Browsing University of Zimbabwe Theses and Dissertations Collection by Title
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The relationship between practice of self-monitoring of blood glucose and frequency of hospitalisation among patients with diabetes mellitus at Parirenyatwa hospital aged between 20-70 years.
(2013-06)Zimbabwe the population with DM is 4.8%. Cornerstone to the treatment of diabetes mellitus is self-monitoring of blood glucose which enables DM patients to actively participate in their treatment enabling continuous feedback ... -
The relationship between pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) self care knowledge and hypertension control among pregnant mothers aged 18 to 49 years in Bindura District
(2012-09-04)Hypertension control among pregnant mothers with pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) appears difficult to achieve. Part of the reason for poor control of hypertension in these women might be limited PIH self care knowledge. ... -
The relationship between prenatal self- care practices during pregnancy and birth outcomes among young mothers aged 16 to 24 years delivering at Gweru Maternity Hospital
(2014-05-21)Youth pregnancy is an important public health problem since it occurs in the context of poor social support and maternal wellbeing. Age at which child bearing begins has an impact on the health and welfare of the mother ... -
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 ... -
The relationship between social support among HIV positive mothers and exclusive breastfeeding feeding practice during the first 6 months of life at Rusape district hospital.
(2013-06)One in three children under the age of 6 months are exclusively breastfed, this translates to 33% (ZDHS, 2011), which is very low that is against WHO (2010) recommendations. Study was conducted at Rusape District Hospital, ... -
The relationship between the level of HIV antenatal self care knowledge and HIV self care antenatal care practices among HIV positive women age 18-40 years at Chinhoyi provincial hospital.
(2014-05-21)Lack of adaptation of good HIV antenatal self care practice may lead to a rise in both maternal and infant mortality rates, through mother to child transmission of HIV. The purpose of the study was to examine the ... -
The relationship of patient participation in mobilization on length of hospital stay in hospitalized adult patients with fractured tibia and fibula at two central hospitals in Harare Zimbabwe
(2017-03)Length of hospital stay is an area of concern in medical- surgical nursing. Length of hospital stay determines the Financial cost incurred by the patient and the potential complications the patient may deveolp (Marchette ... -
The role of dental practitioners in Provider Initiated HIV Counseling and Testing (PITC) for patients attending dental practices in Harare, Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2012)Objective: To assess the role o f Zimbabwean dental practitioners in Provider Initiated H IV Counseling and Testing (PITC). Design: A cross-sectional analytic study was conducted. A structured interviewer administered ... -
The study to determine the relationship between perceptions of PMTCT and PMTCT uptake among antenatal women aged 18 – 40 years attending Highfield polyclinic.
(2013-06-26)The Zimbabwe MOHCH Annual Report (2007) highlighted that despite achievements in PMTCT, the national uptake remained fluctuating and low due to social-cultural and economic challenges, lower social status of women, increasing ... -
The uniqueness of the Faculty of Medicine
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The use of animals in medical teaching and research in Rhodesia
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The use of mass miniature radiographs of the chest in anthropology
(University of Rhodesia, College of Health Science, 1966)The present study was designed to discover from miniature radiographs of the chests of a population of individuals examined at an interval of a year, first, the accuracy with which the measurement of a number of selected ... -
Theophylline usage in patients with acute asthma presenting to a Central Hospital
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1987)A survey was conducted to investigate the medication taken by asthmatics presenting to a casualty department, particularly with reference to theophylline. Serum levels of theophylline were measured to give an indication ... -
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 ... -
To examine the relationship between utilization of available nutrition options and quality of life among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) aged 21 – 45 years at Chinhoyi Hospital
(2012-09-04)HIV is a chronic medical condition. People Living with HIV (PLWH) are at high risk of developing HIV related illnesses, malnutrition and deaths. The purpose of this descriptive correlational study was to describe and examine ... -
Traumatic asphyxia during stadium stampede
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2004)Objectives: To present a series of cases of survivors and non-survivors of traumatic asphyxia from a single mass casualty incident in Zimbabwe and a review of the literature. Design: Descriptive case review. Setting: ... -
Treatment outcomes of patients on antiretrovirals after six months of treatment, Khami Clinic, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2008)Objective: To describe treatment outcomes of patients on anti-retrovirals at six months of treatment. Study Design: We conducted pre-intervention post intervention surveys using a pretest-post test design. Setting: Khami ... -
Trends in cancer pain management
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2000)Background: Pain is a prevalent symptom in cancer patients, affecting up to 50% of patients undergoing active cancer treatment and up to 90% of those with advanced disease. Although adequate relief can be achieved in the ... -
Tropical eosinophilia
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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 ...