Prosper Chopera
Biographic Data
| ID | 878326 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Prosper Chopera |
| GIVEN NAMES | Prosper |
| FAMILY NAME | Chopera |
| SIGNATURE | CHOPERA P |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Zimbabwe |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2873-4770 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Maternal selenium deficiency was positively associated with the risk of selenium deficiency in children aged 6–59 months in rural Zimbabwe
There is growing evidence showing the existence of selenium (Se) deficiency among women and children in sub-Saharan Africa. Unfortunately, the key drivers of Se deficiency are not clearly understood. This study assessed the determinants of Se deficiency among children aged 6–59 months and Women of Reproductive Age (WRA), in Zimbabwe. This cross-sectional biomarker study was conducted in selected districts in rural Zimbabwe (Murewa, Shamva, and Mu…
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…
Facilitators and barriers to the consumption of traditional foods among adults in Zimbabwe
BackgroundTraditional foods have superior nutritional composition; however, they are largely absent from the Zimbabwean diet.ObjectiveTo identify barriers and facilitators to the consumption of traditional foods among adults aged 18-69 years in Zimbabwe.MethodsAn online-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among adults aged 18-69 years in Zimbabwe. The questionnaire was based on a socio-ecological model designed to assess barriers and facil…
Facilitators and barriers to the consumption of traditional foods among adults in Zimbabwe
BackgroundTraditional foods have superior nutritional composition; however, they are largely absent from the Zimbabwean diet.ObjectiveTo identify barriers and facilitators to the consumption of traditional foods among adults aged 18-69 years in Zimbabwe.MethodsAn online-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among adults aged 18-69 years in Zimbabwe. The questionnaire was based on a socio-ecological model designed to assess barriers and facil…
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…
Facilitators and barriers to the consumption of traditional foods among adults in Zimbabwe
BackgroundTraditional foods have superior nutritional composition; however, they are largely absent from the Zimbabwean diet.ObjectiveTo identify barriers and facilitators to the consumption of traditional foods among adults aged 18-69 years in Zimbabwe.MethodsAn online-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among adults aged 18-69 years in Zimbabwe. The questionnaire was based on a socio-ecological model designed to assess barriers and facil…
Maternal selenium deficiency was positively associated with the risk of selenium deficiency in children aged 6–59 months in rural Zimbabwe
There is growing evidence showing the existence of selenium (Se) deficiency among women and children in sub-Saharan Africa. Unfortunately, the key drivers of Se deficiency are not clearly understood. This study assessed the determinants of Se deficiency among children aged 6–59 months and Women of Reproductive Age (WRA), in Zimbabwe. This cross-sectional biomarker study was conducted in selected districts in rural Zimbabwe (Murewa, Shamva, and Mu…
Medicine (2 works) · Agriculture (1 works) · Biology (1 works) · Business (1 works) · Calcification (1 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (1 works) · Climate change (1 works) · Conservation Techniques and Studies (1 works) · Culinary Culture and Tourism (1 works) · Cultural heritage (1 works)