University of Zimbabwe Theses and Dissertations Collection: Recent submissions
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Outcomes of early post traumatic seizures in head injury patients at Parirenyatwa hospital
(2016-11)Primary Objective; To compare the outcome of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) patients who develop early post traumatic seizures with the outcome of patients with post traumatic seizures who do not develop early post traumatic ... -
Association of serum c-reactive protein concentrations with severity of preeclampsia and imminent eclampsia in pregnant women in Zimbabwe
(2016-11)Preeclampsia is a hypertensive disorder in 3-7% of all pregnant women characterised by elevated blood pressure and proteinuria. It is a chief source of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The health of both the preeclamptic ... -
A survey of anaesthetic drug availability: Impact on practice of anaesthesia and patient care in Harare
(2016-11)Objectives: To investigate how common anaesthetic drug shortages are, how they affect the practice of anaesthesia and patient care in Harare. Methodology: A multicentre prospective observational study of anaesthetic ... -
Effect of irbesartan on blood glucose levels in a mice model of type 2 diabetes mellitus
(2016-11)Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) have been reported to affect glycaemic control in both animals and humans. A few studies have evaluated the effects of irbesartan on blood glucose levels. However, only one study evaluated ... -
An analysis of the visual acuity outcomes following surgical repair of penetrating corneal injuries among patients seen at Sekuru Kaguvi Hospital (SKH), eye unit at Parirenyatwa Central Hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe
(2016-11)Trauma is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in most disciplines in the practice of medicine and constitutes a great proportion of patients seen in emergency departments. Ocular trauma causes significant visual ... -
Prevalence of Cutaneous Human Papillomavirus infections at Parirenyatwa hospital's Kaposi Sarcoma Clinic and the Opportunistic Infections Clinic: Association with Non- Melanoma Skin Cancers
(2016-11)Human papillomavirus (HPV) types from the Betapapillomaviruses (ß-HPVs) genus are ubiquitous in non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC), hyperkeratotic skin warts and in cancer free skin biopsies among fair skinned races. There ... -
Low risk and high risk human papillomaviruses (HPVs) and cervical cancer in Zimbabwe: Epidemiological evidence
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2001)Objective: To establish the prevalence of detectable low-risk and high-risk, oncogenic HPV types in cervical swabs of women with histologically proven cancer of the cervix. Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Harare ... -
Urinary iodine excretion in pregnant women as an index of the impact of a national iodization programme
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2006)Objective: To evaluate the extent to which increase in iodine requirement was achieved in pregnant women who attended the antenatal clinic at Harare Central Hospital. Design: Cross sectional. Setting: Samples were collected ... -
Voluntary testing and counselling for HIV. “Are adults in rural communities ready to test?” A descriptive survey
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2001)Abstract Objective: To describe rural adult preparedness to test for HIV, perceived susceptibility, response to peer group opinion, perceived positive and negative outcome expectations of testing.Design: Cross sectional ... -
Ethical considerations in the care of the patient with HIV/AIDS
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1999)These are the proceedings of a hypothetical case presented at the Wednesday Clinical Meeting, by the Department of Medicine, Parirenyatwa Hospital. The case was based on actual life experiences that were obtained in the ... -
Antibiotic use in infants hospitalised with HIV-related pneumonia in Harare, Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2001)Objective : To describe the clinical features of infants admitted with HIV-related pneumonia and to describe antibiotic use in relation to recommended treatment guidelines. Design: Case series. Setting: Paediatric medical ... -
Preoperative anxiety levels in obstetric patients receiving spinal anaesthesia: Does an information booklet reduce anxiety and improve quality of anaesthesia?
(2016-11)OBJECTIVE: To look at levels of preoperative anxiety in patients who are to have caesarian section under spinal anaesthesia and determine if availing an information booklet to the patients would reduce anxiety. MATERIALS ... -
A study to determine the relationship between prevalence of late stage diagnosis of cervical cancer and number of comorbid illness in women aged 65 years and above in Zimbabwe
(2016-11)The elderly are currently the fastest growing population worldwide. Illnesses arising with advancing age, like hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dementia, Alzheimer’s and vascular disorders are complicating cervical cancer ... -
Renal dysfunction in HIV positive patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)
(2016-11)BACKGROUND: The use of HAART has turned HIV/AIDS into a chronic disease and people live longer. They now present with complications related to the treatment, ageing process and the virus itself. Renal dysfunction is a ... -
A prospective study of hypertension in pregnancy at Harare maternity hospital
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1986)rat of patients during a one-month study within the Greater Harare Obstetric Unit. Pre-eclampsia was the most common type of hypertension present in 72 (33,6%) patients. The :pidemiological characteristics of the patients ... -
Use of packed red cells in a major hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1999)Objectives: To document the current pattern of packed red cell (PC) usage and the crossmatch to transfusion ratio (C/T ratio) in a major city teaching hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe. Design: Restropective, (audit). Setting: ... -
Oestrogen transdermal patches for post partum depression in lactating mothers: A case report
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1999)Oestrogen transdermal patches are now being used in the prophylaxis and treatment of post partum depression. Oestrogens are known to have potential adverse effects on breastfed infants. This case describes jaundice and ... -
Factors influencing treatment failure in HIV positive adult patients on first line antiretroviral therapy
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2014)Background: Risk factors for treatment failure in HIV positive adults have not been studied extensively in Zimbabwe. Aim: To investigate socio-demographic, psychosocial and antiretroviral drug related factors as possible ... -
Haematologic features of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in adult Zimbabweans
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1999)Objective: To describe the haematologic features of the HIV infection in adult Zimbabweans and compare the features in the different clinical stages of the disease. Design: Descriptive cross sectional study. Setting: ... -
Reference values for Urea, Creatinine and Electrolytes in Zimbabwean females
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1986-01)The reference values for urea, creatinine and electrolytes were determined in sera of 460 African and 200 Caucasian females. All except creatinine levels are significantly different statistically. African females have lower ...