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Women’s perceptions of antenatal, delivery, and postpartum services in rural Tanzania

Mahiti, R.G.; Mkoka, A.D.; Kiwara, D.A.; Mbekenga, K.C.; Hurtig, A.; Goicolea, I. (Global Health Action, 2015-10)

Background: Maternal health care provision remains a major challenge in developing countries. There is agreement that the provision of quality clinical services is essential if high rates of maternal death are to be reduced. ...
Cost of installing and operating an electronic clinical decision support system for maternal health care: case of Tanzania rural primary health centres

Saronga, P.H.; Dalaba, A.M.; Dong, H.; Leshabari, M.; Sauerborn, R.; Sukums, F.; Blank, A.; Kaltschmidt, J.; Loukanova, S. (Bio med central, 2015-04)

Background: Poor quality of care is among the causes of high maternal and newborn disease burden in Tanzania. Potential reason for poor quality of care is the existence of a “know-do gap” where by health workers do ...
The burden of hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa: a four-country cross sectional study

Guwatudde, D.; Mutyoba, N.J.; Kalyesubula, R.; Laurence, C.; Adebamowo, C.; Ajayi, I.; Bajunirwe, F.; Njelekela, M.; Chiwanga, S.F.; Reid, T.; Volmink, J.; Adami, O.H; Holmes, D.M.; Dalal, S. (2015-12)

Background: Hypertension, the leading single cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, is a growing public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Few studies have estimated and compared the burden of hypertension across ...
Prevalence of HIV and syphilis infections among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Tanzania, 2011

Manyahi, J.; Jullu, S.B.; Abuya, I.M.; Juma, J.; Ndayongeje, J.; Kilama, B.; Sambu, V.; Nondi, J.; Rabiel, B.; Somi, G.; Matee, I.M. (Bio med central, 2015-05)

Background: The occurrence of HIV-1 and syphilis infections during pregnancy poses major health risks to the foetus due to mother-to-child transmission. We conducted surveillance of HIV and syphilis infections among ...
Determinants of stunting and severe stunting among under-fives in Tanzania: evidence from the 2010 cross-sectional household survey

Chirande, L.; Charwe, D.; Mbwana, H.; Victor, R.; Kimboka, S.; Issaka, I.A.; Baines, K.S.; Dibley, J.M.; Agho, E.K. (Bio med central, 2015-10)

Background: Stunting is one of the main public health problems in Tanzania. It is caused mainly by malnutrition among children aged less than 5 years. Identifying the determinants of stunting and severe stunting among ...
You should go so that others can come”; the role of facilities in determining an early departure after childbirth in Morogoro Region, Tanzania

McMahon, A.S.; Mohan, D.; LeFevre, E.A.; Mosha, I.; Mpembeni, R.; Chase, P.R.; Baqui, H.A.; Winch, J.P. (Bio med central, 2015-12)

Background: Tanzania is among ten countries that account for a majority of the world’s newborn deaths. However, data on time-to-discharge after facility delivery, receipt of postpartum messaging by time to discharge and ...
We have been working overnight without sleeping”: traditional birth attendants’ practices and perceptions of post-partum care services in rural Tanzania

Mahiti, R.J.; Kiwara, D.A.; Mbekenga, K.C.; Hurtig, A.; Goicolea, I. (Bio med central, 2015-02)

Background: In many low-income countries, formal post-partum care utilization is much lower than that of skilled delivery and antenatal care. While Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) might play a role in post-partum care, ...
Factors that hinder community participation in developing and implementing comprehensive council health plans in Manyoni District, Tanzania

Kilewo, G.E.; Frumence, G. (Global Health Action, 2015-06)

Background: Decentralization of public health planning is proposed to facilitate public participation in health issues. Health Sector Reform in Tanzania places emphasis on the participation of lower level health facilities and ...
Cost-effectiveness of live oral attenuated human rotavirus vaccine in Tanzania

Ruhago, M.G.; Ngalesoni, N.F.; Robberstad, B.; Norheim, F.O. (Beo med central, 2015-04)

Background: Globally, diarrhoea is the second leading cause of morbidity and mortality, responsible for the annual loss of about 10% of the total global childhood disease burden. In Tanzania, Rotavirus infection is the ...
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, E.A.; Mpembeni, R.; Chitama, D.; George, S.A.; Mohan, D.; Urassa, P.D.; Gupta, S.; Feldhaus, I.; Pereira, A.; Kilewo, C.; Chebet, J.J.; Cooper, M.C; Besana, G.; Lutale, H.; Bishanga, D.; Mtete, E.; Semu, H.; Baqui, H.A.; Killewo, J.; Winch, J.P. (Beo med central, 2015-12)

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 ...
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 ...
Cost to households in treating maternal complications in northern Ghana: a cross sectional study

Dalaba, A.M.; Akweongo, P.; Aborigo, A.R.; Saronga, P.H.; Williams, J.; Aninanya, A.G.; Sauerborn, R.; Loukanova, S. (Bio med central, 2015-01)

Background: The cost of treating maternal complications has serious economic consequences to households and can hinder the utilization of maternal health care services at the health facilities. This study estimated the ...
Every method seems to have its problems”- Perspectives on side effects of hormonal contraceptives in Morogoro Region, Tanzania

Chebet, J.J.; McMahon, A.S.; Greenspan, A.J.; Mosha, H.I.; Callaghan-Koru, A.J.; Killewo, J.; Baqui, H.A.; Winch, J.P. (Bio med central, 2015-11)

Background: Family planning has been shown to be an effective intervention for promoting maternal, newborn and child health. Despite family planning's multiple benefits, women's experiences of - or concerns related to - ...
Knowledge and attitude towards rape and child sexual abuse – a community-based cross-sectional study in Rural Tanzania

Abeid, M.; Muganyizi, P.; Massawe, S.; Mpembeni, R.; Darj, E.; Axemo, P. (Bio med central, 2015-04)

Background: Violence against women and children is globally recognized as a social and human rights concern. In Tanzania, sexual violence towards women and children is a public health problem. The aim of this study was ...
Determinants of postnatal care use at health facilities in rural Tanzania: multilevel analysis of a household survey

Mohan, D.; Gupta, S.; LeFevre, A.; Bazant, E.; Killewo, J.; Baqui, H.A (Bio med central, 2015-10)

Background: Postnatal care (PNC) for the mother and infant is a neglected area, even for women who give birth in a health facility. Currently, there is very little evidence on the determinants of use of postnatal care ...
Feasibility of a large cohort study in sub-Saharan Africa assessed through a four-country study

Dala, S; Holme, D.M; Laurenc, C; Bajunirwe, F; Guwatudde, D; Njelekel, M; Adebamow, C; Mutyob, N.J; Chiwang, S.F; Volmin, J; Ajayi, I; Kalyesubul, R; Reid, G.T; Dockery, D; Hemenway, D; Adam, O.H (Global Health Action, 2015-03)

Background: Large prospective epidemiologic studies are vital in determining disease etiology and forming national health policy. Yet, such studies do not exist in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) notwithstanding the growing ...
Estimated risk of HIV acquisition and practice for preventing occupational exposure: a study of healthcare workers at Tumbi and Dodoma Hospitals, Tanzania.

Mashoto, K. O.; Mubyazi, G. M; Makundi, E; Mohamed, H; Malebo, H. M (BioMed Central Ltd, 2013)

Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at risk of acquiring human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) and other infections via exposure to infectious patients’ blood and body fluids. The main objective of this study was ...
Masculine attitudes of superiority deter men from accessing antiretroviral therapy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Nyamhanga, T. M.; Muhondwa, E. P.; Shayo, R. (2013)

Background: This article presents part of the findings from a larger study that sought to assess the role that gender relations play in influencing equity regarding access and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Review ...
Family planning decisions, perceptions and gender dynamics among couples in Mwanza, Tanzania: a qualitative study

Mosha, I.; Ruben, R.; Kakoko, D. (BioMed Central Ltd., 2013)

Background: Contraceptive use is low in developing countries which are still largely driven by male dominated culture and patriarchal values. This study explored family planning (FP) decisions, perceptions and gender ...
GROUP PREMIUMS IN MICRO HEALTH INSURANCE EXPERIENCES FROM TANZANIA

kiwara, angwara (bioline international, 2007-04)

Objective: The main objective was to assess how group premiums can help poor people in the informal economy prepay for health care services. Methods: A comparative approach was adopted to study four groups of informal ...

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