Publications by authors named "T K Mudiayi"
Introduction: Globally, the amount of research on the outcomes of pediatric tuberculosis (TB) is disproportionately less than that of adult TB. The diagnosis of paediatric TB is also problematic in developing countries. The aim of this study was to describe the outcomes of pediatric TB in Botswana and to identify the factors associated with unfavorable outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Botswana is among the countries with the highest tuberculosis (TB) notification rates in the world. However, there is paucity of data on the outcomes and predictors of TB mortality at district level in Botswana. This study was aimed at describing the TB outcomes and identifying the predictors of mortality in Kweneng West district, Botswana.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe execution rate of procedures to diagnose extrapulmonary tuberculosis in Botswana.
Afr J Prim Health Care Fam Med
January 2020
Background: Extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) accounts for about 20% of TB cases worldwide. Its diagnosis is challenging.
Aim: This study meant to assess the prevalence of EPTB types, procedures to diagnose EPTB and medical officers' (MOs) views on procedures performed in the diagnosis of EPTB over a 2-year period in Botswana.
Objective: To identify the main causes of confirmed malaria deaths and assess the validity and the relevance of use of the MDIF in determining areas for improvement of care.
Design: A cross sectional study.
Setting: United Bulawayo Hospitals, a tertiary hospital in Zimbabwe.
Objective: To determine the trends of the 10 most common diseases in the Medical Department.
Design: Retrospective descriptive study of patients' discharge summaries.
Setting: United Bulawayo Hospital, tertiary level hospital and referral centre for district hospitals.