A5045824570- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Helminth infection and control
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Global Health and Surgery
- African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- Mollusks and Parasites Studies
- Religion, Society, and Development
Ministry of Health and Child Welfare
2018-2025
University of Rwanda
2023-2025
University of Zimbabwe
2018-2020
Abstract Background Practicing hand hygiene is recommended as one of the key preventive measures for reducing transmission COVID-19 and other infectious agents. However, it often not practiced frequently enough or correctly by public. We aimed to identify barriers facilitators in Zimbabwean population during pandemic. Methods A qualitative study was conducted with a purposive sample health workers, village church leaders, traditional healers, teachers, youth leaders general selected from ten...
To design appropriate schistosomiasis control programmes that include women and preschool-aged children (PSAC) it is essential to assess their disease profile the risk factors predisposing them infection. This study aimed determine prevalence of urogenital infection among PSAC caregivers in an endemic area Zimbabwe.A cross-sectional involving screening for infections treatment 860 participants [535 aged ≤ 5 years 325 (≥ 15 years)] was carried out five communities, namely Chihuri, Mupfure,...
Background Recent research has shown that in schistosome-endemic areas preschool-aged children (PSAC), is, ≤5 years, are at risk of infection. However, there exists a knowledge gap on the dynamics infection and morbidity this age group. In study, we determined incidence first urogenital schistosome infections, treatment PSAC. Methods Children (6 months to 5 years) were recruited followed up for 12 months. Baseline demographics, anthropometric parasitology data collected from 1502 children....
Maps of the geographical variation in prevalence play an important role large-scale programs for control neglected tropical diseases. Precontrol mapping is needed to establish appropriate intervention each area country question. Mapping also postintervention measure success efforts. In absence comprehensive disease registries, efforts can be informed by 2 kinds data: empirical estimates local obtained testing individuals from a sample communities within region interest, and digital images...
Vaccines are effective biological interventions that reduce health burdens. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, there were concerns about varying levels of vaccination coverage in Zimbabwean population. This study aimed to understand facilitators and barriers vaccine uptake
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...
Abstract Background Schistosomiasis is one of the major neglected tropical diseases in Africa, accounting for approximately 90% global burden. In Zimbabwe, Schistosoma haematobium and S. mansoni infections are endemic. Although mass drug administration has been carried out among school-aged children, other interventions at national level remain incomplete. China established a public health cooperation mechanism with African countries targeting schistosomiasis infectious diseases. This study...
In light of the shift to aiming for schistosomiasis elimination, following are needed: data on reinfection patterns, participation, and sample submission adherence all high-risk age groups intervention strategies. This study was conducted assess prevalence, reinfections along with consecutive adherence, effect treatment prevalence in children aged five years below an endemic district Zimbabwe, over one year. The from February 2016–February 2017 Madziwa area, Shamva district. Following...
The role of religion and spirituality as social determinants health has been widely discussed. Studies among people living with HIV describe positive negative influences on outcomes. With a prevalence 14.8% for females 8.6% males, 22 000 AIDS-related deaths in 2020, infection remains life-threatening condition Zimbabwe, especially young people. aim this research was to measure the influence outcomes Zimbabwe.
Efforts to reduce the global burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases can significantly benefit from comprehensive immunisation programmes. Organisations such as World Health Organization (WHO), regional partners, national governments are deeply committed this cause. Given that Africa has world's second-largest population, approximately 1.3 billion people, continent's health challenges underscore critical need for strategies. However, continent recorded lowest vaccination rate,...
Zimbabwe, located in Southern Africa, faces a significant public health challenge due to schistosomiasis. We investigated this issue with emphasis on risk prediction of schistosomiasis for the entire population. To end, we reviewed available data Zimbabwe from literature search covering 1980-2022 period considering potential impact 26 environmental and socioeconomic variables obtained sources. studied population requiring praziquantel regard whether or not mass drug administration (MDA) had...
Abstract Background Schistosomiasis primarily affects poor and neglected communities due to their lack of safe water sanitation facilities. In an effort improve intervention strategies, the present study investigated association socio-demographic characteristics women with existing knowledge, perceptions practices (KPP) in five urogenital schistosomiasis endemic rural Zimbabwe. Methods February 2016, a cross sectional was conducted which 426 Madziwa area, Shamva District were interviewed...
Reliable mapping of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) parasites requires rigorous statistical and machine learning algorithms capable integrating the combined influence several determinants to predict distributions. This study tested whether combining edaphic predictors with relevant environmental improves model performance when predicting distribution STH, Ascaris lumbricoides hookworms at a national scale in Zimbabwe.Geo-referenced parasitological data obtained from 2010/2011 survey...
The transmission of some schistosome parasites is dependent on the planorbid snail hosts. Bulinus truncatus important in urinary schistosomiasis epidemiology Africa. Hence, there a need to define snails’ phylogeography. This study assessed population genetic structure B. from Giza and Sharkia (Egypt), Barakat (Sudan) Madziwa, Shamva District (Zimbabwe) using mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit 1 gene (COI) internal transcribed spacer (ITS 1) markers. COI was sequenced 94 samples...
While many studies from sub-Saharan countries, including Zimbabwe, allude to the important role of religion and tradition for young people living with HIV (YPLHIV), most these tend be descriptive lack advanced statistical analysis. This study aims close this gap.Data was collected between July October 2021 804 YPLHIV (aged 14-24) in Zimbabwe. The questionnaire included questions regarding participants' conceptions HIV, their health seeking risk-taking behaviour, current viral load results,...
Abstract Introduction To mitigate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, face mask use has been a key component public health measures. Research in most settings focused on understanding effectiveness this intervention reducing transmission. This study aimed to identify barriers and motivators Zimbabwean population. Methods Thirty informant interviews (KIIs) 10 focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted with homogenous groups workers, village church leaders, traditional healers, teachers, women...
Religious/spiritual convictions and practices can influence health- treatment-seeking behavior, but only few measures of religiousness or spirituality have been validated used outside the US. The Religious Spiritual Struggles scale (RSS) internal external conflict with religion has mainly in different high-income contexts. aim this study was validation RSS Zimbabwean context among young people living human immunodeficiency virus (YPLHIV) aged 14-24.Data collection an Open Data Kit (ODK)...
Abstract Background Bulinus species are freshwater snails that transmit the parasitic trematode Schistosoma haematobium . Despite their importance, diversity of these intermediate host and evolutionary history is still unclear in Zimbabwe. globosus B. truncatus collected from a urogenital schistosomiasis endemic region Madziwa area Zimbabwe were characterized using molecular methods. Methods Malacological survey sites mapped water contact four communities area, Shamva district for period one...
Background Treatment needs for Schistosoma haematobium are commonly evaluated using urine filtration with detection of parasite eggs under a microscope. A common symptom S. is hematuria, the passing blood in urine. Hence, use hematuria-based diagnostic techniques as proxy assessment treatment has been considered. This study evaluates data from national survey Zimbabwe, where three techniques, that microhematuria, macrohematuria, and an anamnestic questionnaire pertaining to self-reported...
ABSTRACT Introduction The role of religion and spirituality as social determinants health have been widely discussed in outside the World Health Organization. Studies among people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) describe positive negative influences on outcome. With a HIV prevalence 14.8% for females 8.6% males, 22’000 Aids related deaths 2020, infection remains life-threatening condition Zimbabwe, especially young people. aim this research was to measure influence outcome...
This paper reports the prevalence and intensity of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections measured in Zimbabwe before after a control intervention based on annual deworming school-age children (SAC) conducted from 2012 to 2018. In 2010, epidemiological data were collected 13 195 SAC 255 randomly selected schools all districts nationwide using, as diagnostic methods, Kato–Katz formal ether stool concentration technique. At follow up, 2017, only was performed; specimens 352 336 schools....