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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 ... -
Knowledge of women of child bearing age on the utilisation of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy at Dangamvura and Sakubva health centers, Mutare, Zimbabwe .
(2013-05)Even though it appears as if countries in sub-Saharan Africa have made important progress in IPTp implementation, coverage levels remain low. Various studies done have come out with various findings ranging from lack of ... -
Lethal congenital malformations in the Greater Harare Obstetric Unit during 1983
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1986-02)There were 97 perinatal death attributed to congenital malformations in the Greater Harare Obstetric Unit during 1983. This gives an incidence of 2.14/1 000 total births. The central nervous system was the most frequently ... -
Levels of chromium in Zimbabwean foods and its importance in carbohydrate metabolism
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1986)Staple foods eaten by Zimbabweans were collected and analysed for their chromium content. Organic matter was destroyed by a wet oxidation procedure using concentrated sulphuric and nitric acids. The food digest was directly ... -
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 ... -
Liver and kidney function tests in normal and pre-eclamptic gestation: A comparison with non-gestational reference values
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2002)Objective: To compare liver and kidney function tests in pre-eclampsia and in uncomplicated pregnancy and to relate the results to physiological reference values. Design: Prospective cross sectional study. Setting: Antenatal ... -
Livingstone: His contributions as a doctor
(University College of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, 1965-07)