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Papers by Ancia Manwere
Introduction: Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death in developing as well as in dev... more Introduction: Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death in developing as well as in developed countries. It is the second most common cancer accounting for 12.4 % of the cases in black women in Zimbabwe, the highest being cancer of the cervix (30.2%). Objective: To establish knowledge of breast cancer and screening practices among women in Bindura District.
Health science journal, 2015
Background: Pain is the most disturbing and annoying symptom experienced by medical patients, yet... more Background: Pain is the most disturbing and annoying symptom experienced by medical patients, yet it is poorly managed. Despite having many researches and scientific advancement in pain management over the years, inadequate knowledge remains a major barrier to achieving effective pain management. Knowledge and attitudes of nurses towards pain management have an influence on how pain is managed. Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the knowledge and attitudes of registered nurses towards pain management of adult medical patients at a provincial hospital in Zimbabwe. Method and Material: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used. A systematic random sampling method was used to select the registered nurses. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire developed from literature. Data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SSPS) software version 16, 2012. Results: These results showed that registered nurses had inadequate knowle...
Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
Introduction: Models which relate to cognitive variables and processes may apply to adherence beh... more Introduction: Models which relate to cognitive variables and processes may apply to adherence behaviours in patients with chronic conditions. Management of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) requires incorporation of these models to facilitate the positive adherence behaviours among patients. Aim: This article critiques models and theories of care applicable to predicting and improving adherence behaviours among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Methods: Medline, Ebsco, PubMed, Google Scholar, Cinahl and grey literature were used to identify the relevant articles from the years 1990-2018. A conclusive search was done using the following key words: Models OR 'Theories of care AND Prediction [tab]' AND Improving AND adherence behaviours AND Chronic Kidney Disease Results: The search identified 23 articles containing information on models and theories of care applicable to the management of CKD patients. The Common-Sense Model, Orem Self-care and Theory of Planned Behaviour Models were applied in predicting and improving adherence among CKD patients. Other identified possible models in predicting and improving adherence included Tran's Theoretical Model, the Theory of Reasoned Action, and the Social Cognitive and Health Belief Models. Conclusion: These theories and models provide a baseline assessment regarding predicting and improving adherence in chronic kidney disease patients. However, there is no model or theory which comprehensively explains an understanding of predicting and improving adherence of CKD patients to their management, hence the need to consider the available models/theories to effectively engage CKD patients with their integrated management to promote the highest level of adherent behaviour.
Objective: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has become a major health problem as a result of complica... more Objective: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has become a major health problem as a result of complicated interrelationships with diabetes mellitus, hypertension and other associated diseases. Effective management of CKD depends on patient's adherence to their dialysis plan, medications, dietary and fluid restrictions. This study aimed at systematically reviewing the adherence of adult Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients with regard to their dialysis, medication, dietary and fluid restriction.
IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science, 2014
IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science, 2014
African Journal of AIDS Research, 2014
Zimbabwe introduced the female condom in 1997, but acceptance was slow. A study was conducted to ... more Zimbabwe introduced the female condom in 1997, but acceptance was slow. A study was conducted to determine its level of awareness and uptake in women aged 18 to 49 years at Bindura Provincial Hospital, and at Chipadze and Chiwaridzo council clinics. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used. A total of 242 eligible consenting respondents were selected using simple random sampling. Data were processed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 16. Data revealed that 81.4% of the respondents had heard about the method. Most respondents 88 (36.4%) had heard about female condoms from nurses. However, 53.3% had not received health education on the method from healthcare providers. Knowledge of the female condom was low at 36.3% and most respondents (83.5%) had not used it. The major reasons cited for failure to use the method were unavailability (19.8%) and partner refusal (17.8%). Of the 16.5% who used the female condom only 4.1% used it consistently. Female condom uptake was very low at 16.1%. Knowledge of the method was associated with its uptake (χ(2) = 86, p < 0.05). Pearson's correlation was used to examine the relationship between awareness and uptake of the method. It indicated a weak positive linear relationship (r = 0.309, p < 0.01). A regression coefficient (R(2) = 0.095, p < 0.05) showed that female condom awareness accounts for 9.5% of the variance in uptake. This study revealed that women with increased level of awareness on the method are likely to use it. Therefore, healthcare providers need to strengthen health education on female condoms and make them readily available.
Introduction: Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death in developing as well as in dev... more Introduction: Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death in developing as well as in developed countries. It is the second most common cancer accounting for 12.4 % of the cases in black women in Zimbabwe, the highest being cancer of the cervix (30.2%). Objective: To establish knowledge of breast cancer and screening practices among women in Bindura District.
Health science journal, 2015
Background: Pain is the most disturbing and annoying symptom experienced by medical patients, yet... more Background: Pain is the most disturbing and annoying symptom experienced by medical patients, yet it is poorly managed. Despite having many researches and scientific advancement in pain management over the years, inadequate knowledge remains a major barrier to achieving effective pain management. Knowledge and attitudes of nurses towards pain management have an influence on how pain is managed. Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the knowledge and attitudes of registered nurses towards pain management of adult medical patients at a provincial hospital in Zimbabwe. Method and Material: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used. A systematic random sampling method was used to select the registered nurses. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire developed from literature. Data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SSPS) software version 16, 2012. Results: These results showed that registered nurses had inadequate knowle...
Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
Introduction: Models which relate to cognitive variables and processes may apply to adherence beh... more Introduction: Models which relate to cognitive variables and processes may apply to adherence behaviours in patients with chronic conditions. Management of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) requires incorporation of these models to facilitate the positive adherence behaviours among patients. Aim: This article critiques models and theories of care applicable to predicting and improving adherence behaviours among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Methods: Medline, Ebsco, PubMed, Google Scholar, Cinahl and grey literature were used to identify the relevant articles from the years 1990-2018. A conclusive search was done using the following key words: Models OR 'Theories of care AND Prediction [tab]' AND Improving AND adherence behaviours AND Chronic Kidney Disease Results: The search identified 23 articles containing information on models and theories of care applicable to the management of CKD patients. The Common-Sense Model, Orem Self-care and Theory of Planned Behaviour Models were applied in predicting and improving adherence among CKD patients. Other identified possible models in predicting and improving adherence included Tran's Theoretical Model, the Theory of Reasoned Action, and the Social Cognitive and Health Belief Models. Conclusion: These theories and models provide a baseline assessment regarding predicting and improving adherence in chronic kidney disease patients. However, there is no model or theory which comprehensively explains an understanding of predicting and improving adherence of CKD patients to their management, hence the need to consider the available models/theories to effectively engage CKD patients with their integrated management to promote the highest level of adherent behaviour.
Objective: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has become a major health problem as a result of complica... more Objective: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has become a major health problem as a result of complicated interrelationships with diabetes mellitus, hypertension and other associated diseases. Effective management of CKD depends on patient's adherence to their dialysis plan, medications, dietary and fluid restrictions. This study aimed at systematically reviewing the adherence of adult Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients with regard to their dialysis, medication, dietary and fluid restriction.
IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science, 2014
IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science, 2014
African Journal of AIDS Research, 2014
Zimbabwe introduced the female condom in 1997, but acceptance was slow. A study was conducted to ... more Zimbabwe introduced the female condom in 1997, but acceptance was slow. A study was conducted to determine its level of awareness and uptake in women aged 18 to 49 years at Bindura Provincial Hospital, and at Chipadze and Chiwaridzo council clinics. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used. A total of 242 eligible consenting respondents were selected using simple random sampling. Data were processed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 16. Data revealed that 81.4% of the respondents had heard about the method. Most respondents 88 (36.4%) had heard about female condoms from nurses. However, 53.3% had not received health education on the method from healthcare providers. Knowledge of the female condom was low at 36.3% and most respondents (83.5%) had not used it. The major reasons cited for failure to use the method were unavailability (19.8%) and partner refusal (17.8%). Of the 16.5% who used the female condom only 4.1% used it consistently. Female condom uptake was very low at 16.1%. Knowledge of the method was associated with its uptake (χ(2) = 86, p < 0.05). Pearson's correlation was used to examine the relationship between awareness and uptake of the method. It indicated a weak positive linear relationship (r = 0.309, p < 0.01). A regression coefficient (R(2) = 0.095, p < 0.05) showed that female condom awareness accounts for 9.5% of the variance in uptake. This study revealed that women with increased level of awareness on the method are likely to use it. Therefore, healthcare providers need to strengthen health education on female condoms and make them readily available.