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Short Term Outcomes of Cancer Health Education in Clinical Practice at Ocean Road Cancer Institute, Tanzania

Tindwa, C.H (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2020-10)

Background: The global cancer burden is estimated to have risen to 18.1 million new cases and 9.6 million deaths in 2018. More than two thirds of these deaths occurred in low- and middle- income countries (LMIC). In LMIC ...
Extent of Use of Skin Bleaching Agents and Associated Factors among Female College Students in Ilala District, Dar Es Salaam

Machangu, O.I.N (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017-10)

Background: Skin bleaching is the cosmetic treatment to reduce melanin in the skin. Melanin acts as a protector of the body from external factors that can harm it. The use of skin bleaching has recently increased in ...
Respiratory Impairment and Personal Respirable Dust Exposure among Underground and Open Cast Gold Miners in North-Mara Tanzania

Rusibamayila, M (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017-10)

Background: Mining is one of the most hazardous sectors to work in because it is a sector that predisposes workers to various hazards including dust. Exposure to dust in the mines is inevitable because the whole process ...
Local Government Preparedness and Community Knowledge and Practices to Cholera Outbreaks: The Case of Kinondoni Municipal in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Mwanshemele, Y.Z (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017-10)

Background: Cholera is an acute diarrhea infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacteria Vibrio-Cholera (WHO, 2000). Cholera is a highly infectious disease and it affects both children and ...
Magnitude and Predictors of Antiretroviral (ART) Treatment Failure among Women on Option B Plus Attending PMTCT Clinics in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Kaduma, A.M (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2020-10)

Background: In 2010, the world Health organization (WHO) published prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) guideline, to initiate ART to all HIV +ve pregnant/ breastfeeding women regardless of their CD 4 or ...
The Perception of Induced Abortion and its Ethical Implication among Women of Reproductive Age in Mtwara

Ndomondo, M.D (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017-10)

Background: Induced abortion in Tanzania is illegal and the culture and beliefs of the society prohibit its practice. However, it is commonly done and almost always in unsafe environment and sometimes by none professionals. ...
Uptake of Folic Acid Fortified Flours among Women of Reproductive Age in Ifakara, Morogoro Region

Mwandelile, I.F (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017-10)

Background: Folic acid food fortification has been in place for over two decades after several studies proving folic acid beneficial effects on prevention ofneural tube defects (NTDs).Tanzania has adopted mandatory ...
Comprehension in Doubt: An Informed Consent towards Treatment among People Living with HIV and AIDS at Mwananyamala Hospital

Harun, S (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017-10)

Background: Comprehension is one of the essential elements in truly informed consent. Maximizing comprehension is a major challenge for informed consent processes within an education difference and resource-limited ...
Factors Affecting Expectant Fathers’ From Participation in Antenatal Care Health Education Sessions in Muleba District, Tanzania

Rwehumbiza, K.G (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2020-10)

Background: Despite the effort to promote male involvement in maternal and child health, studies in low- and middle-income countries have reported that male participation is still low. Awareness, perception and social ...
Reasons behind reckless riding among commercial motorcyclists in Dar es Salaam

Rwegoshola, F, A. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017)

Background: Motorcyclists and their passengers are 37 times more likely to die in traffic injury than drivers of four wheeled vehicles. These rates of death and injury from motorcyclist are reportedly higher in developing ...
Accessibility and utilization of eye health services in tertiary hospitals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Kasika, R,E. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2020)

Background of study: Over 250 million people live with vision impairment worldwide. The majority are from low income countries where funds to facilitate eye health services are limited. In Tanzania, prevalence of vision ...
Exploring perceptions of multi drug resistant tuberculosis patients and their supporters on hospital based and ambulatory care treatment models

Njovu, L. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017)

Background: Despite the existence of several studies reporting on the challenges and benefits of MDR TB patients being treated under hospital and ambulatory care models, there is a dearth of information on patients’ and ...
Individual and social factors associated with antiretroviral treatment adherence among HIV positive adolescents attending care and treatment clinics in Dodoma Municipality

Pastory, L, C (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017)

Background: Treatment adherence is generally regarded as an important factor in achieving optimal outcomes across many disease states. Unfortunately, most HIV-infected adolescents find it extremely difficult to adhere to ...
Knowledge, attitude and practice of physical activities among health personnel at Muhimbili National Hospital

Maguzu, S (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

Background: Physical exercises describe all forms of muscle movement including sports, game, work, life style activities and exercises for fitness. In most parts of the world non-communicable diseases emerge as the major ...
Regulating the traditional and alternative medicine practise: regulates awareness, adherence and regulating challenges in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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

Background: Ineffectiveness of traditional medicine practices regulation has been a major challenge worldwide especially in the developing world. In Tanzania, regulation to traditional medicines has not been well documented ...
Analysis of factors influencing multi-sectoral collaboration in responding to emerging zoonotic diseases: a case of Kilosa district council, Tanzania

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

Background: The integration of the veterinary, medical and wildlife conservation necessary to predict, prevent or respond to emerging zoonotic diseases requires effective collaboration and exchange of knowledge across these ...
Utilization of cervical cancer screening services among nurses working at Muhimbili National Hospital and Ocean Road Cancer Institute – Dar Es Salaam Tanzania

Mawona, Z, M,. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

Background: Cervical cancer is a significant global health burden, with an estimated burden in Tanzania at 51 new cases per 100,000. Despite the country’s wide spread screening program for the disease, its utilization among ...
Level of compliance to quality assurance and quality control procedures among fortified wheat flour manufacturers of Dar es Salaam.

Rwegalulira, J,B. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017)

Background information: Quality assurance and quality control procedures for food fortification were introduced in fortified wheat flour industries. This was done so as to ensure that the wheat flour circulating in the ...
Factors associated with under nutrition among children under five years (6-59) months in Ngorongoro District, Arusha Region

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

Background: Childhood under-nutrition is a multi-dimensional problem in developing countries, where inappropriate child caring and feeding practices have been strongly associated with it. In spite of the huge Government ...
Assessment of the integration of TB and HIV services at different levels of selected health facilities in Ilala District, Dar-es-Salaam

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

Background: In 2015, there were an estimated 10.4 million new cases of Tuberculosis (TB) worldwide of which 1.2 million (11%) were associated with HIV. In Tanzania, the prevalence for TB is estimated at 164 per 100,000 ...

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