Zimbabwe

Understanding stakeholder perspectives on integrating and sustaining a vertical HIV prevention programme into routine health services in Zimbabwe: a qualitative study

Amanda Marr Chung
Joseph Murungu
Peter Case
Precious Chitapi
Rudo Chikodzore
Jonathan Gosling
Sinokuthemba Xaba
Getrude Ncube
Owen Mugurungi
Patience Kunaka
Ndola Prata
Roly Daniel Gosling
Stefano M Bertozzi
Colette Auerswald
2025
Abstract

Introduction: The transition of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC), an HIV prevention service, in Zimbabwe from a donor-funded to a government-owned programme involves the collective efforts and alignment of national and subnational government leaders, managers, healthcare providers, village health workers, community members, donors and implementing partners. We sought to understand stakeholders' perspectives on barriers, facilitators and recommendations as a vertical HIV prevention programme transitioned to an integrated, government-led model.

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If, when and how to tell: a qualitative study of HIV disclosure among young women in Zimbabwe

Sophia Zamudio-Haas
Imelda Mudekunye-Mahaka
Barrot H. Lambdin
Barrot H. Lambdin
2012

In the Shona culture of Zimbabwe, a high regard for childbearing contributes to strong pressures on women to have children. For young women living with HIV, consequently, disclosure of HIV status can be a central strategy to garner support for controlling fertility. This paper reports findings from qualitative interviews with 28 young women aged 16–20 living with HIV in urban Zimbabwe and discusses how these findings can contribute to better policies and programs for this population. Regardless of their current relationship status, interview participants described disclosure as a turning...

Expanding Access to Postabortion Care in Zimbabwe through Integration of Misoprostol

VSI
2013

This brief summarizes the final results from a collaborative postabortion care (PAC) operations research led by the Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Care and VSI. The results demonstrate that misoprostol, a safe and effective treatment option for incomplete abortion and miscarriage, brings PAC services closer to women in need at all levels of the health system.

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Introducing Misoprostol for the Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage in Zimbabwe

VSI
2013

The Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Care and VSI conducted an operations research to address maternal deaths associated with postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). This brief provides strong evidence that introducing misoprostol as an alternative uterotonic when oxytocin is not available can effectively expand uterotonic coverage to women delivering in health facilities.

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Zimbabwe PPH Poster: “Prevent Excessive Bleeding After Childbirth”

VSI
2013

Information, education and communication (IEC) campaign sample from a postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) operations research project in Zimbabwe.

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