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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 ...
Factors associated with the nutritional status of children from primary schools in Chitungwiza: Secondary data analysis
(2016-05)
Background: Studies have shown high morbidity and mortality in primary school going children due to malnutrition. Few studies have looked at nutritional status of primary school going children in Chitungwiza and factors ...
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 ...
An echocardiography audit to determine and characterise rheumatic heart disease lesions seen in 2012
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2015)
Introduction: Rheumatic heart disease is still a common problem in Zimbabwe. It has a significant mortality rate due to heart failure, stroke or endocarditis. Timely surgical interventions can reduce mortality. An ...
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: ...
Faculty Development Workshop Summary Notes 26-28 July 2011
(2013-12-13)
University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences under the NECTAR programme conducted a
three day Faculty Development training workshop. The workshop which was facilitated by Associate
Professor Eva Aagaard, Professor ...
Molecular detection and identification of genital human papillomavirus genotypes in female college students by polymerase chain reaction and DNA sequencing in Harare
(2016-05)
Introduction and objectives: The human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide and are a major cause of morbidity and mortality amongst women. World-wide, data on HPV infection ...
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 ...
Factors influencing treatment failure in HIV positive adult patients on first line antiretroviral therapy
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2014)
Background: Risk factors for treatment failure in HIV positive adults have not been studied extensively in Zimbabwe.
Aim: To investigate socio-demographic, psychosocial and antiretroviral drug related factors as possible ...
Lung pathology in Human Immunodefiency Virus positive patients an autopsy study
(2014-03-17)
Aim:
To accurately describe the lung pathology occurring in deceased Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive individuals by way of an autopsy study and to attempt to do a clinicopathological correlation.
Materials ...