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Factors affecting early identification of pregnant women by community health workers in Morogoro, Tanzania

Frumence, G.; Goodman, M.; Chebet, J. J.; Mosha, I.; Bishanga, D.; Chitama, D.; Winch, P. J.; Killewo, J.; Baqui, A. H. (BMC, 2019)

Background: It is recommended that Antenatal Care (ANC) be initiated within the first trimester of pregnancy for essential interventions, such folic acid supplementation, to be effective. In Tanzania, only 24% of mothers ...
The international partner universities of East African health professional programmes

Yarmoshuk, A.N.; Cole, Donald C.; Guantai, Anastasia Nkatha; Mwangu, Mughwira; Zarowsky, Christina (2019)

Globalization and funding imperatives drive many universities to internationalize through global health programmes. University-based global health researchers, advocates and programmes often stress the importance of ...
The international partner universities of East African health professional Programmes: why do they do it and what Do they value?

Yarmoshuk, A.N.; Cole, D.C.; Guantai, A.N.; Mwangu, M.; Zarowsky, C. (BMC, 2019)

Globalization and funding imperatives drive many universities to internationalize through global health programmes. University-based global health researchers, advocates and programmes often stress the importance of ...
Efficacy and safety Of artemether‑lumefantrine for the treatment Of uncomplicated malaria and prevalence Of Pfk13 and Pfmdr1 polymorphisms After a decade of using artemisinin‑based Combination therapy in mainland Tanzania

Ishengoma, D.S.; Mandara, C.I.; Francis, F.; Talundzic, E.; Lucchi, N.W.; Ngasala, B.; Kabanywanyi, A.M.; Mahende, M.K.; Kamugisha, E.; Kavishe, R.A.; Muro, F.; Mohamed, A.; Mandike, R.; Mkude, S.; Chacky, F.; Paxton, L.; Greer, G.; Kitojo, C.A.; Njau, R.; Martin, T.; Venkatesan, M.; Warsame, M.; Halsey, E.S.; Udhayakumar, V. (BMC, 2019)

The World Health Organization recommends regular therapeutic efficacy studies (TES) to monitor the performance of first and second-line anti-malarials. In 2016, efficacy and safety of artemether-lumefantrine (AL) for ...
Realizing women´s right to maternal health: A Study of awareness of rights and utilization of Maternal health services among reproductive Age women in two rural districts in Tanzania

Mpembeni, R.N.M.; Kakoko, D.C.V.; Aasen, H.S.; Helland, I. (PLOS ONE, 2019)

Maternal mortality rates are still unacceptably high in many countries, indicating violation of women´s human right to life and health. Access to adequate information about maternal health rights and available services ...
Community health workers to improve uptake Of maternal healthcare services: A clusterrandomized Pragmatic trial in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Geldsetzer, P.; Mboggo, C.; Larson, E.; Lema, I.A.; Magesa, L.; Machumi, L.; Ulenga, N.; Sando, D.; Sando, M.M.; Spiegelma, D.; Mungure, E.; Li, N.; Siril, H.; Mujinja, P.; Naburi, H.; Chalamilla, G.; Kilewo, C.; Ekstro¨m, A.M.; Foster, D.; Fawzi, W.; Ba¨rnighausenI, T. (PLOS Medicine, 2019)

Home delivery and late and infrequent attendance at antenatal care (ANC) are responsible for substantial avoidable maternal and pediatric morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. This cluster-randomized trial aimed ...
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 ...
Job Satisfaction and Turnover Intentions among Health Care Staff Providing Services for Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Mujinja, P.; Naburi, H.; Kilewo, C.; Orsini, N.; Bärnighausen, T. (BiomedCentral, 2017)

Background: Option B+ for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV (i.e., lifelong antiretroviral treatment for all pregnant and breastfeeding mothers living with HIV) was initiated in Tanzania in 2013. ...
Cost-Effectiveness of an Electronic Clinical Decision Support System for Improving Quality of Antenatal and Childbirth Care in Rural Tanzania: An Intervention Study

Saronga, H.P.; Duysburgh, E.; Massawe, S.; Ayindenaba, M. (BiomedCentral, 2017)

Background: QUALMAT project aimed at improving quality of maternal and newborn care in selected health care facilities in three African countries. An electronic clinical decision support system was implemented to support ...
Caretaker-Adolescent Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health: A Cross-sectional Study in Unguja-Tanzania Zanzibar

Moshiro, C.S.; Seif, S.A.; Kohi, T.W. (BiomedCentral, 2018)

Background: Caretakers/parents/caregivers/guardians play important roles in improving Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) of adolescents. Caretaker-adolescent sexual communication suggested influencing young people’s ...
Knowledge of Obstetric Danger Signs among Recently-Delivered Women in Chamwino District, Tanzania: Across-Sectional Study

Mpembeni, R.N.M.; Bintabara, D.; Mohamed, A.A. (BiomedCentral, 2017)

Background: Low knowledge of danger signs has been shown to delay seeking obstetric care which leads to high maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide. In Tanzania about half of pregnant women are informed about obstetric ...
Analysis of Farmer’s Choices for Climate Change Adaptation Practices in South-Western Uganda, 1980–2009

Saronga, N.J.; Zizinga, A.; Kangalawe, R.Y.M.; Ainslie, A.; Tenywa, M.M. (MDPI, 2017)

Climate change is a serious threat to the livelihoods of rural communities, particularly in mountainous areas because they are very sensitive to such changes. In this study, we assessed the household determinants to climate ...
A feasibility study of an educational program on obstetric danger signs among pregnant adolescents in Tanzania: A mixed-methods study

Leshabari, S.; Shimpuku, Y.; Mwilike, B.; Shimoda, K.; Horiuchi, S. (Elsevier, 2018)

Abstract Background: In Tanzania, adolescents have a high lifetime risk of dying from pregnancy and childbirth complications. Objective: To determine the feasibility of an education program in improving knowledge of ...
High magnitude of under nutrition among HIV infected adults who have not started ART in Tanzania–a call to include nutrition care and treatment in the test and treat model

Sunguya, B.F.; Ulenga, N.K.; Siril, H.; Puryear, S.; Aris, E.; Mtisi, E.; Tarimo, E.; Urassa, D.P.; Fawzi, W.; Mugusi, F. (BioMed Central, 2017)

Background: Undernutrition among people living with HIV (PLWHIV) can be ameliorated if nutrition specific and sensitive interventions are integrated into their HIV care and treatment centers (CTC). Integrated care is lacking ...
Poor nutrition status and associated feeding practices among HIV-positive children in a food secure region in Tanzania: A call for tailored nutrition training

Sunguya, B.F.; Poudel, K.C.; Mlunde, L.B.; Urassa, D.P.; Yasuoka, J.; Jimba, J. (PLOS One, 2014)

Undernutrition among HIV-positive children can be ameliorated if they are given adequate foods in the right frequency and diversity. Food insecurity is known to undermine such efforts, but even in food rich areas, people ...
Body mass index and self perceptions of weight status among outpatients attending hospital health facilities in Dar es Salaam

Shekalaghe, B.A.; Urassa, D.P. (East African Journal of Public Health, 2015)

Background: Overweight/obesity is on the rise in developing countries, especially in urban areas. Although overweight/obesity is one of the leading preventable causes of death less is known about the prevalence of obesity ...
Child sexual abuse and possible health consequences among secondary school students in urban Tanzania

Kisanga, F.; Urassa, D.; Hogan, N.; Mbwambo, J. (IMTU, 2015)

Background: Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a global public health concern especially in developed countries and where legal measures take unprecedented time. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of different ...
Equally able, but unequally accepted: Gender differentials and experiences of community health volunteers promoting maternal, newborn, and child health in Morogoro Region, Tanzania

Feldhaus, I.; Silverman, M.; LeFevre, A.E.; Mpembeni, R.; Mosha, I.; Chitama, D.; Mohan, D.; Chebet, J.J.; Urassa, D.; Kilewo, C.; Plotkin, M.; Besana, G.; Semu, H.; Baqui, A.H.; Winch, P.J.; Killewo, J.; George, A.S. (BioMed Central, 2015)

Background: Despite emerging qualitative evidence of gendered community health worker (CHW) experience, few quantitative studies examine CHW gender differentials. The launch of a maternal, newborn, and child health ...
Improving feeding and growth of HIV positive children through nutrition training of front line health workers in Tanga, Tanzania

Sunguya, B.F.; Mlunde, L.B.; Urassa, D.P.; Poudel, K.C.; Ubuguyu, O.S.; Mkopi, N.P.; Leyna, G.H.; Kessy, A.T.; Nanishi, K.; Shibanuma, A.; Yasuoka, J.; Jimba, M. (BioMed Central, 2017)

Background: Nutrition training can boost competence of health workers to improve children’s feeding practices. In this way, child undernutrition can be ameliorated in general populations. However, evidence is lacking on ...
Profile, knowledge, and work patterns of a cadre of maternal, newborn, and child health CHWs focusing on preventive and promotive services in Morogoro Region, Tanzania.

LeFevre, A.E.; Mpembeni, R.; Chitama, D.; George, A.S.; Mohan, D.; Urassa, D.P.; Gupta, S.; Feldhaus, I.; Pereira, A.; Kilewo, C.; Chebet, J.J.; Cooper, C.M.; Besana, G.; Lutale, H.; Bishanga, D.; Mtete, E.; Semu, H.; Baqui, A.H.; Killewo, J.; Winch, P.J. (BioMed Central, 2015)

Background: Despite impressive decreases in under-five mortality, progress in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in Tanzania has been slow. We present an evaluation of a cadre of maternal, newborn, and child ...

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