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Dietary Supplement Use and Associated Factors Among Adults Working in Urban Settings in Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study

Lwakatare, M.; Mlimbila, J. (2023)

ABSTRACT Background: Dietary supplements are products consumed to provide nutrients or other substances that the user may not consume in sufficient amounts through normal diets. Despite their increased global popularity, ...
Opportunities and Challenges of Implementing Service Agreement under Public-Private-Partnership between the Government and Faith Based Organizations in Ilala Municipality, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Luoga, P.; Frumence, G. (2023)

ABSTRACT Background: Access to essential health services is an important aspect of development. Due to population increase and technological advancement, governments could no longer cater for the services needed. One of ...
Indications for Caesarean section for women of low obstetric risk - an audit.

Lukumay, M.S.; Muzo, J.K.; Kikula, A.I. (2023)

ABSTRACT Introduction: The Caesarean Section (CS) rate is dramatically increasing across obstetric populations. This study aimed to determine the adherence to criteria for standard diagnosis of the common indications for ...
Myths and misconceptions about sexual health promotion: Stakeholders’ views from a qualitative study in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Lukumay, G.G.; Mgopa, L.R.; Mushy, S.E. (2023)

ABSTRACT Introduction: Sexual and reproductive health problems are one of the top five risk factors for disability in the developing world. The rates of sexual health problems in most African countries are overwhelming, ...
Prevalence and Factors associated with Platelet Refractoriness among Tanzanian Patients–A Cross-Sectional Study from The National Reference Hospital.

Luhulla, K.M.; Nasser, A.; Kakumbula, H. (2023)

ABSTRACT Background: A response to platelet transfusion is assessed by post transfusion platelet increment and failure to reach a desired increment is termed platelet refractoriness, which is best measured by the corrected ...
Prolonged retention of gauze sponge resulting in ileocolic fistula, a rare complication following caesarian section: case report. International journal of case report, A successful repair of esophageal atresia (EA) with distal tracheoesophageal fistula *TEF to a 6-day-old child in a low-resource setting. Case report.

Kyejo, W.; Ismail, A.; Panjwani, S. (2023)

ABSTRACT Introduction and importance: Retained gauze sponge is a medical legal issue with significant clinical implications with catastrophic complications. We report a case of a female who presented with chronic right ...
Molecular Neuropathology and Cerebrospinal Fluid Diagnostic Biomarkers of SARS-Cov2 Infection in Central Nervous System: A Scoping Review Protocol

Kyaruzi, V.; Meza, E.; Mduma, S. (2023)

ABSTRACT Introduction: Despite the broad spectrum of neurological symptomatic manifestation in COVID19 patients, the brain tissue susceptibility and permissiveness to SARS-Cov2 infection is yet uncertain. This critical ...
Epigenetics and Field Cancerization the Caveats of Carcinogenesis and Recurrence of Gastrointestinal Malignancies–A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocol

Kyuruzi, V.; Meza, E.; Mduma, A. (2023)

ABSTRACT Introduction: Gastrointestinal malignancies constitute the most common neoplasms with increasing prevalence worldwide, which portend a dismal morbidity and higher mortality rate. Epigenetic phenotypes and field ...
Improved knowledge on substandard and falsified (SF) medical products through a dedicated course for pharmacy students at three universities in sub-Saharan Africa.

Kusynová, Z.; Bais, Y. (2023)

ABSTRACT Background: Too few pharmacists receive formal training on substandard and falsified (SF) medical products. Strengthening knowledge across pharmacists is considered a moral and ethical duty of academia, that is, ...
With the third eye we can detect mistakes and correct them…’’ Supportive supervision and the management of Clubfoot by Ponseti method: Qualitative experiences from Mwanza, Tanzania.

Kowero, E.; Burengelo, D. (2023)

ABSTRACT Background: Supportive supervision is the key to health programs in the provision of quality care. Clubfoot or Congenital Talipes Equinovarus remains among the prevalent congenital musculoskeletal birth defects ...
Exploring activities and behaviours potentially increases school-age children's vulnerability to malaria infections in south-eastern Tanzania.

Kihwele, F.; Gavana, T.; Makungu, C. (2023)

ABSTRACT Background: Strengthening malaria control activities in Tanzania has dramatically declined human malaria infections. However, there is an increasing epidemiological shift in the burden on school-age children. The ...
Task-shifting 'gold standard' clinical assessment and safety planning for suicide risk among people living with HIV: A feasibility and fidelity evaluation in Tanzania.

Knettel, B.A.; Amiri, I.; Minja, L. (2023)

ABSTRACT Background: Suicide is a leading cause of death among people living with HIV (PLWH) worldwide, with suicide deaths occurring twice as frequently among PLWH than among the general public. In Tanzania, resources ...
Occurrence of EBSL and quinolone resistance genes among Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from poultry, domestic pigs, and environment in the Msimbazi River Basin in Tanzania.

Kimera, Z.I.; Mgaya, F.X.; Mshana, S.E. (2023)

ABSTRACT Background: The Enterobacteriaceae family particularly Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae that are resistant to both quinolones and beta lactams occur worldwide, causing wide spread infections that are ...
Clinical Profile of Neonates born to Hyperglycemic Mothers Delivering at a Tertiary Hospital in Tanzania

Kimaro, L.; Leonard, M.; Laizer, L. (2023)

ABSTRACT Background: Hyperglycemia in pregnancy is among the commonest health challenges among pregnant women. Infants born from these women are at risk of developing complications such as macrosomia, hyperglycemia, ...
Predominance of non-Candida albicans species oral colonisation among patients on anticancer therapy: Findings from a cross-sectional study in Tanzania

Kibwana, U.O.; Manyahi, J.; Kamori, D. (2023)

ABSTRACT Objectives: This study aimed to determine the oral carriage prevalence of Candida species and identify factors associated with the carriage of Candida species among patients with cancer on treatment. Design: A ...
Effectiveness of antenatal dexamethasone in reducing respiratory distress syndrome and mortality in preterm neonates: A nested case control study.

Kibanga, W.; Mutagonda, R.F.; Moshiro, R. (2023)

ABSTRACT Background: Febrile Neutropenia (FN) caused by bacteria in cancer patients is associated with poor prognosis. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of FN and associated factors among cancer patients ...
Early warning indicators of HIV drug resistance in the southern highlands region of Tanzania: Lessons from a cross-sectional surveillance study.

Khamadi, S.A.; Mavere, C.; Behemana, E. (2023)

ABSTRACT Introduction: The World Health Organization early warning indicators (EWIs) permit surveillance of factors associated with the emergence of HIV drug resistance (HIVDR). We examined cross- and within-region ...
Vaccination willingness, vaccine hesitancy, and estimated coverage of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine among healthcare workers in Tanzania: A call for action.

Kessy, S.J.; Wei, T.; Zhou, Y. (2013)

ABSTRACT Background: The global COVID‐19 pandemic presented an immense obstacle to public health, with vaccination emerging as a crucial measure to curb transmission. This study aimed to evaluate the willingness, hesitancy, ...
Quality equivalence and in-vitro antibiotic activity test of different brands of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid tablets in Mwanza, Tanzania: A cross sectional study. Doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23418

Kimaro, E.; Yusto, E; Mohamed, A. (2023)

ABSTRACT Background: Each film coated tablet of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid contains 500 mg of amoxicillin as an active pharmaceutical ingredient and 125 mg of clavulanic acid. Different brands have the same active ...
Factors associated with viral load suppression and indicators of stigma among people living with HIV in Dar es Salaam tertiary hospitals, Tanzania.

Kilapilo, M.S.; Mosha, I.H.; Bwire, G.M. (2023)

ABSTRACT The perception of stigma can contribute to virological failure among people living with HIV (PLHIV). This study was conducted to find out how stigmatization and self-stigma affect the ability of people living ...

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