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HIV/AIDS: The Zimbabwean Situation and Trends
American Journal of Clinical Medicine Research. 2013, 1(1), 15-22
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Abstract Currently, Zimbabwe is one of the most HIV-affected countries of the world,
presenting an average prevalence of about 13-15% of the population living with the virus.
The Zimbabwe government has implemented a framework focused on HIV between 2012
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Abstract The use of information technology (IT) is highlighted as vital in modern complex
logistics and supply chains. It still remains that the number of studies on the relationship
between IT and logistics is still quite limited. Based on empirical data from Humanitarian
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ABSTRACT This article will discuss the impact of HIV/AIDS and malaria coinfection in
pregnant women in Zambia and Zimbabwe, and how these diseases hinder the
achievement of the Millennium Development Goals 4, 5, and 6 (MDGs). These goals include
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Abstract This chapter examines the challenges that were faced by women as a result of the
economic and political crisis that engulfed Zimbabwe from 2000–2008. The conflict spared
no one but heavily affected supporters of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change
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Abstract Supply Chain Management systems are not yet systematic and clearly defined.
They are constantly being interrupted hence supply of antiretroviral is a major challenge to
the nation. This also tends to enhance treatment failure and development of ARV resistance,
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The study into the socio-economic challenges of HIV and AIDS on widowed women in rural
communities of Zimbabwe was carried out in the village of Mukadziwashe. The main aim of
the study was to find out the socio-economic challenges that are faced by HIV and AIDS
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This study examined the relationship between social capital and utilization of
HIV/AIDSrelated healthcare amongst people living with HIV in rural Matabeleland South
province of Zimbabwe. It also explored barriers to optimal HIV/AIDS-related healthcare
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Since the identification of the HI virus in Zimbabwe in 1985, the epidemic impacted seriously
on every facet of human security. Rural areas by virtue of being the periphery and
constrained in terms of health care provision bear the brunt of the epidemic. It is against this
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Abstract—The humanitarian supply chain management systems are not yet fully defined,
interruption of supply of antiretroviral is a major challenge to the national program. Supply
interruption will increase the risk of treatment failure and development of ARV resistance,
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Abstract As the HIV/AIDS pandemic continues to wreak havoc in Zimbabwean communities,
there is a noticeable trend of surviving spouses remarrying following the demise of their
partners. This qualitative study, located in the interpretive paradigm, sought to establish
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Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has transformed HIV infection from a death sentence into a
chronic condition. In sub-Saharan Africa, the area most affected by this disease, availability
of ART has increased dramatically over the last few years. Nevertheless, many people are
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ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The catering industry by its constituent membership of hotels,
restaurants, lodges, bars, night clubs, takeaways and every tourist activity is susceptible and
vulnerable to HIV/AIDS. This study analysed the business response to HIV/AIDS by
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Abstract The diagnosis HIV infection in Zimbabwe the epidemic has grown to about millions
people infected of the country's total 12 million population. An estimated 34% of sexually
active adults aged 15–49 years are infected with HIV. It is estimated that about 600,000
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In Zimbabwe, HIV prevalence is higher among women than men of reproductive age-18%
vs. 12%. Gender power imbalances exist in our societies and result in relationship power
imbalances; which increase women's vulnerability to HIV. The aim of this study was to
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Objective To determine the prevalence of HIV/AIDS, based on associated demographic
factors in order to raise awareness on the occurrence/level of infection in this community.
Methods 'Determine'and Uni-Gold™ rapid diagnostic kits were used for diagnosis of 221
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Zimbabwe adopted the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) at their inception in 2000
and it has trends of its progress in its attempt to attain these MDGs as indicated in progress
reports since 2004, 2010, 2012 and 2015. In these reports optimistic trends are chiefly found
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Abstract Zimbabwe, like many of her neighbours, is going through an HIV epidemic since
1985. It is imperative to assess progress with epidemic over the past three decades. We
conducted a systematic review of reports in Pubmed/ScienceDirect, and a number of
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ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Rangelands in the semi-arid and arid regions of the world support
livelihoods through their provision of multiple goods and services. Livestock production, for
example, occurs in rangelands both as extensive ranching under freehold tenure and as