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Job satisfaction among nurses working in public health facilities at Kisarawe district

Kasanga, H.D. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017)

Job satisfaction is an important part of nurse’s lives, inducing patient safety, productivity, performance, quality of care, retention, turnover, commitment to the organization and the profession. Little is known about ...

Job Satisfaction and Turnover Intentions among Health Care Staff Providing Services for Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Mujinja, P.; Naburi, H.; Kilewo, C.; Orsini, N.; Bärnighausen, T. (BiomedCentral, 2017)

Background: Option B+ for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV (i.e., lifelong antiretroviral treatment for all pregnant and breastfeeding mothers living with HIV) was initiated in Tanzania in 2013. ...

Kaposi's sarcoma in tanzania and switzerland: a retrospective and comp.a.ratne study

Kaa y a, E.E (University of Dar es Salaam, 1991)

A retrospective and comparative study was carried out on 605 cases from Tanzania and 33 cases from Switzerland over an 11 year period. Cases from Tanzania were 461 males, 112 females and 11 of unknown gender. In ...

Kaposi’s sarcoma herpesvirus load in biopsies of cutaneous and oral Kaposi’s sarcoma lesions

Pak, F.; Mwakigonja, A.R.; Kokhaei, P.; Hosseinzadeh, N.; Pyakurel, P.; Kaaya, E.; Bogdanovic, G.; Selivanova, G.; Biberfeld, P. (ELSEVIER, 2007)

Objectives: To evaluate human herpesvirus 8/Kaposi’s sarcoma associated herpesvirus (HHV-8/KSHV) viral load in diagnostic, (formalin fixed, paraffinised) biopsies and patient serum during tumour progression of oral and ...

Kaposi’s sarcoma herpesvirus load in biopsies of cutaneous and oral Kaposi’s sarcoma lesions

Pak, F.; Mwakigonja, A.R.; Kokhaei, P.; Hosseinzadeh, N.; Pyakurel, P.; Kaaya, E.; Bogdanovic, G.; Selivanova, G.; Biberfeld, P. (ELSEVIER, 2007)

Objectives: To evaluate human herpesvirus 8/Kaposi’s sarcoma associated herpesvirus (HHV-8/KSHV) viral load in diagnostic, (formalin fixed, paraffinised) biopsies and patient serum during tumour progression of oral and ...

Ketamine Anaesthesia (A Review and Personal Experience in some clinical cases of Ketamine-Diazepam anaesthesia)

Hellar, A. M. (University of Dar es Salaam, 1981)

A literature Survey of ketamine anaesthesia has been reviewed including personal clinical experience in some cases. Ketamine hydrochloride (Ketalar) has been found to be a good anaesthetic agent with strong ...

Knowledge about safe motherhood and HIV/AIDS among school pupils in a rural area in Tanzania

Mushi, D.L; Mpembeni, R.M; Jahn, A. (BioMed Central, 2007)

Background: The majority of adolescents in Africa experience pregnancy, childbirth and enter motherhood without adequate information about maternal health issues. Information about these issues could help them reduce ...

Knowledge and adherence visits to PMTCT option B+ services among HIV positive pregnant women in Ilala Municipal Council

Kibao, A.M. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017)

Background: In 2013, Tanzania adopted the provision of lifelong antiretroviral therapy (Option B+) to HIV positive pregnant women, throughout the pregnancy and breastfeeding period and continues taking ART for the rest of ...

Knowledge and attitude on prevention of mother to child transmission of hiv among pregnant women attending reproductive and child health clinic at Temeke district

Mujumali, Nyasinde (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2011)

ABSTRACT Background vii The acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemic is the greatest challenge to human kind in the 21st century. In 2009, around 400,000 children under 15yrs became infected with HIV. Almost ...

Knowledge and attitude towards diabetes and factors that influence knowledge of diabetes risk factors: a case of adults of Sinza “A” Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

Mushi, B.P. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2014)

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is currently found in almost every population and epidemiological evidence suggest that without effective prevention and control programs the prevalence will continue to rise globally. ...

Knowledge and attitude towards rape and child sexual abuse – a community-based cross-sectional study in Rural Tanzania

Abeid, M.; Muganyizi, P.; Massawe, S.; Mpembeni, R.; Darj, E.; Axemo, P. (Bio med central, 2015-04)

Background: Violence against women and children is globally recognized as a social and human rights concern. In Tanzania, sexual violence towards women and children is a public health problem. The aim of this study was ...

Knowledge and perception on infant feeding options among PMTCT program nurses counselors in Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Swai, E.C. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences., 2013)

Background: Counseling is a professional guidance in solving personal conflicts and emotional problems, also counseling is an act of exchanging opinions and ideas. Quality counseling is the central to successful infant ...

Knowledge and practice of intensive care nurses on prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia at Muhimbili national hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Said, A.T (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2012)

Background- A cross-sectional and observational study was conducted among Intensive care (ICU) nurses at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), to identify knowledge and practice of ICU nurses on prevention of Ventilator ...

Knowledge and Practice of Preventive Maintenance of Anaesthetic Equipment at Muhimbili National Hospital and Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute Tanzania

Kweyamba, J.J (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2020-10)

Background; Anaesthesia devices are used extensively and make contact with many different patients on the daily basis. Maintenance, calibration and cleaning of these devices are of vital importance. There are many ...

Knowledge and practice on birth preparediness and complication readiness among pregnant women in Singida urban district, Tanzania.

Damian, C. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences., 2013)

Background: Avoidable maternal mortality and morbidity remains a formidable challenge in many developing countries. According to TDHS 2010 the maternal mortality rate is 454 per 100,000 live births. Many of the complications ...

Knowledge and skills on managing eclampsia among nurse-midwives working at Mnazi mmoja hospital, Unguja Zanzibar.

Jaffar, R.J. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences., 2013)

Background: Eclampsia accounts for over 50,000 maternal deaths a year worldwide and it is associated with very high fatality rate. It is for this reason knowledge of managing eclampsia among health workers is essential in ...

Knowledge level and practice on preconception care among women attending reproductive health clinic in Kibaha district, Coast region Tanzania

Msigwa, D, E. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background: Low level of preconception care is a big challenge globally where many people of reproductive age are facing a lot of challenges due to poor knowledge and practice on preconception care. Proper information and ...

Knowledge management approaches in managing agricultural indigenous and exogenous knowledge in Tanzania

Lwoga, ET (Emerald, 2011)

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to assess the application of knowledge management (KM) models in managing and integrating indigenous and exogenous knowledge for improved farming activities in Tanzania, by examining ...

Knowledge of danger signs during pregnancy and health care seeking actions among pregnant women at Ilembula RCH clinic, Njombe

Lwiva, A.L (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences., 2017)

ABSTRACT Background:Knowledge of danger signs during pregnancy and health care seeking actions after recognition of danger signs is essential for the good outcome of the mothers and expected new born. Increased knowledge ...

Knowledge of danger signs during pregnancy and health care seeking actions among pregnant women at Ilembula RCH clinic, Njombe.

Lameck, L.A. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017)

Background:Knowledge of danger signs during pregnancy and health care seeking actions after recognition of danger signs is essential for the good outcome of the mothers and expected new born. Increased knowledge of danger ...

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