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Interprofessional fellowship training for emerging global health leaders in Africa to improve HIV prevention and care: The Afya Bora Consortium

Tarimo, E.; Ousman, K.; Polomano, R.C.; Seloilwe, E.; Odero, T.; Mashalla, Y.J.; Voss, J.G.; O’Malley, G.; Chapman, S.A.; Gachuno, O.; Manabe, Y.; Nakanjako, D.; Sewankambo, N.; Urassa, D.; Wasserheit, J.N.; Wiebe, D.J.; Green, W.; Farquhar, C. (PubMed Central (PMC), 2016)

HIV continues to challenge health systems, especially in low- and middle-income countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. A qualified workforce of transformational leaders is required to strengthen health systems and introduce ...
Experiences of Social Harm and Changes in Sexual Practices among Volunteers Who Had Completed a Phase I/II HIV Vaccine Trial Employing HIV-1 DNA Priming and HIV-1 MVA Boosting in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Tarimo, Edith A. M.; Munseri, Patricia; Sandstrom, Eric; Mhalu, Fred; Aboud, Said; Bakari, Muhammad (PLoS One, 2014)

Background Volunteers in phase I/II HIV vaccine trials are assumed to be at low risk of acquiring HIV infection and are expected to have normal lives in the community. However, during participation in the trials, ...
A 36-Hospital Time and Motion Study: How Do Medical-Surgical Nurses Spend Their Time

Henrich, Ann

Abstract Context: Nurses are the primary hospital caregivers. Increasing the effi ciency and effectiveness of nursing care is essential to hospital function and the delivery of safe patient care. Objective: We undertook ...
Once the government employs you, it forgets you”: Health workers’ and managers’ perspectives on factors influencing working conditions for provision of maternal health care services in a rural district of Tanzania

Mkoka, A.D.; Mahiti, R.G.; Kiwara, A.; Mwangu, M.; Goicolea, I.; Hurtig, A. (Beo med central, 2015-09)

Background: In many developing countries, health workforce crisis is one of the predominant challenges affecting the health care systems’ function of providing quality services, including maternal care. The challenge is ...
Career development expectations and challenges of midwives in Urban Tanzania: a preliminary study

Tanaka, N.; Horiuchi, S.; Shimpuku, Y.; Leshabari, S. (Bio med central, 2015-05)

Background: Approaches to addressing the shortage of midwives are a great need especially in Sub-Saharan Africa including Tanzania. The midwifery shortage in Tanzania consists of two major causes; the first is the shortage ...
Living with constant leaking of urine and odour: thematic analysis of socio-cultural experiences of women affected by obstetric fistula in rural Tanzania

Mselle, T.L.; Kohi, W.T. (Bio med central, 2015-11)

Background: Obstetric fistula is a worldwide problem that affects women and girls mostly in Sub Saharan Africa. It is a devastating medical condition consisting of an abnormal opening between the vagina and the bladder ...
Birth preparedness and complication readiness a qualitative study among community members in rural Tanzania

August, F.; Pembe, B.A.; Kayombo, E.; Mbekenga, C.; Axemo, P.; Darj, E (Global Health Action, 2015-06)

Background: Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BP/CR) strategies are aimed at reducing delays in seeking, reaching, and receiving care. Counselling on birth preparedness is provided during antenatal care visits. ...
Preventing HIV infection through peer education and condom promotion among truck drivers and their sexual partners in Tanzania, 1990-1993

Laukamm-Josten, U.; Mwizarubi, B. K.; Mwaijonga, C. L.; Outwater, A.; Valadez, J. J.; Nyamwaya, D.; Swai, R.; Saidel, T.; Nyamuryekung'e, K. (Routledge, 2010)

HIV prevention through peer education and condom promotion among truck drivers and their sexual partners is described. Trends during an initial 18-month intensive phase, followed by a 24-month maintenance phase, were ...
Sociocultural factors that reduce risks of homicide in Dar es Salaam: a case control study

Kibusi, S. M.; Ohnishi, M.; Outwater, A.; Seino, K.; Kizuki, M.; Takano, T. (BMJ, 2013)

Objectives This study was performed to examine the potential contributions of sociocultural activities to reduce risks of death by homicide. Methods This study was designed as a case control study. Relatives of 90 adult ...
Suicide in the Dar es Salaam region, Tanzania, 2005

Mgaya, E.; Kazaura, M.R.; Outwater, A; Kinabo, L (Elsevier, 2008)

Suicide surveillance was launched at the Muhimbili National Hospital mortuary in Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania from 1st January to 31st December, 2005 to determine its magnitude and characteristics. Following the WHO ...
Challenges of caring for children with mental disorders: Experiences and views of caregivers attending the outpatient clinic at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam - Tanzania

Ambikile, J.S.; Outwater, A. (BioMed Central, 2012)

Background: It is estimated that world-wide up to 20 % of children suffer from debilitating mental illness. Mental disorders that pose a significant concern include learning disorders, hyperkinetic disorders (ADHD), ...
Prolonged sexual abstinence after childbirth: gendered norms and perceived family health risks. Focus group discussions in a Tanzanian suburb

Mbekenga, C.K.; Pembe, A.B.; Darj, E.; Christensson, K.; Olsson, P. (BioMed Central, 2013)

Background: Prolonged sexual abstinence after childbirth is a socio-cultural practice with health implications, and is described in several African countries, including Tanzania. This study explored discourses on ...
Why give birth in health facility? Users’ and providers’ accounts of poor quality of birth care in Tanzania

Mselle, L. T.; Moland, K. M.; Mvungi, A.; Evjen-Olsen, B.; Kohi, T. W. (BioMed Central Ltd, 2013)

Background: In Tanzania, half of all pregnant women access a health facility for delivery. The proportion receiving skilled care at birth is even lower. In order to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity, the government ...
Experiences of Social Harm and Changes in Sexual Practices among Volunteers Who Had Completed a Phase I/II HIV Vaccine Trial Employing HIV-1 DNA Priming and HIV-1 MVA Boosting in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Tarimo, E. A.; Munseri, P.; Aboud, S.; Sandstrom, E.; Bakari, M.; Mhalu, F. (PLoS One, 2014)

Background: Volunteers in phase I/II HIV vaccine trials are assumed to be at low risk of acquiring HIV infection and are expected to have normal lives in the community. However, during participation in the trials, volunteers ...
A qualitative study of perceived risk for HIV transmission among police officers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Tarimo, E. A.; Kohi, T. W.; Bakari, M.; Kulane, A. (BioMed Central, 2013)

Abstract Background: Understanding people’s views about HIV transmission by investigating a specific population may help to design effective HIV prevention strategies. In addition, knowing the inherent sexual practices ...
A qualitative study of perceived risk for HIV transmission among police officers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Tarimo, E.A.M; Kohi, T. W; Bakari, M; Kulane, A (BioMed Central, 2013)

Background: Understanding people’s views about HIV transmission by investigating a specific population may help to design effective HIV prevention strategies. In addition, knowing the inherent sexual practices of such ...
“Hoping for a Normal Life Again”: Reintegration After Fistula Repair in Rural Tanzania

Mselle, L.T; Evjen-Olsen, B; Moland, K.M; Polit, P.C; Mvungi, A; Kohi, T.W (Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 2012)

Objective: To explore women’s expectations, worries, and hopes related to returning to their family and community after fistula repair . Methods: We used a concurrent mixed methods design with a hospital survey and ...
Gender Roles and Informal Care for Patients With AIDS A Qualitative Study From an Urban Area in Tanzania

Tarimo, Edith A.M; Kohi, Thecla W; Outwater, Anne; Blystard, Astrid (SAGE, 2009)

As HIV/AIDS imposes an overwhelming pressure on the capacity of an already overburdened health care system in many African countries, families have increasingly been noted to supplement hospital care services for patients ...
Homicide death in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 2005

Outwater, A.; Campbell, J. C.; Mgaya, E.; Abraham, A.; Kinabo, L.; Kazaura, M.; Kub, J. (PubMed, 2009)

Violence disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries. Deeper understanding is needed in areas where little research has occurred. The objectives of the study were to: (a) ascertain rate of homicide death; ...
Implementation of WHO/CDC Guidelines for Intentional Injury Death Surveillance: A Mixed-Methods Approach in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Outwater, A.H; Campbell, J.C; Mgaya, E. (Sage, 2011)

A foundational implementation of the WHO/CDC Injury Surveillance Guidelines was conducted in Dar es Salaam region of the United Republic of Tanzania in 2005. The Guidelines were adapted to gather qualitative as well as ...

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