University of Zimbabwe Theses and Dissertations Collection: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Ethics in reproductive health: Clinical issues in Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2001)Reproductive health can present heal th practitioners with ethical problems because of the complex interaction between cultural practices, the laws of the country and individual personal preferences. In particular, the ... -
Carcinoma of the Thyroid at Harare Histopathology Laboratory (Zimbabwe)
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1990)The carcinoma of the thyroid gland seen at Harare Histopathology Laboratory (Zimbabwe) has been reviewed and analysed. There was a male to female ratio of 1:4. The commonest histological type of tumour was follicular ... -
Comparative evaluation and assessment of the diagnostic usefulness of four commercial HIV-l/HIV-2 antibody assays using two well-characterized serum panels from Blood Transfusion Service and the National Health Laboratory services in Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2001)Objective: To evaluate four Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ( ELISA) HIV kits for possible use as a combination at the National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) in Zimbabwe. Design: Laboratory evaluation, sensitivity, ... -
Malaria in pregnancy
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2008)It is estimated that, nearly five billion episodes of clinical malaria occur worldwide each year. The disease causes about three million deaths annually with Africa suffering 90% of this burden.'it is also estimated that ... -
Clinical laboratory test prices in Zimbabwe: A case of profiteering?
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2012)Objective: To compare the prices charged for clinical laboratory tests in Zimbabwean institutions with those o f similar institutions abroad. Design: An online analytical cross sectional study was conducted Setting: An ... -
Factors associated with tumour stage at presentation in invasive cervical cancer
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2003)Objective: The main objective of the study was to determine the demographic, social, clinical, laboratory and histologic factors associated with late stage presentation in cervical cancer. Design: A cross sectional study. ... -
The need for peri-operative supplemental oxygen
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2002)Molecular oxygen is a colourless and odourless gas which is essential to life. It accounts for 21% of the atmospheric air. Apart from its central role in oxidative phosphorylation to produce biological energy in the form ... -
Vitamin A status of term and preterm infants delivered at Harare Central Hospital and fed exclusively on breast milk
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2005)Objective: To investigate the vitamin A status of pregnant mothers, lactating mothers, preterm and term infants who were being fed exclusively on breast milk. Design: Systematic/cross sectional. Setting: Vitamin A research ... -
Acceptability of neonatal circumcision among mothers: A case study of Hatcliff and Rutsanana clinic
(2016-11)The acceptability of neonatal circumcision among mothers at Rutsanana and Hatcliffe clinics in Harare. Background Male Circumcision is regarded as part of an integrated response to HIV prevention. Zimbabwe has not started ... -
Supernumerary teeth: Literature review
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2001)A review of the literature on supernumerary teeth in general and supernumerary molars in particular was carried out on prevalence, aetiology, complications and the treatment of supernumerary teeth. Additional teeth are ... -
Best practices for intrapartum care in Zimbabwean health facilities
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2006)Evidence-based interventions to ensure a good outcome during childbirth are widely available. Their applicability in various settings depends on local conditions and the resources available. Best practices during normal ... -
Occupational therapy needs of adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy in Zimbabwe: Caregivers’ perspectives
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2015)Objectives: To determine occupational therapy needs of adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy living in an urban setting, to identify participation levels in activities of daily living and social activities, to ... -
Heterotopic pregnancy of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy coexisting with a twin intra-uterine pregnancy: A case report
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2001)A case of ruptured ectopic and twin intra-uterine pregnancy is presented. The patient had conceived following ovulation induction with clomiphene citrate -
Severe Metabolic Acidosis and “Muti” (traditional herbal medicine) ingestion in young children
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1990)Twenty infants ami young children admitted with severe metabolic acidosis and a positive history of ‘muti’ ingestion were investigated. All had accompanying gastroenteritis and significant dehydration. Biochemical data was ... -
Heteromorpha trifoliata (Dombwe) accelerates acetic acid-induced peptic ulcers: A preliminary study in the rat
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1999)Objectives: To investigate the effect of H. trifoliata on: (a) acetic acid-induced ulcers, (b) food intake, (c) water intake, (d) weight gain, (e) gastric acid secretion in rats. Design: Comparative study. Setting: Laboratory. ... -
Cancer of the cervix: knowledge, beliefs and screening behaviours of health workers in Mudzi District in Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2003)Objective: To assess the knowledge, beliefs and screening behaviours on cervical cancer among health workers in Mudzi District, Design: Cross sectional survey. Settings: Mudzi District Hospital and all the 20 rural health ... -
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 ... -
AIDS related knowledge and sexual behaviour among commercial farm residents in Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1999)Objective: To describe sexual behaviour among residents of commercial farms in Zimbabwe, their gender- specific differences; to examine implications of these for HIV/AIDS transmission. Design: A cross sectional descriptive ... -
Compliance and loss to follow up of HIV negative and positive mothers recruited from a PMTCT programme in Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2007)Objective: To describe the methodological challenges of a nine months follow up study of mothers recruited from a national Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission (PMTCT) programme with regards to defaulters, drop outs ...