Browsing University of Zimbabwe Theses and Dissertations Collection by Title
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A comparison of infant and adult Bantu Siderosis
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A critical incident reporting system in anaesthesia
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2001)Objective: To audit the recently established Critical Incident Reporting System in the Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, University of Zimbabwe Medical School. The system was set up with the purpose of ... -
A pilot study to assess the immunologic and virologic efficacy of generic nevirapine, zidovudine and lamivudine in the treatment of HIV-1 infected women with pre-exposure to single dose nevirapine or short course zidovudine and their spouses in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2006)Objective: A pilot study to assess effectiveness of generic Nevirapine (NVP)+Zidovudine(AZT)+Lamivudine (3TC) as potent antiretroviral therapy (ART) in women exposed to either SD NVP or short course (SC) AZT through ... -
A possible case of paraplegia caused by S. Mansoni
(University of Rhodesia, 1965-03) -
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 ... -
A relationship between self-care knowledge and self-care practices on pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) among women aged 15-49 years with PIH attending antenatal clinic at Harare hospital
(2016-05)Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is a gestational hypertensive disorder. It is the commonest unavoidable medical condition encountered in pregnancy, complicating approximately 10% of all pregnancies. The purpose ... -
A study to determine relationship between partner support and adherence to Zidovudine among HIV positive pregnant women attending PMTCT clinic at Shurugwi hospital
(2014-05-21)There are low levels of adherence to zidovudine prophylaxis among HIV positive pregnant women at Shurugwi District Hospital in Zimbabwe. The most likely contributing factor to low adherence levels could be related to the ... -
A study to determine the relationship between level of woman empowerment and level of self-care among HIV positive pregnant women aged 15-49 years at Morgenster mission hospital in Masvingo province
(2016-11)Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continues to be a major public health problem locally, regionally and internationally (Arron, 2007). Global UNAIDS 2013 report stated that 35, 5-38, 8 million people were living with HIV ... -
A study to determine the relationship between pregnancy and knowledge of pregnancy related complications among adolescents aged 13 to 19 years in Marondera urban.
(2012-08-31)Adolescents’ pregnancy is a global concern because they are biologically and emotionally immature. Pregnancy predisposes them to pregnancy related complications. Knowledge on pregnancy related complications are of importance ... -
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 ... -
A study to examine the relationship between knowledge levels on self-care practices and occurance of abortion among women of child bearing age admitted for post arbotal care at Gwanda gynaecology ward.
(2012-09-03)Abortion is a major public health obstetric problem across the globe. Worldwide, twenty million unsafe abortions occur each year. Eighty thousand women die each year because of complications following unsafe abortions [WHO ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Accuracy of the kato-katz method in diagnosis of s.mansoni and soil transmitted helminths infection in Zimbabwe.
(2016-05)Introduction: Mapping of schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminths infection in Zimbabwe was prioritized for evidence based treatment control strategy in year 2010. Two diagnostics tests: Kato-Katz (KK) and fomol ether ... -
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 ... -
Amoebic liver abscess in Rhodesia in the adult African
(University College of Rhodesia, 1966-12) -
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 ... -
An approach to the management of volvulus of the sigmoid colon
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1990)The colon involved with the sigmoid volvulus is much thicker than the normal colon. It is easy to handle and holds sutures well. Patients who have sigmoid-colon volvulus do not have much faecal loading. Most of the distension ... -
An audit of clinical assessments of low back pain conditions managed at Parirenyatwa hospital’s rehabilitation department: 2 year retrospective study (2010-11)
(2014-05-21)and Aim: Musculoskeletal conditions contributed 62% of all the cases that presented to Parirenyatwa Hospital’s Physiotherapy Outpatient Department during the year 2010-11. Low back pain contributed 13% of these musculoskeletal ...