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Factors associated with Adherence to Anti-retroviral therapy among HIV clients, Kadoma city, Zimbabwe 2015
(2015)
Abstract
Introduction: Adherence is defined as the extent to which patient follows prescribed health care regimen. Non-adherence is associated with resistance and the risk of resistance is 80-90% with incomplete adherence. ...
Prevalence and the correlates of postnatal depression in an urban high density suburb of Harare
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2015)
Introduction: Postnatal depression is a common cause of morbidity but is rarely diagnosed or adequately managed in busy primary care settings in most resource limited countries like Zimbabwe. Objectives: This study sought ...
An echocardiography audit to determine and characterise rheumatic heart disease lesions seen in 2012
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2015)
Introduction: Rheumatic heart disease is still a common problem in Zimbabwe. It has a significant mortality rate due to heart failure, stroke or endocarditis. Timely surgical interventions can reduce mortality. An ...
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 ...
Bilharzioma of the fallopian tube: A case report
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2015)
Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia is an infection caused by trematode flatworms of any species of the genus Schistosoma. At least 261 million people in 74 countries are infected, and of these, 90% are in Sub- Saharan ...
Effects of different frequencies of loading on healing in partial rupture of the achilles tendon in a rat model
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2015)
Objective: To determine the histological effects of different frequencies of loading in a healing Achilles tendon following partial rupture.
Design: Experimental laboratory study.
Setting: University of Zimbabwe, Department ...
Prevalence and the correlates of postnatal depression in an urban high density suburb of Harare
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2015)
Introduction: Postnatal depression is a common cause of morbidity but is rarely diagnosed or adequately managed in busy primary care settings in most resource limited countries like Zimbabwe.
Objectives: This study sought ...
Etiology and risk factors of meningitis in patients admitted at a Central Hospital in Harare
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2015)
Objective: To determine etiology and risk factors of meningitis in patients admitted a tertiary referral Hospital in Harare.
Design: Cross-sectional study.
Setting: Tertiary, urban-based referral hospital.
Subjects: ...
Guidelines for the management of Malaria in Zimbabwe
(Ministry of Health and Child Care, 2015-06)
District Core Health Services for Zimbabwe
(Ministry of Health and Child Care, 2015-02-03)