A5024693942- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Global Health and Surgery
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Malaria Research and Control
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
University of KwaZulu-Natal
2019-2025
Bindura University of Science Education
2021-2025
University of Zululand
2022
Chitungwiza Municipality
2015
Introduction The increasing prevalence of allergic diseases in Zimbabwe may be attributed to changing environmental exposure patterns. In this study, we sought identify the most influential and lifestyle factors that explain observed atopy a rural community Zimbabwe. Methods Using cross-sectional information on wide array exposures was self-reported by sample participants (children aged <18 years adults ≥18 years) Gwanda district, To consenting participants, performed skin prick...
Critical illness represents a major global health-care burden and critical care is an essential component of hospital care. There are few data describing the prevalence, treatment, outcomes critically ill patients in African hospitals. This was international, prospective, point prevalence study acute hospitals across Africa. Investigators examined all inpatients aged 18 years or older, regardless location, to assess coprimary 7-day mortality. Patients were classified as if at least one vital...
The emergence of COVID-19 in March 2020 challenged Zimbabwe to respond with limited medical facilities and therapeutic options. Based on early clinical indications efficacy for the macrocyclic lactone, Ivermectin (IVM), against COVID-19, IVM-based combination treatments were deployed treat it. Oxygen saturation (SpO2) data retrospectively analyzed 34 severe, hypoxic patients all room air (without supplemental oxygen). patients, median age 56.5, treated at clinics or home between August May...
Although asthma is a serious public health concern in Zimbabwe, there lack of information regarding the decision to seek for healthcare services among patients. This study aimed determine care seeking behaviour adult patients with attending Chitungwiza Central Hospital Zimbabwe.A cross-sectional was conducted 400 asthma. A questionnaire four thematic areas (i) patients' demographic characteristics, (ii) types behaviours (iii) knowledge treatment and (iv) attitudes on used.We determined...
Abstract Background Allergic diseases are considered to be some of the fastest growing chronic conditions in Africa. Of concern is paucity knowledge about local environment and its role allergic disease development. In response this, we explored whether Imbrasia belina , a popular indigenous edible insect commonly known as mopane worm, potential allergen clinical public health significance Zimbabwe. This study was intended assess plausibility feasibility this hypothesis with view evaluate...
The management of the reversible airways obstruction forms cornerstone quality asthma management. aim this study was to assess level control for in adult patients, using a cross sectional design. assessment based on ACQ.We conducted cross-sectional measure among patients with who volunteered and were reporting Chitungwiza Central Hospital. We interviewed spirometry (lung function testing) 400 asthma. used ACQ questions interview patients. A trained health care provider performed Koko Legend...
Abstract Background The prevalence of allergic diseases is increasing in Zimbabwe and the data relate to local as well exotic allergen sources. As entomophagy, practice eating insects, a recognised source allergens, we sought measure risk factors for sensitisation Imbrasia belina (mopane worm), popular edible insect. This was investigated alongside other locally relevant allergens rural community Gwanda district, south Zimbabwe. Methods A cross sectional study conducted among 496 adults...
Abstract Background . The emergence of COVID-19 in March 2020 challenged Zimbabwe to mount a response with limited medical facilities and therapeutic options. Ivermectin (IVM) had by then been safely used treat variety human diseases affecting millions, as noted the Nobel Committee awarding its 2015 prize for medicine. Based upon early clinical indications efficacy against COVID-19, IVM-based combination treatments were deployed this infection Zimbabwe. Methods Data retrospectively analyzed...
Background/Aims Several studies demonstrate that midwifery students do not feel confident in their ability to practice independently post-qualification, both globally and Zimbabwe. To build competence, it is critical midwives are encouraged assess factors improve or reduce confidence clinical practice. This study aimed explore enhancing reducing students' Zimbabwe, following a 1-year training course. Methods A total of 300 from 22 government schools Zimbabwe participated cross-sectional...
Abstract Background The increasing prevalence of allergic diseases in Zimbabwe may be attributed to changing environmental exposure patterns. In this study, we sought identify the most influential and lifestyle factors that explain observed atopy a rural community Zimbabwe. Methods Using cross-sectional information on wide array exposures was self-reported by sample participants (children aged < 18 years adults ≥ years) Gwanda district, To consenting participants, performed skin prick...
Asthma accounts for significant global morbidity and health-care costs. It is still poorly understood among health professionals the general population. Consequently, there are mortality rates throughout globe. The aim of this study was to develop a framework increase asthma awareness at Chitungwiza Hospital, Zimbabwe.A modified Delphi model used collect data increasing awareness. At baseline (round 1) in-depth interviews with 44 medical doctors were carried out understand level Round 2...
asthma is a chronic inflammatory and heterogeneous condition of respiratory system whose pathogenesis linked with variable structural changes. The clinical manifestation includes attacks breathlessness, cough, chest tightness wheezing. Provision basic equipment test for diagnosis access to essential medicines by asthmatic patients reduces morbidity mortality rates. Significant progress has been made in the management other countries but not health care delivery Zimbabwe. Therefore, aim this...
Abstract Background Asthma is one of the leading global public health problems with an estimated 300 thousand deaths occurring annually worldwide. Deaths due to asthma in Zimbabwe reached 1 301 or 1.02% total 2014. The association between survival and socio-demographic pathologic factors has not been done Zimbabwe. We aimed determine patients at Chitungwiza Central Hospital over a period 20 years. Methods Records for 158 were analysed this retrospective cohort study. patient records sampled...
Introduction: Asthma is a leading global public health problem. It estimated that 300 thousand people die annually from asthma worldwide. In Zimbabwe 9/100 000 population died in 2014, accounting for 1.02% of total deaths. The association between survival and socio-demographic pathologic factors has not been evaluated Zimbabwe. purpose our study was to determine the patients with at Chitungwiza Central Hospital, over period 20 years (1997 2017).
This research study determined the factors contributing to abortions among patients reporting Chitungwiza Population Service Zimbabwe (PSZ) Reproductive Health Care Clinic.The purpose of was identify that contribute Clinic.It utilized descriptive survey design and recruited 50 participants using purposive sampling method.Data collected during month October 2011 a self-administered questionnaire.Data analysis done SPSS package version 17.The major findings showed 20 (40%) received post...
Background: Safe and affordable anaesthesia surgery is a public health imperative. There are few data describing care provision outcomes for children undergoing in Africa. Methods: International 14-day prospective, observational cohort study of (<18 years) African countries. We aimed to recruit as many hospitals possible across all levels providing surgical treatment children. Each hospital recruited eligible period between January 2022 December 2022. The primary outcome was in-hospital...