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Urinary iodine excretion in pregnant women as an index of the impact of a national iodization programme
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2006)
Objective: To evaluate the extent to which increase in iodine requirement was achieved in pregnant women who attended the antenatal clinic at Harare Central Hospital. Design: Cross sectional. Setting: Samples were collected ...
Infection control among dental therapists in Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2006)
Objectives: To assess the general infection control practices with special reference to the prevention of transmission ofHIV/AIDS infection among dental therapists in Zimbabwe.
Setting: Dental therapists practising in ...
Harare doctors support the need for training in basic business and economics principles in medical school: A pilot study
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2006)
The world is becoming more and more capitalist. This change is affecting all health disciplines including general practice. Lomas reported that economic factors also contribute to a change in doctors' behaviour.' This ...
Ethical challenges to Medical Professionalism: Zimbabwe 2006
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2006)
In recent years organisations of doctors in many countries have become concerned with the concept and practice of professionalism. In this article I apply these concerns to local circumstances in Zimbabwe, aiming to identify ...
Best practices for intrapartum care in Zimbabwean health facilities
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2006)
Evidence-based interventions to ensure a good outcome during childbirth are widely available. Their applicability in various settings depends on local conditions and the resources available. Best practices during normal ...
A pilot study to assess the immunologic and virologic efficacy of generic nevirapine, zidovudine and lamivudine in the treatment of HIV-1 infected women with pre-exposure to single dose nevirapine or short course zidovudine and their spouses in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2006)
Objective: A pilot study to assess effectiveness of generic Nevirapine (NVP)+Zidovudine(AZT)+Lamivudine (3TC) as potent antiretroviral therapy (ART) in women exposed to either SD NVP or short course (SC) AZT through ...