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Bacteremia associated with central venous catheterization and their antibiogram among patients on hemodialysis therapy at Muhimbili National Hospital – Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

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

ABSTRACT Background: For patients on maintenance hemodialysis therapy, vascular-associated infections contribute significantly to frequent morbidity and related mortality. To date, there is paucity of data in Tanzania on ...
Bacteremia, Associated Factors and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns among Febrile Pediatric Patients with Sickle Cell Disease in Mwanza, Tanzania

Yassin, Sued (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021-10)

Background: More than 300,000 infants are born annually with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 75% of the global burden. The patients with SCD are prone to bacterial infections due to compromised ...
Bacteria aetiology, antimicrobial susceptibility and outcome of children aged 2 months to 15 years with sepsis admitted at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar Es Salaam

Godfrey, K.E. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

Sepsis is defined as a systemic inflammatory host response syndrome (SIRS) to infection, commonly bacterial. The global prevalence of sepsis is 8.2% with a mortality rate of 25%, whilst in Tanzania the prevalence is ...
Bacterial aetiology and factors associated with poor treatment outcome among children with bloodstream infection at Muhimbili national hospital

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

Background Bloodstream infections (BSI) are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality of children, especially in resource-limited settings. The objective of this study was to assess proportion of BSI, bacterial ...
Bacterial causes and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of aerobic isolates from burn wound infections in Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Kabanangi, F.J. K. M. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017)

Background: Burn wound is one of the most common, devastating and painful trauma. Infection remains the most common cause of morbidity and mortality in burn patients. Information on local pathogens and sensitivity to ...
Bacterial Causes and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of Aerobic Isolates from Burn Wound Infections in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Kabanangi, F.J.K.M (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017-10)

Background: Burn wound is one of the most common, devastating and painful trauma. Infection remains the most common cause of morbidity and mortality in burn patients. Information on local pathogens and sensitivity to ...
Bacterial infections and antimicrobal susceptability and outcome in neonates at Muhimbili National Hospital

Mhada, T.E.V. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2010)

Background: Neonatal septicaemia remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality. More than 5 million neonatal deaths occur worldwide each year, the majority in developing countries where neonatal mortality accounts ...
Bacterial ophthalmia neonatorum in Muhimbili medical centre Dar es Salaam

Sinda, A. A. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 1991)

This is a study conducted on 125 women admitted in labour in the maternity wing of Muhimbi1i Medical Centre, and in the babies born of these mothers. The main objective was to find out the prevalence of intrapartum ...
Bacteriological spectrum of post operative wound infections and their antibiogram in a tertiary hospital, Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Manyahi, J. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2012)

Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is among the most common problem for patients who undergo operative procedures. It remains a common and widespread problem contributing to morbidity and mortality; partly attributed ...
Balancing collective responsibility, individual opportunities and risks: A qualitative study on how police officers reason around volunteering in an HIV vaccine trial in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Tarimo, E.A.M; Thorson, A.; Kohi, T.W; Mwami, J.; Bakari, M.; Sandström, E.; Kulane, A. (BioMed Central, 2010)

Background: Results from HIV vaccine trials on potential volunteers will contribute to global efforts to develop an HIV vaccine. The purpose of this study among police officers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, was to explore ...
Barriers and facilitators of use of hydroxyurea among children with Sickle Cell Disease: Experiences of stakeholders in Tanzania

Kilonzo, M.; Chilande, L.; Minja, I.K.; Balandya, E.; Ruggajo, P. (2021)

Factors contributing to low use of HU among SCD patients exist in high-income countries. The latter leaves a drift of literature on factors for low utilization of HU in developing countries. This study aimed to explore ...
Barriers for optimal use of antenatal services among pregnant women in Tarime district - Mara, Tanzania

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

ABSTRACT Background: Antenatal care is an approach employed to reduce the maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Tanzania adapted the WHO focus antenatal care which focus on risk approach, which targeted women ...
Barriers to accessibility and utilization of HIV testing and counselling services in Tanzania: experience from Angaza Zaidi programme.

Meremo, A.; Mboya, B.; Ngilangwa, D.P.; Dulle, R.; Tarimo, E.; Urassa, D.; Michael, E.; Nyasiro, G.; Mpondo, B.; Mchonde, G.; Ernest, A.; Noronha, R.; Ilako, F. (African Field Epidemiology Network, 2016)

Introduction: While HIV testing and counseling (HTC) services remain to be amongst the effective strategies in slowing HIV transmission, its accessibility and uptake in Tanzania is low. In 2011, 50% of adults have been ...
Barriers to accessing sexual and reproductive health services among adolescent girls and young women living with HIV in Nzega district, Tabora

Shimbi, D.M. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

ABSTRACT Background In most of the Sub-Saharan African countries including Tanzania young people face restricted access to accurate information, appropriate guidance, or comprehensive reproductive health services and ...
Barriers to child vaccination uptake among women in Ngorongoro district - Arusha Tanzania, 2013

Salum, B. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences., 2013)

Introduction: Low immunization coverage against preventable childhood illness constitutes a major public health concern word wide. Despite the fact that immunization is a cost- effective and life-saving childhood intervention, ...
Barriers to communication between parents and Adolescents concerning sexual and reproductive health issues: A case study of Kinondoni municipality, Tanzania

Nundwe, C.S. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2012)

Background: Parent-adolescent communication regarding reproductive health issues is more likely to reduce adolescent risk-taking sexual behaviors although some communication takes place on particular reproductive health ...
Barriers to Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination of Adolescents School Girls in Morogoro Municipality

Abdallah, I. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021-10)

Background: In Tanzania, cervical cancer is the major cause of morbidity and mortality in women. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is responsible for virtually all cases of cervical cancer. Tanzania launched HPV vaccination ...
Barriers to implementation of prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV infection during the breastfeeding period among mothers of infants in Ilala municipal in Dar es Salaam

Mamkwe, Sylvia (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2003)

PMTCT during breastfeeding is one of the most public heath challenge confronting researchers. About ~HIV infection in children is acquired through MTCT. Breastfeeding contributes to the overall risk ofMTCT by 14%. ...
Barriers to the adoption of the ART approach as perceived by dental practitioners in governmental dental clinics, in Tanzania.

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

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to determine the magnitude of the barriers to the practice of Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) as perceived by dental practitioners working in pilot dental clinics, and determine the ...
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 ...

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