Browsing Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences e-Theses Collection by Issue Date
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Approches to the synthesis of steroidal &-Methylene Lactones
(1982-08)A brief review of the biological properties and the synthesis of a-methylene-y- and 6-lactones is presented. Estrone 69_ was converted to estrololactone-methyl ether 71 which was a~foimylated with ethyl formate, ... -
Evaluation of Factors Associated with HIV Prevalence among 15- to 49-Year-Olds in Chimanimani District of Zimbabwe: Divergence and Similarity of the Two Statistical Methods
(2009-08)Introduction AIDS surveillance has been the cornerstone of national efforts to monitor the spread of HIV infection in the world and to target HIV-prevention programs and health-care services. HIV case surveillance provides ... -
To examine the relationship between knowledge levels regarding the informed consent process and psychological readiness for surgery in patients between the ages of 20 to 49 years at Mpilo Central Hospital.
(2010-05)Psychological readiness for surgery has a critical impact on the patient as it helps to reduce anxiety and stress Sharma, 1996). At Mpilo Central Hospital complaints have been leveled against doctors and nurses that they ... -
Factors influencing women living with HIV/AIDS’ intention to fall pregnant among those attending the OI/ART clinic in Murambinda, Buhera District, Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe, 2010
(2010-08)Background: With increases in HIV testing facilities in Zimbabwe, more women are aware of their HIV status before falling pregnant. This was found in a Murambinda survey in 2008. It is every woman’s right to fall pregnant, ... -
Survival and risk factors for mortality among HIV/Tuberculosis co-infected patients on antiretroviral therapy in a resource limited setting
(2011-06)Background: Tuberculosis is the most common opportunistic infection and most frequent cause of mortality among HIV-infected persons in resource constrained settings and the number of patients with co-infection continues ... -
Determinants of acute malnutrition in children under five years in Harare City Zimbabwe 2011
(2011-08)Background: Malnutrition is associated with 35% of the top five causes of childhood mortality in Zimbabwe. The aim of the study was to identify factors associated with acute malnutrition in Harare City. Methods: A 1:1 age ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with risky sexual behaviour after male circumcision among clients circumcised at Spilhaus Clinic in Harare
(2012-08)Introduction: The main objective of this study was to determine whether men who were circumcised in adulthood have risky sexual behavior after being circumcised. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted. Men ... -
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Black Zimbabweans - Metabolic Factors and Molecular Genetics.
(2012-08-02)Objectives: The main objectives of the study were (i) to determine the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome disorders, (ii) to determine the frequency, of ApoE gene polymorphism at codons 112 and 158, of the ACE gene 287-bp ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Morbidity changes between HIV unexposed uninfected and HIV exposed uninfected children in Harare –a secondary data analysis
(2012-08-31)Background: Optimising the survival of HIV exposed uninfected (HEU) infants is a major challenge. There is a significant swift increase in the HEU population due to the introduction of the highly active antiretroviral ... -
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 ... -
A study to examine the relationship between knowledge levels on self-care practices and occurance of abortion among women of child bearing age admitted for post arbotal care at Gwanda gynaecology ward.
(2012-09-03)Abortion is a major public health obstetric problem across the globe. Worldwide, twenty million unsafe abortions occur each year. Eighty thousand women die each year because of complications following unsafe abortions [WHO ... -
Relationship between knowledge and self-care practices regarding tuberculosis treatment among clients aged 20 – 40 years at Beatrice Road Infectious Hospital outpatient clinic
(2012-09-03)Tuberculosis is a worldwide public health problem with a continued increase in both morbidity and mortality. It has been compounded by HIV/AIDS pandermic. Tuberculosis is widely known to affect the most economically active ... -
Relationship between knowledge of complications and health seeking behaviour among pregnant women with pregnancy induced hypertension aged 18 to 28 years at Chitungwiza Central Hospital
(2012-09-03)Pregnancy induced hypertension is a serious pregnancy complication associated with fatal complications on the mother and baby. The purpose of this descriptive correlational study was to describe and examine the relationship ... -
The relationship between psychosocial support and PMTCT uptake among HIV positive pregnant women at Chitungwiza Central Hospital.
(2012-09-03)The study determined the relationship between psychosocial support and uptake of PMTCT among HIV positive pregnant women at Chitungwiza Central Hospital antenatal clinic. The independent variable was psychosocial support ... -
Relationship between self-care practices and readmissions among adults aged 40-80 years with chronic heart failure at a Central Hospital In Zimbabwe
(2012-09-03)Readmissions for chronic heart failure are a major concern for medical surgical nursing and can be preventable in at least 40% of the cases (Robert & Bowling, 2001). Self-care practices could influence outcomes of chronic ... -
Relationship between knowledge levels on malaria prevention and self-care actions in primigravidae aged 18 to 35 years at Harare Maternity Hospital.
(2012-09-03)Malaria in pregnancy remains an obstetric, social and medical problem despite national control programmes in Zimbabwe. An increase in the number of episodes of malaria is witnessed year after year in Zimbabwe, particularly ... -
Screening of some Traditional Medicinal Plants from Zimbabwe for Biological and Anti-microbial Activity
(2012-09-04)In Zimbabwe medicinal plants play a critical role in the healthcare delivery system. Ethnobotanical surveys of five districts from the Matebeleland and Manicaland regions of Zimbabwe were done and most commonly used and ...
