Social determinants of health
Adolescent delinquency
Parent-child processes
Adolescent sexual and reproductive health
HIV-related risky sexual behavior
Maternal, neonatal and child health
Sexual violence
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2024-2026 Knowledge, attitudes, practices and barriers towards research among nurses and midwives in Eswatini: A mixed methods study (Role: Principal Investigator)
2024-2026 Assessing the theory-practice gap at the Good Shepherd Catholic College of Health Sciences: The perceptions and experiences of nursing and midwifery students (Role: Co-Principal Investigator)
2024-2026 Awareness, knowledge and diabetes distress management practices of nurses in Eswatini: A cross-sectional study (Role: Co-Investigator)
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2021 A theory-based investigation of COVID-19 vaccine-related knowledge, attitudes, preference, intention, hesitancy, and barriers towards vaccine uptake among the general public and health care workers in Eswatini: A nationwide mixed-method study (Role: Principal Investigator)
2021 The perceived impact of COVID-19 on the lives of children with disabilities and their caregivers in Eswatini: A concurrent mixed-method study (Role: Co-Principal Investigator)
2020-2021 Assessment of risk factors for COVID-19 among health workers in Eswatini: A nested case-control study. (Role: Co-Principal Investigator)
2020-2021 Knowledge, attitudes, risk perceptions, behaviors and mental health status of the general public during the COVID-19 pandemic in Eswatini: A nationwide population-based telephone household survey. (Role: Principal Investigator)
2020-2021 Being on the front-line: A nationwide concurrent mixed-method study of health care workers’ response to-and experiences related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Eswatini. (Role: Principal Investigator)
2012-2013 The moderating effect of parenting styles in the association between parent-adolescent sexual risk communication and sexual risk behaviour among high school youth in Swaziland. (Role: Principal Investigator)
2008-2010 The experiences of HIV-positive mothers breastfeeding exclusively at a regional hospital in Swaziland. (Role: Principal Investigator)
2021-2022 Tertiary students’ and lecturers’ satisfaction with online teaching and learning, covid-19-related practices, subjective well-being, and their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in Eswatini: A concurrent mixed-method study (Role: Co-Principal Investigator)
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Samkeliso Shongwe - Determinants of modern contraceptive uptake and teenage pregnancy among adolescents in Eswatini (Co-supervisor)
Sendiso Z. Zwane - Factors associated with the knowledge of danger signs and perceptions of the need for obstetric care among reproductive age (15-49 years) women at the Mbabane Government and Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospitals
Khanyakwezwe S. Tfumbatsi - Lived experiences of mothers with preterm babies admitted in the Mbabane Government Neonatal Care Unit (NCU): A contextual phenomenological study
Nomcebo Dlamini - Association between fear of childbirth and childbirth self-efficacy among women of childbearing age in four major hospitals in Eswatini
Nkosinathi S. Mamba - Pregnancy risk perceptions and experiences of women within the childbearing age with kidney failure from the three referral hospitals in Eswatini
Nompumelelo Sihlongonyane - Prevalence and factors associated with severe pre-eclampsia and preterm labour amongst women at Hlathikhulu Government Hospital
Bhekiwe Simelane - Factors associated with renal function impairment among people living with HIV accessing antiretroviral therapy in three Eswatini AIDS Healthcare Foundation health facilities (Co-supervisor)
Lucy Kunaba - Knowledge, perceptions, prevalence and factors associated with pica among pregnant women in at the Mbabane and King Sobhuza II Public Health Units
Majahonkhe Mavuso - Associations between awareness, knowledge, attitudes and care practices of nurses and midwives towards the LGBTQIA+ community in Eswatini
Tshepiso B. Peter - Association between midwives’ knowledge, attitudes and perinatal bereavement care practices in six public hospitals in Botswana
Kedibonye Maje - Born before arrival: Drivers and lived experiences of mothers and midwives in three clinics in the southern district of Botswana (Co-supervisor)
Andrea Ndlangamandla - Association between perceived midwifery support during labour, locus of control and childbirth experience among mothers in four health facilities in Eswatini
Sithokozile Mhlongo - Does social media use moderate the association between family structure, father/father-figure presence and timing of sexual debut among in-school youth in Eswatini?
Nkosingiphile Vilane - Factors associated with stillbirths and experiences of women with stillbirths during the COVID-19 pandemic in six major hospitals in Eswatini: a mixed-method study
Nafisatu A. Armah - Knowledge, attitudes and factors associated with practice of antenatal exercises among expectant mothers seeking antenatal care services at the Mbabane and King Sobhuza II Public Health Units
Liziwe S. Msane - Factors associated with initial antenatal care contact among pregnant women at Hlathikhulu Public Health Unit (Co-supervisor)
Vivian O. Kwem -Maternal satisfaction and associated factors with delivery care services among mothers who gave birth at the Mbabane Government Hospital (Co-supervisor)
Winile D. Lukhele - Prevalence and determinants of viral load suppression amongst HIV-1 positive adolescents and young adults in the Manzini region, (Co-Supervisor)
Vuyani Simelane - Condom utilization for sexually transmitted infections prevention, and associated factors among pregnant women in the Manzini region, Eswatini (Co-supervisor)
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Sanele Gwebu - Association between receiving violence education and violence perpetration among adolescents and young people (13-24 years) in Eswatini
Thantazile Masango - The mediating effect of adherence on antiretroviral therapy in the association between depression and viral load suppression among people living with HIV aged 15 years and above in Eswatini (Co-mentor)
Buyisile Simelane - Factors influencing HIV viral suppression and experiences of health care transitioning adolescents and young adults living with HIV Eswatini: A mixed-methods study
Bheki Mamba - Missed opportunities and barriers to uptake of Tuberculosis Prevention Therapy in children under 15 years in Eswatini: A mixed-methods study
Nkosephayo Nkambule - Catastrophic health expenditure and its determinants in households with Tuberculosis patients living in Eswatini
Nothando Sihlongonyane - Factors associated with lost to follow-up among adolescents (10- 19 years) on Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in Eswatini
Nontsikelelo Dlamini - The impact of tailored interventions on viral load suppression among children (0-14 years) living with HIV and experiences of their caregivers regarding the tailored interventions: A mixed-methods study
Lewis Nhlabatsi - Feasibility and acceptability of a Promoting Resilience in Stress Management intervention among adolescents living with HIV in Eswatini: A pilot clinical trial
Cedric Wawa - Assessing childhood tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment pre- and post-introduction of stool-based Xpert MTB/Rif test: A quasi-experimental study (Co-Mentor)
Dumsile Maduna - Prevalence of Lung Function Abnormalities using Spirometry in Children and Adolescents Aged 6 to 18 Years post-TB Treatment in Eswatini: An Observational Study (Co-Mentor)
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Temahlungwane Mkhonta - Prevalence and factors associated with elective caesarean sections amongst child-bearing women in two major hospitals in Eswatini
Nothando Gama - Parents’ knowledge, beliefs and communication about sexual and reproductive health (SRH) topics, and their association with adolescent sexual behaviors in the Shiselweni region
Mciniseli L. Gwebu - Trends and predictors of immunological and virological failure among people living with HIV in Eswatini: A retrospective cohort study
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Nomathemba C. Nxumalo - Reasons influencing early sexual debut amongst high school youth aged 18 to 24 years attending Manzini schools
Sizakele D. Dlamini - Predictors of psychological well-being among adult HIV-positive patients at the Mbabane Government Hospital, Swaziland
Cebisile X. Ngcamphalala - Is there an association between cost of travel to HIV services and current antiretroviral therapy (ART) use among adults in Eswatini?
Phindile Matsebula - Reasons for home childbirths and barriers to seeking skilled birth care among childbearing women (18-49 years) at Siphofaneni Inkhundla
Wakhile Matsebula - Influence of peer education on sexual and reproductive health literacy amongst students at the University of Eswatini
Nontobeko Methula - Factors associated with mixed feeding amongst infants (≤ 6 months) at Sithobela Health Centre
Ziyanda Ginindza - The Influence of knowledge regarding life skills education on risky sexual behaviours of in-school youth in two high schools in the Manzini Region
Manqoba Simelane - Oral health literacy, self-efficacy and toothbrushing practices of first year students at the University of Eswatini
Khanyisile Sibandze - Challenges to breastfeeding initiation and sustainability of exclusive breastfeeding amongst teenage mothers in one health centre in the Shiselweni Region
Neliswa Nkambule - Characteristics and treatment outcomes of neonatal admissions in two hospitals in the Manzini and Hhohho regions (Co-supervisor)
Lindokuhle Khoza - Health-related quality of life of patients living with breast cancer in two hospitals in Eswatini (Co-supervisor)
Senelisiwe Dlamini - Stress, resilience and coping strategies among women living with cervical cancer in two cancer units in Eswatini (Co-supervisor)
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Phiwokuhle Nyoni and Sanelisiwe Dlamini - Burnout and its influence on the psychological well-being and quality of tertiary-life among nursing students in four tertiary institutions in Eswatini
Temacanco Mahlalela and Bongekile Shabangu - The influence of problematic social media use on the mental wellbeing of tertiary students at the University of Eswatini
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Sizolwethu Sukati - Prevalence, knowledge, reasons and determinants of traditional medicine use among parents of under-five year old children admitted at the Mbabane Government and Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospitals
Tony Dlamini - Hemodialysis patients’ and caregivers’ knowledge, attitudes, practices and barriers towards prevention of central line-related bloodstream infections in two renal units in Eswatini
Thabisa T. Mdlovu - Association between receiving parental sexuality education and timing of sexual debut among in school youth: A retrospective cross-sectional study
Muzi R. Gamdze - Nurses’ experiences, challenges and their coping strategies while working on night duty at Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospital
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Cel’musa P. Dlakubi-Knowledge, attitudes and perceived willingness to undergo vasectomy amongst adult men visiting one of the hospitals in the Manzini region of Eswatini (Co-supervisor)
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Agnes N. Moolman - Knowledge, attitudes and use of contraceptives among female undergraduate students in one tertiary institution in the Hhohho region
Nonjabuliso N. Sibisi - Is there any association between the duration of hormonal contraceptive use and cervical cancer among women (18-49 years) in one hospital in the Hhohho region?
Nontobeko Precious Hlophe - Knowledge and self-efficacy of nurse-midwives about the prevention and management of postpartum heamorrhage in one hospital in the Hhohho region
Phindile Ndwandwe - Experiences of women living with breast cancer seeking health care services in one hospital in the Hhohho region
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Colile M. Dlamini - Adolescent mothers’ satisfaction with antenatal care services rendered by midwives in one public health unit in the Hhohho region
Mancoba V. Maseko - Perceptions of adolescent mothers about oral contraceptives in one public health unit in the Hhohho region
Mbali N. Dlamini - Maternal knowledge, attitudes and practices about mineral and vitamin supplementation during pregnancy in one hospital in the Lubombo region
Mthokozisi Nkambule - Factors associated with caesarean section wound infections among discharged patients in one of the hospitals in the Manzini region
Sandile K. Mamba - Knowledge and self-efficacy of student nurses in the provision of basic life support in one tertiary institution in the Hhohho region
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Bongani Nqaba Sibandze - Factors associated with utilization of cervical cancer screening among women of reproductive age at a national referral hospital in Swaziland
Bongekile T. Dlamini - Perceptions of tertiary students on female condom use in one of the tertiary institutions in the Hhohho region
Hloniphile Bhembe - Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding the nursing process, and associated factors, among nurses practicing in one regional hospital in Swaziland
Nombuso Mashwama - Factors associated with overweight among adolescents (l3 to 16 years) in one urban high school in the Hhohho region
Nonsikelelo Fezeko Maseko - The relationship between knowledge about cervical cancer and cervical cancer screening among women (18-49 years) living with HIV in one hospital in the Hhohho region
Nomsa C. Mabuza - Prevalence and knowledge about gestational diabetes mellitus and its associated factors among pregnant woman in one hospital in the Hhohho region
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Faith Mamba - Prevalence of and factors associated with intergenerational sexual partnerships among students in one of the health tertiary institutions in Swaziland
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Kehinde Isaac Apata - Perceptions of nurses towards their staffing pattern in one of the hospitals in the Manzini region
Chazile Siphumlile Mdlovu - Factors associated with pregnancies among adolescents seeking health care services in one of the hospitals in the Manzini region
Fortunate N. Sibiya - Practices of nurses on the pre-assessment for women utilizing family planning services in one public health unit in the Lubombo Region
Nomile N. Dlamini - Prevalence and factors associated with sharps injuries among nurses in one of the hospitals in the Manzini region
Phetsile Gcinile Zwane - Challenges faced by nurses working with mentally ill patients at a psychiatric referral hospital in the Manzini region
Sabelo Bonginkosi Dlamini - Perceptions of nurses on factors contributing to the number of readmissions of mentally ill patients at a national psychiatric referral hospital in the Manzini region
Siyanda Lindelwa Mswane - Experiences of renal failure patients undergoing kidney dialysis in one of the hospitals in the Manzini Region
Vuyisile Delisile Sibandze - Attitudes of adolescents towards receiving sex education from their parents in one high school in the Manzini region
Sakhile Nkambule - Sexual behavior patterns of students in one of the tertiary institutions in the Manzini region
Thabani Vuyani Mdluli - Beliefs, attitudes and practices towards traditional and western medicine among male commuters at a bus terminus in the Manzini region