Author Information
Mbuzeleni N. Hlongwa is affiliated with the Discipline of Public Health, School of Nursing and Public Health at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa. His research primarily focuses on public health issues, with a notable emphasis on infectious diseases, health systems strengthening, and epidemiology in the context of Sub-Saharan Africa.Research Contributions
Mbuzeleni N. Hlongwa has made significant contributions to the field of public health through a variety of research studies. In 2022 alone, he has authored multiple papers addressing critical issues such as the capacity of health systems for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV among adolescents in South Africa, risk factors for COVID-19 among healthcare workers, the epidemiology of chronic low back pain among adults in Sub-Saharan Africa, and risk factors associated with pediatric cancers in the region. His work also extends to HIV treatment retention and intervention strategies among men in South Africa. In 2021, Hlongwa explored the consequences of COVID-19 on mental health from an African perspective, the management of tuberculosis and diabetes under the WHO's collaborative framework, and modern contraceptive use in KwaZulu-Natal, among other topics.Aliases
M. Hlongwa is also known by several aliases, including M Hlongwa, M. Hlongwa, and Mbuzeleni Hlongwa. The most appropriate full name from these aliases is Mbuzeleni N. Hlongwa.Publication and Citation Metrics
| Metric |
Value |
| Citation Count |
417 |
| h-index |
10 |
| Paper Count |
46 |
