Lovemore Nyasha Sigwadhi
Stellenbosch University, LV Prasad Eye Institute Allen Foster Community Eye Health Research Centre, National University of Science and Technology, Globe Management Training, University of Zimbabwe
About
Lovemore is a statistician with over seven years of experience in data management, wrangling, visualization, analysis, and predictive modeling. He holds an MSc in Biostatistics (University of Stellenbosch), MSc in Operations Research and Statistics (National University of Science and Technology), BSc Special Honours in Statistics (University of Zimbabwe) and BSc General Degree in Mathematics and Statistics (University of Zimbabwe). Lovemore has been responsible for the oversight of all statistical aspects in several study designs (clinical trials, cross-sectional, cohort). He has worked in a wide range of trial designs such as parallel randomized controlled trials (RCTs), cluster RCTs and stepped wedge cluster RCTs, in multiple disease areas such as HIV/AIDS, COVID-19 critical care, and public health. He has supervised, mentored, and tutored several students.
Employment
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LV Prasad Eye Institute Allen Foster Community Eye Health Research Centre Chief Statistician and Consultant2022 - 2023
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Stellenbosch University Assistant Lecturer2021 - 2021
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Stellenbosch University Biostatistician2020 - Present
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Stellenbosch University Statistical Consultant2019 - 2020
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Stellenbosch University Intern2019 - 2019
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Globe Management Training Lecturer (Part-time)2018 - 2019
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South African Medical Research Council Data Entry2018 - 2018
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Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education Mathematics Specialist2014 - 2018
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University of Zimbabwe Data Capturer2011 - 2014
Education
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Stellenbosch University MSc in Biostatistics2018 - 2020
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National University of Science and Technology MSc in Operations Research and Statistics2014 - 2016
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University of Zimbabwe BSc Special Honours in Statistics2013 - 2014
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University of Zimbabwe BSc in Mathematics and Statistics2010 - 2013
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (46)
- The correlates and experiences of HIV-related intersectional stigma among caregivers of adolescents living with HIV during COVID-19 in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Results from a mixed method study Save
- PROductivity Study of Presbyopia Elimination in gaRment workers (PROSPER II): a randomised trial on the productivity impact of providing near glasses to Indian garment factory workers Save
- Prevalence of presbyopia among social safety net beneficiaries with the cognitive, numeracy and dexterity skills required for smartphone use: a cross-sectional analysis of THRIFT RCT screening data from Kurigram, Bangladesh Save
- Co-development of a Mental Health Data Discovery Platform and Harmonisation of Mental Health Measures for Young People in South Africa (PAMHoYA) - A research protocol Save
- Association between COVID-19 and adverse pregnancy outcomes in Cape Town: A retrospective study Save
- The prevalence and correlates of common mental disorders among adolescents and young adults in rural South Africa: analysis of household survey data informed by lived experience experts Save
- Using a cash transfer plus SMS nudge package to improve the wellbeing among caregivers of adolescents living with HIV during the COVID-19 epidemic in South Africa: A pilot randomised controlled trial Save
- Cognitive Level Enhancement through Vision Exams and Refraction (CLEVER): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial Save
- Clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients admitted with COVID-19 at a public-sector hospital over the first two waves of SARS-CoV-2 infection in Harare, Zimbabwe: A prospective cohort study Save
- STABLE trial of spectacle provision and driving safety among myopic motorcycle users in Vietnam: study protocol for a stepped-wedge, cluster randomised trial Save