Dr Tafadzwa Mindu is a research fellow at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. His speciality is knowledge uptake and community engagement. He has worked on promotional media for a mental health project targeting young people and has skills in production of illustrations, graphics, photography and video editing.
Tafadzwa Mindu
Research Consultant
• PhD in Public Health, University of KwaZulu-Natal
• Master of Philosophy in Public health - University of KwaZulu-Natal
• Bachelor of Sciences (Hon) Degree in Publishing Studies - National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo
Other certificates
1. Tech for Good: The Role of ICT in Achieving the SDGs – SDGAcademyX online (2020)
DR Mindu is interested in developing online based health promotion material that can be shared via multiple digital platforms and building digital platforms for large scale data collection which can be useful in public health decisions and policy making.
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
1. Mindu T, Chimbari MJ, Gunda R. (2018). A review of methodologies for research uptake in eco-health projects conducted in rural communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. Communicare: Journal for Communication Sciences in Southern Africa.
2. Mindu, T., Chimbari M.J., Kabuyaya M. (2020). Edutainment and infographics for Schistosomiasis health education in Ndumo area, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Cogent Medicine.
3. Mindu, T., Chimbari M. (2021). The factors affecting uptake of schistosomiasis research findings and recommended methods for dissemination of findings in Ingwavuma area, uMkhanyakude district, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Journal of Public health in Africa.
4. Mindu T, Mutero IT, Ngcobo WB, Musesengwa R, Chimbari MJ. (2023). Digital mental health interventions for young people in rural South Africa: prospects and challenges for implementation. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
5. Kalinda, C., Mindu, T., & Chimbari, M. J. (2020). A systematic review and meta-analysis quantifying schistosomiasis infection burden in pre-school aged children (PreSAC) in sub-Saharan Africa for the period 2000–2020. PLoS One, 15(12), e0244695.
6. Mutero, I. T., Mindu, T., Cele, W., Manyangadze, T., & Chimbari, M. J. (2022). Engaging youth in stakeholder analysis for developing community‐based digital innovations for mental health of young people in Ingwavuma community, in KwaZulu‐Natal Province, South Africa. Health & Social Care in the Community.
7. Tseole NP, Mindu T, Kalinda C, Chimbari MJ. (2022). Barriers and facilitators to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH) practices in Southern Africa: A scoping review. PloS one.
8. Chanhanga, N., Mindu, T., Mogaka, J., & Chimbari, M. (2023). The Impact of Targeted Treatment and Mass Drug Administration Delivery Strategies on the Prevalence and Intensity of Schistosomiasis in School Aged Children in Africa: A Systematic Review. Infection and Drug Resistance, 2453-2466.
1. Malaria and Bilharzia in Southern Africa (MABISA) – MPhil student (2016-18)
Role: Researching on community research uptake.
2. Tackling infections to benefit Africa (TIBA) – Doctoral student (2018-19)
Role: Researching on best methods for research uptake among school aged children.
3. Understanding Schistosomiasis among Children under Five (USaCuF). Post-doctoral fellowship (2019-22)
Role: Working with post graduate students collecting data in schools around KZN province.
4. Community Engagement (NRF grant) – Post-doctoral fellowship (2019-22)
Role: Working on feasibility of using digital platforms for research uptake by community health workers and household heads
5. Ethics in Mental Health Innovations for Youth in Africa (EMIDIYA) – Post-doctoral fellowship (2020-22)
Role: Early Career Researcher working with young people to identify ethical issues in the design and implementation of digital mental health platforms.
6. Development of an eHealth Surveillance System for Ingwavuma Community in uMkhanyakude District – Post-doctoral fellowship (2021-22)
Role: Working on development of a schistosomiasis surveillance app meant to facilitate community-based monitoring of snails in water bodies.
7. Operationalizing the One Health approach – Post-doctoral fellowship (2021-22)
Role: Working on the development of a curriculum and score card for ecohealth and onehealth in Africa. Part of multi country consortium.
8. National School Hygiene Program (NSHP) – Researcher (2021- 2022)
Role: Evaluating the impact of a nationwide school- based hygiene behaviour change program aimed at grade one learners. Involved in the planning, data collection and analysis of the evaluation process for the program.
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