Search Results - "Simbarashe Rusakaniko"

The Impact of School Subsidies on HIV-Related Outcomes Among Adolescent Female Orphans by Hallfors, Denise Dion, Ph.D, Cho, Hyunsan, Ph.D, Rusakaniko, Simbarashe, D.Phil, Mapfumo, John, M.S, Iritani, Bonita, M.A, Zhang, Lei, Ph.D, Luseno, Winnie, Ph.D, Miller, Ted, Ph.D

“…Abstract Purpose We examine effects of school support as a structural HIV prevention intervention for adolescent female orphans in Zimbabwe after 5 years…”
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A systematic and meta-analysis review on the diagnostic accuracy of antibodies in the serological diagnosis of COVID-19 by Vengesai, Arthur, Midzi, Herald, Kasambala, Maritha, Mutandadzi, Hamlet, Mduluza-Jokonya, Tariro L., Rusakaniko, Simbarashe, Mutapi, Francisca, Naicker, Thajasvarie, Mduluza, Takafira

“…Background Serological testing based on different antibody types are an alternative method being used to diagnose SARS-CoV-2 and has the potential of having…”
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Should disability-inclusive health be a priority in low-income countries? A case-study from Zimbabwe by Kuper, Hannah, Smythe, Tracey, Kujinga, Tapiwa, Chivandire, Greaterman, Rusakaniko, Simbarashe

“…The National Disability Policy was launched in Zimbabwe in June 2021 and includes a range of commitments for the provision of disability-inclusive health…”
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Multiplex peptide microarray profiling of antibody reactivity against neglected tropical diseases derived B-cell epitopes for serodiagnosis in Zimbabwe by Vengesai, Arthur, Naicker, Thajasvarie, Midzi, Herald, Kasambala, Maritha, Mduluza-Jokonya, Tariro L, Rusakaniko, Simbarashe, Mutapi, Francisca, Mduluza, Takafira

“…Introduction Peptides (B-cell epitopes) have broad applications in disease diagnosis and surveillance of pathogen exposure. In this framework, we present a…”
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Factors Associated with Ever Being HIV-Tested in Zimbabwe: An Extended Analysis of the Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (2010-2011) by Takarinda, Kudakwashe Collin, Madyira, Lydia Kudakwashe, Mhangara, Mutsa, Makaza, Victor, Maphosa-Mutsaka, Memory, Rusakaniko, Simbarashe, Kilmarx, Peter H, Mutasa-Apollo, Tsitsi, Ncube, Getrude, Harries, Anthony David

“…Zimbabwe has a high human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) burden. It is therefore important to scale up HIV-testing and counseling (HTC) as a gateway to HIV…”
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Assessing early child development and its association with stunting and schistosome infections in rural Zimbabwean children using the Griffiths Scales of Child Development by Mutapi, Francisca, Pfavayi, Lorraine, Osakunor, Derick, Lim, Rivka, Kasambala, Maritha, Mutemeri, Arnold, Rusakaniko, Simbarashe, Chibanda, Dixon, Mduluza, Takafira

“…There is a paucity of reference early childhood development (ECD) data at community level in rural Africa. Our objective was to conduct a comprehensive…”
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Patient-mix, programmatic characteristics, retention and predictors of attrition among patients starting antiretroviral therapy (ART) before and after the implementation of HIV "Treat All" in Zimbabwe by Makurumidze, Richard, Buyze, Jozefien, Decroo, Tom, Lynen, Lutgarde, de Rooij, Madelon, Mataranyika, Trevor, Sithole, Ngwarai, Takarinda, Kudakwashe C, Apollo, Tsitsi, Hakim, James, Van Damme, Wim, Rusakaniko, Simbarashe

“…Since the scale-up of the HIV "Treat All" recommendation, evidence on its real-world effect on predictors of attrition (either death or lost to follow-up) is…”
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SARS-CoV-2 Serological testing in frontline health workers in Zimbabwe by Rusakaniko, Simbarashe, Sibanda, Elopy Nemele, Mduluza, Takafira, Tagwireyi, Paradzayi, Dhlamini, Zephaniah, Ndhlovu, Chiratidzo Ellen, Chandiwana, Precious, Chiwambutsa, Shingirai, Lim, Rivka May, Scott, Fiona, Sibanda, Lindiwe Majele, Mutapi, Francisca

“…In order to protect health workers from SARS-CoV-2, there is need to characterise the different types of patient facing health workers. Our first aim was to…”
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The prevalence and process of pediatric HIV disclosure: A population-based prospective cohort study in Zimbabwe by Finnegan, Amy, Langhaug, Lisa, Schenk, Katie, Puffer, Eve S, Rusakaniko, Simbarashe, Choi, Yujung, Mahaso, Simbarashe, Green, Eric P

“…The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of pediatric HIV disclosure in rural Zimbabwe and track the process of disclosure over time. We…”
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Spatial distribution of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis in metropolitan Harare, Zimbabwe by Chirenda, Joconiah, Gwitira, Isaiah, Warren, Robin M, Sampson, Samantha L, Murwira, Amon, Masimirembwa, Collen, Mateveke, Kudzanai M, Duri, Cremence, Chonzi, Prosper, Rusakaniko, Simbarashe, Streicher, Elizabeth M

“…The contribution of high tuberculosis (TB) transmission pockets in propagating area-wide transmission has not been adequately described in Zimbabwe. This study…”
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Investigation on the hereditary basis of colorectal cancers in an African population with frequent early onset cases by Katsidzira, Leolin, Vorster, Anna, Gangaidzo, Innocent T, Makunike-Mutasa, Rudo, Govender, Dhiren, Rusakaniko, Simbarashe, Thomson, Sandie, Matenga, Jonathan A, Ramesar, Raj

“…Approximately 25% of colorectal cancer patients in sub-Saharan Africa are younger than 40 years, and hereditary factors may contribute. We investigated the…”
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Attrition one year after starting antiretroviral therapy before and after the programmatic implementation of HIV “Treat All” in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Makurumidze, Richard, Decroo, Tom, Jacobs, Bart K. M, Rusakaniko, Simbarashe, Van Damme, Wim, Lynen, Lutgarde, Gils, Tinne

“…Evidence on the real-world effects of "Treat All" on attrition has not been systematically reviewed. We aimed to review existing literature to compare…”
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Survival of HIV-infected patients with high-grade non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas: A retrospective study of experiences in Zimbabwe by Manyau, Maudy C. P, Mudzviti, Tinashe, Rusakaniko, Simbarashe, Mberi, Elson T, Maponga, Charles C, Morse, Gene D

“…Background Rituximab in combination with chemotherapy is now widely accepted as standard of care for AIDS-related lymphomas (ARLs) of B-cell origin. However,…”
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Retention and predictors of attrition among patients who started antiretroviral therapy in Zimbabwe's national antiretroviral therapy programme between 2012 and 2015 by Makurumidze, Richard, Mutasa-Apollo, Tsitsi, Decroo, Tom, Choto, Regis C, Takarinda, Kudakwashe C, Dzangare, Janet, Lynen, Lutgarde, Van Damme, Wim, Hakim, James, Magure, Tapuwa, Mugurungi, Owen, Rusakaniko, Simbarashe

“…The last evaluation to assess outcomes for patients receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) through the Zimbabwe public sector was conducted in 2011, covering…”
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Comprehensive occupational health services for healthcare workers in Zimbabwe during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic by Kavenga, Fungai, Rickman, Hannah M, Chingono, Rudo, Taruvinga, Tinotenda, Marembo, Takudzwa, Manasa, Justen, Marambire, Edson, McHugh, Grace, Gregson, Celia L, Bandason, Tsitsi, Redzo, Nicol, Maunganidze, Aspect, Magure, Tsitsi, Ndhlovu, Chiratidzo, Mujuru, Hilda, Rusakaniko, Simbarashe, Manangazira, Portia, Ferrand, Rashida A, Kranzer, Katharina

“…Healthcare workers are disproportionately affected by COVID-19. In low- and middle- income countries, they may be particularly impacted by underfunded health…”
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Strengthening national health research systems in the WHO African Region - progress towards universal health coverage by Rusakaniko, Simbarashe, Makanga, Michael, Ota, Martin O, Bockarie, Moses, Banda, Geoffrey, Okeibunor, Joseph, Mutapi, Francisca, Tumusiime, Prosper, Nyirenda, Thomas, Kirigia, Joses Muthuri, Nabyonga-Orem, Juliet

“…Health challenges and health systems set-ups differ, warranting contextualised healthcare interventions to move towards universal health coverage. As such,…”
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Distribution of schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminthiasis in Zimbabwe: towards a national plan of action for control and elimination by Midzi, Nicholas, Mduluza, Takafira, Chimbari, Moses J, Tshuma, Clement, Charimari, Lincoln, Mhlanga, Gibson, Manangazira, Portia, Munyati, Shungu M, Phiri, Isaac, Mutambu, Susan L, Midzi, Stanley S, Ncube, Anastancia, Muranzi, Lawrence P, Rusakaniko, Simbarashe, Mutapi, Francisca

“…Schistosomiasis and STH are among the list of neglected tropical diseases considered for control by the WHO. Although both diseases are endemic in Zimbabwe, no…”
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Clinical utility of peptide microarrays in the serodiagnosis of neglected tropical diseases in sub-Saharan Africa: protocol for a diagnostic test accuracy systematic review by Vengesai, Arthur, Naicker, Thajasvarie, Kasambala, Maritha, Midzi, Herald, Mduluza-Jokonya, Tariro, Rusakaniko, Simbarashe, Mduluza, Takafira

“…IntroductionNeglected tropical diseases tend to cluster in the same poor populations and, to make progress with their control, they will have to be dealt with…”
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Effects of a Community Health Worker-Led Health Literacy Intervention on Lifestyle Modification Among Patients With Hypertension and Diabetes in the City of Harare, Zimbabwe: Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial by Katena, Nyaradzai Arster, Shamu, Shepherd, Fana, Golden Tafadzwa, Rusakaniko, Simbarashe

“…Hypertension and diabetes are among the most common noncommunicable diseases in Zimbabwe. These 2 conditions are largely prevented and controlled by lifestyle…”
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Psychological distress among healthcare workers accessing occupational health services during the COVID-19 pandemic in Zimbabwe by Chingono, Rudo M.S., Nzvere, Farirayi P., Marambire, Edson T., Makwembere, Mirriam, Mhembere, Nesbert, Herbert, Tania, Maunganidze, Aspect J.V., Pasi, Christopher, Chiwanga, Michael, Chonzi, Prosper, Ndhlovu, Chiratidzo E., Mujuru, Hilda, Rusakaniko, Simbarashe, Olaru, Ioana D., Ferrand, Rashida A., Simms, Victoria, Kranzer, Katharina

“…Healthcare workers (HCWs) have experienced anxiety and psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. We established and report findings from an…”
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