Dr. Doreen Mukona

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Faculty: College of Health Science

Department: Nursing Science

Research Category: Health and Medicine

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Musvipa, M., Mukona, D., Zvinavashe, M., Ndaimani, A., Makoni, P. (2018). Knowledge of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) and adherence to PMTCT test and treat strategy among HIV positive pregnant women. Nova Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences. Vol 7 (1): 1-7

Mukona D, Munjanja, S.P., Zvinavashe, M. & Stray-Pederson, B. (2017). Association between adherence to anti-diabetic therapy and adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes in diabetes in pregnancy. Journal of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism of South Africa (JEMDSA). 4 (1): 1-6

Mukona D, Chauke L, Dzimiri T, Ndaimani A., Zvinavashe, M. (2017) Adherence to anti-diabetic therapy; Concept analysis. IJRDO-Journal of Health Sciences and Nursing. 2(11): 32-41

Nyika ML, Mukona D, Zvinavashe, M. (2017). Factors Contributing to Phlebitis Among Adult Patients Admitted in the Medical-Surgical Units of a Central Hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe. Journal of Infusion Nursing. 41 (2): 96-102

Mukona D, Munjanja, S.P., Zvinavashe, M. & Stray-Pederson, B. (2017). Development of an Adherence Promotion Framework to improve adherence to anti-diabetic therapy in women with diabetes in pregnancy. Journal of Diabetes and Metabolism. 8 (11): 773; DOI: 10.4172/2155-6156.1000773.

Mukona D, Munjanja, S.P., Zvinavashe, M. & Stray-Pederson, B. (2017). Adherence to anti-diabetic therapy in women with diabetes in pregnancy. International Journal of Diabetes & its Complications. 1 (4):1-6

Zvinavashe, M., Mukona, D., Ndaimani A., Mhlanga, M. (2017) Prevalence of Diabetes in Pregnancy at a Tertiary Care Institution and Associated Perinatal Outcomes. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences. 16 (12):1-12

Gundani, H.V., Zvinavashe, M., Makoni, P., Mukona, D., Mugadza, G., Muchineripi, C.P., Fengu, R.R. & Gwanzura, G. (2017). Lived experiences of women of the quality of obstetric care services (QOCSs) provided at a care facility in Zimbabwe: a case study of Mabvuku. Journal of Basic and Applied Research International 23:(1)

Mukona, D., Munjanja, S.P., Zvinavashe, M. & Stray-Pederson, B. Barriers to and facilitators of adherence to anti-diabetic therapy in pregnant women with diabetes: a health care worker’s perspective. Journal of diabetes mellitus. Volume 7. Pp 160-174 doi: 104236/jdm.2017.73013

Mukona, D., Munjanja, S.P., Zvinavashe, M. & Stray-Pederson, B. Barriers and possible solutions to adherence to anti-diabetic therapy in pregnant women with diabetes: patients’ perspective. Journal of diabetes research. Volume 2017. Https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/3578075

Mudzindiko, T., Mukona, D., Zvinavashe, M., Ndaimani, A., & Mhlanga, M. (2017). Knowledge of cervical cancer and uptake of cervical cancer screening in women aged 18-45 years at a central hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe. Nova Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences. 6(1)

Kagura, Y., Zvinavashe, M., Mukona, D., & Saburi, G. (2017). Prevalence of late stage diagnosis of cervical cancer and comorbidities in women aged 65 years and above in Harare. International Journal of Health Science Research. 7 (1): 179-187

Mkonka, L. C., Mukona, D., Zvinavashe, M., Stray-Pederson, B., Ndaimani, A., & Mhlanga, M (2016). Factors Related To Non-Adherence To Lifestyle Modification In Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 At Harare Central Hospital. IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS) 5 (5): 77-85

Dodzo, L.G., Mahaka, H.T., Mukona, D., Zvinavashe, M., & Clara, H (2016). HIV self-care practices during pregnancy and maternal health outcomes among HIV-positive postnatal mothers aged 18–35 years at Mbuya Nehanda maternity hospital. AIDS Care 1-5.DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2016.1242710

Nyamutsamba, H., Nkhomo, M., Zvinavashe, M., & Mukona, D. (2016). Knowledge of Prostate Gland Hypertrophy, Associated Urinary Elimination Problems and Health Seeking Practices In Men Aged 50 And Above. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) 15 (9): 28-32

Marimbe, B., Mangezi, W., Kaul., Madhombiro, M., & Mukona, D. (2016). Needs Assessment for Development of a Mental Health Curriculum for Village/Lay Health Workers to Manage Caregiver Burden in Zimbabwe. Journal of Mental Disorders and Treatment. 2:129. doi:10.4172/2471-271X.1000129

Mukona, D., Munjanja, S.P., Zvinavashe, M., & Babill, S. 2016. Physical activity in pregnancy in Africa: A systematic review. International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery. 8(4) 28-34

Saburi, G., Zvinavashe, M., & Mukona, D. (2015). Knowledge of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Women Aged 20 to 70 Years with Diabetes Mellitus at a Central Hospital in Zimbabwe. Nova Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences. Vol 4 (4): 1-6

Zvinavashe, M., Mukombwe, O., Mukona, D., & Haruzivishe, C. (2015). Coping strategies of caregivers of HIV/AIDS orphans in Ward 15, Bikita District, Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe. Nova Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences. Vol 4 (3): 1-4

Madondo, G., Haruzivishe, C., Mukona, D., & Zvinavashe, M. (2015). Factors associated with ART adherence among clients aged 18 years and above attending the opportunistic infections clinic in Zvishavane, Zimbabwe. Nova Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences. Vol. 4(3) 1-7

Masanganise, R., Samkange, C., Mukona, D., & Aagaard, E. (2015). Competency based ophthalmology training curriculum for undergraduate medical students in Zimbabwe. The Central African Journal of Medicine. Vol 61 no 5/8. 44-48

Mhlanga, M., Mutseyekwa, F., Zvinavashe, M., Haruzivishe, C., Mukona, D., & Ndaimani, A. (2015). Perceptions and Barriers to exclusive breastfeeding in Manicaland, Zimbabwe. Journal of Health Medicine and Nursing

Ndaimani, A., Nyamakura, R., Zvinavashe, M., Haruzivishe, C., Mukona, D., & Mhlanga M. (2015). Quality of life and its sociodemographic and clinical predictors among people on antiretroviral therapy (ART) at a resource-limited clinic. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS). Volume 14, (11): 73-81

Mukona, D. Munjanja, S.P., & Zvinavashe M. (2015). Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM): Challenges of adherence to anti-diabetic therapy and perinatal outcomes in pregnant women with GDM. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) Vol 15(3): 58–62

Mukona, D., Zvinavashe, M., & Ngesi, J. (2015). Knowledge of risk factors and practices

linked to cervical cancer in women aged 25–55 years in Zimbabwe. African Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health. Vol 9, No 3

Mombo, V., Zvinavashe, M & Mukona, D. (2015). Knowledge levels of HIV positive patients on the importance of antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence. IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS) e-ISSN: 2320–1959.p- ISSN: 2320–1940 Volume 4, Issue 4 Ver. II (Jul. - Aug. 2015), PP 68-78

Mukona, D. Munjanja, S.P., & Zvinavashe M. (2015). Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM): Challenges of adherence to anti-diabetic therapy and perinatal outcomes in pregnant women with GDM. Poster presented at the 12th International Conference on Urban Health, 24-27 May, 2015, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Gomora, A., Mukona, D., & Zvinavashe, M. (2015). The r