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Association Between Water Quality, Sanitation And Hygiene On Diarrhoea Cases In Korogwe District, Tanga, Tanzania

Mkongo, H. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences., 2021-10)

Introduction: High risk water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are still prevailing in most low-income countries and globally. Limited access to WASH and low knowledge on their proper practice within households and in the ...
Determinants of long acting reversible contraceptive use among female undergraduate Students at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam.

Augustine, M, T, (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background: Use of modern contraceptive methods in Tanzania is low despite high knowledge of the methods. The consequences accompanying low use of contraceptives include unexpected pregnancies among university students. ...
Assessment of factors influencing human papilloma virus vaccine uptake among eligible female adolescents in secondary schools in Missenyi District Council, Tanzania

Kidogo, Gerald, M. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background: High vaccination rates against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a milestone in primary prevention of cervical cancer. With an increasing number of cases and deaths in the country among women however, like many ...
An exploration of motivational factors that influence research participants’ willingness to join in a maternal referral system trial in Uvinza District, Tanzania

Mazanda, C,A. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background: Participating in research is one way for individuals in low-to-middle income countries to obtain needed treatment. Paying research participants may also encourage participation but there are many ethical concerns ...
Evaluation of cervical cancer prevention program in HIV/AIDS care and treatment clinics in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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

Background: Cervical cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. According to WHO, globally cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women. In 2018, an estimated 570 000 women were diagnosed with ...
Prevalence of sickle cell disease among hospitalised children and caregivers’ knowledge on risk factors associated with sickle cell crises in Kigoma Region, Tanzania

James, M, (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background: Sickle cell crisis is unpredictable nature of pain accompanied with a wide range of health problems due to various risk factors or conditions such as; infections, not drinking plenty of water, cold and damp ...
Factors associated with uptake of early infant diagnosis of HIV among HIV exposed infants in Mbeya City Council, Mbeya Region, Tanzania

Mwakabanje, Iman, E. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background: Early infant diagnosis (EID) of HIV infection provides the opportunity for identifying, follow up, and testing for HIV-exposed infants. In Tanzania, despite the availability of early infant diagnosis (EID) ...
Uptake of postpartum care services among post-delivery women at muleba district, kagera tanzania

Ndamugoba, Aloys J. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2022)

Background: Postpartum Care services are central component of the continuum of maternal health care. Worldwide Postpartum Care (PPC) services for women are important, particularly within the first 6 weeks (42days) after ...
Effectiveness of adolescent friendly clinics on Retention among young people on antiretroviral Therapy In Tabora Region Tanzania

Kafumu, B. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences., 2021-10)

Background: Adolescent Friendly Health Service (AFHS) meet the needs of young people in this sensitive age as majority of them are going through drastic changes psychologically, mentally, and physically. Adolescent ...
Factors associated with uptake of kidney transplantation among patients with end-stage kidney disease attending dialysis centre in Dar es salaam region

Moshi, Elizabeth,S (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background: In Tanzania, kidney transplantation was introduced in November 2017. There is limited information on the factors that associated with uptake of this treatment option within Dar es Salaam. Objectives: This ...
Influence of women empowerment strategy on use of modern contraceptive among women in Kilolo district, Iringa

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

Tanzania is among of the African countries with high fertility rate and a huge unmet need for family planning. Contraceptive prevalence (% of women ages 15-49) in Tanzania was reported at 38.4% in 2016, Women who are not ...
Nutritional status and associated factors among adolescents living with HIV in Shinyanga municipal council, Shinyanga

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

Background Nutrition is recognized as a prime indicator of the health of individuals. Adolescence is a period between 10 and 19 years of age. It is a critical part of development in the life cycle, and period of physical ...
Trend Analysis of Measles Laboratory-Confirmed Cases in Tanzania from the Year 2015 To 2019 after Measles Vaccination Campaign

Chugulu, A. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences., 2021-10)

High coverage of measles vaccines and periodic mass campaigns are the key to reaching measles disease elimination and can prevent the reoccurring of measles outbreaks in the country. This study was designed to establish ...
Self-medication practices and associated factors among health care workers at mwananyamala referral hospital in kinondoni, dar es salaam

Baisi, A. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences., 2021-10)

In recent years there has been an increasing trend in self-medication among health workers. Self-medication is the use of any drug or medication to treat an illness or ailment without the supervision of a licensed medical ...
Implementation Of Minimum Occupational Safety And Health Compliance Requirements Among Workplaces Inspected Between 2018 And 2020 In Kinondoni Municipal

Shilla, A. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences., 2021-10)

Introduction: The Government has initiatives to promote decent and safe work through establishment of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) regulations administered through enforcement of the OSH Act 5 of 2003. The regulating ...
Factors enhancing health seeking behaviour among rural Maasai in Longido district, Arusha region

Sapuli, A.D. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background: Health seeking behaviour varies from one individual to another due to different factors contributing to poor health seeking behaviour such as distance to the health facility, availability of health workers and ...
Integration Of Tuberculosis Screening In Health Facility Departments; A Case Study Of Three Facilities In Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Philbert, Doreen, D. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background: There is growing evidence that integrating health services has improved services and lowered loss to follow-up rates. Tuberculosis (TB) is among the leading causes of mortality in the world, especially in the ...
Determinants of viral load suppression among orphaned and vulnerable children living with HIV on art in Tanzania

Unknown author (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background: In Tanzania, only 18.4% of children on Antiretroviral Therapy are virally suppressed. Although retention on ART and poor adherence remain a challenge for children living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Orphans ...
Awareness and willingness to use HIV self-testing among students in higher learning institutions in Dodoma City, Tanzania

Mabula, A (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

Background: HIV self-testing has been reported in various studies to be an efficient intervention that can help to increase the level of awareness and utilization of HIV care and treatment services. This intervention has ...
Costs of antibiotics prescribing errors to clients: a case Of Ubungo Municipal Health Facilities, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Bwire, Bwire, N. (2021)

Background: Implied costs to clients associated with antibiotics prescribing errors of omission and commission have been reported in health facilities. Prevalence of 2.0% to 94.0% is reported worldwide and 55.1% proportional ...

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