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Professor Mathilda Zvinavashe

List of Publications

  1. Mugadza, G., Zvinavashe, M., Gumbo, F.Z., and Stray-Pedersen, B. (2018). Early Breastfeeding Initiation and incidence of neonatal sepsis in Chipinge District Zimbabwe. International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. 5(1):1-5.
  2. Mhlanga, M., Zvinavashe, M., Gwanzura, L. and Stray-pedersen, B. (2018). Factors associated with child morbidity amongst children 0-59 months in Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe : An Analytical cross sectional study. Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS). Vol 17, issue 1 pp. 81-86.
  3. Nyika ML, Mukona D, Zvinavashe, M. (2018). Factors Contributing to Phlebitis Among Adult Patients Admitted in the Medical-Surgical Units of a Central Hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe. Journal of the art and science of Infusion Nursing. Vol.41. no 2 pp. 96 to 102. Pp. 1922-1926.
  4. Zvinavashe, M., Mukona, D., Ndaimani A. and Mhlanga, M. (2017) Prevalence of Diabetes in Pregnancy at a Tertiary Care Institution and Associated Perinatal Outcomes. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences. 16 (12), pp. 82 – 89.
  5. Mukona, D., Munjanja, S.P., Zvinavashe, M. and Stray-Pederson, B. (2017) Barriers of Adherence and possible solutions to non adherence to anti-diabetic therapy in pregnant women with diabetes: patients’ perspective. Journal of diabetes research Https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/3578075. Pp.1 – 10.
  6. Mudzindiko, T., Mukona, D., Zvinavashe, M., Ndaimani, A., and Mhlanga, M. (2017). Knowledge of cervical cancer and uptake of cervical cancer screening in women aged 18-45 years at a central hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe. Nova Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences. Vol. 6.(1) pp. 1-8.
  7. Gwariro, S. Dzimiri, T, Ncube,F. , Musvipa, M., Longwe, R., Kanyamura, D.,Ncube , B, Ndaimani, A., Mhlanga, M., Zvinavashe, M., and Haruzivishe, C. (2017). Faculty Practice: A Concept Analysis. P. 304-309 International Journal of Health Sciences and Research (IJHSR). Vol. 7; Issue: 2,Pages: 1-3.
  8. Munangaidzwa Sihle, Mhlanga Maxwell, Zvinavashe , M., Haruzivishe Clara. Factors associated with utilisation of Antenatal Care Services by pregnant women aged between 18 and 49 years in Masvingo Province. (2017) International Journal of Health Sciences & Research (www.ijhsr.org).Vol.7; Issue: 9; September 2017.
  9. Mugadza, G., Zvinavashe, M. , Gumbo, F. Z., Babill Stray-Pedersen (2017). Early Breastfeeding Initiation and incidence of severe neonatal jaundice in Chipinge District Zimbabwe. International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. November-December 2017; 4 (6):5.
  10. Mudzindiko, T., Mukona, M., D., Zvinavashe, M., Ndaimani, A. and Mhlanga, M. (2017). Knowledge on cervical cancer and uptake of cervical cancer screening in women aged 18-45 years at a central hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe. Nova Journal of Medical and biological Sciences. Vol.6 (1). Pp. 1-8.
  11. Masvikeni, T., Tshuma, B., Zvinavashe, M., Mhlanga, M and Mugadza (2017). QUALITY OF CONDOM USE: CONCEPT PAPER International Journal of Development Research Vol. 07, Issue, 10,October, 2017
  12. Gundani H, Zvinavashe M, Makoni P, Mukona D, Mugadza, G, Chidara P, Muchineripi R, Fengu R, and Gwanzura L ( 2017) Lived Experiences of Women of the Quality of Obstetric Care Services (QOCSs) Provided at a Care Facility in Zimbabwe: A Case Study of Mabvuku. Journal of Basic and Applied Research International, 23(1): 1-12, 2017. ISSN:2395-3438 (P).
  13. Kufakunesu L, Shumba P, Kapfunde A, Zvinavashe M, Makoni P. ( 2017). Pre-Conception Care: Concept Analysis. IJRDO-Journal of Health Sciences and Nursing. Volume-2 | Issue-11 | November,2017 | Paper-4. ISSN: 2456-298X.
  14. Tsomondo E, Chihava I, Zvinavashe M, Mugadza G and Makoni P. (2017). Concept on Lived Experience Parents/Guardians of Children with neurological deficits. IJRDO-Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research. Volume -2/ Issue -11/ November, 2017. ISSN: 2458-2971.
  15. Gwariro, S., Dzimiri, T., Ncube, F. Musvipa, F. Longwe, T. Kanyamura,D. Ncube, B., Ndaimani, A., Mhlanga, M., Zvinavashe, M., Haruzivishe, C. (2017). Faculty Practice: A concept analysis. International Journal of Health Sciences & Research. ISSN : 2249-9571 Vol 7., no 7. Pp. 304 – 309.
  16. Sibanda S, Mundwa M, Mubatapasi C, Rukweza J, Zvinavashe M and Makoni P. (Dec 2017). Seclusion: A Concept Analysis. IJHSR- International Journal of Health Sciences and Research. Vol. 7; Issue: 12 (December 2017). ISSN: 2249-9571.
  17. Munangaidzwa,S., Mhlanga , M., Zvinavashe ,M., Haruzivishe, C. (2017). Factors associated with utilisation of antenatal care services by pregnant women aged between 18 and 49 years in Masvingo province . International Journal of Health Sciences & Research (www.ijhsr.org).Vol.7; Issue: 9; September 2017.
  18. Mukona D, Chauke L, Dzimiri T, Ndaimani A., Zvinavashe, M. (2017) Adherence to anti-diabetic therapy; Concept analysis. IJRDO-Journal of Health Sciences and Nursing. 2(11): 32-41.
  19. Mukona, D, Munjanja, S.P., Zvinavashe, M. & Stray-Pederson, B. (2017). Development of an Adherence Promotion Framework to improve adherence to anti-diabetic therapy in women with diabetes in pregnancy. Journal of Diabetes and Metabolism. 8 (11): 773; DOI: 10.4172/2155-6156.1000773.
  20. Mukona D, Munjanja, S.P., Zvinavashe, M. & Stray-Pederson, B. (2017). Adherence to anti-diabetic therapy in women with diabetes in pregnancy. International Journal of Diabetes & its Complications. 1 (4):1-6.
  21. Mukona, D., Munjanja, S.P., Zvinavashe, M. & Stray-Pederson, B. (2017). Barriers to and facilitators of adherence to anti-diabetic therapy in pregnant women with diabetes: a health care worker’s perspective. Journal of diabetes mellitus. Volume 7. Pp 160-174 doi: 104236/jdm.2017.73013
  22. Kagura, Y., Zvinavashe, M., Mukona, D. and Saburi, G. (2017). Prevalence of Late Stage Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer and Comorbidities in women Aged 65yrs and Above in Harare, Zimbabwe. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research. ISSN : 2249-9571, Vol. 7, (1) pp. 179-187.
  23. Mugadza, G., Zvinavashe, M., Felicity, Gumbo, F. Z., Stray-Pedersen, B., and Haruzivishe, C. (2017). "Early Breastfeeding Initiation (EBFI) Knowledge: Concept Paper “International Journal of Scientific Research and Management. "Volume 5 Issue 5 [May 2017]
  24. M. Njodzi, Mugadza G. M. Zvinavashe, Mhlanga M. (2016). Factors Associated With Road Traffic Accidents Among Survivors: A Pilot study. Quest Journals Journal of Medical and Dental Science Research Volume 3 ~ Issue 1.
  25. Chimbetete, S., Ncube, F., Ndaimani, A., Mugadza,G., Kapfunde. A., Zvinavashe, M., Gwariro Simba, Haruzivishe,. C. (2016). Adverse maternal Outcomes: A concept analysis. IJRDO – Journal of Health Sciences and Nursing. Volume-1 Issue-9.
  26. Dodzo,LG., Mahaka,H., Mukona,D., Zvinavashe, M., Haruzivishe, C., (2016) HIV self-care practices during pregnancy and maternal health outcomes among HIV-positive postnatal mothers aged 18–35 years at Mbuya Nehanda maternity hospital. Journal. Psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV IF = 1.00
  27. Judith Rukweza, Sihle Munangaidzwa, Alice Dube, Mathilda G. Zvinavashe, Clara Haruzivishe & Gladys Mugadza. Utilization of Postnatal Care Services: (2016): A Concept Analysis. Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (IJIR) Vol-2, Issue-10
  28. Gladys Mugadza, Mathilda Zvinavashe, Felicity, Zvanyadza Gumbo, Babill Stray-Pedersen, Clara Haruzivishe. (2016). Early breastfeeding initiation (EBFI). Concept Paper International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery.Vol.8 (10), pp. 81-85.
  29. Mugadza,G., Longwe, R., Njanje, A., Zvinavashe, M., Haruzivishe, C., and Rukweza, J. (2016). MATERNAL ROLE CONFIDENCE: CONCEPT PAPER, IJRDO-Journal of Educational Research. Volume-1 | Issue-7 | October,2016 | Paper-3.
  30. Nyamutsamba, H.; Nkhomo, M.; Zvinavashe, M. and Mukona, D. (2016). Knowledge of Prostate Gland Hypertrophy : associated Urinary Elimination Problems and Health Seeking Practices in men aged 50 and above. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) e-ISSSN: 2279-0861, Vol 15, Issue 9 Ver.XII (September, 2016). Pp.28-32.
  31. Zvinavashe, M.,Obert, M., Mukona, D. and Haruzivishe, C. (2016). Coping Strategies of HIV/AIDS Orphans in WARD 15 Bikita District, Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe. Nova Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences. Vol. 4 (4)., pp. 1-6.
  32. Gundani, V.H., Gwanzura, L., Zvinavashe, M. and Muchineripi, C.; P. (2016). A Phenomenological Research Study : Lived Experiences of young women of Quality of Obstetric care services. Journal of Basic and Applied Research International. ISSN 2395-3438 . Vol 19(1). Pp 1-9.
  33. Mukona, D., Munjanja, S, P., Zvinavashe, M. and Stray-Pederson, B. (2016) Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) : Challenges of Adherence to Anti-Diabetic Therapy and Perinatal Outcomes in Pregnant Women with GDM. A Proposal for Research. Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences ( IOSR –JDMS) Eisssn : 2279-0853, p-ISSN 2279-0861 Vol. 15, Issue 3 ver.1 pp.58-62.
  34. Mhlanga, M., Mutseyekwa, F., Zvinavashe, M and Haruzivishe, C. (2016). Preditors on utilization of maternal, newborn and child health services among rural women in Manicaland Zimbabwe. Central African Journal of Medicine, 62 (9/12)pp.63-71.
  35. Mukonka,L. M., Mukona, D., Zvinavashe, M., Stray-Pedersen , B.,Ndaimani, A. and Mhlanga, M. (2016). Factors Related To Non-Adherence To Lifestyle Modification In Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 At Harare Central Hospital. IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS) e-ISSN: 2320–1959.p- ISSN: 2320–1940 Volume 5, Issue 5 Ver. IV (Sep. - Oct. 2016), PP 77-85 www.iosrjournals.org.
  36. Dohwe, M. , Haruzivishe, C., Zvinavashe, M., Mhlanga, M. and Mugadza, G. (2016). Domestic Violence and its association with Adverse Pregnancy outcomes in Zimbabwe : A Descriptive Correctional Study. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development. ISSN 2278-0211 (online).
  37. Mupasi, I., Haruzivishe, C., Zvinavashe, M., Ndaimani, A. and Kapfunde. A. (2016). Knowledge levels and practice of dual contraception in prevention of unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS)e-ISSSN: 2320-1959.p. ISSN 2320-1940 Vol.5, Issue 1 pp. 41-47.
  38. Zvinavashe, M., Nyagura, C., Zvinavashe, A.P., Mukona, D., Ndaimani, A., Mhlanga, M. and Haruzivishe. C. (2016). Knowledge Levels of Male Circumcision among Pregnant Women at a Referral Health Institution : A Pilot Study. Journal of Nursing and Care. ISSN:2167-1168. Vol.5. Issue 1.
  39. Mugadza, G., Krumpen , P., Zvinavashe, M., Ndaimani, A. and Mhlanga, M. (2016). Female Condom : Knowledge, Perceptions and Practices among Female College Students. Quest Journals : Journal of Medical and Dental Science Research, e- ISSN : 2394—076X , p-p- ISSN : 2394-0751, Vol.3. Issue 1, pp 10-15.
  40. Mhlanga, M., Zvinavashe, M, Haruzivishe, C. and Ndaimani, A. (2016). Quality of Nursing Care : A concept analysis. Quest Journals : Journal of Medical and Dental Science Research, e- ISSN : 2394-076X, p- ISSN : 2394-0751. Vol. 3. Issue 1, pp25-30.
  41. Saburi, G. Zvinavashe, M. and Mukona, D. (2015). Knowledge of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Women Aged 20-70 Years with Diabetes Mellitus at a Central Hospital in Zimbabwe. Nova Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences. Vol.4 (4) pp. 1-7.
  42. Mhlanga, M., Mutseyekwa, F., Zvinavashe, M., Haruzivishe, C.,Mukona, D. and Ndaimani, A. (2015). Perceptions and Barriers to Exclusive Breastfeeding in Manicaland, Zimbabwe. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing. Vol. 21. ISSN 2422-8419. Pp. 30-34.
  43. Ndaimani, A., Nyamakura, R., Zvinavashe, M., Haruzivishe, C., Mukona, D. and Mhlanga, M. (2015). Quality of life and itssociodemographic and clinical predictors among people on antiretroviral therapy (ART) at a resource-limited clinic. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences ( IOSR –JDMS) e-ISSN: 2279-0853, p-ISSN: 22790861. Vol.14 , Issue 2 Ver. II ,pp 73-78.
  44. Madondo, G. Haruzivishe, C. Mukona, D. and Zvinavashe, M. (2015). Factors Associated with Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy among Clients Aged Eighteen Years and above Attending Opportunistic Infection Clinic at Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe. Nova Journal of Medical and Bilogical Sciences. Vol.4 (3). Pp. 1-7.
  45. Zvinavashe, M., Mombo, V., &Mukona, D. (2015). Knowledge levels of HIV positive patients on the importance of antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence. IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS) e-ISSN: 2320–1959.p- ISSN: 2320–1940 Volume 4, Issue 4 Ver. II, PP 68-78.
  46. Gundani,V. H., Singauke, T. and Zvinavashe.M. (2015). Levels of nutrition knowledge and practice in HIV positive adults at an Opportunistic Infection Clinic in Harare, Zimbabwe at Journal of Disease and Global Health. Pp. 151 to 157. http://www.ikpress.org.
  47. Matara, F., Mukona, D. And Zvinavashe, M. (2015). Factors contributing to malnutrition among HIV positive children aged 6 and 60 months. Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS). 1, ver.II. pp. 62-71.
  48. Gomora, A., Mukona, D., Zvinavashe, M. And Dhaka, Arabini. (2015). The relationshipbetween prenatal self care and adversebirth outcomes in young women aged 16 to 24 years. Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS). 1, ver.II. pp. 72-80.
  49. Mukona, D.,Ngesi, J., & Zvinavashe, M. (2015). Knowledge of risk factors and practices linked to cervical cancer in womenaged 25–55 years in Zimbabwe. African Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health, Vol 9, No 3 .pp.183-187.
  50. Mudzviti, V., Saburi. G. and Zvinavashe, M. (2014). Antenatal self care practices and birth outcomes among teenage mothers in Harare, Zimbabwe. International Journal of Health Professions (IJHP) vol.2, no 1.
  51. Pikayi, L., Saburi, G., Mukona, D. And Zvinavashe, M. (2013). A pilot study on eye care knowledge and practices in adults with diabetes mellitus at Parirenyatwa Hospital, Harare, Zimbabwe. Oriental Journal of Scientific Research. Vol.2., 2. Pp 16-20.
  52. Tarwirei, T., Nkhoma, G., Mukona, D., and Zvinavashe, M. (2013). The relationship between perceived self – efficacy and adherence to self – care activities in Type 2 Diabetic Clients. Central African Journal of Medicine. Vol. 59 (1/4) pp.6-14.
  53. Marembo, J., Zvinavashe, M., Nyamakura, R., Shaibu, S. And Magobe, K.D. (2013). Factors influencing infant-feeding choices selected by HIV – infected mothers : Perspectives from Zimbabwe. Japan Journal of Nursing Science. Vol. 10. 2. Pp.
  54. Manwere. A., Saburi. G., Charumbira. A.P.G., Mukona. And Zvinavashe, M. (2013). The relationship between Self-Care practices and readmissions among adults aged 40 – 80 yrs with chronic heart failure. Oriental Journal of Scientific Research. Vol.2., 2. Pp 6-15.
  55. Maheya, B., Saburi, G., Kasu,C., and Zvinavashe, M. (2012). Use of Community Resources and quality of life of people living with HIV and AIDS. Kenya Nursing Journal, 42 (1). pp. 23-30.
  56. Tsara, B.S., Zvinavashe, M., Kasu, C.M. and Gundani, H. (2011) Adherence to the PMTCT programme and perceived family support. African Journal of Midwifery and Women ‘s Health. 5 (1) 5 – 8.
  57. Mukona,D, Charumbira, A.P.G., Nyamakura, R., Zvinavashe, M. And Manwere, A. (2010). ART knowledge and adherence. HIV Nursing Matters pp. 16 – 19 in Southern African Journal of HIV medicine.
  58. Mukona, D., Charumbira, A. P. G., Nyamakura, R., Zvinavashe, M., & Manwere, A. (2009). Knowledge of ART and adherence to ART in HIV positive adults. (Abstract). Central African Journal of Medicine Supp . 55 (9\12). Pp. 28-29.
  59. Faxelid, E., Musandu, J., MushingeI., Nissen, E. and Zvinavashe, M. (2008) Quality of care : Assessing nurses’ and Midwifes’ attitudes toward adolescent with sexual and Reproductive health problems., chapter 11 in a book Promoting Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive health in East and Southern Africa., edited by Klepp, K., Fisher, A.J. and Kaaya, S.F. pp. 235-246.Nordiska. AAfrikaninstitute Sweden, HSRC Press : Cape Town.
  60. Nyamakura, R., Zvinavashe, M, Mapanga, K. and Mapanga, M. (2007). Self care knowledge and readmission among chronic heart failure clients at a central hospital in Zimbabwe. Kenya Nursing Journal, Vol.34, 2, pp 3 - 9.
  61. Dauya, E., Zvinavashe, M., Makadzange, T., Bandason, T and Chisvo, T (2007) Treat, Train and Retain (TTR) Plan and measures to protect health workers. www.who.int/tb/events/archieves/icmeeting.
  62. Flaxid, E. , J. Musandu, Mushinge I., E. Nissen, A. Berit Ronsjo-Arndson and Zvinavashe, M (2006), “Nurses’ and Midwives’ attitudes towards Adolescents with Sexual and Reproductive Health Problems – a pilot study in Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Adolescent Reproductive Network PP. 34 – 37.
  63. Zvinavashe M. G. and Rusakaniko S. (2000). “Quality of Condom use by adolescent Zimbabwean males”, Central African Journal of Medicine. 46 (6). pp. 158 to 161.
  64. Zvinavashe, M. and Madondo, G. Community Health Nursing\Primary Health Care Module I BS NS 109 - Zimbabwe Open University.
  65. Zvinavashe , M. (1997) The Reported Quality of Condom use by young adult males at higher learning centre. Pdf.usaid.gvt/pdf_docs/PNACB838.pdf.

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