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Organochlorine pesticide residues in Mothers’ milk; evaluation of possible Drug interaction in humans
(2012-08-29)
The aim of the study was to investigate exposure levels of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in mother’s milk and in selected staple foods. The study also aimed to evaluated effects of 1,1,1-trochloro-2-bis-(4-chlorophenyl)ethane ...
Relationship between knowledge and self-care practices regarding tuberculosis treatment among clients aged 20 – 40 years at Beatrice Road Infectious Hospital outpatient clinic
(2012-09-03)
Tuberculosis is a worldwide public health problem with a continued increase in both morbidity and mortality. It has been compounded by HIV/AIDS pandermic. Tuberculosis is widely known to affect the most economically active ...
INTENTION TO HAVE AN HIV TEST: MODELING VOLUNTARY COUNSELING AND TESTING USING THEORY OF REASONED ACTION
(2013-03-06)
Intention to have an HIV test: Modeling voluntary counseling and testing using
Theory of Reasoned Action
Introduction
There is a low uptake of HIV test in Zimbabwe despite the population’s knowledge about
HIV/AIDS as ...
Lipodystrophy among patients on antiretroviral therapy at Harare City Opportunistic Infections Clinics, 2010
(2013-03-06)
Objective: To determine factors associated with lipodystrophy among patients on anti-retroviral therapy (ART) at Harare City Opportunistic Infections Clinics
Design: Unmatched 1:1 case control study
Setting: Two ART ...
Prevalence and risk factors for hypertension among Bulawayo City Council employees, 2010
(2012-08-29)
Prevalence and risk factors for hypertension among Bulawayo City Council employees
Introduction: An increase in the number of employees with raised blood pressure during routine medical examinations from less than two ...
Relationship between knowledge of complications and health seeking behaviour among pregnant women with pregnancy induced hypertension aged 18 to 28 years at Chitungwiza Central Hospital
(2012-09-03)
Pregnancy induced hypertension is a serious pregnancy complication associated with fatal complications on the mother and baby. The purpose of this descriptive correlational study was to describe and examine the relationship ...
Distinctive Features of Surface-Anchored Proteins of Streptococcus agalactiae Strains from Zimbabwe Revealed by PCR and Dot Blotting
(American Society for Microbiology, 2008-09)
The distribution of capsular polysaccharide (CPS) types and subtypes (serovariants) among 121 group B
streptococcus (GBS) strains from Zimbabwe was examined. PCR was used for the detection of both CPS types
and the ...
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FEMALE CAREGIVERS SELF-CARE KNOWLEDGE ON PREVENTION OF MALARIA AND EPISODES OF MALARIA AMONG UNDER FIVES AT HAUNA HOSPITAL.
(2013-03-06)
According to the Zimbabwe National Health Strategy (2009) malaria ranked the highest cause of outpatient attendances accounting for all 11.5% of all attendances. Malaria was also the second cause of mortality in all age ...
An investigation of the factors influencing the choice of infant feeding methods among urban Zimbabwean women in the context of HIV transmission
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2005)
Objective: To determine the socio-economic and cultural factors influencing the choice of infant feeding methods in urban Zimbabwe women in the context ol HIV transmission. Study Design: A prospective survey. Setting: ...
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, lactatating mothers, preterm and term infants who were being fed exclusively on breast milk. Design: Systematic/cross sectional. Setting: Vitamin A research ...