Chifundo Zimba
Biographic Data
| ID | 6763594 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Chifundo Zimba |
| GIVEN NAMES | Chifundo |
| FAMILY NAME | Zimba |
| SIGNATURE | ZIMBA C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4518-589X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 12 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Using human-centered design to re-vision the emergency obstetric and newborn care framework
The Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) Framework has been instrumental in helping countries plan and monitor maternal health services for over 20 years. Given evolving health systems, the changing expectations of both patients and health providers, and the expanded evidence base, the “Re-Visioning EmONC” project was initiated to update this framework to better meet countries’ needs. To understand the needs of its primary intended users,…
Champion and audit and feedback strategy fidelity and their relationship to depression intervention fidelity
Background: Globally, mental health disorders rank as the greatest cause of disability. Low and middle-income countries (LMICs) hold a disproportionate share of the mental health burden, especially as it pertains to depression. Depression is highly prevalent among those with non-communicable diseases (NCDs), creating a barrier to successful treatment. While some treatments have proven efficacy in LMIC settings, wide dissemination is challenged by…
Evaluating the validity of depression-related stigma measurement among diabetes and hypertension patients receiving depression care in Malawi
Mental illness stigma research is sparse in Malawi. Our team previously analyzed the reliability and statistical validity of a quantitative tool to measure depression-related stigma among participants with depressive symptoms using quantitative psychometric methods. This analysis aims to further evaluate the content validity of the stigma tool by comparing participants’ quantitative responses with qualitative data. The SHARP project conducted dep…
Quality of life among patients with cancer and their family caregivers in the Sub-Saharan region
Guided by the World Health Organization quality of life (WHOQOL) framework, this systematic review aimed to examine evidence about the prevalence and severity of QOL-related health problems and their influencing factors in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We identified eligible publications in English language from PubMed, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature Plus with Full Text, Embase, APA PsycInfo, Scopus, and African Index Medicu…
Contextualising men’s role and participation in PMTCT programmes in Malawi and Zambia
This study sought to explore and contextualise the man's role in antenatal services, and the barriers and strategies for engaging men in prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT). We conducted 143 interviews with pregnant and breastfeeding women, male partners, health workers and policy makers in Malawi and Zambia. We employed thematic and critical discourse analysis using the hegemonic masculinity perspective. We found that men's ro…
Does the Ring Work? Perceptions and Understanding of the Efficacy of a Dapivirine Vaginal Ring for HIV Prevention Amongst Women in a Placebo-Controlled Trial
Impact of Women’s Home Environment on Use of the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring for HIV Prevention in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Power of the Shared Experience
Hygiene, Blood Flow, and Vaginal Overload
Relationship Type and Use of the Vaginal Ring for HIV-1 Prevention in the MTN 020/Aspire Trial
Women’s Views About a Paternal Consent Requirement for Biomedical Research in Pregnancy
Clinical research to inform the evidence base to guide nonobstetrical care during pregnancy is critically important for the well-being of women and their future offspring. Conversations about regulations for such research, including whether paternal consent should ever be required, should be informed by the perspectives of those most affected, namely, pregnant women. We conducted in-depth interviews with 140 pregnant women living with or at risk …
Factors influencing utilization of postpartum CD4 count testing by HIV-positive women not yet eligible for antiretroviral treatment
Delayed antiretroviral initiation is associated with increased mortality, but individuals frequently delay seeking treatment. To increase early antiretroviral therapy (ART) enrollment of HIV-positive women, antenatal clinics are implementing regular, postpartum CD4 count testing. We examined factors influencing women's utilization of extended CD4 count testing. About 53 in-depth interviews were conducted with nurses, patients, social support pers…
Women’s Views About a Paternal Consent Requirement for Biomedical Research in Pregnancy
Clinical research to inform the evidence base to guide nonobstetrical care during pregnancy is critically important for the well-being of women and their future offspring. Conversations about regulations for such research, including whether paternal consent should ever be required, should be informed by the perspectives of those most affected, namely, pregnant women. We conducted in-depth interviews with 140 pregnant women living with or at risk …
Factors influencing utilization of postpartum CD4 count testing by HIV-positive women not yet eligible for antiretroviral treatment
Delayed antiretroviral initiation is associated with increased mortality, but individuals frequently delay seeking treatment. To increase early antiretroviral therapy (ART) enrollment of HIV-positive women, antenatal clinics are implementing regular, postpartum CD4 count testing. We examined factors influencing women's utilization of extended CD4 count testing. About 53 in-depth interviews were conducted with nurses, patients, social support pers…
Women’s Views About a Paternal Consent Requirement for Biomedical Research in Pregnancy
Clinical research to inform the evidence base to guide nonobstetrical care during pregnancy is critically important for the well-being of women and their future offspring. Conversations about regulations for such research, including whether paternal consent should ever be required, should be informed by the perspectives of those most affected, namely, pregnant women. We conducted in-depth interviews with 140 pregnant women living with or at risk …
Hygiene, Blood Flow, and Vaginal Overload
Relationship Type and Use of the Vaginal Ring for HIV-1 Prevention in the MTN 020/Aspire Trial
The Power of the Shared Experience
Contextualising men’s role and participation in PMTCT programmes in Malawi and Zambia
This study sought to explore and contextualise the man's role in antenatal services, and the barriers and strategies for engaging men in prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT). We conducted 143 interviews with pregnant and breastfeeding women, male partners, health workers and policy makers in Malawi and Zambia. We employed thematic and critical discourse analysis using the hegemonic masculinity perspective. We found that men's ro…
Does the Ring Work? Perceptions and Understanding of the Efficacy of a Dapivirine Vaginal Ring for HIV Prevention Amongst Women in a Placebo-Controlled Trial
Impact of Women’s Home Environment on Use of the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring for HIV Prevention in Sub-Saharan Africa
Quality of life among patients with cancer and their family caregivers in the Sub-Saharan region
Guided by the World Health Organization quality of life (WHOQOL) framework, this systematic review aimed to examine evidence about the prevalence and severity of QOL-related health problems and their influencing factors in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We identified eligible publications in English language from PubMed, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature Plus with Full Text, Embase, APA PsycInfo, Scopus, and African Index Medicu…
Champion and audit and feedback strategy fidelity and their relationship to depression intervention fidelity
Background: Globally, mental health disorders rank as the greatest cause of disability. Low and middle-income countries (LMICs) hold a disproportionate share of the mental health burden, especially as it pertains to depression. Depression is highly prevalent among those with non-communicable diseases (NCDs), creating a barrier to successful treatment. While some treatments have proven efficacy in LMIC settings, wide dissemination is challenged by…
Evaluating the validity of depression-related stigma measurement among diabetes and hypertension patients receiving depression care in Malawi
Mental illness stigma research is sparse in Malawi. Our team previously analyzed the reliability and statistical validity of a quantitative tool to measure depression-related stigma among participants with depressive symptoms using quantitative psychometric methods. This analysis aims to further evaluate the content validity of the stigma tool by comparing participants’ quantitative responses with qualitative data. The SHARP project conducted dep…
Using human-centered design to re-vision the emergency obstetric and newborn care framework
The Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) Framework has been instrumental in helping countries plan and monitor maternal health services for over 20 years. Given evolving health systems, the changing expectations of both patients and health providers, and the expanded evidence base, the “Re-Visioning EmONC” project was initiated to update this framework to better meet countries’ needs. To understand the needs of its primary intended users,…
Medicine (10 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (8 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (7 works) · Environmental health (7 works) · Population (7 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Family medicine (5 works) · Family planning (5 works) · Nursing (5 works) · Vaginal ring (5 works)