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Dr. Julita Chideme-Maradzika

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Dr. Julita Chideme-Maradzika

PhD Public Health, BAd Ed; MSc. Clinical Epidemiology (Health Social Science); MEd PHC Health Education/Promotion; BAdEd, Cert.Maternal and Child Cert.Nutrition, School Health Practice  SRN; SCM

Research Interests:  Health Behaviour Research; Programme Design Research; School Health Research; Health Public Policy Research Public health practice (equity  Inequalities social determinants of health, Application of primary Health  care programming and principles.

Areas of Specialization: Public/Global Health, Health Promotion, Health Social Science, Primary Health Care, Gender and Reproductive Health, Wellness andHealth Literacy,  Knowledge Management,  Epidemiology of  Health Behavior,  Health Leadership and Governance,  Monitoring and Evaluation,  Qualitative Health Research, Health in all Policy Wellness /Health Literacy, Public Health Communication Sciences, Developing Strategic Plans.

Email :julimaradzika@gmail.com; chideme53@yahoo.com; jmaradzika@medsch.uz.ac.zw

 

Research Publications (for the past three years):

  1. Marume, A., Maradzika, J., & January, J. (2018), Adolescent Sexting and Risky Sexual Behaviours in Zimbabwe: A Cross-Sectional Study, Sexuality & Culture, 1-11.

  2. Godfrey Musuka, Vonai Teveredzi, Lesego Busang Innocent Chingombe, Panganai Makadzange, Setshwano Mokgweetsinyana, Ronald Ncube, Julita Maradzika (2018). Community attitudes on tuberculosis in Botswana: an opportunity for improving the National Tuberculosis Programme outcomes Carmillo Fungai Chinamasa^ Themba Moeti BMC Research Notes 2018 11:499 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-018-3585-1

  3. Predictors of First Line Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Failure among ART Patients in Gutu District, Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe, 2018 Admire Zikiti, J. Chideme Maradzika, Anesu Marume, Byron Chapoterera (2018) International Journal of Health Sciences & Research (www.ijhsr.org) 8 Vol.8; Issue: 8;

  4. January, J., Mutamba, N, and Maradzika, J., (2017), Correlates of postnatal depression among women in Zimbabwean semi-urban and rural settings, Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol. 27 (1) 93-96.

  5. Marume, A., Mafaune, P., Maradzika, J. and January, J., (2017), Evaluation of the child growth monitoring programme in a rural district in Zimbabwe, Early Child Development and Care, doi: 10.1080/03004430.2017.1320784.

  6. Nyoni, P., January, J., Nyati-Jokomo, Z., and Maradzika, J., (2017), Determinants of hygienic self-care practices related to skin conditions among primary school children in Harare City, International Journal of Health Promotion and Education, Vol. 55 (3) 138-147. 4 .

  7. Chapoterera, B., Maradzika, J. C., Marume, A., & Zikiti, A., (2017), Determinants of Dietary Patterns and Obesity among Secondary School Adolescents in Harare, Zimbabwe, 2016, International Journal of Child Health and Nutrition,6(4), 144-158.

  8. Machacha, George, Maradzika, Julita, Chirenda, Joconiah and January, James, (2017). Loss to Follow Up in HIV Exposed Infants in the PMTCT Programme in Hurungwe District, Zimbabwe, Available at SSRN: http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2811582

  9. Nigel James, Julita Maradzika (2017). The increasing risk of community based injuries: The case of Senga Town, Midlands, and Zimbabwe. 5th International Conference on New Voices in Global Health and Development March 10, Thailand Science Park Convention Centre, Pathumthani, Thailand.

  10. J Maradzika, S Rusakaniko, A Chimatira and V. Chikwasha. (2017) Income disparity as a predictor in attaining WHO recommended health protection measures such as access to clean water, sanitation and use of solid fuel in Zimbabwe. National Research Forum: Evidence for advancing Universal Health Coverage in Zimbabwe: Ministry of Health and Child Care, National Institute of Health Research Training and Research Support Centre (TARSC).

  11. Godknows Muperekedzwa, Nigel James, Julita Maradzika, James January & Deloune Matongo. Social determinants perspective on non-adherence to exclusive breastfeeding: the case of Mazowe commercial farms setting, Zimbabwe. Communication and changing society International conference. 21st July 2017. Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand.

  12. Deloune Matongo, Nigel James, Julita Maradzika, James January & Godknows Muperekedzwa. Exploring health communication factors related to utilization of cervical cancer screening services: The case of Bindura Urban District, Zimbabwe. Communication and changing society International Conference. 21st July 2017. Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand.

  13. Maradzika Julita, Israel P. Makwara, and S. Chipunza, (2016), Factors Associated with Stunting among Children Aged 0 to 59 Months in Harare City, Zimbabwe, International Journal of Child Health and Nutrition, 5(1):31-4.

  14. Julita Maradzika, Takura Mzorodzi and Vasco Chikwasha, (2016), Factors associated with hospital admissions among registered diabetes mellitus patients in Guruve and Mazowe district-Mashonaland Central Province, 2013, International Journal of Health Promotion and Education, (Published on line), doi/abs/10.1080/14635240.2016.1174952

  15. Nyaradzai Arster Katena, Julita Maradzika & James January (2015).Correlates of Compliance with Lifestyle Modifications among Hypertensive Patients .International Journal of Health Promotion and Education. Vol. 53, (6) 315-327 doi:10.1080/14635240.2015.1037462

 

BOOK PUBLICATIONS BOOK PUBLICATIONS 
Full Books UZ Publications

  1. School Health Promotion Practice in Developing Countries A Case for Zimbabwe  (2017) University of Zimbabwe
  2. Multiple Choice Questions in Public Health  University of Zimbabwe(2017) University of Zimbabwe

Monograms UZ Publications

  • Book 1: Handbook Master of Public Health (Health Promotion) Description of the Programme (2018) University of Zimbabwe
  • Book 2: Field Handbook Master of Public Health (Health Promotion)  (2018) University of Zimbabwe 
  • Book 3: A handbook for Guidelines and Resources for BSCHEP Students  (2018) University of Zimbabwe 
  • Book 4: A Handbook For Assignments, Group Work, and Field Projects BSCHEP Programme(2018) University of Zimbabwe
  • Book 5: A handbook for BSCHEP Course content (2018) University of Zimbabwe (2018) University of Zimbabwe

International  Book Publication

Strategies & Processes for School Health Promotion Practice

Publication date: Jan 2, 2018, Editions Universitaires Europeennes

The book is premised on the link of educational outcomes and health. Healthy children have an increased learning capacity that yields positive grades. The responsibility for promoting the health of the school child requires a coordinated effort among various entities the family the community the school other public sectors the government Ministry of Education Ministry of health and UN agencies private sector and Non-Governmental organizations. The activities include school environmental inspections, health surveillance, referrals treatment health education and school health policies so as to ensure successful health care outcomes.


Social Determinants of Health Implications 

Publication date Nov 21, 2017 , Editions Universitaires Europeennes

The book is premised on how social determinants of health interact at individual and community and societal levels to influence how individuals and communities are held back or facilitated in accessing both preventive and curative services. Structural or historical inequities can continue to limit access to such essential health services. Citations: Detailed listing of public contributions, journal articles and conference publications are available here. http://scholar.google.com/citations? user http://scholar.google.com/citations? user

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