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How communication can help women who experience a maternal near-miss: a qualitative study from Tanzania

Kwez, H. A.; Mselle, L.; Leshabari, Sebalda (BMJ open, 2021-10)

Objectives This study aimed to explore experiences of communication as an element of quality of care, among women surviving a maternal near-miss event, thus women who nearly died but survived haemorrhage, or ...
Context Within Which Female Same-Sex Develops and Practiced in Tanzania: Qualitative Study among Women Who Have Sex with Women in Dar-es-Salaam City

Mbishi, J; Kamazima, Switbert; Saronga, H; . Bakari, S (J Med Res Surg,, 2021-11)

Background: Homosexual identification among women as lesbian, bisexual or transgender does not encompass the whole pool of women who practice same-sex behavior. Straight women especially youths are more increasingly ...
The Management of Masturbation as a Sexual Health Issue in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: a Qualitative Study of Health Professionals’ and Medical Students’ Perspectives

Mushy, S. E.; Lukumay, G. G.; Mgopa, L. R.; Massae, A. F.; Mwakawanga, D. L (The Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2021)

Background: Across Africa, there are strong cultural taboos against masturbation. Aim: As part of a broader study investigating sexual health training needs of the health providers, researchers conducted a study to ...
“It is painful and unpleasant”: experiences of sexual violence among married adolescent girls in Shinyanga, Tanzania

Mwanukuzi, C.; Nyamhanga, T. (Reproductive health, 2021)

Background: While the situation of married adolescent girls in Tanzania is increasingly documented, empirical evi dence concerning the ways in which child marriage impacts girls’ and young women’s sexual lives is limited. ...
Mixed-methods, descriptive and observational cohort study examining feeding and growth patterns among low birthweight infants in India, Malawi and Tanzania: the LIFE study protocol

Vesel, L; Spigel, L; Behera, J. N; Bellad, R. M; Das, L; Dhaded, S; Goudar, S.S; Guruprasad, G; Misra, S; Panda, S; Shamanur, L. G; Vernekar, S. S; Hoffman, I. F; Mvalo, T; Phiri, M; Said, F; Kisenge, R; Manji, K; Salim, N; Somji, S; Sudfeld, C. R; Adair, L; Caruso, B A; Duggan, C; Israel-Ballard, K; Lee, A. CC; Martin, S. L; Mansen, K. L; North, K; Young, M; Benotti, E; Delaney, M, M; Fishman, E; Fleming, K; Henrich, N; Miller, K; Subramanian, L; Tuller, D. E; Semrau, K. EA (BMJ Open, 2021)

Introduction: Ending preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 will not be possible without evidence-based strategies addressing the health and care of low birthweight (LBW, <2.5 kg) infants. The majority of LBW ...
The management of childhood sexual abuse by midwifery, nursing and medical providers in Tanzania

Mkonyi, E; Mwakawanga, D. L.; Rosser, B.R. S; Bonilla, Z. E.; Lukumay, G. G.; Mohammed, I; Mushy, S. E.; Mgopa, L. R.; Ross, M. W.; Massae, A. F.; Trent, M; Wadley, J (Elsevier, 2021)

Background: Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a significant public health problem affecting one billion children aged 2 to 17 globally. The prevalence of CSA in Tanzania is one of the highest; however, how health care providers ...
Assessment of midwifery care providers intrapartum care competencies, in four sub-Saharan countries: a mixed-method study protocol

Moller, A‑B; Welsh, J; Gross, M. M.; Petzold, M; Ayebare, E; Chipeta, E; Hounkpatin, H; Kandeya, B; Mwilike, B; Sognonvi, A; Hanson, C (2021)

Background: We aim to assess competencies (knowledge, skills and attitudes) of midwifery care providers as well as their experiences and perceptions of in-service training in the four study countries; Benin, Malawi, ...
Perceptions of Sexual Healthcare Provision in Tanzania: a Key Informant Qualitative Study

Mgopa, L. R.; Lukumay, G. G.; Mushy, S. E.; Massae, A. F.; Mwakawanga, D. L.; Leshabari, S. (Sexuality Research and Social Policy, 2021)

Introduction Sexual health care services must be standard and unbiased, guided by a structured health care system. There is a scarcity of data on how sexual health care is delivered in Tanzania. Methods To address this ...
Clinical Care of Victims of Interpersonal Violence and Rape in Tanzania: A Qualitative Investigation

Mgopa, L. R.; Rosser, B. R. S.; Ross, M. W.; Mwakawanga, D. L.; Mushy, S. E. (International Journal of Women's Health, 2021)

Introduction: Africa has high rates of interpersonal violence and rape, although little is known about how these cases are handled in the clinical setting. Methods: We enrolled 121 health care professionals and students ...
Understanding barriers to implementing referral procedures in the rural and semi urban district hospitals in Tanzania: Experiences of healthcare providers working in maternity units

Mselle, L.; Sirili, N.; Anaeli, A.; Massawe, S. (Plos one, 2021)

Introduction Maternal and perinatal deaths occurring in low and middle income countries could be pre vented with timely access to maternal and new-born care. In order to increase access to maternal and child health services, ...
Birth preparedness and related factors: a cross-sectional study in Tanzania City area

Shimpuku, Y; Mwilike, B; Ito, K; Mwakawanga, D; Hirose, N; Kubota, K (BMC Health Services Research, 2021)

Background: Birth preparedness could be the key factor that influences the choice of birthplace with skilled birth attendants. To reduce the high maternal mortality of Tanzania, a large study was planned to develop a ...
Perceived differences on the role of traditional birth attendants in rural Tanzania: a qualitative study

Shimpuku, Y; Madeni, F.E; Shimoda, K; Miura, S; Mwilike, B (BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2021)

Background: In many low to middle income countries, traditional birth attendants (TBAs) play various roles (e.g., provision of health education, referral to hospitals, and delivery support) that can potentially improve ...
Prevalence of depression and associated factors among military personnel in Botswana Defence Force

Rammolai, R, K. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background: Depression is common disorder, affecting about 121 million people worldwide. It is among the leading causes of disability worldwide. Depression can be reliably diagnosed and treated in primary care. The military ...
Nursing care of patients 24 hours Post ICU Discharge: Knowledge and Attitude among general ward Nurses in tertiary Hospitals, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Richard, N (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background: Delay in recognition of patient’s deterioration, incompetency on sepsis recognition and management were the common problem resulted on provision of suboptimal nursing care to patient post ICU. It was observed ...
Nurses’ knowledge, attitude and practice in end of life care at Muhimbili national hospital, Dar-es-salaam Tanzania

Marco, M, J. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background: It is obvious that human life has an end either by sudden death, diseases, trauma or aging. At the end of life, a dying patient and families need a holistic nursing care to reduce suffering, maintain quality ...
Perceptions of Nurses on Challenges and Opportunities for Implementing Patient Centered Care to Critically ill Patients at Consultant Hospitals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Masawe, G, A. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background: Patient Centered care (PCC) is a caring approach which advocates partnership in care between health care workers, patients and family. This approach is known worldwide and has shown to improve outcome of both ...
Knowledge level and practice on preconception care among women attending reproductive health clinic in Kibaha district, Coast region Tanzania

Msigwa, D, E. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background: Low level of preconception care is a big challenge globally where many people of reproductive age are facing a lot of challenges due to poor knowledge and practice on preconception care. Proper information and ...
Factors influencing implementation of postpartum haemorrhage management guidelines among health care providers in Kilimanjaro region

Urio, D. F. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background: One of the most common life-threatening complications of labor is postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). It usually happens without warning or warning signs or symptoms, and it often happens without any predisposing ...
Perceived Level of Satisfaction on Pain Management Among Post-Operative Patients at Mawenzi Regional Refferal Hospital Moshi Kilimanjaro

Mwakalile, A.A. (2021)

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION Pain is the most common reason for seeking medical care and it is one of the sources of discomfort among admitted patients, Patient satisfaction is commonly used to evaluate the quality of care, ...
Nurses’ knowledge and practice on electrocardiogram lead placement and interpretation at three consultant hospitals in Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Kabeya, L.D. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background: Electrocardiography is a commonly used, non-invasive procedure for recording electrical changes in the heart. ECG plays a crucial role in helping to diagnose, follow-up and detect any abnormalities in patients’ ...

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