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Themba G. Ginindza

Prof.

Themba G. Ginindza

Director

EMAIL
ginindza@ukzn.ac.za

TELEPHONE
031-260-4214

CAMPUS
Howard College

BIOSKETCH
Themba G. Ginindza is a Full Professor & the Director of the Cancer & Infectious Diseases Epidemiology Research Unit (CIDERU), Appointee to the Ministerial Advisory Committee on the Prevention & Control of Cancer and experienced Epidemiologist who has conducted research across diverse disease spectrum, covering STIs (HPV, HIV/AIDS, CT, NG, TV, Syphilis), and cancer Epidemiology, culminating in over 130 publications in peer-reviewed international and local journals, more than half of which are in Quintile One (Q1) Ranking with an h-index of 37.

He also teaches Epidemiology and supervises epidemiological research at postgraduate level. Currently, Lead PI in Multinational Lung Cancer Control Programme (MLCCP) involving Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Eswatini, Lesotho and Ethiopia (2017 – 2025); Lead PI in Cervical Cancer Prevention, Access and Control (CCPAC) Programme in Zululand District, KwaZulu-Natal, through a Consortium of Health Systems Trust (HST), Genius Quality (GQ), Department of Health (DOH) and Cancer and Infectious Diseases Epidemiology Research Unit (CIDERU) (2022 – 2024); Co-PI in the Cervical cancer Screening and Treatment algorithms study using HPV testing in Africa (CESTA) in South Africa a consortium involving UKZN, WHO, IARC ) (2019 – 2022); Co-PI in Dual Screening by Spectral Artificial Visual Examination (SAVE) for Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) and cervical cancer (DUAL-SAVE-FGS), a consortium involving UKZN, Durban University of Technology (DUT) and Centre for Bilharzia and Tropical Health Research (CBTHR) (South Africa), Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (Mozambique), University of Eswatini (Eswatini), University of Copenhagen (Denmark), Universitetet iAgder and Oslo University (Norway), QCELL IKE (Greece) (2022 – 2025) and Co-PI in Healthcare Professionals’ Compassion Fatigue and Associated Effects of Caring for Patients with COVID-19 in Selected Hospitals in Durban and Mthatha, South Africa (2022 – 2024).

He is Member of the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) International Development Peer Review College, BMC Women’s Health Journal Peer Reviewer and Global Burden of Diseases Collaborator. Additionally, member of the Expert Writing group for Palliative Care National Guideline, National Department of Health, South Africa. He member of the Expert writing Group for the National Lung cancer Screening guidelines, National Department of Health for South Africa. Also collaborated on many multidisciplinary projects in South Africa and beyond, including an ongoing HPV vaccine roll-out in Eswatini and Cervical Cancer Elimination research project. He led the Burden of HPV infection and HPV-related conditions among sexually active women in the Kingdom of ESwatini: its implications during the era of HIV epidemic research. He worked on a Clinical Trial on Cervical cancer Screening and Treatment algorithms study using HPV testing in Africa in KZN.

Additionally, he developed the South African Rotavirus surveillance system; previously worked in planning, monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS programmes, coordination of HIV/AIDS research projects in ESwatini and South Africa, managing and analysing hospital mining data for monitoring admissions and out-patients related to Influenza and pneumonia infections. Finally, he has an international working experience in countries like Malawi, Philippines, Kingdom of ESwatini and Finland.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
  • Cancer Epidemiology and Cancer prevention research: mainly HPV-related cancers, Lung cancer, Multiple Myelomas cancer, Paediatric cancers, HIV-related cancers.
  • Rationalization of HPV-related cancers screening in the Era of HIV and HPV/EBV infections.
  • Development of standardized, programmatic approach to cancer screening and the appropriate use of screening technologies.
  • Mapping & Modelling of Communicable and Non-communicable diseases with a focus on cancers related to HIV and HPV infections.
  • Economical cost associate with Cancer
  • Cancer Therapy Innovation/Precision Medicine
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
  1. Mbuthia Z, Koros H, Mukethe T, Owino A, Kihuha J, Wangire L, Gatimu M, Kiamba A, King J, Hlongwana K, Ginindza T Kisia J Benefits and challenges of voucher-based transport for skilled birth attendance in Kitui County, Kenya: the health stakeholders’ perspectives. BMC Health Serv Res (2026). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-13730-5
  2. Tetteh CD, Manyeh AK, Ncayiyana JR, Ginindza TG. Systemic and Capacity barriers to Female Genital Schistosomiasis management among healthcare workers in Ghana: A Mixed- Method Approach. Trop Dis Travel Med Vaccines (2025). (11) (46). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40794-025-00276-x
  3. Dlamini SB, Ndukula N, Jafta N, Luvuno ZPB, Gigaba G, Hlongwana KW, Ginindza TG. Baseline Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Towards Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women Attending Primary Healthcare Facilities in the Zululand District, South Africa. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev (2025) 34 (12_Supplement): 74. https://doi.org/10.1158/1538-7755.ASGCR25-Abstract-74
  4. Dlamini SB, Jafta N, Ndukula N, Ginindza TG. Quality of Life Scores of Women Diagnosed with Cervical Cancer in the Zululand District, KwaZulu- Natal. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev (2025) 34 (12_Supplement): 75. https://doi.org/10.1158/1538-7755.ASGCR25-Abstract-75
  5. Hay SI & GBD 2023 Disease and Injury and Risk Factor Collaborators (Ginindza TG). Burden of 375 diseases and injuries, risk-attributable burden of 88 risk factors, and healthy life expectancy in 204 countries and territories, including 660 subnational locations, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. Lancet (2025) (406: 1873–922). https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(25)01637-X
  6. Okello JS, Ginindza T, Odhiambo JN. Multisectoral coordination during the COVID-19 pandemic: practices, challenges and recommendations for future preparedness—a systematic literature review protocol. BMJ Open (2025) (15: e099016). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-099016
  7. Tetteh CD, Manyeh AK, Ncayiyana JR, Ginindza TG. Female Genital Schistosomiasis in Ghana: An exploration of knowledge, attitudes, and practice among women of reproductive age. J. Pubhip (2025) (100632). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhip.2025.100632.
  8. Bovell AAN, Ncayiyana J, Ginindza TG. Investigating Drug Treatment Costs and Patient Characteristics of Female Breast, Cervical, Colorectal, and Prostate Cancers in Antigua and Barbuda: A Retrospective Data Study (2017–2021). Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (2025) (22)(6) (930). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22060930
  9. Bovell A.A.N, Ncayiyan a J, Ginindza T.G. Disease Stage and Time-interval to Drug Therapy Initiation of Colorectal and Prostate Cancers in Antigua and Barbuda, 2017-2021: A Retrospective study. Healthcare 2025, 13(8), 915; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13080915.
  10. Tetteh CD, Ginindza TG, Ncayiyana JR, Manyeh AK. Tailoring Interventions for Impact: Implementing Evidence-based Strategies for Female Genital Schistosomiasis Knowledge Gaps in selected districts in Ghana. Front. Trop. Dis. 6:1566451. https://doi.org/10.3389/fitd.2025.1566451 .
  11. Shongwe S, Ginindza TG. Prevalence and risk factors of oral lesions among adults attending a dental clinic in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. SADJ (2025), (80) (2) (P69-P77). https://doi.org/10.17159/sadj.v80i02.20399
  12. Bovell A.A.N, Ncayiyana J, Ginindza T.G. Investigating Drug Treatment Costs and Patient Characteristics of Female Breast, Cervical, Colorectal, and Prostate Cancers in Antigua and Barbuda: A Retrospective Data Study (2017-2021). Int. J. Environ. Res.  Public Health (2025) (22) (930). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22060930.
  13. Mlaba PC, Ginindza TG, Hlongwana K. Oncology Healthcare Professionals’ Awareness and Understanding of Compassion Fatigue and Its Manifestation in Public Healthcare Facilities, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. IJANS (2025) (22) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100848
  14. Bovell A.A.N, Ncayiyana J, Ginindza T.G. Analysis of the Direct Medical Costs of Colorectal Cancer in Antigua and Barbuda: A Prevalence-Based Cost-of-Illness Study. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (2025 (22) (552). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22040552
  15. Anza-Ramirez C, & GBD 2019 Acute and Chronic Care Collaborators (Ginindza TG). Characterising acute and chronic care needs: insights from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Nat Commun (2025) (16) (4235). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-56910-x
  16. Bovell A.A.N, Rhudd A, Ncayiyana J, Ginindza T.G. Overall Observed Survival of Female Breast, Cervical, Colorectal, and Prostate Cancers in Antigua and Barbuda, 2017-2021: Retrospective Data from Four Study Sites. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (2025) (22) (235). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22020235
  17. Bovell A.A.N, Ramaliba T, Goodwin S.O, Ncayiyana J, Ginindza T.G. Incidence, trends and patterns of female breast, cervical, colorectal and prostate cancers in Antigua and Barbuda, 2017–2021: a retrospective study. BMC Cancer 25, 72 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-025-13459-8
  18. Kgakge K, Chelule PK, Ginindza TG. Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices towards Ergonomic Principles among nurses in a Public Tertiary Hospital of Botswana. Healthcare (2025) (13)(83). https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13010083
  19. Bovell A.A.N, Ngcamphalala C, Abbott D, Ncayiyana J, Ginindza T.G. Cost Analysis Related to Diagnosis, Treatment and Management of Cervical Cancer in Antigua and Barbuda: A Prevalence-Based Cost-of-Illness Study. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21, 1685. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21121685
  20. Ansu-Mensah M, Kuuipiel D, Amponsah S, Shegaze M, Bawontuo V, Ginindza TG. Geographical Access to Point-of-Care Diagnostic Tests for Diabetes, Anaemia, Hepatitis B, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus in the Bono Region, Ghana. BMC Health Services Research (2024) (24) (1303). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11830-2
  21. Bovell A.A.N, Ngcamphalala C, Rhudd A, Ncayiyana J, Ginindza T.G. The Economic Burden of Prostate Cancer in Antigua and Barbuda: A Prevalence-Based Cost-of-Illness Analysis from the Healthcare Provider Perspective. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (2024) (21) (1527). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21111527
  22. Ginindza V.J, Shabalala F.S, Nsibandze B.S, Nyirenda M, Ginindza T.G, 2024. The experiences of women diagnosed with uterine fibroids in the Kingdom of Eswatini, Health SA Gesondheid 29(0) (a2724). https://doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2724
  23. Kgakge K, Chelule PK, Hlongwa M, Ijeoma U, Ginindza TG. The distribution of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among nurses in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review. BMC Syst Rev (2024) (13)(273). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-024-02687-x
  24. Malekpour MR, Rezaei N, Azadnajafabad N.S, GBD 2019 Injuries Collaborators, Ginindza TG. Global, regional, and national burden of injuries, and burden attributable to injuries risk factors, 1990 to 2019: results from the Global Burden of Disease study 2019. Public Health 237 (2024) 212e231 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2024.06.011
  25. Ansu-Mensah M, Ginindza, T.G, Amponsah S, Shegaze M, Bawontuo V, Kuuipiel D. Geographical Access to Point-of-care diagnostic tests for diabetes, anaemia, Hepatitis B, and human immunodeficiency virus in the Bono Region, Ghana. BMC Health Serv Res 24, 1303 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11830-2
  26. Lubuzo B, Hlongwana KW, Ginindza TG. Intra- and inter-facility experiences of coordinating care for patients with lung cancer in KwaZulu-Natal public health facilities: A qualitative study. South African Health Review (2024) (vol 26) https://doi.org/10.61473/001c.120463
  27. Mlaba PC, Ginindza TG, Hlongwana K. Oncology Healthcare Professionals’ Awareness and Uptake of the Employee Assistance Programme in Three Public Healthcare Facilities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa”. Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development (2024) (17 pages). https://doi.org/10.25159/2708-9355/16107
  28. Ginindza V, Nyirenda M, Hlongwa M, Ginindza TG. Mapping evidence on the distribution of uterine fibroids in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review protocol. PLoS ONE (2024) (19)(7): e0298246. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0298246
  29. Tetteh CD, Ncayiyana JR, Makhunga SE, Manyeh AK, Asiamah EA, Ginindza TG. Knowledge and management of female genital schistosomiasis in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review protocol. S Afr J Infect Dis. 2024;39(1), a553. https://doi.org/10.4102/sajid.v39i1.553
  30. Ansu-Mensah M, Bawontuo V, Kuupiel D, Ginindza TG. Sustainable solutions to barriers of point-of-care diagnostic testing services in health facilities without laboratories in the bono region, Ghana: a qualitative study. BMC Prim. Care 25, 179 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-024-02406-4
  31. Hay SI, GBD 2021 Causes of Death Collaborators, Ginindza TG. Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. The Lancet (2024). https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00367-2
  32. Hay SI, GBD 2021 Diseases and Injuries Collaborators, Ginindza TG. Global incidence, prevalence, years lived with disability (YLDs), disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 371 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. The Lancet (2024)  https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00757-8
  33. Hay SI, GBD 2021 Demographics Collaborators, Ginindza TG. Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950–2021, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021.The Lancet (2024)  https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00476-8
  34. Kgakge K, Chelule PK, Kahere M, Ginindza TG. Investigating the Risk of Patient Manual Handling Using the Movement and Assistance of Hospital Patients Method among Hospital Nurses in Botswana. Int. J. Environ.Res. Public Health (2024) (21) (399). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21040399
  35. Sebitloane HM, Ginindza TG, Dhlomo W, Moodley-Govender E, Darragh TM, Baena A, Herrero R, Almonte M, Broutet N, De Vuyst H. Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment algorithms using Human Papillomavirus testing – lessons learnt from a South African pilot randomized controlled trial. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev (2024) )33)(6) (779–787). https://doi.org/10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-23-0752
  36. Adeleke AI, Hlongwa M, Makhunga S, Themba G. Ginindza Epidemiology of Maxillofacial Injury among Adults in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review. BMC Inj. Epidemiol. (2023) (10) (58). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40621-023-00470-5
  37. Chola M, Hlongwana K, Ginindza T.  Understanding adolescent girls’ experiences with accessing and using contraceptives in Zambia, BMC Public Health (2023) (23)(2149). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-17131-3
  38. Ansu-Mensah M, Kuuipiel D, Bawontuo V, Ginindza TG. Availability, stock levels and usage of point-of-care diagnostic tests the in Bono Region, Ghana: a cross-sectional study. Afr J Prm Health Care Fam Med (2023) (15)(1) (a4114).  https://doi.org/10.4102/phcfm.v15i1.4114
  39. Chola M, Hlongwana K, Ginindza T.  Factors contributing to changes in contraceptive use among adolescent girls in Zambia: a decomposition analysis. Journal of Public Health in Africa (2023). https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2023.2261
  40. Nyabigambo A, Mayega RW, Ginindza TG. Effectiveness of clinic-based patient-led HPV DNA self-sampling among HIV-infected women in Uganda. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (2023) (20) (6613). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20166613
  41. Nyabigambo A, Mayega RW, Hlongwana K, Ginindza TG. Facilitators and barriers to HPV self-sampling as a cervical cancer screening option among women living with HIV in rural Uganda. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (2023) (20) (6004). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20116004
  42. Motlana M; Makhunga S; Jafta N; Ginindza T. Quality measures for palliative care in patients living with cancer in low and middle-income countries: A scoping review protocol. BMC Systematic Reviews (2023) (12) (77) https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-023-02237-x
  43. Mlaba PC, Ginindza TG, Hlongwana KW. The Prevalence of Compassion Fatigue Among Oncology Healthcare Professionals in Three Public Healthcare Facilities in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (2023) (20) (5412). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20075412
  44. Fathuse, N.; Hlongwana,K.W.; Ginindza, T.G. “Why Am I Even Here If I Can’t Save the Patients?”: The Frontline Healthcare Workers’ Experience of Burnout during COVID-19 Pandemic in Mthatha, South Africa. Int. J. Environ.Res. Public Health (2023) (20) (5451). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20085451
  45. Lubuzo B, Hlongwana K, Ginindza T. Model for Achieving a Coordinated Access to Lung Cancer Care in Selected Public Health Facilities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Protocol for a Qualitative Study. JMIR Res Protoc (2023) (12:e34341. https://www.researchprotocols.org/2023/1/e34341
  46. Chola M., Hlongwana K., Ginindza T.G. Motivators and Influencers of Adolescent Girls’ Decision-Making Regarding Contraceptive Use in Four Districts of Zambia. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (2023) (20) (3614) https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20043614
  47. Chola M, Hlongwana KH, Ginindza TG. Mapping evidence regarding decision-making on contraceptive use among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (2023), (20)(3), 2744; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20032744
  48. Dlamini SB, Sartorius B, Ginindza TG. Pre- and post-intervention survey on lung cancer awareness among adults in selected communities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A quasi-experimental study. Journal of Public Health in Africa (JPHiA) (2023) (14)(1). https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2023.2131
  49. Ansu-Mensah M, Kuuipiel D, Asiamah EA, Ginindza TG. Facilitators and barriers to implementation of WHO model list of essential in-vitro diagnostics for use in tier one healthcare facilities in low-and-middle-income countries: Scoping Review. Afr J Prm Health Care Fam Med. (2023) (15)(1), a3777. https://doi.org/10.4102/phcfm.v15i1.3777
  50. Adeleke AI, Hlongwa M, Makhunga S, Ginindza TG. Mapping Evidence on the Epidemiology and Cost Associated with Maxillofacial Injury among Adults in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review Protocol. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (2023) (20),1531. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20021531
  51. Kahere M, Hlongwana KW, Ginindza TG. Exploring Patients’ lived experience on the barriers to accessing diagnostic, referral, and treatment services for chronic low back pain in Selected Health facilities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Afr J Prm Health Care Fam Med. (2022)). 14(1), a3523. https://doi.org/10.4102/phcfm.v14i1.3523
  52. Dlamini SB, Hlongwana KW, Ginindza T. Lung cancer awareness training experiences of community health workers in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Afr J Prm Health Care Fam Med. (2022) (14)(1), a3414. https://doi.org/10.4102/phcfm.v14i1.3414
  53. Petersen Z, Jaca A, Ginindza, TG. et al. Barriers to uptake of cervical cancer screening services in low-and-middle-income countries: a systematic review. BMC Women’s Health (2022), 22, 486.  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-022-02043-y
  54. Nyabigambo A, Mayega RW, Mendoza H, Shiraz AM, Doorbar J. Ginindza TG. The preference of women living with HIV for the HPV self-sampling of urine at a rural HIV clinic in Uganda. S Afr J Infect Dis. (2022) (37)(1), a414. https://doi.org/10.4102/sajid.v37i1.414
  55. Lubuzo B, Hlongwana KW, Ginindza TG. Lung cancer patients’ conceptualization of care coordination in selected public health facilities of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. J. Environ. Res.Public Health (2022) (19) 13871. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192113871
  56. Kahere M, Ngcamphalala C, Ostensson E, Ginindza T The economic burden of low back pain in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A prevalence-based cost-of-illness analysis from the healthcare provider’s perspective. PLOS ONE (2022) 17(10): e0263204. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0263204
  57. Dlamini SB, Sartorius B, Ginindza T. The Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards lung cancer among adults in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A cross-section survey: Journal of Public Health in Africa (JPHIA) 13 (3), 2111 (2022):  https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2022.2111
  58. Zibako P, Hlongwa M, Tsikai N, Manyame S, Ginindza TG. Cervical cancer management in Zimbabwe (2019-2020). PLOS ONE, (2022): 17(9): e0274884. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0274884
  59. Sithole N, Ginindza TG, Somdyala NIM. Distribution and Trends of Cancer in Buffalo City, Eastern Cape Province, 1991-2009: A Retrospective Study: PAMJ (2022) (42) 301: https://10.11604/pamj.2022.42.301.30575
  60. Zibako P, Hlongwa M, Tsikai N, Manyame S, Ginindza TG. Mapping Evidence on Management of Cervical Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa: Scoping Review. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (2022) (19), 9207. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19159207
  61. Ogunsakin RE, Ebenezer O, Maryam A. Jordaan, Shapi M, Ginindza TG. Mapping Scientific Productivity Trend and Hotspots in Remdesivir Research Publications. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (2022) (19), 8845; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19148845
  62. Ogunsakin RE, Ginindza TG. Bayesian spatial modeling of diabetes and hypertension: results from the South Africa general household survey. Res. Public Health (2022) (19), 8886; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19158886
  63. Ginindza T, Almonte M, Forestier M. Cervical cancer screening by visual inspection and HPV testing in Eswatini. Preventive Medicine (2022), (Vol. 161, 107144), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2022.107144
  64. Murray CJ, GBD 2019 Cancer Risk Factors Collaborators (Ginindza TG). The global burden of cancer attributable to risk factors, 2010–19: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Lancet 2022; 400: 563–91. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(22)01438-6
  65. Lubuzo B, Hlongwana KW, Hlongwa M, Ginindza TG. Coordination Models for Cancer Care in Low-and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (2022), 19(13), 7906; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19137906
  66. Moyo S, Ginindza TG.  et al. Barriers to uptake of cervical cancer screening services in low-and-middle-income countries: A systematic review. Human Sciences Research Council, ISBN: 978-0-63983449-2-4
  67. Mbeje, N.P, Ginindza T, Jafta, N. Epidemiological Study of Risk Factors for Lung Cancer in KwaZulu‐Natal, South Africa. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (2022), 19, 6752. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19116752
  68. Kahere M, Ginindza TG. A cross-sectional hospital-based study of correlates of disability in patients with chronic low back pain in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (2021) 23:438. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05397-4
  69. Ngcamphalala, C., Östensson, E. & Ginindza, T.G. The economic burden of prostate cancer in Eswatini. BMC Health Serv Res 22, 483 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-07817-6
  70. Dodzo RC, Ogunsakin RE, Ginindza T. Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors for Anaemia Among Pregnant Women Attending Ante-Natal Clinic, Eswatini.  Afr J Prm Health Care Fam Med. (2022), (vol: 14, #1), a3339, https://doi.org/10.4102/phcfm.v14i1.3339
  71. Ndlovu SR, Hlongwa M, Ginindza TG. Mapping Evidence on the Risk Factors Associated with Paediatric Cancers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review. BMC Systematic Reviews (2022), https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-022-01931-6
  72. Kahere M, Hlongwa M, Ginindza TG. A scoping review on the epidemiology of chronic low back pain among adults in Sub-Saharan Africa. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IJERPH) (2022), 19, 2964.  https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19052964
  73. Kocarnik JM & Global Burden of Disease 2019 Cancer Collaboration (Ginindza TG). Cancer Incidence, Mortality, Years of Life Lost, Years Lived with Disability, and Disability-Adjusted Life Years for 29 Cancer Groups From 2010 to 2019: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. JAMA Oncol. (2022)(8)(3):420–444. https://doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2021.6987
  74. Ogunsakin RE, Oluwakemi E, Ginindza T. A bibliometric analysis of the literature on Norovirus disease from 1991-2021. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IJERPH) (2022), 19, 2508. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19052508
  75. Lubuzo B, Hlongwana KW, Ginindza T. Improving timely access to diagnostic and treatment services for lung cancer patients in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: priority-setting through nominal group techniques. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (2022), 19(4), 1918, https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19041918
  76. Kahere M, Ginindza TG, The prevalence and psychosocial risk factors of chronic low back pain in KwaZulu-Natal. Afr J Prm Health Care Fam Med. (2022), Vol-14(1), a3134, https://doi.org/10.4102/phcfm.v14i1.3134
  77. Zondo S, Ginindza TG, Hlongwana K. The extrinsic factors affecting patient access, referral and treatment of lung cancer in selected oncology public health facilities in KwaZulu-Natal: HLS (2022), vol-10:10170 https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2022.10170
  78. Lubuzo, B., Hlongwana, K., & Ginindza T. Cancer care reform in South Africa: A case for cancer care coordination: A narrative review. Palliative & Supportive Care (2022), 20(1), 129-137. https://doi:10.1017/S1478951521000432
  79. Achoki T, GBD collaborators (Ginindza TG). Health trends, inequalities, and opportunities in South Africa’s provinces, 1990–2019: Findings from the Global Burden of Disease 2019 Study. J Epidemiol Community Health (2022), 0:1–11: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jech-2021-217480
  80. Alvarez E, GBD 2019 Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Collaborators* (Ginindza TG). The global burden of adolescent and young adult cancer in 2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Lancet Oncol (2022), https://doi.org/10.1016/S1470-2045(21)00581-7
  81. Kocarnik JM, GBD 2019 Cancer Collaboration, Ginindza TG. Cancer Incidence, Mortality, Years of Life Lost, Years Lived with Disability, and Disability-Adjusted Life Years for 29 Cancer Groups From 2010 to 2019. JAMA Oncol (2021), https://doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2021.6987
  82. Zibako P, Tsikai N, Manyame S, Ginindza TG. Knowledge, attitude and practice towards cervical cancer prevention among mothers of girls aged between 9 and 14 years: a Cross-Sectional survey in Zimbabwe. BMC Women’s Health (2021), 21:426. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-021-01575-z
  83. Kahere M, Ginindza TG. The prevalence and risk factors of chronic low back pain among adults in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: an observational cross-sectional hospital-based study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (2021) 22:955;  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04790-9
  84. Mlaba PC, Ginindza TG, Hlongwana K. The social burden experienced by families caring for members living with cancer in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Afr J Prm Health Care Fam Med. (2021), 13(1), https://doi.org/10.4102/phcfm.v13i1.2955
  85. Mathias CT, Mianda S, Ohdihambo JN, Hlongwa M, Singo-Chipofya A, Ginindza TG. Facilitating factors and barriers to kangaroo mother care utilisation in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review. Afr J Prm Health Care Fam Med. (2021);13(1). https://doi.org/10.4102/phcfm.v13i1.2856
  86. Kgakge K, Hlongwa M, Ginindza T. The distribution of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among nurses in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol. BMC Systematic Reviews (2021), 10:229. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-021-01774-7
  87. Mbeje NP, Ginindza TG, Jafta N. Establishing and Evaluating Cancer Surveillance System in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Cancer Informatics (2021), 20: 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1177/11769351211029967
  88. Motlana MKTN, Ginindza TG, Mitku AA, Jafta N. Spatial Distribution of Cancer Cases Seen in Three Major Public Hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Cancer Informatics (2021); 20: 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1177/11769351211028194
  89. Zibako P, Hlongwa M, Tsikai N, Manyame S, Ginindza TG. Mapping evidence on management of cervical cancer in sub-Saharan Africa: scoping review protocol.  BMC Systematic Reviews (2021); 10:180. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-021-01740-3
  90. Sartorius B., GBD 2021 Local Burden of Disease HIV Collaborators** (Ginindza TG). Subnational mapping of HIV incidence and mortality among individuals aged 15–49 years in sub-Saharan Africa, 2000–18: a modelling study. Lancet HIV (2021), 8: e363–75. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2352-3018(21)00051-5
  91. Jahagirdar D, GBD 2019 HIV Collaborators* (Ginindza TG). Global, regional, and national sex-specific burden and control of the HIV epidemic, 1990–2019, for 204 countries and territories: The Global Burden of Diseases Study 2019. Lancet HIV 2021; 8: e633–51. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2352-3018(21)00152-1
  92. Ngcamphalala C, Östensson E, Ginindza TG.  The economic burden of cervical cancer in Eswatini: Societal perspective.  PLOS One Journal (2021), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0250113
  93. Ngcamphalala C, Ostensson E, Hlongwa M, Ginindza TG. Mapping evidence on the distribution of the costs associated with cancer of prostate, cervix, and female breast in the sub-Saharan Africa: protocol for a scoping review. BMC Systematic Reviews (2021) 0:113, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-021-01672-y
  94. Mncwabe N, Hlongwana KW, Ginindza TG. An ethnographic study exploring the experiences of patients living with cancer illness in support group settings in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Afr J Prm Health Care Fam Med. (2021);13(1). https://doi.org/10.4102/phcfm.v13i1.2303
  95. Mlaba PC, Ginindza TG, Hlongwana K. Family Caregivers’ Perspectives of the Economic Burden Imposed through Caring for Family Members with Cancer in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development (2020) 32 (3):13 pages. https://doi.org/10.25159/2708-9355/7099.
  96. Nwagbara UI, Ginindza TG, Hlongwana KW. Lung cancer awareness and palliative care interventions implemented in low-and middle-income countries: a scoping review. BMC Public Health (2020) 20:1466. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-09561-0
  97. Kahere M, Ginindza TG. The burden of non-specific chronic low back pain among adults in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: a protocol for a mixed-methods study. BMJ Open (2020); https://doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2020-039554 .
  98. Murray CJL & GBD 2019 Risk Factors Collaborators* (Ginindza TG). Five insights from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. The Lancet (2020) (10-17) (Vol 396) (Issue 10258) (Pages 1135-1159); https://www.clinicalkey.com/#!/content/journal/1-s2.0-S0140673620314045
  99. Chola M., Hlongwana K., Ginindza T.G. Patterns, trends, and factors associated with contraceptive use among adolescent girls in Zambia (1996 to 2014): a multilevel analysis. BMC Women’s Health (2020) 20:185 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-020-01050-1
  100. Murray CJL & GBD 2019 Risk Factors Collaborators* (Ginindza TG). Global burden of 87 risk factors in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. The Lancet (2020); 396: 1223–49. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30752-2
  101. Lozano F, GBD 2019 Universal Health Coverage Collaborators* (Ginindza TG). Measuring UHC effective coverage index in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. The Lancet (2020). https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30750-9
  102. Deshpande A., Local Burden of Disease WaSH Collaborators* (Ginindza TG). Mapping geographical inequalities in access to drinking water and sanitation facilities in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000–17. Lancet Glob Health (2020); 8: e1162–85. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(20)30278-3
  103. Mathias CT, Mianda S, Ginindza TG. Facilitating factors and barriers to accessibility and utilization of kangaroo mother care service among parents of low birth weight infants in Mangochi District, Malawi: A Qualitative study. BMC
  104. Pediatrics (2020) 20:355.  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-020-02251-1
  105. Hlongwana K, Lubuzo B,  Phindile Mlaba, Zondo S, Ginindza TG. Multistakeholder Experiences of Providing, Receiving, and Setting Priorities for Lung Cancer Care in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. American Society of Clinical Oncology JCO Global Oncol 2020:25., https://10.1200/GO.20.21000
  106. Reiner R & Local Burden of Disease Diarrhoea Collaborators (Ginindza TG). Mapping geographical inequalities in childhood diarrhoeal morbidity and mortality in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000–17: analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. The Lancet, Volume 395, Issue 10239, 1779 – 1801. https://10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30114-8
  107. Wiens KE, Lindstedt PA, Blacker BF, Local Burden of Disease Diarrhoea Collaborators* (Ginindza TG). Mapping geographical inequalities in oral rehydration therapy coverage in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000–17. The Lancet Global Health (2020)8(8): e1038-e1060. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(20)30230-8/fulltext
  108. Deshpande, Aniruddha et al, Local Burden of Disease WaSH Collaborators*(Ginindza TG). Mapping geographical inequalities in access to drinking water and sanitation facilities in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000–17. The Lancet Global Health (8)(9):e1162 – e1185. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(20)30278-3/fulltext
  109. Lekoane KMB, Kuupiel D, Mashamba-Thompson TP, Ginindza TG. The interplay of HIV and human papillomavirus-related cancers in sub-Saharan Africa: scoping review. BMC: Systematic Reviews (2020) 9:88. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-020-01354-1
  110. Kahere M, Ginindza TG. Mapping evidence on the prevalence, incidence, risk factors and cost associated with chronic low back pain among adults in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic scoping review protocol. BMC Systematic Reviews (2020) 9:57 0) 9:57. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-020-01321-w
  111. Abbafati C, GBD 2019 Diseases and Injuries Collaborators*(Ginindza TG). Global burden of 369 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Lancet (2020); 396: 1204–22. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30925-9
  112. Wang H, GBD 2019 Demographics Collaborators*(Ginindza TG). Global age-sex-specific fertility, mortality, healthy life expectancy (HALE), and population estimates in 204 countries and territories, 1950–2019: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Lancet (2020)(396)(10258), Pages 1160-203. https://www.clinicalkey.com/service/content/pdf/watermarked/1-s2.0S0140673620309776.pdf?locale=en_US&searchIndex=
  113. Murray CJ, GBD 2019 Viewpoint Collaborators*(Ginindza TG). Five insights from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Lancet (2020); 396: 1135–59. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(20)31404-5
  114. Nwagbara UI, Ginindza TG, Hlongwana KW. Health systems influence on the pathways of care for lung cancer in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review. Globalization and Health (2020) 16:23  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12992-020-00553-8
  115. Buhle Lubuzo, Ginindza TG, Hlongwana K. The barriers to initiating lung cancer care in low-and middle-income countries. Pan African Medical Journal. 2020; 35:38. https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2020.35.38.17333
  116. Ndlovu SR., Kuupiel D., Ginindza TG: Mapping evidence on the distribution of Paediatric cancers in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol. BMC Systematic Reviews. (2019); (8)(262).  https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-019-1184-4
  117. Lubuzo B, Ginindza T, Hlongwana K. Exploring barriers to lung cancer patient access, diagnosis, referral and treatment in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa: the health providers’ perspectives: TLCR journal; (2019) (8)(4). http://tlcr.amegroups.com/article/view/31039/21998
  118. Fitzmaurice C & GBD-Cancer Collaboration (Ginindza TG).  Global, Regional, and National Cancer Incidence, Mortality, Years of Life Lost, Years Lived with Disability, and Disability-Adjusted Life-Years for 29 Cancer Groups, 1990 to 2017 A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study, JAMA Oncol. https://10.1001/jamaoncol.2019.2996
  119. GBD 2017 HIV collaborators (Ginindza TG). Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and mortality of HIV, 1980–2017, and forecasts to 2030, for 195 countries and territories: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2017. The Lancet HIV (2019).  https://doi.org/10.1016/S2352-3018(19)30196-1
  120. Dlamini SB, Sartorius B, Ginindza T. Mapping the evidence on interventions to raise awareness on lung cancer in resource poor settings: a scoping review protocol: BMC Systematic Reviews; (2019); (8)(217) https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-019-1138-x
  121. Lekoane BKM, Mashamba-Thompson TP, Ginindza TG. Evidence on the prevalence, incidence, mortality and trends of human papilloma virus-associated cancers in sub-Saharan Africa: systematic scoping review. BMC Cancer (2019); (19)(563). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-019-5781-3
  122. Chola M, Hlongwana K, Ginindza TG: Mapping Evidence on Decision-Making on Contraceptive Use Among Adolescents: A Scoping Review Protocol. Systematic Reviews (2018): (7)(201). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-018-0881-8
  123. Ginindza TG, Almonte M, Dlamin X, Sartorius B. Distribution of cervical abnormalities detected by visual inspection with acetic acid in Swaziland, 2011–2014: A retrospective study Afr J Prm Health Care Fam Med. (2018); (10)(1), a1773. https://phcfm.org/index.php/phcfm/article/view/1773/2856
  124. Ginindza TG, Sartorius B., Projected cervical Cancer incidence in Swaziland using three methods and local survey estimates BMC Cancer (2018); (18)(639). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-018-4540-1
  125. Mathias CT, Mianda S, Ginindza TG. Evidence of the factors that influence the utilization of Kangaroo Mother Care by parents with low birth weight infants in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs): A scoping review protocol. BMC Systematic Reviews (2018) (7)55) https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-018-0714-9
  126. Lekoane BKM, Mashamba-Thompson TP, Ginindza TG., Mapping evidence on the distribution of human papillomavirus-related cancers in sub-Saharan Africa: scoping review protocol BMC Systematic Reviews (2017) (6)(229). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-017-0623-3
  127. Ginindza TG, Dlamini X, Sartorius B, Östensson E.  Cost analysis of Human Papillomavirus-related cervical diseases and genital warts in Swaziland. PLOS One Journal (2017), 12(5): e0177762. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0177762
  128. Ginindza TG, Stefan CD, Tsoka-Gwegweni JM, Dlamini X, Jolly PE; Weiderpass E, Broutet N; Sartorius B. Prevalence and risk factors associated with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among women of reproductive age in Swaziland. BMC-Infectious Agents and Cancer (2017) 12:29. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13027-017-0140-y.
  129. Ginindza TG, Dlamini X, Almonte M, Herrero R, Jolly P, Tsoka-Gwegweni JM, Weiderpass E, Broutet N, Sartorius B.  Prevalence of and Associated Risk Factors for High Risk Human Papillomavirus among Sexually Active Women, Swaziland. PLOS One Journal (2017); 12(1) https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0170189
  130. Fitzmaurice C & Global Burden of Disease Cancer Collaboration* Ginindza T. Global Burden of Disease Cancer Collaboration. Global, Regional, and National Cancer Incidence, Mortality, Years of Life Lost, Years Lived with Disability, and Disability-Adjusted Life-years for 32 Cancer Groups, 1990 to 2015: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study. JAMA Oncol. (2017);3(4):524–548. https://doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2016.5688 .
  131. Okwali M, Greenlee H, Ginindza T, Jolly P, Akinyemiju TF. Adherence to cancer prevention guidelines in South Africa is associated with health care access. Int Health (2016); 8(3) (211–219).  https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihv044 .
  132. Zachariah, B. Mwagomba, D. Misinde, B.C. Mandere, A. Bemeyani, T. Ginindza, H. Cortier, K. Bissel, A. Jahnh, A.D. Harries. Vital registration in rural Africa: Is there a way forward to report on health targets of the Millennium Development Goals? Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (2011); (105) (6) (301–309). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trstmh.2011.03.002
  133. McAnerney J, Besselaar T, Buys A, Naidoo D, Manamela J, Blumberg L, Ginindza T, Cohen C. Respiratory Virus Surveillance, South Africa. Communicable Diseases Surveillance Bulletin, 2008, (2009) (7) (1). chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.phbsa.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CommDisBull-March-2009.pdf
  134. Kalichman S.C, Simbayi L.C, Cloete A, Mthembu PP, Mkhonta R.N, Ginindza T. Measuring AIDS stigmas in people living with HIV/AIDS: The Internalized AIDS-Related Stigma Scale. AIDS Care Journal (2009); (2121) (1) (87–93). https://doi.org/10.1080/09540120802032627
  135. Maphalala G, Okello V, Mndzebele S, Gwebu P, Mulima N, Dlamini S, Nhlabatsi B, Ginindza T., et al (2008). Surveillance of transmitted HIV drug resistance in the Manzini-Mbabane Corridor, Swaziland, in 2006, Antiviral Therapy (2008) (13)(2)(95–100). https://doi.org/10.1177/135965350801302S12
  136. Whiteside A, Ginindza TG, Parikh A, Andrade C, Arrehag L, Dlamini, S. (2006). The Socio-Economic Impact of HIV/AIDS in Swaziland, http://www.gametlibrary.worldbank.org/FILES/1619 Socio-economic%20Impact%20of%20AIDS%20-%20Swaziland.pdf
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