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Determinants of Non-Adherence to Antiretroviral Treatment Among HIV Positive Adolescents in the Mining District of Sanyati, Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe, 2019
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-08)Adherence to ART in Mashonaland West province was 84% in 2018, lower than the 95% target recommended by the World Health Organisation. Among the seven districts in the province, Sanyati district had the ... -
Determinants of post exposure prophylaxis uptake following occupational exposure to HIV in Matabeleland South Province, 2018.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-08)Occupational exposures to blood borne infections such as HIV represent a major risk factor for health care workers. Post-exposure prophylaxis reduces the likelihood of HIV infection after potential exposure ... -
Risk factors for obstetric fistula in Manicaland Province, 2019.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-08)Obstetric fistula is a tragic childbirth injury caused by prolonged obstructed labour that leaves women with urinary or faecal incontinence. A repair camp was set up in 2015 at Chinhoyi Provincial hospital for all obstetric ... -
1risk factors for community acquired urinary tract infections by extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing bacteria, Harare 2019.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-09)Drug resistance is a major public health concern responsible for morbidity and mortality globally. In Harare 3rd generation cephalosporin resistant E. coli in urines increased from 28% to 38% from 2012-2017. These organisms ... -
Determinants of poor pregnancy outcome among teenagers in Manicaland 2019.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-08)Teenage pregnancy is defined as any pregnancy occurring among adolescent girls below 19 years. The national teenage pregnancy prevalence in Zimbabwe is 27.2% and Manicaland province had 27.7%. Despite the ... -
A systematic review of drug utilisation studies done in Zimbabwe since 1980 to 2018.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-11)According to the World Health Organisation the definition of Drug Utilisation Study is a research which looks at the marketing, distribution, prescription, and use of drugs in a society, with special emphasis on ... -
Assessment of health literacy among adult inpatients and implications for self-care management at Harare Central Hospital and Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals in 2019.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-09)The success of clinical care depends on the provision of relevant information by the health care practitioner and the patient’s appropriate understanding of the diagnosis and subsequent management ... -
An assessment of patient satisfaction among women receiving Antenatal Care(ANC) services in Harare city clinics.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-08)Patient satisfaction is a reflection of patient’s judgment of different domains of the health care system, which includes the interpersonal, organizational and the technical aspects. An understanding of the ... -
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 ... -
Determinants of perinatal mortality in Mutare district, Manicaland province 2018-2019.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-08)Perinatal mortality rate (PMR) is an indicator in the quality of care given to women during pregnancy, labour, delivery and the postnatal period. The PMR for Mutare district increased from30 to 35 ... -
Predictors and outcomes of participation in community Anti- Retroviral Therapy refill groups among people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Seke District, Zimbabwe 2019.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-08)In 2009, Zimbabwe introduced a differentiated service delivery (DSD) model called Community ART Refill Groups (CARGs). CARGs a redesigned for up to 15 stable HIV positive clients. Its objectives are to ... -
Association of HIV infection with the development of severe and complicated malaria cases at a rural hospital in Zimbabwe
(2000)Objective: To determine the association between HIV infection and progression of Plasmodium falciparum malaria illness in Hurungwe district, Zimbabwe. Design: Prospective cohort.Setting: Hurungwe Rural Hospital in Mashonaland ... -
Treatment outcomes of patients on antiretrovirals after six months of treatment, Khami Clinic, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2008)Objective: To describe treatment outcomes of patients on anti-retrovirals at six months of treatment. Study Design: We conducted pre-intervention post intervention surveys using a pretest-post test design. Setting: Khami ... -
Cancer of the cervix: knowledge, beliefs and screening behaviours of health workers in Mudzi District in Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2003)Objective: To assess the knowledge, beliefs and screening behaviours on cervical cancer among health workers in Mudzi District, Design: Cross sectional survey. Settings: Mudzi District Hospital and all the 20 rural health ... -
Voluntary testing and counselling for HIV. “Are adults in rural communities ready to test?” A descriptive survey
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2001)Abstract Objective: To describe rural adult preparedness to test for HIV, perceived susceptibility, response to peer group opinion, perceived positive and negative outcome expectations of testing.Design: Cross sectional ... -
Ethical considerations in the care of the patient with HIV/AIDS
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1999)These are the proceedings of a hypothetical case presented at the Wednesday Clinical Meeting, by the Department of Medicine, Parirenyatwa Hospital. The case was based on actual life experiences that were obtained in the ... -
The geography of diabetes and vascular occlusive disease in relation to chromium
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1986)Prima facie evidence is presented that, where naturally occuring chromium in water supplies occurs, it is associated with a lower prevalence of diabetes and a lower incidence of mortality from vascular occlusive disease. It ... -
Mercury poisoning: Prevalence, knowledge and frequency of gold panning and doing retort among alluvial gold panners in Chiweshe and Tafuna communal lands in Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2001)Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of mercury poisoning, to estimate the knowledge level that mercury can be a poison, and to establish the frequency of gold panning and doing retorts. Design: Cross sectional ... -
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 ... -
Etiology and risk factors of meningitis in patients admitted at a Central Hospital in Harare
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2015)Objective: To determine etiology and risk factors of meningitis in patients admitted a tertiary referral Hospital in Harare. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Tertiary, urban-based referral hospital. Subjects: ...
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