M T Mbizvo
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 1728563 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | M T Mbizvo |
| NOMBRES | M T |
| APELLIDO | Mbizvo |
| FIRMA | MBIZVO M T |
| AFILIACIONES | National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8262-8640 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 33 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 76 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 33 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 1991 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 5 |
Family planning exemplar country selection methodology
INTRODUCTION: While many countries achieved notable gains in contraceptive use levels after the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development which redefined family planning (FP) as a human right, there was a long period of 15 years when contraceptive use levels did not receive due attention. It was only later that its subsequent inclusion in the Sustainable Development Goals and the 2012 London Summit on FP renewed global commitmen…
The perceived impacts of United States foreign development assistance reductions on health system building blocks at healthcare facilities in Zambia
The rapid reduction in foreign development assistance from the United States and other countries in 2025 has disrupted essential global health programming. Countries that previously received development assistance, such as Zambia, may experience weakening of health system capacity due to program cancellations. This study aimed to describe the perceived impacts of USAID program defunding on healthcare delivery in Zambia. We conducted a cross-secti…
The Implementation and Costs To Deliver a youth-friendly multi-component Program Addressing Stigma, HIV, and Linkage To Care for Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Lusaka, Zambia
Examining concordance of sexual-related factors and PrEP eligibility with HIV risk perception among adolescent girls and young women
AGYW's HIV risk perceptions were mostly influenced by factors beyond their locus of control. Conditional PrEP eligibility criteria may inhibit AGYW's access and uptake in some settings: countries should consider decoupling these factors to minimize barriers. Intersections between autonomy, behaviors, and perceptions among AGYW in gender-inequitable settings warrants further investigation
Identifying Profiles of Support for Legal Abortion Services in Zambia
Relative to neighboring countries, Zambia has among the most progressive abortion policies, but numerous sociopolitical constraints inhibit knowledge of pregnancy termination rights and access to safe abortion services. Multistage cluster sampling was used to randomly select 1,486 women aged 15–44 years from households in three provinces. We used latent class analysis (LCA) to partition women into discrete groups based on patterns of endorsed sup…
Comprehensive sexuality education linked to sexual and reproductive health services reduces early and unintended pregnancies among in-school adolescent girls in Zambia
Linking provision of CSE with accessible SRH services that are receptive to needs of adolescents and young people reduces EUP, which provides the opportunity for higher retention in school for adolescent girls
Impact of Covid-19 on Adolescent HIV Prevention and Treatment Research in the Ahisa Network
Members of the Adolescent HIV Prevention and Treatment Implementation Science Alliance (AHISA) network conduct research aiming to close gaps between what is known to be impactful across the HIV prevention and treatment cascade, and services delivered to optimize outcomes for adolescents/young adults (AYA) in high HIV-prevalence settings. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced new challenges which threaten to exacerbate care and access disparities. We r…
Assessing Engagement of Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) in HIV Research
Engagement of adolescents and young adults (AYA) in HIV research is increasing in many settings. We organized a crowdsourcing open call to solicit examples of how AYA have been engaged in HIV research in Africa and to develop an engagement typology. We formed a steering committee, promoted the open call, organized judging and recognized finalists. We used a multi-methods approach to identify emerging themes and measure engagement. We received 95 …
Impact of Covid-19 on Adolescent HIV Prevention and Treatment Services in the Ahisa Network
We investigated perceived impacts of COVID-19 on the delivery of adolescent HIV treatment and prevention services in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) by administering a survey to members of the Adolescent HIV Prevention and Treatment Implementation Science Alliance (AHISA) from February to April 2021. We organized COVID-19 impacts, as perceived by AHISA teams, under three themes: service interruptions, service adjustments, and perceived individual-level …
Social normative origins of the taboo gap and implications for adolescent risk for HIV infection in Zambia
Zambian Demographic and Health Survey data reveal that increased discordance between professed attitudes and measures of behaviour regarding premarital sex among adults is strongly associated with increased risk of HIV in adolescents, particularly girls. We hypothesised that this was due to the reluctance to talk about premarital sex, resulting in a situation we call the "taboo gap" where sexual behaviour is a forbidden topic and adolescents feel…
Sexual and reproductive health knowledge, attitudes and service uptake barriers among Zambian in-school adolescents
The provision of comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) accords opportunities for scientifically accurate information about sexual and reproductive health (SRH). We used a mixed-methods study to characterise adolescent SRH knowledge, attitudes and service utilisation experiences in the context of CSE implementation in Zambia. In-school young people aged 12–24 years (N = 1,612) in the North-Western Province were randomly surveyed. A 29-item index…
Burnt by the scorching sun”
Drought highlighted persistent and unaddressed vulnerabilities in women, increasing demand for health services while shrinking household resources to access those services. Policy solutions are proposed to mitigate drought-induced challenges meaningfully and sustainably, and foster climate resilience
Sexual debut and risk behaviors among orphaned and vulnerable children in Zambia
Orphaned and vulnerable children (OVC) are not only affected by, but also rendered at-risk of, HIV due to overlapping deficits in protective assets, from school to household financial security. Drawing from a protective deficit framework, this study examines correlates of sexual risk - including multiple sexual partnerships, unprotected sex, and age at sexual debut - among OVC aged 13-17 years in Zambia. In May-October 2016, a two-stage stratifie…
A new approach to assess the capability of health facilities to provide clinical care for sexual violence against women
Several tools have been developed to collect information on health facility preparedness to provide sexual violence response services; however, little guidance exists on how this information can be used to better understand which functions a facility can perform. Our study therefore aims to propose a set of signal functions that provide a framework for monitoring the availability of clinical sexual violence services. To illustrate the potential i…
A shot of his own’
Male hormonal contraception has been shown to confer reversible infertility for at least one year; however, while clinical trials refine hormonal regimens, their acceptability, cultural meanings, and implications for study of men's sexualities remain under examined. This paper presents findings from interviews conducted with men and their female partners in a male hormonal contraception clinical trial in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia, and desc…
Desire for a Future Pregnancy Among Women in Zimbabwe in Relation to Their Self-Perceived Risk of HIV Infection, Child Mortality, and Spontaneous Abortion
The Hide-and-Seek Game
This paper is based on a study aimed at understanding the perceptions of men to induced abortion and contraceptive use within marriage in rural Zimbabwe. Two qualitative methods were combined. Men were found to view abortion not as a reproductive health problem for women. Instead, they described abortion as a sign of illicit sexual activity and contraceptive use as a strategy married women use to conceal their involvement in extramarital sexual a…
Vaginal Microbicides for HIV/STI Prevention in Zimbabwe
The purpose of this study was to assess the acceptability of vaginal microbicides as prevention methods for heterosexually transmitted HIV. Interviews were conducted with key informants in and around Harare using a semistructured questionnaire with probes. Twenty-seven interviews were conducted with a total of 48 informants. Most women were enthusiastic about the products but had concerns about safety and how the use of these products might affec…
Intravaginal practises in Zimbabwe
Intravaginal practises are widespread in sub-Saharan Africa. They may increase HIV transmission and interfere with the acceptability and efficacy of barrier methods of HIV prevention. This survey provides detailed quantitative descriptions of intravaginal practises, and predictors and reasons for such practises, in a cohort of Zimbabwean women. Finger-cleansing and wiping were extremely common, practised an average of once or twice per day, and c…
Correlates of HIV Test Results Seeking and Utilization of Partner Counseling Services in a Cohort of Male Factory Workers in Zimbabwe
HIV testing practices of Zimbabwean physicians and their perspectives on the future use of rapid on-site tests
To improve HIV testing procedures, rapid on-site HIV tests have been introduced in Zimbabwe. At present, little is known about physicians' perspectives on the potential use of rapid tests in their clinics or about their current laboratory-based testing practices. In a sample of 63 general practitioners in Harare, this study found physicians were generally testing individuals, not couples, and an important reason for suggesting a patient be tested…
The social meaning of modern biology
Unplanned pregnancies in Harare
Effects of a randomized health education intervention on aspects of peproductive health knowledge and reported behaviour among adolescents in Zimbabwe
Reproductive health and Aids prevention in sub-Saharan Africa
Reproduction is a dual commitment, but so often in much of the world, it is seen as wholly the woman's responsibility. She bears the burden not only of pregnancy and childbirth but also the threats from excessive child bearing, some responsibility for contraception, infertility investigation and often undiagnosed sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) including AIDS. Failure to target men in reproductive health interventions has weakened the impact…
Family Planning Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Men in Zimbabwe
The purpose of this report is to describe knowledge, attitudes, and practices in family planning among male Zimbabweans. Understanding the role of men in inhibiting or promoting contraceptive adoption could affect the design of family planning promotion programs and program success in Zimbabwe and other African countries. Data from the 1988 Male Fertility Survey, a representative sample of 711 currently married men aged 20 and over, showed that m…
Changing Men's Attitudes and Behavior
A multimedia communication campaign was conducted between 1988 and 1989 to promote family planning among men in Zimbabwe. The campaign consisted of a 52-episode semiweekly radio soap opera, about 60 motivational talks, and two pamphlets about contraceptive methods. Changes over time were measured by comparing a subset of a follow-up survey conducted from October to December 1989 to a baseline survey conducted from April to June 1988. Men exposed …
Reproductive health and Aids prevention in sub-Saharan Africa
Reproduction is a dual commitment, but so often in much of the world, it is seen as wholly the woman's responsibility. She bears the burden not only of pregnancy and childbirth but also the threats from excessive child bearing, some responsibility for contraception, infertility investigation and often undiagnosed sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) including AIDS. Failure to target men in reproductive health interventions has weakened the impact…
Unplanned pregnancies in Harare
Effects of a randomized health education intervention on aspects of peproductive health knowledge and reported behaviour among adolescents in Zimbabwe
Family Planning Information Sources and Media Exposure among Zimbabwean Men
This report describes, for a sample of Zimbabwean men, sources of family planning information, media exposure, media preferences, and whether they would like to learn more about family planning methods. The data are from the 1988 Zimbabwe Male Fertility Survey, a representative sample of 711 currently married men aged 20 and over. The analysis is restricted to the 512 men whose wives were aged 49 and under at the time of the survey. The radio and…
Maternal mortality in rural and urban Zimbabwe
A Community-based Investigation of Avoidable Factors for Maternal Mortality in Zimbabwe
A community-based investigation of maternal deaths was undertaken in a rural province (Masvingo) and an urban area (Harare) of Zimbabwe in order to assess their preventability. Avoidable factors were identified in 90 percent of the 105 rural deaths and 85 percent of 61 urban deaths. Delay in seeking treatment contributed to 32 percent and 28 percent of rural and urban deaths, respectively. Lack of transportation delayed or prevented access to hea…
Local voices
For more effective prevention strategies against heterosexual transmission of HIV to be developed in Africa, it is essential to look at lay beliefs and attitudes towards sex, as well as negotiation strategies and gender relations between sexual partners. Anyreduction in practices which enhance women's vulnerability will require the willingness ofmen. The study described here was a pilot study among male factory workers in Harare, to examine their…
Operational factors of maternal mortality in Zimbabwe
Most studies on maternal mortality have looked at the direct clinical causes and the distribution of actual rates. Much less attention has been given to prevailing health care systems or community factors associated with such deaths. A case-control study design using incident cases was used to identify the magnitude of maternal deaths and community and health care operational factors in both an urban and a rural setting in Zimbabwe. The maternal …
Social normative origins of the taboo gap and implications for adolescent risk for HIV infection in Zambia
Zambian Demographic and Health Survey data reveal that increased discordance between professed attitudes and measures of behaviour regarding premarital sex among adults is strongly associated with increased risk of HIV in adolescents, particularly girls. We hypothesised that this was due to the reluctance to talk about premarital sex, resulting in a situation we call the "taboo gap" where sexual behaviour is a forbidden topic and adolescents feel…
Sexual debut and risk behaviors among orphaned and vulnerable children in Zambia
Orphaned and vulnerable children (OVC) are not only affected by, but also rendered at-risk of, HIV due to overlapping deficits in protective assets, from school to household financial security. Drawing from a protective deficit framework, this study examines correlates of sexual risk - including multiple sexual partnerships, unprotected sex, and age at sexual debut - among OVC aged 13-17 years in Zambia. In May-October 2016, a two-stage stratifie…
A new approach to assess the capability of health facilities to provide clinical care for sexual violence against women
Several tools have been developed to collect information on health facility preparedness to provide sexual violence response services; however, little guidance exists on how this information can be used to better understand which functions a facility can perform. Our study therefore aims to propose a set of signal functions that provide a framework for monitoring the availability of clinical sexual violence services. To illustrate the potential i…
The social meaning of modern biology
Family Planning Information Sources and Media Exposure among Zimbabwean Men
This report describes, for a sample of Zimbabwean men, sources of family planning information, media exposure, media preferences, and whether they would like to learn more about family planning methods. The data are from the 1988 Zimbabwe Male Fertility Survey, a representative sample of 711 currently married men aged 20 and over. The analysis is restricted to the 512 men whose wives were aged 49 and under at the time of the survey. The radio and…
Family Planning Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Men in Zimbabwe
The purpose of this report is to describe knowledge, attitudes, and practices in family planning among male Zimbabweans. Understanding the role of men in inhibiting or promoting contraceptive adoption could affect the design of family planning promotion programs and program success in Zimbabwe and other African countries. Data from the 1988 Male Fertility Survey, a representative sample of 711 currently married men aged 20 and over, showed that m…
Changing Men's Attitudes and Behavior
A multimedia communication campaign was conducted between 1988 and 1989 to promote family planning among men in Zimbabwe. The campaign consisted of a 52-episode semiweekly radio soap opera, about 60 motivational talks, and two pamphlets about contraceptive methods. Changes over time were measured by comparing a subset of a follow-up survey conducted from October to December 1989 to a baseline survey conducted from April to June 1988. Men exposed …
Operational factors of maternal mortality in Zimbabwe
Most studies on maternal mortality have looked at the direct clinical causes and the distribution of actual rates. Much less attention has been given to prevailing health care systems or community factors associated with such deaths. A case-control study design using incident cases was used to identify the magnitude of maternal deaths and community and health care operational factors in both an urban and a rural setting in Zimbabwe. The maternal …
Maternal mortality in rural and urban Zimbabwe
The impact of husband's and wife's education and occupation on family size in Zimbabwe
This paper assesses the impact of husband's and wife's education and occupation on family size in Zimbabwe. Results from the 1988 Male Fertility Survey indicate that husband's education had a strong negative effect, and wife's education had a moderate negative effect on the number of children ever born. Contrary to the literature, wives who were not employed had significantly fewer children than those who work in agriculture, and fewer, but not s…
Reproductive health and Aids prevention in sub-Saharan Africa
Reproduction is a dual commitment, but so often in much of the world, it is seen as wholly the woman's responsibility. She bears the burden not only of pregnancy and childbirth but also the threats from excessive child bearing, some responsibility for contraception, infertility investigation and often undiagnosed sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) including AIDS. Failure to target men in reproductive health interventions has weakened the impact…
A Community-based Investigation of Avoidable Factors for Maternal Mortality in Zimbabwe
A community-based investigation of maternal deaths was undertaken in a rural province (Masvingo) and an urban area (Harare) of Zimbabwe in order to assess their preventability. Avoidable factors were identified in 90 percent of the 105 rural deaths and 85 percent of 61 urban deaths. Delay in seeking treatment contributed to 32 percent and 28 percent of rural and urban deaths, respectively. Lack of transportation delayed or prevented access to hea…
Local voices
For more effective prevention strategies against heterosexual transmission of HIV to be developed in Africa, it is essential to look at lay beliefs and attitudes towards sex, as well as negotiation strategies and gender relations between sexual partners. Anyreduction in practices which enhance women's vulnerability will require the willingness ofmen. The study described here was a pilot study among male factory workers in Harare, to examine their…
Unplanned pregnancies in Harare
Effects of a randomized health education intervention on aspects of peproductive health knowledge and reported behaviour among adolescents in Zimbabwe
The social meaning of modern biology
HIV testing practices of Zimbabwean physicians and their perspectives on the future use of rapid on-site tests
To improve HIV testing procedures, rapid on-site HIV tests have been introduced in Zimbabwe. At present, little is known about physicians' perspectives on the potential use of rapid tests in their clinics or about their current laboratory-based testing practices. In a sample of 63 general practitioners in Harare, this study found physicians were generally testing individuals, not couples, and an important reason for suggesting a patient be tested…
Correlates of HIV Test Results Seeking and Utilization of Partner Counseling Services in a Cohort of Male Factory Workers in Zimbabwe
Intravaginal practises in Zimbabwe
Intravaginal practises are widespread in sub-Saharan Africa. They may increase HIV transmission and interfere with the acceptability and efficacy of barrier methods of HIV prevention. This survey provides detailed quantitative descriptions of intravaginal practises, and predictors and reasons for such practises, in a cohort of Zimbabwean women. Finger-cleansing and wiping were extremely common, practised an average of once or twice per day, and c…
The Hide-and-Seek Game
This paper is based on a study aimed at understanding the perceptions of men to induced abortion and contraceptive use within marriage in rural Zimbabwe. Two qualitative methods were combined. Men were found to view abortion not as a reproductive health problem for women. Instead, they described abortion as a sign of illicit sexual activity and contraceptive use as a strategy married women use to conceal their involvement in extramarital sexual a…
Vaginal Microbicides for HIV/STI Prevention in Zimbabwe
The purpose of this study was to assess the acceptability of vaginal microbicides as prevention methods for heterosexually transmitted HIV. Interviews were conducted with key informants in and around Harare using a semistructured questionnaire with probes. Twenty-seven interviews were conducted with a total of 48 informants. Most women were enthusiastic about the products but had concerns about safety and how the use of these products might affec…
Desire for a Future Pregnancy Among Women in Zimbabwe in Relation to Their Self-Perceived Risk of HIV Infection, Child Mortality, and Spontaneous Abortion
A shot of his own’
Male hormonal contraception has been shown to confer reversible infertility for at least one year; however, while clinical trials refine hormonal regimens, their acceptability, cultural meanings, and implications for study of men's sexualities remain under examined. This paper presents findings from interviews conducted with men and their female partners in a male hormonal contraception clinical trial in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia, and desc…
A new approach to assess the capability of health facilities to provide clinical care for sexual violence against women
Several tools have been developed to collect information on health facility preparedness to provide sexual violence response services; however, little guidance exists on how this information can be used to better understand which functions a facility can perform. Our study therefore aims to propose a set of signal functions that provide a framework for monitoring the availability of clinical sexual violence services. To illustrate the potential i…
Sexual and reproductive health knowledge, attitudes and service uptake barriers among Zambian in-school adolescents
The provision of comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) accords opportunities for scientifically accurate information about sexual and reproductive health (SRH). We used a mixed-methods study to characterise adolescent SRH knowledge, attitudes and service utilisation experiences in the context of CSE implementation in Zambia. In-school young people aged 12–24 years (N = 1,612) in the North-Western Province were randomly surveyed. A 29-item index…
Burnt by the scorching sun”
Drought highlighted persistent and unaddressed vulnerabilities in women, increasing demand for health services while shrinking household resources to access those services. Policy solutions are proposed to mitigate drought-induced challenges meaningfully and sustainably, and foster climate resilience
Sexual debut and risk behaviors among orphaned and vulnerable children in Zambia
Orphaned and vulnerable children (OVC) are not only affected by, but also rendered at-risk of, HIV due to overlapping deficits in protective assets, from school to household financial security. Drawing from a protective deficit framework, this study examines correlates of sexual risk - including multiple sexual partnerships, unprotected sex, and age at sexual debut - among OVC aged 13-17 years in Zambia. In May-October 2016, a two-stage stratifie…
Impact of Covid-19 on Adolescent HIV Prevention and Treatment Research in the Ahisa Network
Members of the Adolescent HIV Prevention and Treatment Implementation Science Alliance (AHISA) network conduct research aiming to close gaps between what is known to be impactful across the HIV prevention and treatment cascade, and services delivered to optimize outcomes for adolescents/young adults (AYA) in high HIV-prevalence settings. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced new challenges which threaten to exacerbate care and access disparities. We r…
Assessing Engagement of Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) in HIV Research
Engagement of adolescents and young adults (AYA) in HIV research is increasing in many settings. We organized a crowdsourcing open call to solicit examples of how AYA have been engaged in HIV research in Africa and to develop an engagement typology. We formed a steering committee, promoted the open call, organized judging and recognized finalists. We used a multi-methods approach to identify emerging themes and measure engagement. We received 95 …
Medicine (29 obras) · Environmental health (23 obras) · Population (23 obras) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (22 obras) · Psychology (17 obras) · Family medicine (15 obras) · Global Maternal and Child Health (13 obras) · Nursing (13 obras) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (12 obras) · Family planning (11 obras)