http://10.0.100.40:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/29 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:32:43 GMT 2026-06-07T19:32:43Z http://10.0.100.40:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2398 A Comparative Analysis of Reproductive Health Knowledge among HIV-positive and HIV-negative Youths in Zimbabwe MILANZI, AMOS; MHLOYI, MARVELLOUS; MOYO, STANZIA The study contributes to the understanding of how youths in Zimbabwe continue to face numerous barriers that hinder their ability to take protective actions against HIV. Previous research has shown that while comprehensive knowledge is improving among both HIV-positive and HIV negative youths in Zimbabwe, the proportions are low. A cross-sectional mixed-method research design was employed in the study. This study used a simple random sampling approach to select respondents. The general youth population was sampled from the general population, while Youths Living with HIV (YLHIV) were sampled from clinic records. This study was conducted in three provinces of Matabeleland South, Harare and Manicaland in Zimbabwe. The study demonstrated low levels of comprehensive knowledge of HIV (14%), with YLHIV more likely to have comprehensive knowledge of HIV (19%), compared to HIV-negative youths (4%). The study findings show low levels of comprehensive knowledge of contraception (19%) among the youth, with YLHIV more likely to have comprehensive knowledge of contraception (22%), compared to HIV negative youths (15%). A logistic regression shows that marital status was a significant factor in comprehensive knowledge of HIV. Divorced youths were 10 times more likely to have comprehensive knowledge of HIV as compared to those who were never married (OR=9.8; 95% CI [(1.9349.63)]). Logistic regression analysis by geographic location demonstrated that YLHIV from urban areas were six times more likely to have comprehensive knowledge of HIV compared to youths from rural areas (OR=6.43; 95% CI [(2.71-15.28)]. The study recommends that information and services should be made available to youths to help them understand their sexuality. The journal is a forum for the discussion of ideas, scholarly opinions and case studies on law and policy, statutes, constitutions, general rules of the game (institutional mechanisms) and policy pronouncements or declared positions that are put to scrutiny, weighed, interpreted and evaluated. In all these matters, the intention and context usually define the outcomes and impact. The journal is produced bi annually. Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT http://10.0.100.40:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2398 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z http://10.0.100.40:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2322 “Water Provision Will Trigger Us into Action and Livelihood Vibrancy and Skyrocketing”: MADYA, FELIX; MSIMANGA, MTHABISI; MUBANGA, PRECIOUS; NYATHI, NOMQHELE; MUSHANGARI, GILBERT; MAPHOSA, SITHANDEKILE; NYAMHUNGA, DERECK Water remains the source of all human activities and its availability in arid and semi-arid regions has been erratic with most rural communities of Zimbabwe affected the unavailability. The article explores how the dwindling of water resources can push communities into water conservation practices and how the availing of water provision projects has pushed rural communities into action. Climate change has pushed the groundwater further and caused low rainfall, leaving rural communities that depend on rain-fed agriculture and borehole irrigation short of water. The article is based on the argument that groundwater and rainfall patterns with periodic droughts and extreme weather events. The study engaged a qualitative research methodology with a case study research design. The study used purposive sampling to sample for the participants. The study used in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. It adhered to all ethical principles. The study revealed that the availability of water will trigger communities into livelihoods diversification and changing of of rural communities‟ lifestyles. The study found that rural communities have begun to diversify their livelihoods and taking advantage of the water provision projects. The study concludes that the increase of water provision can be the missing link for rural development. The study recommends diversification of water provision. The purpose of the Review of Rural Resilience Praxis is to provide a forum for disaster risk mitigation, adaptation, and preparedness. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://10.0.100.40:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2322 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z http://10.0.100.40:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2321 The Impact of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict on Farmer Input Supply in Small-ccale Maize Production in Mashonaland East Province Zimbabwe MUTASA, FADZAI; MUNYAVHI, ARCHEFORD; CHIRISA, INNOCENT The conflict between Russia and Ukraine created economic impacts felt across the whole world and has high potential to derail the economic outlook for Zimbabwe among many other countries that heavily depend on imports. Starting in early 2022, fertiliser prices rose almost 30% due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In this study, the effect of the RussiaUkraine conflict on the cost of maize inputs, maize productivity and profitability of maize production was evaluated in Chikomba District, located within Mashonaland East Province for the 2021-2022 and 20222023 maize growing seasons. Simple random sampling was used to obtain a sample size of 385 participants derived from the conversion of a standard deviation of 0.5 at a 95% confidence level into a z-score. Questionnaires were used to obtain primary data from the participants. Benefit cost ratio (BCR) and gross margin budget analysis were used to evaluate the profitability of maize production. Out of the five explanatory variables that had a significant impact on maize productivity, AN use had the most significant effect in both seasons, 2021/22 and 2022/23, with (B=0.575, p=0.025) and (B=0544, p=0.025), respectively. Given that the Russia-Ukraine conflict period was characterised by exorbitant AN price increases that reduced affordability by many smallholder farmers across Zimbabwe, it therefore, means that the conflict has had a negative impact on maize productivity by farmers. This is due to the use of a lower fertiliser rate in response to the 57% and 71% price hike in basal and top-dressing fertiliser, respectively, lowering the yield/productivity of maize, meaning that there will be less maize to sell for covering costs and making a profit. The reduction in input levels lowered both the cost of production and the potential yield that could be produced for the market. There is need for further study aimed at developing solutions that enhance the farmers‟ resilience to the effects of conflict on input prices, productivity and profitability of maize production. The purpose of the Review of Rural Resilience Praxis is to provide a forum for disaster risk mitigation, adaptation, and preparedness. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://10.0.100.40:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2321 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z http://10.0.100.40:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2320 Social Networks and the Human Factor Perspective on Rural Development in Chimanimani District, Zimbabwe MARANGO, TIMOTHY; CHITONGO, LEONARD Uplifting human factor principles is a sine qua non for rural development. However, severe human factor decay has become a reality in remote rural districts of Zimbabwe. Failure to network seems to be a paradox that needs to be unlocked. Networks are based on good relationships. Relations impact on science and any livelihoods programmes. Networks are the bedrock for trust. Trust is a resilience builder for that sustainability. Limited networks and the general low human factor as evidenced my mistrust, poor service delivery, corruption and poor communication, have led to stagnation or even regression of the development gains brought by political independence. The conclusions of this article are drawn from a study done in Chimanimani Rural District of Zimbabwe. Whilst councils are the nerve centres for rural development, their members are continuously failing to make most of the ongoing networking platforms at their disposal. Respondents were chosen conveniently and judgmentally. This study revealed very poor networking among community members and organisations operating in the district. The conclusions of this article arrived at reminding to “going back-for-it” (sankofaism), thereby integrating globalised philosophies with African indigenous knowledge on leadership. Indeed, Chimanimani District has the capacity for growth and sustenance of the same. The purpose of the Review of Rural Resilience Praxis is to provide a forum for disaster risk mitigation, adaptation, and preparedness. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://10.0.100.40:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2320 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z