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View article: Smallholder Farmers’ Perceptions of Climate Variability and Land-Use Changes in Semiarid Gwayi Catchment Agroecosystems
Smallholder Farmers’ Perceptions of Climate Variability and Land-Use Changes in Semiarid Gwayi Catchment Agroecosystems Open
Climate variability and land-use changes are critical challenges impacting agriculture globally, with Zimbabwe’s Gwayi catchment area experiencing noticeable effects. This study investigated how smallholder farmers in the region perceive t…
View article: Resilient agriculture in semi-arid Zimbabwe: adaptation strategies and influencers among smallholder farmers
Resilient agriculture in semi-arid Zimbabwe: adaptation strategies and influencers among smallholder farmers Open
Despite extensive research on climate change impacts and adaptation strategies in Zimbabwe, their effectiveness from the perspective of smallholder farmers, particularly in the Gwayi catchment remains insufficiently understood. This study …
View article: An analysis of legislation and policies governing the working conditions of sanitation workers in Zimbabwe
An analysis of legislation and policies governing the working conditions of sanitation workers in Zimbabwe Open
Sanitation workers are at high risk of occupational and health hazards associated with exposure to faecal sludge as they clean public toilets, empty septic tanks, repair sewerage pipelines and operate wastewater treatment facilities. They …
View article: Facilitating community engagement: Researchers’ lived experiences in rural communities in the KwaZulu-Natal Ecohealth Program, South Africa
Facilitating community engagement: Researchers’ lived experiences in rural communities in the KwaZulu-Natal Ecohealth Program, South Africa Open
Community engagement approaches are case-specific, enabling communities to address health and well-being challenges. The stages of community engagement are progressive, and particularly, the early stage of community engagement ensures rese…
View article: Perceptions and practices on e-waste management in selected institutions of Zimbabwe
Perceptions and practices on e-waste management in selected institutions of Zimbabwe Open
Ict Health hazardRapid industrialisation has seen the integration of electronic devices for process automation to support increased consumer demand and remain competitive.The rapid adoption of these devices has raised the production of e-w…
View article: Food handlers’ knowledge, attitudes and self-reported practices regarding safe food handling in charitable food assistance programmes in the eThekwini District, South Africa: cross-sectional study
Food handlers’ knowledge, attitudes and self-reported practices regarding safe food handling in charitable food assistance programmes in the eThekwini District, South Africa: cross-sectional study Open
Objective This study aimed to assess food handlers’ knowledge, attitudes and self-reported practices towards safer donated foods. Design This cross-sectional study was conducted from January to May 2021. Setting This study was conducted in…
View article: Spatio-temporal variations in the ecological vulnerability of the Upper Mzingwane sub-catchment of Zimbabwe
Spatio-temporal variations in the ecological vulnerability of the Upper Mzingwane sub-catchment of Zimbabwe Open
Profiling eco-environmentally vulnerable (EV) areas can contribute to the development of mechanisms for environmental protection and sustainable management of ecological resources. Land cover change, population density, annual precipitatio…
View article: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Hotels as Quarantine Destinations
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Hotels as Quarantine Destinations Open
A global view of the COVID-19 pandemic shows its massive impact on the hospitality industry. Its restrictive measures meant to curb the spread of the disease resulted in travel and mobility restrictions and the temporary closure of many ho…
View article: E-WASTE AWARENESS AND PRACTICES OF ZIMBABWEAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY
E-WASTE AWARENESS AND PRACTICES OF ZIMBABWEAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY Open
Africa’s cyberspace is experiencing unprecedented growth as the continent joins the global village to spur socio-economic development. Information and communication technologies (ICT) have become part of everyday life, and when they reach …
View article: Meeting global challenges with coherent policies producing more researchers
Meeting global challenges with coherent policies producing more researchers Open
Sustainable Development Goal 9 encourages building resilient infrastructure, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainable infrastructure by significantly increasing the number of researchers. Using Zimbabwe as a typical developing count…
View article: Dataset for "Tackling global challenges with coherent policies producing more researchers and diaspora engagement"
Dataset for "Tackling global challenges with coherent policies producing more researchers and diaspora engagement" Open
A list of science policies that were published between 2002 and 2021 by the African Union, Southern African Development Community, and the Government of Zimbabwe.
View article: Dataset for "Tackling global challenges with coherent policies producing more researchers and diaspora engagement"
Dataset for "Tackling global challenges with coherent policies producing more researchers and diaspora engagement" Open
A list of science policies that were published between 2002 and 2021 by the African Union, Southern African Development Community, and the Government of Zimbabwe.
View article: The effect of household practices on the deterioration of microbial quality of drinking water between source and point of use in Murewa district, Zimbabwe
The effect of household practices on the deterioration of microbial quality of drinking water between source and point of use in Murewa district, Zimbabwe Open
Access to safe drinking water is a key determinant of public health and is considered a basic human right essential to avert waterborne diseases. Understanding the association between household drinking water handling practices and the bac…
View article: Sustainability of water facilities under community based management in Zimbabwe
Sustainability of water facilities under community based management in Zimbabwe Open
Community Based Management (CBM) has been envisaged as a panacea to sustainability challenges faced in the Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector globally. In spite of this approach having success stories, studies have shown that failu…
View article: The experiences of sex workers accessing HIV care services in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
The experiences of sex workers accessing HIV care services in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Open
Background: Although sub-Saharan African countries have rolled out massive HIV treatment and care programmes, there is little evidence of these having embraced key population groups particularly female sex workers. Due to the criminalisati…
View article: The lived experiences of men who have sex with men when accessing HIV care services in Zimbabwe
The lived experiences of men who have sex with men when accessing HIV care services in Zimbabwe Open
An enabling environment was not provided for MSM clients to access HIV care services in the majority of health facilities. This calls for sensitisation and competency clinical training of service providers so that the diverse needs of MSM …
View article: The lived experiences of men who have sex with men when accessing HIV care services
The lived experiences of men who have sex with men when accessing HIV care services Open
Background: Key populations such as men who have sex with men are disproportionately
\naffected by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), yet they are underserved. This vulnerable
\ngroup also faces stigma and discrimination when utilising th…
View article: An assessment of risk factors for contracting rabies among dog bite cases recorded in Ward 30, Murewa district, Zimbabwe
An assessment of risk factors for contracting rabies among dog bite cases recorded in Ward 30, Murewa district, Zimbabwe Open
Background Zoonoses are a major threat to human health. Worldwide, rabies is responsible for approximately 59 000 deaths annually. In Zimbabwe, rabies is one of the top 5 priority diseases and it is notifiable. It is estimated that rabies …
View article: Predictors of hand hygiene behaviours among primary and secondary school children in a rural district setting in Zimbabwe: a cross-sectional epidemiologic study
Predictors of hand hygiene behaviours among primary and secondary school children in a rural district setting in Zimbabwe: a cross-sectional epidemiologic study Open
Hand hygiene is one of the most effective and efficient ways of controlling faecal–oral diseases. However, little is known about the predictors of hand hygiene behaviours among school children. A predesigned checklist guide was used to obs…
View article: A review of studies on community based early warning systems
A review of studies on community based early warning systems Open
Community-based early warning systems involve community driven collection and analysis of information that enable warning messages to help a community to react to a hazard and reduce the resulting loss or harm. Most early warning systems a…
View article: Developing a community-centred malaria early warning system based on indigenous knowledge: Gwanda District, Zimbabwe
Developing a community-centred malaria early warning system based on indigenous knowledge: Gwanda District, Zimbabwe Open
Malaria continues to be a major public health problem in Sub-Saharan Africa despite efforts that have been made to prevent and control the disease for many decades. The knowledge on prediction and occurrence of the disease that communities…