Biography

Prof Wilfred Njabulo Nunu, Executive Dean, PhD in Public Health, Master in Public Health (Health Systems and Policies), Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE), Bsc in Environmental Science and Health, Certificate in Occupational Safety and Environmental Management Course (OSHEMAC) NSSA 

Publications

1. Moyo Perez and Wilfred Njabulo Nunu. Oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis uptake and acceptability among men who have sex with men. A scoping review of the literature. American Journal of Men’s Health (Accepted 31 August 2023).
2. Dlamini W, Nunu WN, Ndlovu V, Nleya N, Mudonhi N, Sibula M: Molecular detection of Imbrasia belina proteins associated with allergic reactions on harvesters and consumers from selected districts in Matabeleland: a comparative study. Molecular Biology Reports 2023:1-10.
3. Khozah, M. Y., & Nunu, W. N. (2023). Sexual and Gender Minorities Inclusion and Uptake of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: A Scoping Review of Literature. American Journal of Men's Health. https://doi.org/10.1177/15579883231184078
4. Fennie Mantula, Judith Audrey Chamisa, Wilfred Njabulo Nunu, and Prisca Sophia Nyanhongo. Women’s perspectives on cultural sensitivity of midwives during intrapartum care at a national maternity referral hospital in Zimbabwe. Sage’s Journal of Nursing Science. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/23779608231160476.
5. Surprise Sanganyado, Wilfred Njabulo Nunu, and Edmond Sanganyado (2022). Towards a framework for embedding doctorateness in environmental chemistry research proposals: Taylor and Francis; Innovations in Education and Teaching International. https://doi.org/10.1080/14703297.2022.2124186.
6. Nunu, W.N*., Makhado, L., Mabunda, J.T. & Lebese, R.T. (2022). Exploring Health Systems Utilisation and adolescent sexual health practices in Umguza and Mberengwa districts in Zimbabwe. Bentham’s Open Public Health Journal. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/18749445-v15-e2208230.
7. Tadios Munyimani and Wilfred Njabulo Nunu*(2022). Men who have sex with men's perceptions and experiences of sexual and reproductive health services in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Bentham’s Open Public Health Journal. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/18749445-v15-e2208150.
8. Tsitsi Matose, Gracsious Maviza and Wilfred Njabulo Nunu (2022): Pervasive irregular migration and the vulnerabilities of irregular female migrants at Plumtree border post in Zimbabwe. Elsevier Journal of Migration and Health. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmh.2022.100091.
9. Mudonhi, N & Nunu W. N*. (2022). Traditional medicine utilisation among pregnant women in Sub-Saharan African countries: a systematic review of literature. Sage’s Inquiry. DOI: 10.1177/00469580221088618.
10. Sikhanyiso Gwanda; Wilfred Njabulo Nunu*, Gracsious Maviza: Cross border migration and prevalence of teenage pregnancies in Bulilima District in Zimbabwe. Routledge Book Chapter (Accepted 19 January 2022).
11. Nunu, W.N*., Makhado, L., Mabunda, J.T. & Lebese, R.T. (2022). Health Service Providers' Perspectives on the influence of Modern Health Systems on adolescents' sexual health practices in Umguza and Mberengwa districts of Zimbabwe. BMC Reproductive Health. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-021-01314-5.
12. Nunu, W.N*., Makhado, L., Mabunda, J.T. & Lebese, R.T. (2021). Validating developed strategies for integrating Indigenous Health and Modern Health Systems for improved Adolescent Sexual Health outcomes in Umguza and Mberengwa districts in Zimbabwe. Bentham’s Open Public Health Journal. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/18749445-v15-e2202041.
13. Tendai Kativhu; Trevor Madzivanyika; Wilfred Njabulo Nunu; Margaret Macherera; Annatoria Chinyama. (2021). Sustainability of communally managed rural water facilities in Zimbabwe. AQUA - Water Infrastructure, Ecosystems and Society IWA Publishing. https://doi.org/10.2166/aqua.2021.089.
14. Nunu, W.N*., Makhado, L., Mabunda, J.T. & Lebese, R.T. (2021). Health System Strategies and Adolescent Sexual Health: a systematic review of the literature using Rodgers Concept Analysis Framework. Bentham’s Open Public Health Journal http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1874944502114010526.
15. Siziba, A., Nunu W. N*., Mudonhi, N., Ndlovu, V., Munyai, O., Ndlovu, B., & Sanganyado, E. (2022). Risk factors associated with a high incidence of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Beitbridge, Zimbabwe. Oasis Journal of Curationis. (https://curationis.org.za/index.php/curationis/article/view/2191).
16. Khumalo N., Maviza, A. & Nunu, W.N*. (2021). Spatial dynamics of illegal dumpsites and prevalence of diarrhoeal diseases in Makokoba Township in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Elsevier’s Journal of Scientific African. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2021.e00939
17. Murwira Tinotenda Success., Lunic Base Khoza., Jabulani Tsakani Mabunda, Sonto Maria Maputle, Mamotema Mpeta & Nunu Wilfred Njabulo. (2021). Knowledge of students regarding HIV/AIDS at a rural university in South Africa. Bentham’s Open AIDS Journal. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1874613602115010042
18. Nunu, W.N*., Makhado, L., Mabunda, J.T. & Lebese, R.T. (2021). Developing strategies for integrating Indigenous Health and Modern Health Systems for improved Adolescent Sexual Health outcomes in Umguza and Mberengwa districts in Zimbabwe. Sage, Health Services Insights. https://doi.org/ 10.1177/11786329211036018.
19. Mudonhi, N & Nunu W. N. (2021). Traditional and health practitioner’s perspective on traditional medicine utilisation during antenatal care in Bulilima, Plumtree, Zimbabwe. Sage, Health Services Insights. https://doi.org/10.1177/11786329211034462.
20. Nunu, W.N*., Makhado, L., Mabunda, J.T. & Lebese, R.T. (2021). Indigenous Health Systems and Adolescent Sexual Health in Umguza and Mberengwa Districts of Zimbabwe: Community Key stakeholders' Perspectives. Sage, Health Services Insights. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F11786329211013553.
21. Mudonhi, N., Nunu W. N., Sibanda, N., & Khumalo, N. (2021). Exploring traditional medicine utilisation during antenatal care among women in Bulilima, Plumtree, Zimbabwe. Nature’s Journal of Scientific Reports. http://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-86282-3.
22. Nyakutombwa, P. C., Nunu W. N*., Mudonhi, N., & Sibanda, N. (2021). Factors influencing Patient Satisfaction with healthcare services offered in selected Public Hospitals in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Bentham’s Journal of Open Public Health. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1874944502114010181.
23. Nunu, W.N*., Ndlovu, B., Mudonhi, N., Moyo, N., & Murwira,T.S . (2021). Effectiveness of peer to peer strategy in reducing accidents and injuries at a selected platinum mine in Zimbabwe. Elsevier, Scientific African. htts://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2021.e00729.
24. Mudonhi, N., Nunu, W.N.*. (2020). Traditional medicine utilisation and maternal complications during antenatal care among women in Bulilima, Plumtree, Zimbabwe. BMC, Maternal Health, Neonatol and Perinatol 7, 9. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40748-021-00130-w.
25. Lunic Base Khoza, Wilfred Njabulo Nunu*, Nthomeni Ndou, Jane Makgopa, Nditsheni Ramakuela, Bumani Solomon Manganye, Shonisani Tshivhase, Pfungwa Mambanga, Tinotenda Success Murwira. (2020). Barriers related to the provision of cataract surgery and care in Limpopo province, South Africa: professional ophthalmic service providers’ perspective. Elsevier, Scientific African. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2020.e00479.
26. MASEKO, A. & NUNU, W. N*. (2020). Risk factors associated with high malaria incidence among communities in selected wards in Binga District, Zimbabwe: A case-control study. Elsevier, Scientific African. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2020.e00473.
27. Lunic Base Khoza, Wilfred Njabulo Nunu*, Shonisani Elizabeth Tshivhase, Tinotenda Success Murwira, Pfungwa Mambanga, Nditsheni Janet Ramakuela, Bumani Solomon Manganye, Nthomeni Ndou. (2020). Survey   on   prevalence of cataract in selected communities in  Limpopo  Province  of  South  Africa. Elsevier, Scientific African. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2020.e00352.
28. MUNYAI, O. & NUNU, W. N*. (2020). Health effects associated with proximity to waste collection points in Beitbridge Municipality, Zimbabwe. Elsevier, Waste Management, 105, 501-510.1016/j.wasman.2020.02.041.
29. Nunu, W.N*., Makhado, L., Mabunda, J.T. et al. (2020). Strategies to facilitate safe sexual practices in adolescents through integrated health systems in selected districts of Zimbabwe: a mixed method study protocol. BMC, Reprod Health 17, 20. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-020-0862-y.
30. Nunu, W.N*., Ncube, B., Dube, O. et al. (2019). Nutritional factors associated with distribution of Mopani Worms in Mopani woodlands in Tsholotsho and Gwanda Districts, Zimbabwe: A comparative survey. Nature’s, Sci Rep 9, 17320. 1038/s41598-019-53923-7.
31. Mudonhi, N., Nunu, W.N*., Ndlovu, B. et al. (2019). Adolescents and Parents’ Perceptions of Condom Distribution in Selected Secondary Schools in the High-Density Suburbs of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Springer, Sexuality & Culture. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12119-019-09642-2.
32. Ndlovu, I., Nunu, W. N*., Mudonhi, N., Dube, O., & Maviza, A. (2019). Land use−land cover changes and Mopani worm harvest in Mangwe District in Plumtree, Zimbabwe. Springer, Environmental Systems Research, 8(1), 11. 1186/s40068-019-0141-5.
33. Wilfred Njabulo Nunu*, Oliver Dube, Nyasha Lesley Dube. (2019). An assessment of public perceptions on compact fluorescent Lamps handling at household level in Nkulumane 2 Suburb in Bulawayo. Indian Journal of Energy. Vol 7 (10), 1-3.
34. NUNU, W. N*., NDLOVU, V., MAVIZA, A., MOYO, M. & DUBE, O. (2019). Factors associated with home births in a selected ward in Mberengwa District, Zimbabwe. Elsevier, Midwifery, 68, 15-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2018.09.013.
35. Nunu WN* Kativhu T, Moyo P. (2017). An evaluation of the effectiveness of the Behaviour Based Safety Initiative card system at a cement manufacturing company in Zimbabwe. Elsevier, Safety and Health at Work. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.shaw.2017.09.002.
36. NUNU, W*., MUNYEWENDE, P. (2017). Patient satisfaction with nurse-delivered primary health care services in Free State and Gauteng provinces, South Africa: A comparative study. Oasis, African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine, 9. Available at: http://www.phcfm.org/index.php/phcfm/article/view/1262>.