)., 1991-03)
      This paper is based partly on a presentation made by the writer at the Geography Teachers’ Workshop held at Chaplin High School, (Gweru) on the 3rd of May 1990. The topic was a demonstration of the Case Study Approach. Secondly, ...

    • Human Rights Training for Public Officials 

      Feltoe, Geoff (Faculty of Law, University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1997)
      The role of human rights organizations has tended to be primarily reactive. Where human rights violations have occurred human rights organizations have responded by documenting and publicising the abuses, seeking redress ...

    • Hurler’s Syndrome: a Clinical Report on Two Cases 

      Jacobson, L.; Kibel, M.A. (Faculty of Medicine, Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University College of Rhodesia (now University of Zimbabwe), 1958-05)
      Dwarfism, hideous features, characteristic deformities of the skeleton and other abnormalities involving many systems typify this bizarre and rare condition. It is said to have been first recognized by John Thomson, of ...

    • Hydatidiform mole 

      Zvandasara, P. (Faculty of Medicine, Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM) , University of Zimbabwe (UZ.), 1994-12)
      This article critically reviews the current understanding of the origin of hydatidiform mole. The pathogenesis, clinical presentation and diagnosis is discussed. Suction curettage and close patient follow up reduces the ...

    • Hydrology In Zimbabwe —The Past And The Future 

      Wurzel, P. (Geographical Association of Zimbabwe (GAZ), 1986-12)
      With the advent of independence in Zimbabwe, the accent on water resource development has changed. The new Government's major thrust turned to the-rural areas and thus rural water supply development gained in importance. ...

    • Ideology, Economics, And The Social Control Of Women In Southern Rhodesia, 1910-1939 

      Schmidt, E. (Department of History, University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1986-06)

    • Impact Of Legislation On Community Based Management Of Water For Informal Irrigation In Southern Africa: Case Studies of Zimbabwe and Tanzania 

      Kujinga, Krasposy (Centre for Applied Social Sciences, University of Zimbabwe., 2003)
      This paper analyses the impacts of water and environmental laws on informal irrigation farming in Zimbabwe and Tanzania. It explores how legal frameworks in Zimbabwe and Tanzania have for years hindered the development of ...