Agnes Mahomva

Datos Biográficos

ID7730617
NOMBREAgnes Mahomva
NOMBRESAgnes
APELLIDOMahomva
FIRMAMAHOMVA A
AFILIACIONESElizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
ORCID0009-0002-9122-7544
VERIFICADOSí
TOTAL DE OBRAS6
TOTAL DE CITAS0
TOTAL COMO AUTOR6
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN2015
AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN2023
ÍNDICE H0

  • Addressing sociodemographic disparities in Covid-19 vaccine uptake among youth in Zimbabwe

    Open AccessLeyla Sophie Larsson, Chido Dziva Chikwari et al.ARTICLEBMJ Global Health2023

    INTRODUCTION: COVID-19 vaccine acceptance research has mostly originated from high-income countries and reasons why youth may not get vaccinated may differ in low-income settings. Understanding vaccination coverage across different population groups and the sociocultural influences in healthcare delivery is important to inform targeted vaccination campaigns. METHODS: A population-based survey was conducted in 24 communities across three provinces…

  • Exploring Covid-19 vaccine uptake among healthcare workers in Zimbabwe

    Open AccessTinotenda Taruvinga, Rudo MS Chingono et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2023

    With COVID-19 no longer categorized as a public health emergency of international concern, vaccination strategies and priority groups for vaccination have evolved. Africa Centres for Diseases Prevention and Control proposed the ‘100-100-70%’ strategy which aims to vaccinate all healthcare workers, all vulnerable groups, and 70% of the general population. Understanding whether healthcare workers were reached during previous vaccination campaigns a…

  • Changes in causes of pregnancy-related and maternal mortality in Zimbabwe 2007-08 to 2018-19

    Open AccessReuben Musarandega, Solwayo Ngwenya et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2022

    Zimbabwe experienced a decline in both direct and indirect causes of pregnancy-related deaths. Deaths from indirect causes declined mainly due to a reduction in HIV/AIDS-related and malaria mortality, while deaths from direct causes declined because of a reduction in obstetric haemorrhage and pregnancy-related infections. Ongoing interventions ought to improve the coverage and quality of maternal care in Zimbabwe, to further reduce deaths from di…

  • Project ACCLAIM

    Open AccessN Bandopadhay, Godfrey Woelk et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2021

    The ACCLAIM Study aimed to assess the effect of a package of community interventions on the demand for, uptake of, and retention of HIV-positive pregnant/postpartum women in maternal and child health (MCH) and prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) services. The study occurred from 2013 to 2015 in Eswatini, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. The three interventions were: (1) a social learning and action component for community leaders, (2) com…

  • Acceptability of lifelong treatment among HIV-positive pregnant and breastfeeding women (Option B+) in selected health facilities in Zimbabwe

    Open AccessAddmore Chadambuka, Leila Katirayi et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2017

    This study found that Option B+ is generally accepted among PPBW as a means to strengthen their health and protect their babies. Consistent with previous literature, this study demonstrated the importance of male partner and community support in satisfactory adherence to ART and enhancing counseling techniques. Strengthening community sensitization and male knowledge is critical to encourage women to disclose their HIV status and ensure successfu…

  • Food insecurity is a barrier to prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission services in Zimbabwe

    Open AccessSandra I Mccoy, Raluca Buzdugan et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2015

    Among women with a recent birth, food insecurity is inversely associated with service utilization in the PMTCT cascade and severe household food insecurity may be positively associated with MTCT. These preliminary findings support the assessment of FI in antenatal care and integrated food and nutrition programs for pregnant women to improve maternal and child health