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Factors Associated with Index HIV Client Testing at Care and Treatment Clinics in Ilemela Municipal Council

Malewo, O. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

Background: Early HIV testing and diagnosis are paramount for increasing case identification and prevention of spread of HIV. Capitalizing on index clients who are already enrolled into care can be an entry point for ...
Hygiene practices and disease risk perception among Abattoir workers in Dar es Salaam

Minga, G.A. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

Background: Globally, a Hygienic practice among abattoir workers is a big problem, only 40% of abattoir workers show good hygiene practices. This causes an increased risk of infectious diseases, food and borne diseases, ...
Determinants of viral load suppression among orphaned and vulnerable children living with HIV on art in Tanzania

Ally, A. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021-10)

Background: In Tanzania, only 18.4% of children on Antiretroviral Therapy are virally suppressed. Although retention on ART and poor adherence remain a challenge for children living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus, ...
Total petroleum hydrocarbons in soil and water, heavy metal concentration in water and related health symptoms among fuel station’s workers in Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Kavishe, L.M (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021-10)

Background: Petroleum hydrocarbons and heavy metals can be found in both soil and water. Petroleum hydrocarbons are complex substances formed from hydrogen and carbon molecules sometimes containing other impurities ...
Facilitating factors and barriers to optimum uptake of multi-month dispensing of anti retroviral treatment in Morogoro municipality, Tanzania

Machumu, N.W. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021-10)

Background: Multi-Month Dispensing - was adopted in 2018 due to increasing number of ART clients attributed by adoption of test and treat policy in 2017 to improve quality services however challenges to Multi-Month ...
Magnitude of overweight/obesity and associated eating patterns and eating frequency among primary school children in ilala district, Dar es salaam-Tanzania in 2021

Kipande, P.S. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021-10)

Background: Overweight in children is a condition in which a child has excess fat than optimally healthy. The prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased from 5.2% in 2013(1) to 15.9% and 6.7% overweight and ...
Predictors of attrition among human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) infected youth initiated on antiretroviral treatment in rorya district council, tanzania

Shemndolwa, M.N (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021-10)

Background: Retention on HIV care and treatment is an essential pre-requisite in achieving HIV epidemic control as it reduces the chances of treatment failure and further transmission. The burden of HIV infection is higher ...
Implementation of national health insurance claims process management in regional Referral hospital a case of Temeke regional referral hospital Tanzania

Mlay, S.V (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021-10)

Background: In 2001, Tanzania started implementing a National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Scheme. Through the NHIF Claims Process, services rendered by providers could be reimbursed by the Scheme. In 2012 NHIF established ...
Assessment Of The Impact Of Jazia Prime Vendor System On Availability Of Health Commodities In Shinyanga Region, Tanzania

Beneth, S. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences., 2021-10)

v ABSTRACT Background: In 2014, Tanzania introduced a system in which all orders of missing health commodities from Medical Store Department in public health facilities of a particular district are pooled together, and ...
The Immediate Results Of Implementation Of Optimized Provider Initiated Testing And Counselling In Njombe Region, Tanzania

Haule, H. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences., 2021-10)

Background: The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) set the famous '90-90-90 global targets by 2020. To achieve this, it is vital to ensure that a significant number of people are tested. Thus, the ...
Nutritional Status (Wasting) And Associated Factors Among Hiv Infected Under-Fives Attending Care And Treatment Clinics In Shinyanga Region, Tanzania

Kinyamugera, E. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences., 2021-10)

Introduction: Available scientific evidence has revealed that macronutrients and micronutrients are critical for fighting HIV-infection because they are required by the immune system and major organs to attack infectious ...
Factors Influencing Treatment Outcomes Among Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis/Hiv Co-Infected Patients In Dar Es Salaam Region And Kibong'oto Infectious Disease Hospital In Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania

Gibson, S. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences., 2021-10)

Background: Multidrug resistant Tuberculosis is a public health problem that is increasing yearly. Sub-Saharan Africa is home to about 72% of the estimated burden of multidrug resistant tuberculosis among HIV co-infected ...
Influence Of Credibility Of Sources Of Covid 19 Messages On Handwashing Behavior Among Youth In Kinondoni District

Leonard, J. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences., 2021-11)

Introduction; Credible sources of are helpful in influencing handwashing behavior change. Poor handwashing puts an estimate of one billion people in contacting COVID 19 despite that hand hygiene could reduce the risk of ...
Association Between Water Quality, Sanitation And Hygiene On Diarrhoea Cases In Korogwe District, Tanga, Tanzania

Mkongo, H. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences., 2021-10)

Introduction: High risk water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are still prevailing in most low-income countries and globally. Limited access to WASH and low knowledge on their proper practice within households and in the ...
Determinants of long acting reversible contraceptive use among female undergraduate Students at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam.

Augustine, M, T, (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background: Use of modern contraceptive methods in Tanzania is low despite high knowledge of the methods. The consequences accompanying low use of contraceptives include unexpected pregnancies among university students. ...
Assessment of factors influencing human papilloma virus vaccine uptake among eligible female adolescents in secondary schools in Missenyi District Council, Tanzania

Kidogo, Gerald, M. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background: High vaccination rates against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a milestone in primary prevention of cervical cancer. With an increasing number of cases and deaths in the country among women however, like many ...
An exploration of motivational factors that influence research participants’ willingness to join in a maternal referral system trial in Uvinza District, Tanzania

Mazanda, C,A. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background: Participating in research is one way for individuals in low-to-middle income countries to obtain needed treatment. Paying research participants may also encourage participation but there are many ethical concerns ...
Evaluation of cervical cancer prevention program in HIV/AIDS care and treatment clinics in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Etanga, N, (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background: Cervical cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. According to WHO, globally cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women. In 2018, an estimated 570 000 women were diagnosed with ...
Prevalence of sickle cell disease among hospitalised children and caregivers’ knowledge on risk factors associated with sickle cell crises in Kigoma Region, Tanzania

James, M, (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background: Sickle cell crisis is unpredictable nature of pain accompanied with a wide range of health problems due to various risk factors or conditions such as; infections, not drinking plenty of water, cold and damp ...
Factors associated with uptake of early infant diagnosis of HIV among HIV exposed infants in Mbeya City Council, Mbeya Region, Tanzania

Mwakabanje, Iman, E. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background: Early infant diagnosis (EID) of HIV infection provides the opportunity for identifying, follow up, and testing for HIV-exposed infants. In Tanzania, despite the availability of early infant diagnosis (EID) ...

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