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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 ...

Body fat maldistribution among human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients attending care and treatment clinics in Dar es salaam municipal hospitals

Njelekela, M.A (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2012)

Long term side effects of HAART such as body fat mal-distribution have not been reported in Tanzania, since care and treatment began in 2004. Likewise perceptions and attitude of HIV/AIDS patients on treatment on their ...

Body mass index and self perceptions of weight status among outpatients attending hospital health facilities in Dar es Salaam

Shekalaghe, B.A.; Urassa, D.P. (East African Journal of Public Health, 2015)

Background: Overweight/obesity is on the rise in developing countries, especially in urban areas. Although overweight/obesity is one of the leading preventable causes of death less is known about the prevalence of obesity ...

Body mass index, proteinuria and total lymphocyte counts in predicting treatment responses among ART naïve individuals with HIV initiated on antiretroviral treatment in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Munseri, P.; Jassely, L.; Tumaini, B.; Hertzmark, E. (BMJ Open, 2022)

Objectives To explore the potential use of body mass index (BMI), proteinuria and total lymphocyte count changes in predicting immunological and virological response in individuals with HIV initiated on antiretroviral ...

Bone scintigraphy metastatic pattern in patient with prostate cancer at ocean road cancer institute

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

Background Prostate cancer is the second most common malignancy in the world next to lung cancer and it is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among men. The most common metastatic site in prostate cancer is the ...

Bone scintigraphy metastatic patterns in patient with prostate cancer at Ocean Road Cancer Institute.

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

Background: Prostate cancer is the second most common malignancy in the world next to lung cancer and it is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among men. The most common metastatic site in prostate cancer is the ...

Bowel perforation secondary to illegally induced abortion: a tertiary hospital experience in Tanzania.

Mabula, J.B.; Chalya, P.L.; McHembe, M.D.; Kihunrwa, A.; Kihunrwa, A.; Massinde, A.; Chandika, A.B.; Gilyoma, J.M. (2012)

BACKGROUND: Bowel perforation though rarely reported is a serious complication of induced abortion, which is often performed illegally by persons without any medical training in developing countries. A sudden increase ...

Boys' and young men's perspectives on violence in Northern Tanzania

Sommer, M.; Likindikoki, S.; Kaaya, S. (Routledge, 2013)

The challenge of violence for youth in low-income countries includes a range of experiences from witnessing, to experiencing, to participating in violence. Although boys and young men are often the perpetrators of such ...

Brachial plexus blockade by lidocaine one percent with adrenaline 1: 200,000 for upper limb surgery "A preliminary literature review and clinical experience”

Mbanga, F.W.M (University of Dar es Salaam, 1985)

Brachial plexus blockade anaesthesia for upper limb surgery was performed using lidocaine 1% with adrenaline 1:200,000 solution. The random study population conuisted of 40 patients. Two approaches of achieving ...

Brain magnetic resonance imaging findings among paediatric patients with seizure disorders attending Muhimbili National Hospital

Ndossi, B.E. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017)

Background Paediatric seizures are a common problem in developing countries including Tanzania. However little information is available regarding the aetiology of seizures in our society. There are several causes of ...

Brain mri findings in HIV/AIDS patients with neurological Symptoms at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es salaam.

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

Background: HIV/AIDS is a pandemic infectious disease affecting about 36.7 million people globally, with 22 million out of these residing in the Sub-Saharan Africa. In Tanzania the preva-lence of HIV/AIDS is 5.1% with an ...

Breast milk from Tanzanian women has divergent effects on cell-free and cell-associated HIV-1 infection

Lyimo, M.A.; Mosi, M.N; Housman, M.L.; Zain-Ul-Abideen, M.; Lee, F.V; Howell, A.L; Connor, R.I (PLOS ONE, 2012)

Transmission of HIV-1 during breastfeeding is a significant source of new pediatric infections in sub-Saharan Africa. Breast milk from HIV-positive mothers contains both cell-free and cell-associated virus; however, the ...

Breastfeeding and HIV: experiences from a decade of prevention of postnatal HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa

Moland, K.M.I.; de Paoli, M.M.; Sellen, D.W.; van Esterik, P.; Blystad, A. (BioMed Central, 2010)

Infant feeding by HIV-infected mothers has been a major global public health dilemma and a highly controversial matter. The controversy is reflected in the different sets of WHO infant feeding guidelines that have been ...

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