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Immunological perspectives of sub-Saharan populations under prophylaxis against malaria

Bwire, G.M. (Auctores Publishing, 2019)

Immunity is the state of protection against infectious disease conferred either through an immune response generated by immunization or previous infection. Generated immune responses may be long lasting even lifelong or ...

Immunological response to antiretroviral treatment after exposure to zidovudine or single dose nevirapine prophylaxis for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV in Dar es salaam.

Msemo, M.K. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences., 2013)

Background: Mother to child transmission (MTCT) of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) causes about 90% of newly infected infants and children. The risk MTCT of HIV without intervention ranges from 25 to 40% if ...

Impact of an electronic clinical decision support system on workflow in antenatal care: the QUALMAT eCDSS in rural health care facilities in Ghana and Tanzania

Mensa, N.; Sukums, F.; Awin, T.; Meid, D.; Williams, J.; Akweongo, P.; Kaltschmidt, J.; Haefeli, E.W.; Blank, A. (Global Health Action, 2015-01)

Background: The implementation of new technology can interrupt establishedworkflows in health care settings. The Quality of Maternal Care (QUALMAT) project has introduced an electronic clinical decision support system ...

Impact of Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) on the treatment profile in pilot government dental clinics in Tanzania.

Kikwilu, E.N.; Frencken, J.; Mulder, J. (2009)

BACKGROUND: The predominant mode of treatment in government dental clinics in Tanzania has been tooth extraction because the economy could not support the conventional restorative care which depends on expensive equipment, ...

The impact of basic emergency medicine training on the understanding, perception and career decision-making towards emergency medicine amongst healthcare providers in tertiary referral hospitals in Tanzania

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

Emergency Medicine (EM) is a new specialty in Tanzania. Little is known about how to introduce EM to healthcare providers (HCPs) in hospitals without EM. Aim: To determine the impact of a 2-day EM training on the ...

The Impact of Basic Emergency Medicine Training on the Understanding, Perception and Career Decision-making towards Emergency Medicine amongst Healthcare Providers in Tertiary Referral Hospitals in Tanzania

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

Background: Emergency Medicine (EM) is a new specialty in Tanzania. Little is known about how to introduce EM to healthcare providers (HCPs) in hospitals without EM. Aim: To determine the impact of a 2-day EM training ...

Impact of change in maternal age composition on the incidence of Caesarean section and low birth weight: analysis of delivery records at a tertiary hospital in Tanzania, 1999–2005

Muganyizi, P.S.; Kidanto, H.L. (BioMed Central, 2009)

Background: Previous studies on change in maternal age composition in Tanzania do not indicate its impact on adverse pregnancy outcomes. We sought to establish temporal changes in maternal age composition and their impact ...

The impact of community integrated management of childhood illness implementation in Kibaha and Mbarali districts of Tanzania

Charles, Mary B. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2008)

Background: The Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) Strategy was introduced in Tanzania in 1992, to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with the major causes of childhood illness namely malaria, diarrhoea, ...

Impact of human leukocyte antigen-associated polymorphisms on variability of HIV-1 accessory and regulatory Proteins.

Kamori, D.; Hasan, Z.; Carlson, J. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

ABSTRACT HIV-1 escapes by acquiring mutations that differentially influence the course of infection. Unlike HIV-1 structural and enzymatic proteins, it remains elusive what extent the host immune-mediated selection pressure ...

Impact of immediate postpartum insertion of TCu380A on the quantity and duration of lochia discharges in Tanzania

Muganyizi, P. S.; Kimario, G. F.; Rwegoshora, F. J.; Paul, P. P.; Makins, Anita (Contraception and Reproductive Medicine, 2021)

Background: The insertion of Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (PPIUD) for the purpose of contraception immediately after delivery is becoming popular in countries where the use of IUD for contraception has been extremely ...

Impact of Isoniazid Preventive Therapy Intervention among people living with HIV in Zanzibar

Said, A.M. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

Background: Treatment of people with latent TB infection using isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) can reduce the risk of latent TB infection progressing to TB disease by 60% to 90%, therefore, the WHO recommends IPT for ...

The impact of medical therapy for benign prostatic obstruction on the health-related quality of life at Muhimbili National Hospital

Kibona, H.G. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2018)

ABSTRACT Background; Benign prostatic obstruction (BPO) is a common condition in older men that can often result in lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). LUTS associated with BPO can cause bladder outlet obstruction may ...

Impact of point-of-care ultrasound on clinical decision-making at an urban emergency department in Tanzania

Sawe, H.R. (PLOS One, 2018)

Background Point of care ultrasound (PoCUS) is an efficient, inexpensive, safe, and portable imaging modality that can be particularly useful in resource-limited settings. However, its impact on clinical decision making ...

Impact of point-of-care ultrasound on clinical decision-making at an urban emergency department in Tanzania

Reynolds, T.N.; Amato, S.; Kulola, I.; Jeffrey Chen, C.; Mfinanga, J.; Sawe, H.R. (PLOS One, 2018)

Background Point of care ultrasound (PoCUS) is an efficient, inexpensive, safe, and portable imaging modality that can be particularly useful in resource-limited settings. However, its impact on clinical decision making ...

Impact of training in clinical and microscopy diagnosis of childhood malaria on antimalarial drug prescription and health outcome at primary health care level in Tanzania: A randomized controlled trial

Ngasala, B.; Mubi, M.; Warsame, M.; Petzold, M.G.; Massele, A.Y.; Gustafsson, L.L.; Tomson, G.; Premji, Z.; Bjorkman, A. (BioMed Central, 2008)

Background: Prescribing antimalarial medicines based on parasite confirmed diagnosis of malaria is critical to rational drug use and optimal outcome of febrile illness. The impact of microscopybased versus clinical-based ...

Impact of training in clinical and microscopy diagnosis of childhood malaria on antimalarial drug prescription and health outcome at primary health care level in Tanzania: a randomized controlled trial.

Ngasala, B.; Mubi, M.; Warsame, M.; Petzold, M.G.; Massele, A.Y.; Gustafsson, L.L.; Tomson, G.; Premji, Z.; Bjorkman, A. (BioMed Central, 2008)

BACKGROUND: Prescribing antimalarial medicines based on parasite confirmed diagnosis of malaria is critical to rational drug use and optimal outcome of febrile illness. The impact of microscopy-based versus clinical-based ...

The impact of vector control measures on malaria epidemiology in Dar es Salaam

Chuwa, J.K.M. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 1991)

A study on the impact of vector control measures on malaria epidemiology, before and after intervention measures were applied, 'was conducted in Magomeni in Dar-es-Salaam between October 1988 and April 1989. The ...

Impacts of quality antecedents on faculty members’ acceptance of electronic resources

Lwoga, E.T.; Sife, A. (ResearchGate, 2018)

Purpose – This study assessed whether quality antecedents and individual characteristics can influence faculty members’ continued usage intention of electronic resources in selected public universities in Tanzania. ...

Implementation of artemether-lumefantrine treatment policy for malaria at health facilities in Tanzania

Mugoyela, V.; Minzi, O (2013)

Background The purpose of this study was to compare knowledge on the part of health workers in public and private health facilities about prescribing and dispensing of an artemether-lumefantrine combination, 3 years ...

Implementation of Breastfeeding Practices in Bagamoyo District Tanzania

Sanga, Rebecca W (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021-10)

Background: Breastfeeding is one of the best primary interventions in ensuring a ppropriate infant health and child survival. Breastfeeding practices involves breastfeeding initiation, exclusive breastfeeding, and continued ...

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