Excellent Chireshe
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 6532142 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Excellent Chireshe |
| PRENOMES | Excellent |
| SOBRENOME | Chireshe |
| ASSINATURA | CHIRESHE E |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Great Zimbabwe University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6875-2186 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 11 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 6 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 10 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 1 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2009 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
Spatial Analysis of HIV Determinants Among Females Aged 15–34 in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
HIV remains a major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, with South Africa bearing the highest burden. This study confirms that KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is a hotspot, with a high HIV prevalence of 47.4% (95% CI: 45.7-49.1) among females aged 15-34. We investigated the spatial distribution and key socio-demographic, behavioural, and economic factors associated with HIV prevalence in this group using a Bayesian spatial logistic regression mode…
Religion, Gender, and Sustainable Development in East and Southern Africa
Covid-19, Women’s Mental Health, and Religion in Zimbabwe
The study sought to find out intersections of Covid-19, women’s mental health, and religion in Masvingo District, Zimbabwe, during the first 35 days of the lockdown. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews from a purposefully selected sample of 15 Christian women and three clergymen in Masvingo District, Zimbabwe. Participation was voluntary and all participants gave their consent. Confidentiality and anonymity were maintained by n…
The liberation of women and girls as the liberation of Mother Earth
This article, grounded in ecofeminism, considers the earth as symbolising women and girls and the liberation of women and girls as the liberation of the earth. When the environment is liberated from abuse, its capacity to sustain human life is enhanced. In the same way, when women and girls are freed from all forms of oppression and exploitation and are allowed to be self-actualising people, their capacity to contribute meaningfully to sustainabl…
The Bible and Gender Troubles in Africa
Quickly changing concepts on gender roles are a pivotal issue in after-colonial African societies. Many women (and men) are calling for a radical change as they feel traditional gender concepts as being oppressive, inhuman and un-Christian. Gender equality, gender fairness is on their agenda. On the other hand, for many men (and women) these societal changes are painful “gender troubles” and seem to be dangerous for gender-based identity, threate…
Christian Women’s Experiences of Domestic Violence in Zimbabwe
This study investigated Zimbabwean Christian women who had experienced domestic violence with a view to finding out the forms of violence these women experienced at the hands of their male intimate partners. The qualitative investigation was informed by the feminist paradigm. Data were collected, by means of in-depth semistructured interviews, from 22 Christian women who were purposefully selected. The women were aged 18 and above and stayed in a…
Witchraft and Social Life in Zimbabwe
This concept paper examines and documents the evidence of witchcraft and social life in Zimbabwe. The information contained in this article was largely derived from literature. However, oral data also formed part of the information used in this article. This paper reveals that beliefs in witchcraft are deeply rooted in Zimbabwe. The paper also reveals that in Zimbabwe, witchcraft is associated with power/politics, economic activities and sexualit…
Lived Experiences of Informal Settlers in Peri-Urban Districts in Zimbabwe
The study explored the lived experiences of informal settlers in two peri-urban cities of Zimbabwe (n=53, males=19, females=34; Age range 18 to 76 years). The settlers self-reported on aspects of wellbeing, including perceived neighborliness of habitats. Data were thematically analyzed. The informal settlers felt insecure, psychologically stressed and socially marginalized. Some reported being optimistic about the future and their life chances in…
Monogamous marriage in Zimbabwe
The study sought to establish whether and to what extent monogamous marriages in Zimbabwe serve as havens against HIV and AIDS. A qualitative design incorporating interviews and focus group discussions was employed. A conveniently selected sample of 26 respondents (12 male and 14 female) aged between 21 and 55 years at a university in Zimbabwe participated in the study. Data were thematically analysed. The study revealed that while marriage to so…
Child Abuse
The article examines psychosocial and religious intervention strategies used to prevent and manage child abuse in Zimbabwe. Psychosocial interventions used include primary, secondary and tertiary interventions. Religious interventions include primary and tertiary intervention. It appears that the intervention strategies are used mostly by professionals who offer psychosocial support than by religious organizations
Sexual harassment of female students in three selected high schools in urban Masvingo, Zimbabwe
This study sought to establish the nature and extent of sexual harassment of female students in coeducational high schools in urban Masvingo, Zimbabwe. The survey design, incorporating questionnaires and interviews, was adopted, and a purposefully selected sample of 60 female peer educators (students) and 9 school counsellors (teachers) participated. Data were analysed both quantitatively and qualitatively. The study revealed that sexual harassme…
Christian Women’s Experiences of Domestic Violence in Zimbabwe
This study investigated Zimbabwean Christian women who had experienced domestic violence with a view to finding out the forms of violence these women experienced at the hands of their male intimate partners. The qualitative investigation was informed by the feminist paradigm. Data were collected, by means of in-depth semistructured interviews, from 22 Christian women who were purposefully selected. The women were aged 18 and above and stayed in a…
Monogamous marriage in Zimbabwe
The study sought to establish whether and to what extent monogamous marriages in Zimbabwe serve as havens against HIV and AIDS. A qualitative design incorporating interviews and focus group discussions was employed. A conveniently selected sample of 26 respondents (12 male and 14 female) aged between 21 and 55 years at a university in Zimbabwe participated in the study. Data were thematically analysed. The study revealed that while marriage to so…
Child Abuse
The article examines psychosocial and religious intervention strategies used to prevent and manage child abuse in Zimbabwe. Psychosocial interventions used include primary, secondary and tertiary interventions. Religious interventions include primary and tertiary intervention. It appears that the intervention strategies are used mostly by professionals who offer psychosocial support than by religious organizations
Sexual harassment of female students in three selected high schools in urban Masvingo, Zimbabwe
This study sought to establish the nature and extent of sexual harassment of female students in coeducational high schools in urban Masvingo, Zimbabwe. The survey design, incorporating questionnaires and interviews, was adopted, and a purposefully selected sample of 60 female peer educators (students) and 9 school counsellors (teachers) participated. Data were analysed both quantitatively and qualitatively. The study revealed that sexual harassme…
Lived Experiences of Informal Settlers in Peri-Urban Districts in Zimbabwe
The study explored the lived experiences of informal settlers in two peri-urban cities of Zimbabwe (n=53, males=19, females=34; Age range 18 to 76 years). The settlers self-reported on aspects of wellbeing, including perceived neighborliness of habitats. Data were thematically analyzed. The informal settlers felt insecure, psychologically stressed and socially marginalized. Some reported being optimistic about the future and their life chances in…
Monogamous marriage in Zimbabwe
The study sought to establish whether and to what extent monogamous marriages in Zimbabwe serve as havens against HIV and AIDS. A qualitative design incorporating interviews and focus group discussions was employed. A conveniently selected sample of 26 respondents (12 male and 14 female) aged between 21 and 55 years at a university in Zimbabwe participated in the study. Data were thematically analysed. The study revealed that while marriage to so…
Witchraft and Social Life in Zimbabwe
This concept paper examines and documents the evidence of witchcraft and social life in Zimbabwe. The information contained in this article was largely derived from literature. However, oral data also formed part of the information used in this article. This paper reveals that beliefs in witchcraft are deeply rooted in Zimbabwe. The paper also reveals that in Zimbabwe, witchcraft is associated with power/politics, economic activities and sexualit…
Christian Women’s Experiences of Domestic Violence in Zimbabwe
This study investigated Zimbabwean Christian women who had experienced domestic violence with a view to finding out the forms of violence these women experienced at the hands of their male intimate partners. The qualitative investigation was informed by the feminist paradigm. Data were collected, by means of in-depth semistructured interviews, from 22 Christian women who were purposefully selected. The women were aged 18 and above and stayed in a…
The Bible and Gender Troubles in Africa
Quickly changing concepts on gender roles are a pivotal issue in after-colonial African societies. Many women (and men) are calling for a radical change as they feel traditional gender concepts as being oppressive, inhuman and un-Christian. Gender equality, gender fairness is on their agenda. On the other hand, for many men (and women) these societal changes are painful “gender troubles” and seem to be dangerous for gender-based identity, threate…
The liberation of women and girls as the liberation of Mother Earth
This article, grounded in ecofeminism, considers the earth as symbolising women and girls and the liberation of women and girls as the liberation of the earth. When the environment is liberated from abuse, its capacity to sustain human life is enhanced. In the same way, when women and girls are freed from all forms of oppression and exploitation and are allowed to be self-actualising people, their capacity to contribute meaningfully to sustainabl…
Religion, Gender, and Sustainable Development in East and Southern Africa
Covid-19, Women’s Mental Health, and Religion in Zimbabwe
The study sought to find out intersections of Covid-19, women’s mental health, and religion in Masvingo District, Zimbabwe, during the first 35 days of the lockdown. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews from a purposefully selected sample of 15 Christian women and three clergymen in Masvingo District, Zimbabwe. Participation was voluntary and all participants gave their consent. Confidentiality and anonymity were maintained by n…
Spatial Analysis of HIV Determinants Among Females Aged 15–34 in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
HIV remains a major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, with South Africa bearing the highest burden. This study confirms that KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is a hotspot, with a high HIV prevalence of 47.4% (95% CI: 45.7-49.1) among females aged 15-34. We investigated the spatial distribution and key socio-demographic, behavioural, and economic factors associated with HIV prevalence in this group using a Bayesian spatial logistic regression mode…
Sociology (9 obras) · Gender Studies (8 obras) · Medicine (7 obras) · Political science (6 obras) · Psychology (6 obras) · Gender Studies (5 obras) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (4 obras) · Geography (4 obras) · Law (4 obras) · Psychiatry (3 obras)