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Packages of Care for Depression in Low- and Middle- Income Countries

Patel, V.; Simon, G.; Chowdhary, N.; Kaaya, S.; Araya, R. (PLoS Medicine, 2009)

This is the first in a series of articles highlighting the delivery of ‘‘packages of care’’ for mental health disorders in low- and middleincome countries. Packages of care are combinations of treatments aimed at improving ...

Pain management among adult patients with fractures of long bones attended at the emergency department of Muhimbili orthopeadic istitution(MOI)

Haonga, T.B. (2009)

Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. Pain is one of the leading complaints in emergency departments (EDs). This study was carried out in order to ...

Parasitic contamination of waste stabilization ponds effluent, prevalence and risk factors associated with transmission of soil-transmitted helminthiasis among school-aged children in the surrounding community in Dares Salaam

Mbike, S (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017)

Background: Waste water can be treated by waste stabilization ponds (WSPs) toremove the parasites that might cause infectious diseases when released into environment. Partially or untreated waste water poses risk of ...

Parents' attitude and practice towards sexual and reproductive health education to adolescents in Korogwe district, Tanga.

Hellar, Archie Mntambo (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2001)

The aim of the study was to fmd out parents attitude and practices to sexual and reproductive health education towards their adolescents. The prevalence of sexual activity is very high among the adolescents with first ...

Pathogenic mechanisms in pre-eclampsia and eclampsia at Muhimbili National hospital Dar es Salaam Tanzania

OGWEYO, Praxeda.A. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2009)

Pre-eclampsia (PE) is a disorder that occurs in pregnancy and affects about 7-10% of all pregnancies. It is characterized by hypertension and proteinuria, and there may be involvement ofthe central nervous system and ...

Pathological changes associated with hiv/aids in parotid glands

Nguvumali, Herbert Isaac (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Science, 2008)

Pathological changes associated with hiv/aids in parotid glands

Pathological study of stillbirth placentas at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar Es Salaam Tanzania

Malango, E.A. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

Background: World Health Organization (WHO) defines stillbirth as fetal death occurred at gestational age (GA) of equal to or greater than 28 weeks of gestation and/or a birth weight of 1000grams or more. It is a ...

Pathology and oncology in Africa: education and training for the future in cancer research– East African Regional Meeting

Stefan, C.D.; Masalu, N.; Ngendahayo, L.; Amadori, D.; Botteghi, M.; Mendy, M.; Othieno-Aabinya, A.N.; Ngoma, T.; Asirwa, F.; Balogun, O.; Ngwa, W.; Vuhahula, E.; Adesina, A. (Beo med central, 2015-12)

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) will increase globally, with the largest increase being on the African continent. On our continent, projections have indicated ...

Patients’ characteristics and predictors of resectability among patients with pancreatic masses at Muhimbili National Hospital

Kivuyo, N, E. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background: Pancreatic masses are challenging to diagnose and treat due to their indolent course. Despite presence of both curative and palliative surgical services at MNH, there is paucity of data on how these patients ...

Patients’ comprehension. Comparing Enhanced versus Conventional informed consent forms for surgical procedures among patients undergoing elective surgeries

Mpande, A.M. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background Comprehension is an essential element in truly informed consent and well-informed patients are proactive and compliant. Poor comprehension among patients after offering consent is a global problem with ...

Patients’ participation in their medical care and decision making at ocean road cancer institute

Luambo, S. A. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017)

Background Participation of patients in decision making is an ethical, legal and regulatory procedure, in medical care. Informed decision is accepted. In this process patients need to be informed about risks, benefits, ...

Pattern and Aetiology of foot injuries treated At Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (Moi)

Mlinga, M. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2018)

ABSTRACT Background: Foot injuries are among the common injuries sustained by trauma patients, they occur in various patterns and due to different causes such as motor traffic crash, falling from height, occupational ...

Pattern and Associated Factors for Retinal Vein Occlusion at Muhimbili National Hospital

Mlundwa, P. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Retina vein occlusion (RVO) is among the common causes of visual impairment and blindness especially in middle age and elderly individuals, after diabetic retinopathy. Impaired vision can impact on the ability to carry ...

Pattern and early treatment outcome of abdominal injuries at Muhimbili national hospital Dar es salaam, Tanzania.

Njile, I.E. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2012)

Background: Abdominal trauma is among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in all age groups in the world. However, identifying serious intra-abdominal pathology due to trauma can be a challenge. Many injuries ...

‘‘Pattern and Functional Outcome of Hand Injuries among Patients Treated at Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI)

Lukwinyo, B.Y> (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied SCiences, 2018)

Background Hand and fingers are most often injured in work place. For acutely injured hand, the treatment goals are to alleviate pains, repair the injured structures, prevent complications, and restoring the normal ...

Pattern and magnitude of congenital and developmental cataract among children attending Muhimbili national hospital paediatric eye clinic

Mosenene, N.S. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2010)

Background Congenital and developmental cataract affects children from birth up to 16 years of age. When cataract not treated on time can results in blindness or severe visual impairment in these children. Loss of ...

The pattern and management of ovarian cancer at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

SMITH, L.W. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2018)

ABSTRACT Ovarian cancer is one of the most common gynecological malignancies of the female reproductive tract and has a very poor prognosis. Globally the five year survival is only 15 to 20 percent in patient with clinically ...

Pattern and management outcomes of head and neck hemangiomas: a prospective study from Tanzania

Mungia, A.M; Owibingire, S.S; Moshy, J.R; Sohal, K.S; Sianga, W (Journal of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery, 2021)

Introduction: Hemangiomas arise from the proliferation of endothelial cells surrounding blood-filled cavities. They have a slightly higher female predilection and about 60–70% of them occur in the head and neck region. ...

Pattern and Outcome of Patients Admitted at the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Ruparellia, R (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2020-10)

Background: A paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) is a specialized unit that provides medical care to critically ill children. Critical care in developing countries remains to be a cause of concern, owing to lack of ...

Pattern and predictors of help-seeking behaviour among women exposed to violence in Tanzania

Nyamhanga, T. (Muhimbili University of Health and allied science, 2021)

ABSTRACT Background: There is limited research evidence on the pattern and factors influencing help-seeking among women experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) in sub-Saharan Africa and in Tanzania in particular. ...

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