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Safe sex practices among women who have sex with women in Tanzania: implications for HIV and STIs control among this group

Saronga, H.P.; Mbishi, J.V.; Bakari, S. (Muhimbili University of Health and allied science, 2021)

ABSTRACT Background: Women who have sex with women (WSW) are at an increased risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) due to engagement in high-risk sexual behaviors. Safe sex practice is hence critical for the WSW. ...

Safety and Immunogenicity of RTS,S/AS02D Malaria Vaccine in Infants

Abdulla, S.; Oberholzer, R.; Juma, O.; Kubhoja, S.; Machera, F.; Membi, C.; Omari, S.; Urassa, A.; Mshinda, H.; Jumanne, A.; Salim, N.; Shomari, M.; Aebi, T.; Schellenberg, D.M.; Carter, T.; Villafana, T.; Demoitié, M-A.; Dubois, M-C.; Leach, A.; Lievens, M.; Tanner, M. (The New England Journal of Medicine, 2008)

Background The RTS,S/AS malaria vaccine is being developed for delivery through the World Health Organization’s Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI). We assessed the feasibility of integrating RTS,S/AS02D into a ...

Salivary gland tumors in Uganda:clinical pathological study

Vuhahula, E. (African Health Science, 2004-04)

Background: The incidence of salivary gland tumors is claimed to be influenced by geographical and racial factors. The pathological classification and nomenclature of salivary gland tumors as defined by WHO classification ...

salivary gland tumours

Betson, B (muhas, 2010-03-21)

Salivary gland tumours are rare and are either benign or malignant. These

Satisfaction of community health worker- students with the training program at Kahama and Shirati Health Institutes in Tanzania

Chaya, P.S. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017)

Background There is the global dearth of evidence on the satisfaction of Community Health Worker (CHWs) students trained in the formal training programmes. In Tanzania, the gaps on satisfaction of CHW students with ...

Satisfaction of Community Health Worker-Students with the Training Program at Kahama and Shirati Health Institutes in Tanzania

Chaya, P.S (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017-10)

Background: There is the global dearth of evidence on the satisfaction of Community Health Worker (CHWs) students trained in the formal training programmes. In Tanzania, the gaps on satisfaction of CHW students with training ...

Satisfaction with laboratory services among patients attending outpatient departments of regional referral hospitals in Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Muhali, R. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017)

Introduction: Patient satisfaction is one of the key determinants for clinical outcome, compliance to medical treatment, and therefore health status. Satisfaction to laboratory service satisfaction can significantly enhance ...

Satisfaction with urgent oral care among adult Tanzanians.

Kikwilu, E.N.; Kahabuka, F.K.; Masalu, J.R.; Senkoro, A. (2009)

The aim of this study was to determine patient satisfaction with urgent oral care and to evaluate the association between patient satisfaction and different aspects of such care. A 5-point Likert scale questionnaire on ...

Schistosoma, other helminth infections, and associated risk factors in preschool-aged children in urban Tanzania

Manji, K.; Said, K; Hella, J.; Knopp, S.; Shija, N. (Pols Neglected Tropical Disease, 2017)

Background Despite the high prevalence of helminth infections among preschool-aged children, control programs in sub-Saharan countries primarily focus on school-aged populations. We assessed the prevalence of helminth ...

Schistosoma, other helminth infections, and associated risk factors in preschool-aged children in urban Tanzania

Said, K; Hella, J; Nassoro, T; Shija, N; Manji, K; Azia, Fatma; Mwingira, U (PLOS Negleted Tropical Diseases, 2017)

Background Despite the high prevalence of helminth infections among preschool-aged children, control programs in sub-Saharan countries primarily focus on school-aged populations. We assessed the prevalence of helminth ...

Schistosomiasis and related transmission factors in the lower moshi rice irrigation scheme

Kisanga, F.S. (University of Dar es Salaam, 1991)

A baseline survey was conducted in the Lower Moshi Rice Irrigation Scheme from mid-March to June 1990, aiming at finding out the prevalence for schistosomiasis and related transmission factors for the disease. The ...

Schistosomiasis transmission at high altitude crater lakes in western Uganda.

John, R.; Ezekiel, M.; Philbert, C.; Andrew, A. (BioMed Central, 2008)

BACKGROUND: Contrary to previous reports which indicated no transmission of schistosomiasis at altitude >1,400 m above sea level in Uganda, in this study it has been established that schistosomiasis transmission can take ...

The scope of elective surgical procedures and its implications on postgraduate training at MNH, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Moses, B. (2014)

Background: Little is documented on the availability of surgical care both globally and locally. Majority of the countries have no data on surgical volume. Recent years have experienced the epidemiological transition, the ...

Screening for in vitro antimicrobial activity of ocimum graveolens crude extract

Geoge, L. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2006)

Background Despite the availability of effective chemotherapeutic agents the fight against diseases is very far from due to emergences of drug resistance against several conventional chemotherapeutic agents .Resistance ...

Screening of Tanzanian medicinal plants for anti-Candida activity.

Runyoro, DK; Matee, M.I.; Ngassapa, O .D.; Joseph, C.C.; Mbwambo, Z.H. (BioMed Central, 2006)

BACKGROUND: Candida albicans has become resistant to the already limited, toxic and expensive anti-Candida agents available in the market. These factors necessitate the search for new anti-fungal agents. METHODS: ...

Screening of traditionally used plants for in vivo antimalarial activity in mice

Masimba, P; Innocent, E (PMC, 2009)

Aqueous ethanol (80%) extracts of six plants used traditionally for treatment of malaria, Vepris glomerata (F.Hoffm.) Engl (Rutaceae), Maranthus floribunda (Bak.) F.White (Chrysobalanaceae), Strophanthus eminii Asch. & ...

Screening of traditionally used plants for in vivo antimalarial activity in mice.

Innocent, E.; Moshi, M.J.; Masimba, P.J.; Mbwambo, Z.H.; Kapingu, M.C.; Kamuhabwa, A. (2009)

Aqueous ethanol (80%) extracts of six plants used traditionally for treatment of malaria, Vepris glomerata (F.Hoffm.) Engl (Rutaceae), Maranthus floribunda (Bak.) F.White (Chrysobalanaceae), Strophanthus eminii Asch. & ...

Screening of women for intimate partner violence: a pilot intervention at an outpatient department in Tanzania

Laisser, R.M; Nystrom, L.; Lindmark, G.; Lugina, H.I; Emmelin, M (COACTION, 2011)

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health problem in Tanzania with limited health care interventions. Objectives: To study the feasibility of using an abuse screening tool for women attending an outpatient department, ...

Screening of women for intimate partner violence: a pilot intervention at an outpatient department in Tanzania.

Laisser, R.M.; Nyström, L.; Lindmark, G.; Emmelin, M.; Lugina, H.I. (Laisser, R. M., Nyström, L., Lindmark, G., Lugina, H. I., & Emmelin, M. (2011). Screening of women for intimate partner violence: a pilot intervention at an outpatient department in Tanzania. Global health action, 4., 2011)

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health problem in Tanzania with limited health care interventions.OBJECTIVES: To study the feasibility of using an abuse screening tool for women attending an outpatient ...

Screening red cell alloantibodies in SCA patients seen at MNH SCD clinics Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Meda, Elineema. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2010)

Background: Red blood cell transfusion in sickle cell patients is a major form of supportive care and long term transfusion is recommended for patients with a risk of stroke. Many patients with SCA attend at MNH but ...

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