Browsing University of Zimbabwe Theses and Dissertations Collection by Title
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Haematemesis in an African medical ward
(1965-12)Between 1957 and 1963, 63 male patients were admitted under my care to Harare African hospital. They were suffering from acute haematemesis from the upper gastrointestinal tract. The bleeding in each case was sufficient ... -
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: ... -
Harare doctors support the need for training in basic business and economics principles in medical school: A pilot study
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2006)The world is becoming more and more capitalist. This change is affecting all health disciplines including general practice. Lomas reported that economic factors also contribute to a change in doctors' behaviour.' This ... -
Hardly a harmless analgesic
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1999)Membranous nephropathy (MN), the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults, is usually idiopathic, with an identifiable cause in only about 20% of cases.1 Causes of secondary MN include various auto-immune diseases, ... -
Health related quality of life (HRQoL) of people living with HIV: A comparison with biomedical markers of HIV
(2013-11)Background: Health related quality of life (HRQoL) in HIV patients has become an important indicator of impact of disease and treatment outcomes. Linking CD4 count to HRQoL measures is necessary to determine if HRQoL can ... -
Health workers’ participation in voluntary counselling and testing in three districts of Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2003)Objectives: To determine the proportion of health workers who had undergone VC'T for HIV' in three districts of Mashonaland East Province and to further explore reasons for non-participation in those who had not been ... -
Hepatitis B virus markers in dental care personnel practising in Harare
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1987)In a seroepidemiologic study of 600 volunteers the authors detected serologic markers of hepatatis B surface antigen (HBs Ag) in 6 (6%) of the 100 denial-care markers representing a spectrum exposure to blood and patients. ... -
Hepatitis BeAg in chronic asympomatic Hepatitis B surface antigen carriers and in primary hepatocellular carcinoma patients
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1986)A total of 246 HR, Ag - positive subjects were iSted for the presence of Hepatitis Bt, antigen, ad total anti-delta IgG. Of the 246, 174 were BsAg- positive asymptomatic chronic carriers nd 72 were ... -
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. ... -
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 -
How are condoms used in a family planning setting: Evidence from Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2005)Objectives: (To determine the level and consistency of condom use among family planning clients at three family planning clinics in Zimbabwe.) Design: A prospective cross sectional study. Setting: The study was carried ... -
Hypertension awareness, treatment and control at Vubachikwe Mine, Gwanda, Zimbabwe, 2013
(2013-08)Background: In July 2012, according to the chronic disease register Vubachikwe mine had at least 1 in every 10 workers suffering from hypertension. However about 30 workers had defaulted hypertensive treatment that is ... -
Hypertension in Harare hospital out-patients: drugs prescribed, drugs taken and control achieved.
(University of Zimbabwe,College of Health Sciences, 1986)Patient-retained records supplemented by patieni interviews were used to evaluate hypertension management at Harare Hospital. One hundred and one successive hypertensive out-patients were studied. In over a third of patients ... -
Identifying motivational factors in job performance and how they relate to attrition among village health workers in Shurugwi and Chirumanzu districts, Zimbabwe.
(2013-08)Background: Motivation is one of the key determinants of village health worker performance. Motivation is difficult to assess and can be measured by a series of questions which can be grouped into smaller sets that accurately ... -
Infection control among dental therapists in Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2006)Objectives: To assess the general infection control practices with special reference to the prevention of transmission ofHIV/AIDS infection among dental therapists in Zimbabwe. Setting: Dental therapists practising in ... -
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 ... -
Investigation into the pharmacodynamics of ethanol as a nerve blocking agent
(2014-06-26)Ethanol is a known nerve-blocking agent, yet its clinical use is minimal. This is partly due to unclear dosage levels and not enough knowledge of its pharmacodynamics and overwhelming dominance of its psychomotor properties. ... -
Investigation of the effect of stalanev (Stavudine, Lamivudine and Nevirapine) treatment on plasma lactate levels in adults attending Beatrice Road and Wilkins Infectious Diseases Hospital Opportunistic Infections clinics in Harare, Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2012)Main Objective: To evaluate the effect of Stalanev (Stavudine, Lamivudine and Nevirapine) treatment on plasma lactate levels in adults attending Beatrice Road Infectious Diseases Hospital and Wilkins Infectious Diseases ... -
Investigation of the effect of STALANEV (stavudine, lamivudine and nevirapine) treatment on serum lactate levels in adults attending BRIDH and WIDH opportunistic infections clinics in Harare
(2013-06-27)Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) have become a significant public health problem in Zimbabwe, threatening the socio-economic fibre of the country and placing a tremendous ... -
INVESTIGATION OF THE TOXICOLOGICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF A HYDROETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF BOOPHONE DISTICHA BULB
(2013-03-14)Boophone disticha is a highly poisonous bulb. It has been used systemically in traditional medical practice in Zimbabwe and neighbouring countries for the management of various central nervous system conditions including ...