A5087032110- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Global Health Care Issues
- Genital Health and Disease
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
Karanda Mission Hospital
2014-2021
University of Zimbabwe
2011-2021
University of Toronto
2006-2021
The Salvation Army
2006
Background. A single dose of nevirapine (sdNVP) administered to both mother and infant can decrease mother-to-child transmission human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) by 47%, compared with ultra-short course zidovudine therapy (usZDV). There is limited data about the benefit usZDV added sdNVP prevent transmission.
Zimbabwe underwent a socioeconomic crisis and resultant increase in food insecurity 2008-9. The impact of the on Tuberculosis (TB) incidence is unknown.Prospective databases from two mission hospitals, which were geographically widely separated, remained open during crisis, reviewed.At Howard Hospital (HH) northern Zimbabwe, TB increased 35% 2008 baseline rates 2003-2007 (p<0.01) at that level 2009. Murambinda (MH) Eastern also demonstrated 29% rise 2007 to Data collected post-crisis HH...
Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines are a critical strategy in the prevention of cervical cancer, especially countries like Zimbabwe where cancer screening rates low. In Zimbabwe, is leading cause cancer-related deaths women but HPV vaccine not yet widely available. This study examined healthcare providers': (1) perceptions current hospital practices and issues treatment Zimbabwe; (2) knowledge vaccines; (3) perspectives on introducing vaccination programs including potential...
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in preventing mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) HIV breastfeeding women rural Zimbabwe. During a severe socio-economic crisis 2005–2007, 82 eligible HIV-positive pregnant between 14–36 weeks gestation were initiated on HAART with AZT/3TC/nelfinavir combination at hospital and continued through six months post-partum. In addition, mothers also received intrapartum single-dose nevirapine...
PURPOSE High-risk human papillomaviruses (hrHPV) are the primary cause of cervical cancer. Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is expected to prevent cancers caused by HPV types included in vaccines and possibly cross-protection from other types. This study sought determine hrHPV type distribution women at a rural Zimbabwe hospital. METHODS We implemented cross-sectional Karanda Mission Hospital. Using Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid Cervicography technique, clinicians collected swabs...
Background: People living with HIV treated antiretroviral therapy (ART) are now longer and thus many requiring surgical procedures. For healthcare resource planning, it would be helpful to better understand the prevalence of in patients, types surgery HIV-positive patients undergoing whether status impacts mortality. Objective: The goal this study was determine inpatients extent ART coverage, as well assess any differences between HIV-negative type undergone in-hospital mortality at Karanda...
Abstract We examined the outcomes of a World Health Organization (WHO) recommended programme offering cotrimoxazole (CTM) prophylaxis to 908 HIV-positive individuals in rural Zimbabwe, who accepted enrolment treatment programme. Outcomes included duration programme, time between visits, relationship and marital status. Mean participation was 224 days. The mean visits decreased from 11.2 weeks, visit 1 2, 4.3 weeks 11 12. Statistical analysis showed significant positive correlations...
The purpose of this audit was to review treatment outcomes participants in the Cooperazione e sviluppo/Cooperation and Development (CESVI), Therapeutic Feeding Programme (TFP) (i.e., death vs cure absconded) make recommendations for improving other similar programmes.This study a retrospective chart review. charts all patients admitted TFP from 1 January 2005 31 December were analyzed.The Salvation Army Howard Hospital is district hospital rural Zimbabwe. provides both inpatient outpatient...
Although the incidence of AIDS continues to increase in Zimbabwe, no systematic investigation has been done contextual (behavioural and situational) variables important tailoring educational prevention programmes for those at risk. As part a World Health Organization-recommended cotrimoxazole prophylaxis programme 1146 HIV-positive individuals rural data were collected on risk behaviours characteristics all participants. Outcomes included condom use, relationship, marital status, duration...
Abdominal pregnancy is a rare condition with high maternal and perinatal morbidity mortality. The incidence appears to be increasing in accord the increase of ectopic pregnancy. Difficulties diagnosis delays management intraoperative complications such as haemorrhage challenge skills most experienced surgeon resources best-equipped facility its personnel. We describe experience abdominal at mission hospital rural Zimbabwe from 1995 1998. (authors)