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Barriers to the utilization of family planning services among men in Kisarawe district

Ramadhani, Kassimu Kamaka (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2008)

After 40 years of family planning program implementation in Tanzania, the use of modem family planning methods remains low. Studies shows that the low utilization of family planning was partly attributed to the poor ...

Barriers towards utilization of HIV-related services among injecting drug users in Urban-West region, Zanzibar.

Said, M.A (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2014)

Background: Injection drug use is a growing social and public health concern in Tanzania and Zanzibar in particular due to its implications in HIV/AIDS transmission. Studies conducted in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar ...

Barries in involvement and participation of males in family planning in Iringa municipal, Tanzania

Kahale, S.B. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2010)

Background: In Tanzania the use of FP is still low. The use of contraceptives in married men of 15 - 65 years for any method is 68.3% while out of that 49.4% use condoms. Objectives: The study intended to analyze ...

Basis for treatment of tuberculosis among HIV-infected patients in Tanzania: the role of chest x-ray and sputum culture.

Bakari, M.; Arbeit, R.D.; Mtei, L.; Lyimo, J.; Waddell, R.; Matee, M.; Cole, B.F.; Tvaroha, S.; Horsburgh, C.R.; Soini, H.; Pallangyo, K.; von Reyn, C.F. (2008)

BACKGROUND: Active tuberculosis (TB) is common among HIV-infected persons living in tuberculosis endemic countries, and screening for tuberculosis (TB) is recommended routinely. We sought to determine the role of chest ...

Because even the person living with HIV/AIDS might need to make babies” – perspectives on the drivers of feasibility and acceptability of an integrated community health worker model in Iringa, Tanzania

Shelley, K, D.; Frumence, G; Mpembeni, R; Mwinnyaa, G.; Joachim, J.; Kisusi, H, K.; Killewo, J.; Baqui, A, H.; Peters, D, H.; George, A, S. (Crossmark, 2019)

Abstract Background: Countries with health workforce shortages are increasingly turning to multipurpose community health workers (CHWs) to extend integrated services to the community-level. However, there may be tradeoffs ...

Behavioral factors associated with cholera outbreaks in Kilosa district

Lindi, John Bosco (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2010)

The purpose of this study was to determine behavioral factors associated with cholera. outbreaks in Kilosa district, Morogoro region. Specifically to determine awareness of cholera among heads of households, to assess ...

Belief on witchcraft and killing of people with albinism in lack Victoria Zone, Tanzania.

Edmund, J.K. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

ABSTRACT Killing of people with albinism and old people has been featuring in Tanzania mass media and worldwide. The main cause of killing old people and people with albinism is witchcraft beliefs. Old women are reported ...

Benefit from earlier thrombolytic therapy is certain, but what is the magnitude of benefit?

Leizorovicz, A. (BMJ, 1996)

Abundant evidence exists to confirm that fibrinolytic treatment saves lives in patients with acute myocardial infarction and that the earlier the treatment the higher the benefit obtained.' There is also evidence to ...

Bioactive natural products derived from the East African flora

Magadula, J.J; Erasto, P. (2009)

The East African region is highly endowed with plant biodiversity, and it is estimated that there are over 21 000 higher plant species in the region. This provides ethnopharmacologists with a wide range of plant species ...

Birth preparedness among recent delivered primipara’s women at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania; a crossectional study

Kipuyo, M.B.; Massawe, S. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

Background: While the adverse impact of maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity have remained significantly higher over the years, there has been inadequate information regarding the practice of birth preparedness ...

Birth preparedness and complication readiness a qualitative study among community members in rural Tanzania

August, F.; Pembe, B.A.; Kayombo, E.; Mbekenga, C.; Axemo, P.; Darj, E (Global Health Action, 2015-06)

Background: Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BP/CR) strategies are aimed at reducing delays in seeking, reaching, and receiving care. Counselling on birth preparedness is provided during antenatal care visits. ...

Birth preparedness and complication readiness: assessment of perceptions and challenges experienced by pregnant adolescents, in Temeke Municipal Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

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

ABSTRACT Background: It is believed that most of poor outcomes of pregnancy are directly related to poor birth preparedness and complications readiness. According to Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey, there is a zonal ...

Birth preparedness and related factors: a cross-sectional study in Tanzania City area

Shimpuku, Y; Mwilike, B; Ito, K; Mwakawanga, D; Hirose, N; Kubota, K (BMC Health Services Research, 2021)

Background: Birth preparedness could be the key factor that influences the choice of birthplace with skilled birth attendants. To reduce the high maternal mortality of Tanzania, a large study was planned to develop a ...

Birth Preparedness, Complication Readiness and Knowledge of Maternal Danger Signs among Postnatal Women with Previous Scar Admitted At Muhimbili National Hospital

Shupa, S.E (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2020-10)

Background: Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BPCR) is a strategy to promote the timely use of skilled maternal and neonatal care which helps to reduce delays in obtaining care. Many of the complications that ...

Birth registration and associated factors: a case study of Kibaha district, coast region, Tanzania

Ngoma, Omari Barkery (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2008)

In Tanzania, birth registration is compulsory. It provides legal recognition of the identity of a child. It provides critical health planning and research data through birth certificate. A cross sectional study was done ...

Birthweight measurement processes and perceived value: qualitative research in one EN-BIRTH study hospital in Tanzania

Gladstone, M.E.; Salim, N.; Ogillo, K. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

ABSTRACT Background: Globally an estimated 20.5 million liveborn babies are low birthweight (LBW) each year; weighing less than 2500 g. LBW babies have increased risk of mortality even beyond the neonatal period, with an ...

Bleeding disorders in newborns: prevalence, risk factors and coagulation indices at Muhimbili Medical Centre, Dar-es Salaam, Tanzania.

Maduhu, I. Z.K. (University of Dar es Salaam, 1999)

Neonatal bleeding disorders (NBD) are common causes of morbidity and mortality at the neonatal unit, Muhimbili medical centre, Dar Es Salaam. However, no study has yet been done to determine the magnitude or the ...

Bloodstream bacterial infection among outpatient children with acute febrile illness in north‑eastern Tanzania

Mahende, C.; Ngasala, B.; Lusingu, J.; Butichi, A.; Lushino, P.; Lemnge, M.; Mmbando, B.; Premji, Z. (Beo med central, 2015-07)

Background: Fever is a common clinical symptom in children attending hospital outpatient clinics in rural Tanzania, yet there is still a paucity of data on the burden of bloodstream bacterial infection among these ...

Body fat composition and dyslipidemia among students at the Dar es salaam University College of Education, Tanzania

Ngemera, J.A. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017)

Background: Obesity, defined as excessive body fat accumulation, has a significant role on the occurrence of cardiometabolic dysregulation. Obesity is associated with dyslipidemia, impaired glucose metabolism and hypertension ...

Body fat distribution and insulin resistance

Ali, A.T.; Crowther, N.J. (2005)

Obesity is defined as an excess accumulation of body fat associated with increased fat cell size and number. Obesity is a common and serious medical problem worldwide, especially in industrial countries, but the prevalence ...

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