Understanding Ethical, Legal and Societal Issues (ELSIs) in Human Biobanking and Genomics for Research and Healthcare in Zimbabwe: The Genomics Inheritance Law Ethics and Society (... by Alice Matimba, Andrew Chimatira, Oppah Kuguyo, James January, Zivayi Mupambireyi, Bazondlile Marimbe-Dube, Vasco Chikwasha, Zibusiso Nyati-Jokomo, Shamiso Muteti, Pedzisayi Mangezvo, Abigail Kangwende, Alfred Chingono, Midion Chidzonga, Jonathan Gandari, James Hakim, Kusum Nathoo, Christopher Samkange, Walter Mangezi, Sandra Lee, Lovemore Gwanzura, Mildred Cho, Paul Ndebele

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Conducting research among key populations in settings with discriminatory laws, policies, and practice: The case of men who have sex with men in Zimbabwe by Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Munyaradzi Mapingure, Grant Murewanhema, Godfrey Musuka, Brian Moyo, Chesterfield Samba, Musa Sibindi, Tendai Chikava, Owen Mugurungi, Innocent Chingombe

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Descriptive epidemiology of the cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe 2018–2019: role of multi-sectorial approach in cholera epidemic control by Isaac Phiri, Andrew Tarupiwa, Prosper Chonzi, Tapfumanei Mashe, Blessmore V Chaibva, Parvati Nair, Khalil A Sani, Musa Jallow, Alexander Goredema, Manes Munyanyi, Anderson Chimusoro, Nkosilathi Mpala, Kudzai P E Masunda, Clemence Duri

“…Most cases seen were among adults from Harare province. Antimicrobial sensitivity testing results showed that a multidrug resistant strain of Vibrio cholerae O1, Ogawa serotype was responsible for the outbreak. …”
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Diminished health and social outcomes among men who have sex with men who use drugs in Zimbabwe by Munyaradzi Mapingure, Innocent Chingombe, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Chesterfield Samba, Brian Moyo, Owen Mugurungi, Godfrey Musuka

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Psychological distress among healthcare workers accessing occupational health services during the COVID-19 pandemic in Zimbabwe by Rudo M.S. Chingono, Farirayi P. Nzvere, Edson T. Marambire, Mirriam Makwembere, Nesbert Mhembere, Tania Herbert, Aspect J.V. Maunganidze, Christopher Pasi, Michael Chiwanga, Prosper Chonzi, Chiratidzo E. Ndhlovu, Hilda Mujuru, Simbarashe Rusakaniko, Ioana D. Olaru, Rashida A. Ferrand, Victoria Simms, Katharina Kranzer

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SARS-CoV-2 mutations on diagnostic gene targets in the second wave in Zimbabwe: A retrospective genomic analysis by C Nyagupe, L de Oliveira Martins, H Gumbo, T Mashe, T Takawira, KK Maeka, A Juru, LK Chikanda, AR Tauya, AJ Page, RA Kingsley, R Simbi, J Chirenda, J Manasa, V Ruhanya, RT Mavenyengwa

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Putting communities at the forefront of community-led monitoring in Zimbabwe by Tatenda Makoni, Bernard Madzima, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Enos Moyo, Amon Mpofu, Innocent Chingombe, Munyaradzi Mapingure, Godfrey Musuka

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Sexually transmitted infections among artisanal miners in Zimbabwe: An urgent need for enhanced preventive measures by Grant Murewanhema, Godfrey Musuka, Phanuel Tawanda Gwinji, Mathias Dzobo, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira

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Child Health, Agriculture and Integrated Nutrition (CHAIN): protocol for a randomised controlled trial of improved infant and young child feeding in rural Zimbabwe by Paul Kelly, Lisa Langhaug, Robert Ntozini, Kuda Mutasa, Bernard Chasekwa, Andrew Prendergast, Batsirai Mutasa, Naume V Tavengwa, Tim Brown, Laura E Smith, Dexter. T Chagwena, Claire Bourke, Ruairi Robertson, Shamiso Fernando, Jill Cairns, Thokozile Ndhlela, Exhibit Matumbu, Kavita Datta, Alice Tengende, Dzivaidzo Chidhanguro, Maggie Makanza, Jonathan Swann

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A mixed-methods study measuring the effectiveness of a menstrual health intervention on menstrual health knowledge, perceptions and practices among young women in Zimbabwe by Suzanna C Francis, Chido Dziva Chikwari, Tsitsi Bandason, Rashida Ferrand, Helen A Weiss, Ethel Dauya, Jenny Renju, Constance R S Mackworth-Young, Mandikudza Tembo, Constancia Vimbayi Mavodza, Leyla Sophie Larsson, Nicol Redzo, Tafadzwa Nzanza, Pauline Ishumael, Nancy Gweshe, Precious Ndlovu

“…This study investigated the effectiveness of a comprehensive MH intervention on menstrual knowledge, perceptions and practices among women aged 16–24 years in Harare, Zimbabwe.Design A mixed-methods prospective cohort study with pre-post evaluation of an MH intervention.Setting Two intervention clusters in Harare, Zimbabwe.Participants Overall, 303 female participants were recruited, of whom 189 (62.4%) were seen at midline (median follow-up 7.0; IQR 5.8–7.7 months) and 184 (60.7%) were seen at endline (median follow-up 12.4; IQR 11.9–13.8 months). …”
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Addressing sociodemographic disparities in COVID-19 vaccine uptake among youth in Zimbabwe by Richard J Hayes, Sarah Bernays, Victoria Simms, Chido Dziva Chikwari, Katharina Kranzer, Tsitsi Bandason, Owen Mugurungi, Rashida Abbas Ferrand, Ethel Dauya, Agnes Mahomva, Constance R S Mackworth-Young, Mandikudza Tembo, Leyla Larsson, Constancia Mavodza, Tinotenda Taruvinga

“…Understanding vaccination coverage across different population groups and the sociocultural influences in healthcare delivery is important to inform targeted vaccination campaigns.Methods A population-based survey was conducted in 24 communities across three provinces (Harare, Bulawayo and Mashonaland East) in Zimbabwe between October 2021 and June 2022. …”
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The Friendship Bench as a brief psychological intervention with peer support in rural Zimbabwean women: a mixed methods pilot evaluation by Shamiso Fernando, Tim Brown, Kavita Datta, Dzivaidzo Chidhanguro, Naume V. Tavengwa, Jaya Chandna, Epiphania Munetsi, Lloyd Dzapasi, Chandiwana Nyachowe, Batsirai Mutasa, Bernard Chasekwa, Robert Ntozini, Dixon Chibanda, Andrew J. Prendergast

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Still Far to Go With Characterisation of Molecular and Genetic Features of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma in People Living With HIV: A Scoping Review by Maudy C. P. Manyau, Maudy C. P. Manyau, Blessing Zambuko, Moses Chatambudza, Danai T. Zhou, Danai T. Zhou, Justen Manasa, Justen Manasa

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Strengthening and enhancing national antiretroviral drug resistance surveillance in Zimbabwe—A country that has reached UNAIDS 95-95-95 amongst adults by Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Enos Moyo, Brian Moyo, Grant Murewanhema, Diego Cuadros, Vinie Kouamou, Amon Mpofu, Godfrey Musuka

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Racial misconceptions of the theory of evolution predict opposition to the theory and science in general among a sample of Zimbabwean university students by Tadios Chisango, Langtone Maunganidze, Mpikelelo Maseko, Brian Muchena, Spiwe Ncube, Lissa Hombarume, Anesu Aggrey Matanga

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Lessons learnt from implementing the Good Governance for Medicines Programme in Zimbabwe by Charles Chiedza Maponga, Takudzwa Chikwinya, Ropa Hove, Newman Madzikwa, Fine Mazambara, Stanley M Midzi, Forward Mudzimu, Misheck Ndlovu, William Ngirande, Ndanatseyi Vengesayi, Alison T Mhazo

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When healthcare providers are supportive, ‘I'd rather not test alone’: Exploring uptake and acceptability of HIV self‐testing for youth in Zimbabwe – A mixed method study by Constancia V. Mavodza, Constance R. S. Mackworth‐Young, Tsitsi Bandason, Ethel Dauya, Chido Dziva Chikwari, Mandikudza Tembo, Tsitsi Apollo, Getrude Ncube, Katharina Kranzer, Rashida Abbas Ferrand, Sarah Bernays

“…We aimed to understand the uptake and acceptability of different HIV testing options for youth in Harare, Zimbabwe. Methods This study was nested within a cluster randomized trial of a youth‐friendly community‐based integrated HIV and sexual and reproductive health intervention for youth aged 16–24 years. …”
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An analysis on the impact of digital marketing strategies in enhancing market performance by Tatenda Gutu, Tafadzwa Zimucha, Tawanda Prosper Mushayavanhu

“…A cross-sectional survey was carried out on 30 medical aid companies in the capital city Harare, Zimbabwe. An expert sampling strategy was used with a sample of 30 managers selected being experts in area under study. …”
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Social financing and the sustainability of social enterprises in Zimbabwe by Thabani Dundu, Dingilizwe Nkomo, Velmah Letani Sakala

“…Using quantitative methodology, data was collected through close ended questionnaires that were distributed to social entrepreneurship stakeholders in Harare, Zimbabwe. Analysis of the quantitative data used the SPPSS 22 statistical software package. …”
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Zimbabwean law and its impact on HIV programmes for key populations by Tendai Chikava, Rouzeh Eghtessadi, Innocent Chingombe, Grant Murewanhema, Alexander Cheza, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Helena Herrera, Godfrey N. Musuka

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