Browsing by Author "Nunu, W.N.,"

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    Pervasive irregular migration and the vulnerabilities of irregular female migrants at Plumtree border post in Zimbabwe
    (Elsevier, 2022) Matose, T.; Maviza, G.; Nunu, W.N.,
    Migration is a common and visible feature of global mobility where the driving factors would be the search for better livelihood opportunities. Due to economic hardships in Zimbabwe, women have also been noted to migrate to neighbouring countries in search of opportunities to look after their left-behind families. However, the COVID-19 restrictions and other state regulations have become facilitators of illicit migration as irregular migrants (including women) devise more complex means to traverse borders and gain access. This paper assesses the vulnerabilities and the lived realities of female irregular migrants between Zimbabwe and Botswana during the clandestine migration journeys. A qualitative descriptive survey that targeted nineteen (19) participants was conducted using semi-structured and unstructured interviews. The participants included fifteen (15) Female irregular migrants and four (4) Key Informants who worked at Plumtree Border Post. The interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, coded and thematically analysed. Four vulnerabilities were reported/experienced by the participants: violence and robbery, Rape and sexual harassment, Psycho-emotional harassment, and health vulnerabilities in detention. The participants reported that these vulnerabilities are experienced at different levels of the migration process and deportation. Female migrants are generally at risk as they are bound to be taken advantage of at different levels during migration and deportation. Therefore, there is a need to relook at the policies implemented at the ports and ensure women are subjected to humane treatment even during the deportation process.
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    Survey on prevalence of cataract in selected communities in Limpopo Province of South Africa
    (Elsevier, 2020) Nunu, W.N.,; Ndou, N.D.; Manyange, B.S.; Ramakuela, N.J.; Manganye, B.S.; Tshivhase, S.E.; Mambanga, P.; Murwira, T.S.
    Background: Over three-quarters of all blindness worldwide are preventable and usually caused by cataract. However data on the prevalence and risk factors about cataract are not always available in South Africa. This study sought to determine prevalence and factors associated with cataracts in selected communities in Limpopo Province of South Africa. Methods: A population-based cross-sectional survey was conducted on respondents aged 18 years and above in selected villages of Vhembe District. Visual Acuity (VA) was evaluated at 6 m using Snellen’s E chart whilst eye examinations were conducted using torch light, 2.5 X magnifying lenses and an ophthalmoscope. Chi Squared tests ( χ2 ) and Multiple Logistic Regressions (MLRs) were conducted to determine associations of different variables using STATA V 13 SE. Results: About 387 out 467 targeted respondents participated in the study. Household heads were the majority of the respondents (246; 63.6%). Cataract prevalence amongst r5espondents was estimated at 44% of which 261 (67.4%) were females with 3.1% of the respondents having permanent blindness. Cataract knowledge still remains low as 228 (58.9%) and Age of respondent, gender specific, marital status, occupation, and primary care giver were significantly associated with prevalence of cataracts. Conclusions: There is an urgent need to improve eye care services so as to improve access to cataract surgery as soon as one is diagnosed. There is also need to conduct community awareness campaigns that are gender specific so as to improve community members’ knowledge on cataracts and ensure they develop proactive eye services seeking behavior. This would minimize chances of the community members suffering permanent blindness due to cataracts.