A5027542717- Global Maternal and Child Health
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Child and Adolescent Health
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Healthcare Quality and Management
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Nursing education and management
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
University of Zimbabwe
2016-2025
University of Zambia
2020
University of Malawi
2020
John Snow (United States)
2019
United States Agency for International Development
2019
Saint Ambrose University
2019
Case Western Reserve University
1999
Background: COVID-19 vaccination is critical in sub-Saharan Africa to reduce the disease burden. This study assessed real-world vaccine effectiveness (VE) Zimbabwe.Aim: To determine VE and factors associated with severity mortality Zimbabwe.Setting: The setting comprised a test-negative case-control across health facilities Harare Bulawayo (May 2023 – August 2023).Methods: Adults (≥ 18 years) were recruited from registers (1:1 case-control; matched by sex, age clinic visit date). Telephone...
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination is crucial for healthcare workers (HCWs). Understanding their vaccine uptake and perceptions vital to promote acceptance.Aim: This study assessed COVID-19 uptake, associated factors HCW willingness recommend in Zimbabwe.Setting: The was conducted through a cross-sectional survey involving 200 HCWs seven central facilities from May 2023 June 2023.Methods: Data on demographics, status, knowledge, attitudes trust information sources...
Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare services. Understanding similar epidemic-related disruptions on a broader scope in our local setting is critical for the effective planning of essential study determined impact Coronavirus disease(COVID-19) programs Zimbabwe. Methods A mixed-methods compared service delivery trends from Ministry Health and Child Care before, during post pandemic. It employed two methods data collection: Key informant interviews (KII) secondary...
Emerging HIV treatment distribution models across sub-Saharan Africa seek to overcome barriers attaining antiretroviral therapy and strengthen adherence in people living with HIV. We describe enablers, barriers, benefits of differentiated South Africa, Uganda, Zimbabwe. Data collection included semistructured interviews focus group discussions 163 stakeholders from policy, program, patient levels. Four types facility-based 3 community-based were identified. Enablers leadership, guidance;...
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a far-reaching, negative impact on healthcare systems worldwide. Healthcare workers play critical role in the country's delivery system, as they facilitate continuum of care and containment diseases such COVID-19 pandemic.
Nurses are expected to provide comprehensive, holistic and ethically accepted care according their code of ethics practice. However, in Malawi, this is not always the case. This article analyses moral competence concept using Walker Avant's strategy analysis.The aim analyse relation nursing practice determine defining attributes, antecedents consequences practice.Analysis was done analysis.Deductive analysis used find attributes competence, which were kindness, compassion, caring, critical...
We sought to evaluate the impact of transitioning a multi-country HIV training program from in-person online by comparing digital approaches implemented during pandemic with employed before COVID-19. evaluated mean changes in pre-and post-course knowledge scores and self-reported confidence for learners who participated (1) workshops (between October 2019 March 2020), (2) entirely asynchronous, Virtual Workshops [VW] May 2021 January 2022), (3) blended Online Course [OC] 2022) across 16 SSA...
Abstract Background Women of reproductive age 15–49 are at a high risk iron-deficiency anemia, which in turn may contribute to maternal morbidity and mortality. Common causes anemia include poor nutrition, infections, malaria, HIV, treatments for HIV. We conducted secondary analysis study the prevalence associated factors women elucidate intersection HIV using data from 3 cycles Zimbabwe Demographic Health Survey (ZDHS) 2005, 2010, 2015. Methods DHS design comprises two-stage...
More than 1.5 million TB cases occur in subSaharan Africa every year. Lack of compliance to treatment has contributed the steady rise incidence Zambia. The prevalence was 511 per 100,000 population 2000. Much increase been attributed coinfection with HIV, there are HIV rates 70-80% patients Objectives: To determine knowledge, attitude and by PTB attending chest clinic at a tertiary hospital. Design Measures: A descriptive study conducted on convenience sample 104 pulmonary receiving health...
The merits of evidence based practice (EBP) in nursing care cannot be underscored and has the potential to improve quality produce desired benefits for patients, nurses midwives, health-care system. purpose this concept analysis was clarify EBP achieve a better understanding among relation delivery drive them embark on journey. Walker Avant's strategic method used analyze concept. framework comprised eight steps: selecting concept; determining aims or analysis; identification all uses...
Objective To assess the impact of an interprofessional case-based training programme to enhance clinical knowledge and confidence among clinicians working in high HIV-burden settings sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Setting Health professions institutions their affiliated sites 12 countries SSA. Participants Cohort comprising preservice in-service learners, from diverse health professions, engaged HIV service delivery. Intervention A standardised, interprofessional, curriculum designed competency,...
The global societal impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is incalculable with profound social suffering, deep economic hardships and enforced closure schools, businesses, higher learning institutions through imposition lockdown distancing in mitigation spread SARS-Cov-2 infection. Institutions have had to hastily migrate teaching, assessment online domains, at times ill-prepared academics, students unwelcome disorienting consequences. Our study surveyed perspectives faculty University Zimbabwe...
Abstract Background More than 3 million children under 5 years in developing countries die from dehydration due to diarrhea, a preventable and treatable disease. We conducted comparative analysis of two Demographic Health Survey (DHS) cycles examine changes ORS coverage Zimbabwe, Zambia Malawi. These surveys are cross-sectional on representative sample the non-institutionalized individuals. Methods The is drawn using stratified two-stage cluster sampling design with census enumeration areas,...
Shortage of healthcare personnel in Malawi has posed great challenges to the health care delivery system. It is not possible for a few nurses provide quality large number hospitalised patients. Patient guardians inpatients without support nurses. The purpose this concept analysis was clarify patient guardian relation their role system. Walker and Avant’s strategic method used analyse concept. In paper, been defined as; usually female family member or close friend, who legally responsible...
Poor retention in the prevention of women vertical transmission programs remains a formidable common setback elimination HIV/AIDS. It creates new problems such as poor health outcomes and increased incidence HIV. There is dearth qualitative information to explain mother-to-child (PMTCT) Zimbabwe. The purpose study was explore enablers barriers PMTCT programs.This basic conducted at four centers Four audiotaped focus group discussions were with 34 pregnant or breastfeeding coming for services...
Context: In 2013, the world Health Organization endorsed Option B plus as a strategy towards elimination of vertical transmission HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). The purpose study was to examine B+ trends and outcome predictors in Zimbabwe. Aims: PMTCT Mashonaland East Province Zimbabwe determine programmatic correlates reduced MTCT first three years introduction option B+. Settings Design: Ecological Province, Methods Materials: based on data from Provincial information system. Spatial...
The dietary diversity score (DDS) and the mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) can be used to assess nutritional status. DDS is a qualitative measure of food consumption reflecting an individual’s access different items therefore proxy indicator aim study was whether MUAC status pregnant women attending antenatal. A cross-sectional survey conducted at Chilenje level I Hospital in township located Lusaka city, province. employed quantitative methods collect analyse data on patterns individuals...
Postpartum is a unique period in the lives of women with childbirth but presents postpartum depression, which challenges mother, infants, and families. In global Ghanaian setting, depression mental disorder that impedes maternal function; however, it an indistinct concept. This article analyses concept using Avant Walker strategy. The aims to analyse determine defining attributes, antecedents consequences. Analysis was done strategy analysis. Deductive analysis employed find attributes were...
Background Zimbabwe antenatal HIV prevalence rate is 16.1%. HIV-positive pregnant adolescent girls and young women (AYW) are at high risk to experience perinatal mental health challenges, attributed a combination of factors including status, stigma depression. Perinatal depression among AYW understudied in may affect short- long-term positive mothers their children, can impact treatment adherence.
The 21st century presents significant global health challenges that necessitate an integrated workforce capable of delivering person-centered and healthcare services. Interprofessional collaboration (IPC) plays a vital role in achieving integration training IPC-capable sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has become imperative. This study aims to assess changes IPC confidence among learners participating team-based, case-based HIV programme across diverse settings SSA. Additionally, it sought examine...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background:</bold> The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare services. Understanding similar epidemic-related disruptions on a broader scope in our local setting is critical for effective planning of essential <bold>Objective</bold>: study was to analyse the impact Coronavirus disease(COVID-19) programmes Zimbabwe. <bold>Methods: </bold>A<italic><bold> </bold></italic>mixed-methods design compared service delivery trends from Ministry Health and Child-Care...
Missed Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission HIV (PMTCT) visits have contributed to the delayed achievement elimination mother-to-child transmission HIV. promote attrition from prevention program and antiretroviral drug resistance. The purpose study was determine prevalence missed PMTCT its associated predictors. A descriptive cross sectional survey carried out at a District Hospital in Goromonzi, Zimbabwe. Fifty-three women completed closed-ended questionnaires pertaining exposure...
Background: A cesarean section is a major obstetric surgical procedure performed for the purpose of delivering live baby when vaginal delivery would put mother and at risk due to complications pregnancy, labour delivery. Although caesarean life saving procedure, it associated with number risks or problems in postoperative period. The aim study was understand Midwives' perspective on care postpartum mothers who had University Teaching Hospital—Women Newborn Lusaka District. Methods:...