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Cost-effectiveness of safer reproduction strategies to prevent HIV in Zimbabwe

The Lancet Global Health, 2018
Background: HIV discordance in stable couples is a major driver of new infections, and discordant couples trying to conceive may be particularly at risk.
Carolyn Smith Hughes, Caroline Murombedzi, Thandiwe Chirenda, Gift Chareka, Felix Mhlanga, Bismark Mateveke, Serah Gitome, Tinei Makurumure, Allen Matubu, Nyaradzo Mgodi, Zvavahera Chirenje, James G Kahn, Joelle Brown   +12 more
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Influence of care group participation on infant and young child feeding, dietary diversity, WASH behaviours and nutrition outcomes in rural Zimbabwe

BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health
Background The care group approach (CGA) is a community-based nutrition behaviour change strategy centred on ‘peer-to-peer learning’ through women support groups.Objective To assess the impact of the CGA on the adoption of appropriate infant and young ...
Tonderayi Mathew Matsungo, Prosper Chopera, Tafadzwa Mavhudzi, Faith Kamazizwa, Starlet Makota, Blessing Kamunda, Calvin Matsinde, Dexter Chagwena, Kudzai Mukudoka   +8 more
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An evaluation of the proposed organisation restructuring at Kadoma city 2015

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2017
Introduction: restructuring is the corporate management term for the act of reorganizing the legal, operational, or other structures of a company for the purpose of making it more profitable or better organized for its present needs.
Caroline Muringazuva, Daniel Chirundu, Shepherd Shamu, Gerald Shambira, Notion Gombe, Tsitsi Juru, Donewell Bangure, Mufuta Tshimanga   +7 more
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Evaluation of the maternal mortality surveillance system in Mutare district, Zimbabwe, 2014-2015: a cross sectional study

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2017
INTRODUCTION: In Zimbabwe the integrated disease surveillance and response guidelines include maternal mortality as a notifiable event reported through the Maternal Mortality Surveillance System (MMSS).
Faith Mutsigiri-Murewanhema, Patron Trish Mafaune, Tsitsi Juru, Notion Tafara Gombe, Donewell Bangure, More Mungati, Mufuta Tshimanga   +6 more
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Students’ perceptions of psychosocial support services at a selected university in Masvingo, Zimbabwe

International Journal of Studies in Psychology
This study determines students’ perceptions of psychosocial support services at a university. A case study involving a single university in Masvingo was conducted. Ten participants (five males and five females) were purposively selected from a university
Christinah Gwirayi, Tinashe F. Mavezera, Debra B. Rushwaya   +2 more
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Age heaping in Zimbabwe: Evidence from the 1992, 2002, 2012 and 2022 Censuses

The Dyke
Age misreporting is a prevalent issue in population-related surveys, attributable to various factors. This study assesses the quality of age-sex data by measuring the extent of digit preference and avoidance in census age distribution.
Kudzaishe Mangombe, Charles Lwanga , Sibusiso B Moyo, Farai Lesley Nhire , Naomi N Wekwete   +4 more
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A History of Health and Psychiatry Services in Zimbabwe 1890-1980

The Dyke
Colonialism and its associated practices of segregation and subjugation left a lasting impact on the lives of the Africans it aimed to ‘civilise’, despite its role in refining certain aspects of African innovation, particularly in healthcare and ...
Walter Obbie Mangezi , Tinashe Chikafa, Chido Rwafa, Chido Mawoyo, Bazondlile Dube-Marimbe, Lazarus Kajawu, Portia Manangazira   +6 more
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Traditional cereal processing technologies and their importance to African communities: A review

International Journal on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Traditional cereal technologies have long been applied in Africa since the dawn of time. Cereal technology is the processing of cereal grain into starch and other nutrients for consumption by humans or animals.
Chakare Benhura, Nyasha G Mushonga, Amanda Muguse, Kudzai Kamunhukamwe, Clareta Mpezani, Lisa Chibira, Mellisa Taruvinga, Santa M Patel   +7 more
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Evaluation of the acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) surveillance system, Gokwe North district, Zimbabwe, 2015: a descriptive cross sectional study

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2017
INTRODUCTION: AFP surveillance was adopted globally as a key strategy for monitoring the progress of the polio eradication initiative. Gokwe North district with an estimated 119 655 children 15 years detected 2 cases, 4 cases and 1 case of AFP in 2012 ...
Annamercy Makoni, Milton Chemhuru, Notion Gombe, Gerald Shambira, Tsitsi Juru, Donewell Bangure, Mufuta Tshimanga   +6 more
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Factors associated with severe occupational injuries at mining company in Zimbabwe, 2010: a cross-sectional study

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2013
INTRODUCTION: Injury rate among mining workers in Zimbabwe was 789/1000 workers in 2008. The proportion of severe occupational injuries increased from 18% in 2008 to 37% in 2009.
Chipo Chimamise, Notion Tafara Gombe, Mufuta Tshimanga, Addmore Chadambuka, Gerald Shambira, Anderson Chimusoro   +5 more
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