Lesley Macheka
Biographic Data
| ID | 7803978 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Lesley Macheka |
| GIVEN NAMES | Lesley |
| FAMILY NAME | Macheka |
| SIGNATURE | MACHEKA L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Zimbabwe |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7878-6678 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) as a key tree-based livelihood resource in semi-arid Zimbabwe: Gender, participation, and market constraints in the upper Zambezi valley
Trees are integral to everyday livelihood strategies in semi-arid regions of sub-Saharan Africa, where households depend on locally available tree resources for food, income, and resilience. This study investigates the role of tamarind ( Tamarindus indica ) locally known as musika/busika) in Binga District, northwestern Zimbabwe, focusing on household participation, gendered labour, income generation, and market engagement. Data were collected th…
Impact of climate change-induced natural disasters on intangible cultural heritage related to food: A review
The increased frequency of extreme climate-induced natural disasters (floods, cyclones, mud slides, heat waves, droughts), attributed to climate change, is causing stress to already vulnerable livelihoods by affecting both tangible and intangible cultural heritage (ICH) assets. There are limited studies that have established how the climate-induced disasters have impacted the ICH elements of food. As such, there is need to first establish the ICH…
Gender dimensions of the impact of HIV/Aids on stunting in children under five years in Zimbabwe
Overall, the results provide evidence of a higher risk of stunting among children from households affected by HIV/AIDS. The study offers three major findings. Firstly, the study finds no significant association between gender of the household head and household HIV/AIDS status. Secondly, households that have at least one HIV positive member are more likely to have a stunted child under 5 years. Lastly, female headed households with at least one H…
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Gender dimensions of the impact of HIV/Aids on stunting in children under five years in Zimbabwe
Overall, the results provide evidence of a higher risk of stunting among children from households affected by HIV/AIDS. The study offers three major findings. Firstly, the study finds no significant association between gender of the household head and household HIV/AIDS status. Secondly, households that have at least one HIV positive member are more likely to have a stunted child under 5 years. Lastly, female headed households with at least one H…
Impact of climate change-induced natural disasters on intangible cultural heritage related to food: A review
The increased frequency of extreme climate-induced natural disasters (floods, cyclones, mud slides, heat waves, droughts), attributed to climate change, is causing stress to already vulnerable livelihoods by affecting both tangible and intangible cultural heritage (ICH) assets. There are limited studies that have established how the climate-induced disasters have impacted the ICH elements of food. As such, there is need to first establish the ICH…
Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) as a key tree-based livelihood resource in semi-arid Zimbabwe: Gender, participation, and market constraints in the upper Zambezi valley
Trees are integral to everyday livelihood strategies in semi-arid regions of sub-Saharan Africa, where households depend on locally available tree resources for food, income, and resilience. This study investigates the role of tamarind ( Tamarindus indica ) locally known as musika/busika) in Binga District, northwestern Zimbabwe, focusing on household participation, gendered labour, income generation, and market engagement. Data were collected th…
Livelihood (2 works) · African studies and sociopolitical issues (1 works) · Agency (philosophy) (1 works) · Agricultural Innovations and Practices (1 works) · Agriculture (1 works) · Biology (1 works) · Biostatistics (1 works) · Business (1 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (1 works) · Climate change (1 works)