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Factors associated with the implementation of helping babies breathe guidelines among skilled birth attendants in health facilities in Dar-es-salaam

Gaalu, T. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2020)

ABSTRACT Background: The practice of Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) reduces neonatal death due to birth asphyxia. Globally each year, birth asphyxia results in 1.2 million stillbirths, also it is approximated that 10 ...
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Intimate Partner Violence among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Clinics at Moshi Municipal Council, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Barabara, M.L (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017-10)

Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy represents a field of inquiry of vital importance, since pregnancy is a delicate period when women are expected to be protected from violence. The aim of this ...
Referral Reasons and Communication Barriers Influencing Referrals of Women with Obstetric Complications During Peripartum Period at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar Es Salaam

Alex, M.B (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017-10)

Background: World Health Organization (WHO) emphasises that the referral process should follow a pre- established plan that can be put into action without delay at any given time. While obstetric referral has continued ...
Factors Contributing to Birth Asphyxia in Newborn Babies at Mnazi-Mmoja Hospital in Zanzibar

Salim, Z.A (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017-10)

Background: Birth asphyxia continues to present a major clinical problem worldwide and becomes alarming which has long-term impacts on health outcomes in children‟s life. Birth asphyxia is the one of the commonest causes ...
Factors Associated with Knowledge and Practice of Essential Newborn Care among Nurse-Midwives at Amana, Mwananyamala and Temeke Regional Hospitals in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Tarimo, H.B (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2020-10)

Background: Tanzania is among the Sub-Saharan country in Africa with high rates of neonatal mortality. Neonatal deaths occur due to obstetric and newborn complications and mainly due to limited access to essential newborn ...
Nurses’ Knowledge and Practice in the Application of the Glasgow Coma Scale in the Intensive Care Units and Emergency Department at Muhimbili National Hospital and Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute, In Dar Es Salaam.

Kimboka, J.J (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017-10)

Background: Neurological observations comprise of a combination of indicators and are performed on patients who may be at risk of neurological deterioration. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), first presented by Teasdale and ...
Nurses’ Knowledge and Practice on Care of Critically Ill Adult Patients in Ward Settings at Mnazi Mmoja Hospital, Zanzibar

Suleiman, H.M (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017-10)

Background: Many critically ill patients cared within the ward because of inadequate spaces in ICU. Nurses working in ward settings have been responsible for caring critically ill patients as well as preventing further ...
Determinants of Unintended Pregnancy among Youth at Fuoni Health Center Urban West Zanzibar

Said, K.S (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017-10)

Background: Unintended pregnancy is defined as the pregnancy either mistimed or unwanted pregnancy at the time of conception. Women change behaviors at the period of antenatal to postnatal as well as increase the morbidity ...
Experiences and perceptions of postnatal mothers on birth companion during childbirth at Nguruka Health Centre in Uvinza District, Kigoma Region, Tanzania

Teyumwete, E.R. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

ABSTRACT Background Childbirth is an important event in the life of a woman and her family. A labouring woman develops a feeling of security when is supported by a birth companion of her own choice who is continuously ...
Knowledge of danger signs during pregnancy and health care seeking actions among pregnant women at Ilembula RCH clinic, Njombe

Lwiva, A.L (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences., 2017)

ABSTRACT Background:Knowledge of danger signs during pregnancy and health care seeking actions after recognition of danger signs is essential for the good outcome of the mothers and expected new born. Increased knowledge ...
Experiences of Living with Sickle Cell Disease among Adults Attending Clinic at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania

Nkingi, R.C (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017-10)

Background: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a potentially overwhelming condition that is caused by an autosomal recessive inherited hemoglobinopathy. Sickle Cell Disease affects all areas of the patient’s life and results ...
Factors Associated with Caesarean Section among Women Delivering at Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital

Mwangoka, S (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017-10)

Background: The rate of caesarean section has been rising in most of countries around the world. World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the limit of caesarean section rate to be 15%, as rate beyond this limit have ...
Factors associated with utilization of postnatal care services among women in Babati urban district in Manyara Region,Tanzania

Mathayo, E.L. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

ABSTRACT Background Tanzania is among the countries in sub-Saharan Africa with a high rate of maternal mortality. Postpartum deaths caused by obstetric factors occur mainly due to limited access and use of maternal health ...
Timing of umbilical cord clamping: experiences and perceptions of nurse-midwives`and obstetricians`at temeke regional referral hospital, Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Mwakawanga, D,L. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied SCiences, 2018)

Background: Umbilical cord clamping is a crucial step during the third stage of labour that is done to separate the newborn from the placenta. The timing of umbilical cord clamping is still a controversial across the world. ...
The effects of upright and supine birth positions on maternal and newborn outcomes in simiyu region-tanzania, A quasi-experimental study

Mtatina, A,M (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2020)

Background: Long time ago, Tanzanian women have preferred to give birth in upright as it fitted their culture. The upright position is associated with minimal complications on maternal and new-born outcomes. Midwives and ...
The effects of upright and supine birth positions on maternal and newborn outcomes in simiyu region-tanzania, A quasi-experimental study

Mtatina, A,V. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied SCiences, 2020)

Background: Long time ago, Tanzanian women have preferred to give birth in upright as it fitted their culture. The upright position is associated with minimal complications on maternal and new-born outcomes. Midwives and ...
Factors affecting satisfaction with antenatal care services among pregnant women attending Mafiga health center in Morogoro municipality-Tanzania: evidence from a cross sectional study

Shomari, A.S. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2018)

ABSTRACT Background: Antenatal care (ANC) is the care a pregnant woman received during her pregnancy through a series of consultations with trained health care workers such as midwives and sometimes a doctor who specializes ...
Care of Critically Ill Patients during Interhospital Transportation: A Descriptive Study in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

William, T (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017-10)

Background: Inter-hospital transfer (IHT) of critically ill patients (CIPs) may save lives, but it is a challenging process as it exposes them to various complications such as hypoxia, hypotension, bradycardia/tachycardia, ...
Vibration levels and reported health effects among workers in Ubungo 1 power plant in Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Ludovick, E. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

ABSTRACT Background: Vibration is a common occupational hazard produced by gas fired combustion engines in power plants. Workers especially in production area (maintenance workers and Operators) are occupationally exposed ...
Factors associated with maternal satisfaction of care during labour and delivery among women who delivered at Kisarawe hospital – costal region

Nyaruchary, A.J. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

ABSTRACT Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized that countries should monitor and evaluate maternal satisfaction in public health care sectors to improve the quality and efficiency of health care ...

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