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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Camille Rich, Webster Mavhu, Nadine Ferris France, Vongai Munatsi, Elaine Byrne, Nicola Willis, Ann Nolan
Summary: This study examines the beliefs, experiences, and impacts of HIV self-stigma among adolescents and young adults in Harare, Zimbabwe. The findings highlight the negative effects of self-stigmatizing beliefs on the quality of life of individuals living with HIV. The study emphasizes the gendered experiences and coping mechanisms of self-stigma.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ali Elgalib, Samir Shah, Adil Al-Wahaibi, Zeyana Al-Habsi, Maha Al-Fouri, Richard Lau, Hanan Al-Kindi, Bader Al-Rawahi, Seif Al-Abri
Summary: The study found that a significant proportion of new HIV cases in Oman continue to be reported late, with men and older individuals at greater risk of late diagnosis. Targeted interventions and increased efforts to expand HIV testing services in Oman are needed.
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Immunology
Marta Rava, Otilia Bisbal, Lourdes Dominguez-Dominguez, Ma Remedios Aleman, Maria Rivero, Antonio Antela, Vicente Estrada, Esteban Ribera, Adolfo Munoz, Jose-Antonio Iribarren, Santiago Moreno, Rafael Rubio, Inmaculada Jarrin
Summary: Late presenters may not achieve complete immunological response despite the safety and effectiveness of initial ART in terms of viral suppression. The class and specific first-line ART regimen can impact the effectiveness and safety in late presenters.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tinei Shamu, Cleophas Chimbetete, Matthias Egger, Tinashe Mudzviti
Summary: This study investigated OPLHIV patients aged 50 and above receiving ART in sub-Saharan Africa, finding high prevalence of hypertension as a common comorbidity, with being unmarried or unemployed being significant predictors of mortality, while better immune competence was protective against mortality.
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Geography, Physical
Pedzisai Kowe, Onisimo Mutanga, John Odindi, Timothy Dube
Summary: This study examined the impact of the spatial configuration of vegetation patches on urban thermal warming and cooling in Harare metropolitan city, Zimbabwe, showing that clustered vegetation is more effective in lowering surface temperatures compared to dispersed patterns. The size, density, shape complexity, and cohesion of vegetation patches all play a role in the cooling effect, with Patch Cohesion Index having the strongest negative relationship with land surface temperature.
GISCIENCE & REMOTE SENSING
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Matthew A. Anderson, Cleophas Chimbetete, Tinei Shamu, Rumbizai Dahwa, David M. Gracey
Summary: This study validated the effectiveness of the D:A:D risk score in predicting CKD events in people living with HIV in Zimbabwe, and evaluated proteinuria as a predictive variable for the first time. The presence of proteinuria was strongly associated with CKD progression, and including it in the risk score model significantly improved predictability.
JAIDS-JOURNAL OF ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROMES
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhihui Xu, Qiang Shen, Di Wang, Zefeng Dong, Weining Han, Runfang Tian, Kai Zhou, Xuerong Ya, Haiyang Hu
Summary: This study aimed to examine the real prevalence of late presentation of HIV infection and identify associated factors among newly diagnosed HIV/AIDS patients in Suzhou, China. The results showed a high percentage (57.6%) and increase in late presentation over the four-year period. Factors such as age (>24 years), Suzhou residency, and being an inpatient or outpatient were associated with late presentation.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Innocent Chingombe, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Diego Cuadros, Munyaradzi Paul Mapingure, Elliot Mbunge, Simbarashe Chaputsira, Roda Madziva, Panashe Chiurunge, Chesterfield Samba, Helena Herrera, Grant Murewanhema, Owen Mugurungi, Godfrey Musuka
Summary: This study utilized deep learning and machine learning algorithms to predict HIV status among MSM, with RNNs performing significantly better. Integrating HIV status prediction models into clinical software systems can improve early HIV screening.
TROPICAL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2022)
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Environmental Studies
Thomas Karakadzai, Elmond Bandauko, Joel Chaeruka, Godwin Arku
Summary: "The Importance of City and Town Planning Schemes in the Management of Urban Landscapes" This paper examines the extent to which development conforms to land-use proposals in a spatial plan through a case study of Harare's Town Planning Scheme 4. The study uses mixed methods including GIS-based overlay analysis, document analysis, surveys, interviews, and observations. Findings reveal nonconformity between existing land-use patterns and provisions of the Town Planning scheme. The adoption of GIS-based compliance monitoring provides an efficient way of managing urban development activities, ensuring compliance with approved spatial plans and promoting sustainable urban development in line with Sustainable Development Goal 11.
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Environmental Studies
Abraham R. Matamanda, Chipo Mandebvu-Chaora, Siphokazi Rammile
Summary: This study examines the interplay between urban agriculture and spatial justice in Harare, Zimbabwe, and reveals that urban planning in Harare perpetuates spatial segregation based on social class. Contrary to common assumptions, the study finds that urban agriculture is not merely a survival strategy for the urban poor, but has also been commodified by a new group of elites in affluent suburbs.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Linda Alinafe Sande, Katleho Matsimela, Lawrence Mwenge, Collin Mangenah, Augustine Talumba Choko, Marc d'Elbee, Mohammed Majam, Cyprian Mostert, Inonge Matamwandi, Euphemia Lindelwe Sibanda, Cheryl Johnson, Karin Hatzold, Helen Ayles, Frances M. Cowan, Elizabeth Lucy Corbett, Melissa Neuman, Hendramoorthy Maheswaran, Gesine Meyer-Rath, Fern Terris-Prestholt
Summary: The study evaluated the costs of adding HIV self-testing (HIVST) to existing HIV testing from the providers' perspective in 31 public health facilities across four countries. The results showed that the average costs of distributing HIVST kits were comparable across the four countries, despite wide cost variability within countries. Further exploration of potential efficiency gains and demand creation activities is recommended to ensure continued affordability at scale.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lesley Macheka, George Kembo, Terrence Kairiza
Summary: Household HIV/AIDS status is not related to the gender of the household head, however, households with an HIV positive member are more likely to have a stunted child under 5 years. Female-headed households with an HIV positive member are more likely to have a stunted child under 5 years compared to male-headed households.
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Family Studies
Rabia Khan, Emily C. Garman, Katherine Sorsdahl
Summary: HIV self-disclosure poses a significant challenge for adolescents living with HIV, impacting their physical and psychological well-being. This study aimed to explore the perspectives of HIV-infected adolescents on self-disclosure. Through in-depth interviews, it was found that stigma, discrimination, and lack of knowledge were important barriers to self-disclosure. Adolescents suggested that community resources such as support groups, media, and religion could assist in the disclosure process. Factors such as individual, interpersonal, and social aspects must be considered to support disclosure and promote the well-being of HIV-positive adolescents.
JOURNAL OF CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Phyllis Rumbidzai Kwenda, Gareth Lagerwall, Sibel Eker, Bas Van Ruijven
Summary: Among African cities, Harare is ranked as one of the poorest in terms of solid waste management. The city struggles to efficiently provide waste management services, with most waste being disposed at the major dumpsite Pomona. Only a small percentage of waste is recovered annually, mainly through waste pickers.
WASTE MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ashleigh Pencil, Tonderayi M. Matsungo, Nobuko Hongu, Naomi Hayami
Summary: Obesity is a global health problem, and in developing countries like Zimbabwe, it is an emerging health problem among adolescents. This study examined the prevalence of obesity and factors associated with low obesity awareness among adolescents.