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The Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program: building and transforming the public health workforce.

Mmbuji, P.; Mukanga, D.; Mghamba, J.; Ahly, M.; Mosha, F.; Azima, S.; Senga, S.; Moshiro, C.; Semali, I.; Rolle, I.; Wiktor, S.; McQueen, S.; McElroy, P.; Nsubuga, P. (PAMJ, 2011)

The Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (TFELTP) was established in 2008 as a partnership among the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW), Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, ...
Task‑sharing to support paediatric and child health service delivery in lowand middle‑income countries: current practice and a scoping review of emerging opportunities

Zhao, Y; Hagel, C; Tweheyo, R; Sirili, N; Gathara, D; English, M (Hum Resour Health, 2021)

Background: Demographic and epidemiological changes have prompted thinking on the need to broaden the child health agenda to include care for complex and chronic conditions in the 0–19 years (paediatric) age range. Providing ...
Temporal trends of molecular markers associated with artemether-lumefantrine tolerance/resistance in Bagamoyo district, Tanzania.

Malmberg, M.; Ngasala, B.; Ferreira, P.E.; Larsson, E.; Jovel, I.; Hjalmarsson, A.; Petzold, M.; Premji, Z.; Gil, J.P.; Björkman, A.; Mårtensson, A. (BioMed Central, 2013)

Background: Development and spread of Plasmodium falciparum resistance to artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) constitutes a major threat to recent global malaria control achievements. Surveillance of molecular markers ...
Treatment of trichomoniasis in pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa does not appear to be associated with low birth weight or preterm birth

Stringer, E.; Read, J.S; Hoffman, I.; Valentine, M.; Aboud, S.; Goldenberg, R.L (NIH Public Access Author ManuscriptStringer, E., Read, J. S., Hoffman, I., Valentine, M., Aboud, S., & Goldenberg, R. L. (2010). Treatment of trichomoniasis in pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa does not appear to be associated with low birth weight or preterm birth. South African Medical Journal, 100(1)., 2010)

Objectives—To determine whether treatment of trichomoniasis increases the risk of prematurity. Design—Sub-analysis of a randomised trial.Setting—We analysed data from HPTN 024, a randomised trial of antenatal and ...
Trends in HIV-1 prevalence and risk behaviours over 15 years in a rural population in Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania.

Mmbaga, E.J.; Hussain, A.; Holm-Hansen, C.; Mnyika, K.S.; Sam, N.E.; Klouman, E.; Klepp, K.I. (BioMed Central, 2007)

BACKGROUND: Monitoring dynamics in HIV-1 infection and risk behaviours is important in evaluating, adjusting and scaling up prevention programmes. The objective of this study was to estimate trends in the prevalence of ...
Trends in immunization completion and disparities in the context of health reforms: the case study of Tanzania.

Semali, I.A. (BioMed Central, 2010)

BACKGROUND: Of global concern is the decline in under five children mortality which has reversed in some countries in sub Saharan Africa (SSA) since the early 1990 s which could be due to disparities in access to ...
Undernutrition among HIV-positive children in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: antiretroviral therapy alone is not enough

Sunguya, B.F.; Poudel, K.C.; Otsuka, K; Yasuoka, J.; Mlunde, L.B.; Urassa, D.P.; Mkopi, N.P.; Jimba, M. (BioMed Central, 2010)

Background: The prevalence of HIV/AIDS has exacerbated the impact of childhood undernutrition in many developing countries, including Tanzania. Even with the provision of antiretroviral therapy, undernutrition among HIV-positive ...
Understanding client and provider perspectives of antenatal care service quality: a qualitative multi-method study from Tanzania

Sheffel, A; Heidkamp, R; Mpembeni, R; Bujari, P; JGupta, J; Niyeha, D; Aung, T; Bakengesa, V; Msuya, J; Munos, M; Kennedy, C (2019)

Background Measures of quality of care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) rarely include experience of care. This gap in service quality metrics may be driven by a lack of understanding of client and provider ...
Understanding Household Behavioral Risk Factors for Diarrheal Disease in Dar es Salaam: A Photovoice Community Assessment

Badowski, N.; Castro, C.M.; Montgomery, M.; Pickering, A.J; Mamuya, S.; Davis, J. (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2011)

Whereas Tanzania has seen considerable improvements in water and sanitation infrastructure over the past 20 years, the country still faces high rates of childhood morbidity from diarrheal diseases. This study utilized a ...
Uptake and determinants for HIV postpartum re-testing among mothers with prenatal negative status in Njombe region, Tanzania

Nungu, S, I; Rumisha, S,F.; Semali, I, A; Mghamba, J.M. (Springer Nature, 2019)

Background: Uptake of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) re-testing among postnatal mothers who had previously tested HIV-negative is crucial for the detection of recent seroconverters who are likely to have high plasma ...
Urban–Rural Disparities in the Magnitude and Determinants of Stunting among Children under Five in Tanzania:

Zhu, W; Zhu, S; Sunguya, B, F.; Huang, J (Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 2021)

Abstract: Our study aims to examine the disparity of under-5 child stunting prevalence between urban and rural areas of Tanzania in the past three decades, and to explore factors affecting the rural–urban disparity. ...
Usefulness of Plasmodium falciparum-specific rapid diagnostic tests for assessment of parasite clearance and detection of recurrent infections after artemisinin-based combination therapy

Aydin-Schmidt, B.; Mubi, M.; Morris, U.; Petzold, M.; Ngasala, B. E.; Premji, Z; Björkman, A (BioMed Central, 2013)

Background: Rapid diagnostic test (RDT) is an important tool for parasite-based malaria diagnosis. High specificity of RDTs to distinguish an active Plasmodium falciparum infection from residual antigens from a previous ...
Using audit to enhance quality of maternity care in resource limited countries: lessons learnt from rural Tanzania

Nyamtema, A.S.; Jong, A.B.; Urassa, D.P.; Roosmalen, J. (BioMed Central, 2011)

Background: Although clinical audit is an important instrument for quality care improvement, the concept has not yet been adequately taken on board in rural settings in most resource limited countries where the problem ...
Utilization of cervical cancer screening services and its associated factors among primary school teachers in Ilala Municipality, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Kileo, M.N.; Michael, D.; Neke, M.N.; Moshiro, C. (Bio med central, 2015-12)

Background: Worldwide cervical cancer is one of the more common forms of carcinoma among women, causing high morbidity and high mortality. Despite being a major health problem in Tanzania, screening services for cervical ...
Variability and validity of intimate partner violence reporting by couples in Tanzania

Halim, N; Steven, E; Reich, N; Badi, L; Messersmith, L (PLOS one, 2018)

In recent years, major global institutions have amplified their efforts to address intimate partner violence (IPV) against women a global health and human rights violation affecting 15–71% of reproductive aged women over ...
Variability and validity of intimate partner violence reporting by couples in Tanzania

Halim, N.; Steven, Ester; Reich, Naomi; Badi, Lilian; Messersmith, Lisa (PLOS ONE, 2018)

In recent years, major global institutions have amplified their efforts to address intimate partner violence (IPV) against womenÐa global health and human rights violation affecting 15± 71% of reproductive aged women ...
Violence against women is strongly associated with suicide attempts: Evidence from the WHO multi-country study on women's health and domestic violence against women

Devries, K.; Watts, C.; Yoshihama, M.; Kiss, L.; Schraiber, L.B; Deyessa, N.; Heise, L.; Durand, J.; Mbwambo, J.; Jansen, H.; Berhane, Y.; Ellsberg, M.; Garcia-Moreno, C. (Elsevier Ltd, 2011)

Suicidal behaviours are one of the most important contributors to the global burden of disease among women, but little is known about prevalence and modifiable risk factors in low and middle income countries. We use data ...
Vitamin D status of HIV-infected women and its association with hiv disease progression, anemia, and mortality

Giovannucci, E.; Mugusi, F.M; Spiegelman, D.; Aboud, S.; Hertzmark, E.; Msamanga, G.I; Hunter, D.; Fawzi, W.W (PLoS ONE;, 2010)

Background: Vitamin D has a potential role in slowing HIV disease progression and preventing mortality based on its extensive involvement in the immune system; however, this relationship has not been examined in large ...
Vitamins and perinatal outcomes among HIV-negative women in Tanzania

Fawzi, W.W; Msamanga, G.I; Urassa, W.; Hertzmark, E.; Petraro, P.; Willett, W.C; Spiegelman, D. (Massachusetts Medical Society, 2007)

Background Prematurity and low birth weight are associated with high perinatal and infant mortality, especially in developing countries. Maternal micronutrient deficiencies may contribute to these adverse outcomes. Methods In ...
Water, sanitation, and hygiene factors associated with child illness in Tanzania

Verdeja, M.; Thomas, Kendra; Dorsan, Gina; Hawks, Megan; Dearden, Kirk; Stroupe, Nancy; Hoj, Taylor; West, Josh; Crookston, Benjamin; Ezekial, Mangi; Hall, Cougar (Scientific Research Publishing Inc, 2019)

Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are critical to ensuring health and preventing disease in Tanzania where approximately one-third of childhood deaths are related to poor hygiene. This study explored associations ...

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