Publications by authors named "A Mashu"
In Zimbabwe, abortions are legally restricted and complications from unsafe abortions are a major public health concern. This study in 2012 explored women's and providers' perspectives in Zimbabwe on the acceptability of the use of misoprostol as a form of treatment for complications of abortion in post-abortion care. In-depth interviews were conducted with 115 participants at seven post-abortion care facilities.
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- * In a trial involving 502 women and their infants, the results indicated that CHX was safe, with minimal adverse effects for mothers and only a few cases of rash in neonates.
- * The use of CHX significantly reduced vaginal infection, with a remarkable percentage of positive cultures eliminated after washing, suggesting further research on its potential to lower neonatal septic mortality is warranted.
Objectives: To determine the mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) rate of HIV-1 and to compare the survival patterns among infants born to HIV-1 infected and seronegative mothers.
Design: A two year prospective study from 1991 to 1995.
Methods: 345 HIV-1 infected mothers and 351 seronegative mothers and their infants were examined at regular intervals up to 24 months of age.
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- HIV is a major public health concern, especially among pregnant women, indicating significant social and economic challenges, including neonatal mortality and increased orphanhood.
- A study of 1,168 pregnant women in Harare found a 30.4% HIV prevalence rate, with the highest rates among women aged 20-29 (35%) and single women (more likely to test positive).
- Factors such as previous condom use, intravaginal herb application, and history of genital issues were significantly linked to a higher risk of HIV infection.