Primrose Nyamayaro, MRes
Research Psychologist
We need to ensure the interventions and evidence-based practices are also accessible to low-income countries.
Current Work
Primrose is a research psychologist supported by the African Mental Health research Initiative (AMARI) at the University of Zimbabwe for a PhD in Neuropsychology and HIV.
Personal Hero
My parents for their support
Words of Strength
Networking and collaborations
Vision
To reduce the scale and impact of dementia, Primrose believes we need to ensure the interventions and evidence-based practices are also accessible to low-income countries. It is important that these are culturally appropriate and acceptable in the different societies
Strategy
Primrose validated the NeuroScreen, a smartphone-based screening tool that was translated and adapted. It can be used to screen for neurocognitive disorders especially in people living with HIV. Those identified can then be referred for appropriate further management.
Impact
As an Atlantic Fellow, Primrose aims to focus on interventions for dementia that are culturally acceptable for use in her home country, Zimbabwe, and also to establish how technology can be utilized to carry out these interventions.
Motivation
There is a huge treatment gap for elderly adults with dementia in Primrose's home country, Zimbabwe. An extensive HIV/AIDS burden is prevalent; therefore, HIV is a common comorbidity with dementia. However, focus on this has not been prioritized.
Education & Experience
Primrose received her undergraduate psychology training from the International Medical University Malaysia and her Masters in Research in Clinical Psychology degree from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Awards & Honors
Podcasts
Voyage Around My Brain: Wambui Karanja, Primrose Nyamayaro and Funmi Akindejoye
How is Brain Health Managed in Africa?
Featured Publications
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