School of Public Health and Social Sciences: Recent submissions

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Mass drug administration coverage and determinants of drug uptake for elimination of onchocerciasis in Ulanga District

Mhiche, A, K. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2019)

Background: Ulanga district is one of the areas with high Onchocerciasis endemicity in Tanzania and has been implementing MDA interventions for the past 20 years. However, current reports indicate high prevalence of ...
Unsafe menstrual hygiene management practices and its associated factors among secondary school girls in Bukoba Municipality, Tanzania

Saulo, K.J. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2020)

ABSTRACT Background: Menstrual hygiene is a significant issues that every girl and woman has to deal with. Unfortunately, health talks surrounding menstrual hygiene are minimal owing to the fact that the topic of menstruation ...
Utilization of preventive postnatal care services among mothers and associated factors in Dodoma City Council, Tanzania

Moshi, N.A. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2020)

ABSTRACT Background: To be effective, Postnatal care (PNC) should function as routine preventive care during the period of high risk for maternal and newborns ill health. The reasons for low utilization of postnatal care ...
Factors associated with utilization of adolescent sexual and reproductive health services among secondary school students in Kilosa Town, Morogoro

Jackson, N.C. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2020)

ABSTRACT Background The utilization of sexual and reproductive health services improves the health status of the population, especially adolescents. However, there is underutilization of services in this population, and ...
Factors associated with adherence to antiretroviral therapy among adolescents and young adults attending care and treatment clinics in Tabora Municipal Council-Tabora Region

Peter, A. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2020)

ABSTRACT Background: Approximately 63% of adolescents living with HIV receive antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Tanzania. To maximize the clinical benefits of ART and attain a successful treatment outcome, more than 95 % ...
Assessing prescribing and medication administration Errors in the management of acute diarrhea amongst Pediatric inpatient at regional referral hospitals in Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Mrema, A.P. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2018)

Background Acute diarrhea is a major public health problem especially in developing countries. It accounts for 700,000 death in children under five years of age worldwide making it the second leading cause of child ...
Thermal Exposure and Related Heat Illness Symptoms among Workers in Mara Gold Mines

MeshI, E.B (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017-10)

Background: Working in humid and hot environment expresses the unique challenges to occupational health and safety in tropical countries. Tanzania being in the region experiences high ambient temperature that can exceed ...
Short Term Outcomes of Cancer Health Education in Clinical Practice at Ocean Road Cancer Institute, Tanzania

Tindwa, C.H (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2020-10)

Background: The global cancer burden is estimated to have risen to 18.1 million new cases and 9.6 million deaths in 2018. More than two thirds of these deaths occurred in low- and middle- income countries (LMIC). In LMIC ...
Extent of Use of Skin Bleaching Agents and Associated Factors among Female College Students in Ilala District, Dar Es Salaam

Machangu, O.I.N (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017-10)

Background: Skin bleaching is the cosmetic treatment to reduce melanin in the skin. Melanin acts as a protector of the body from external factors that can harm it. The use of skin bleaching has recently increased in ...
Respiratory Impairment and Personal Respirable Dust Exposure among Underground and Open Cast Gold Miners in North-Mara Tanzania

Rusibamayila, M (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017-10)

Background: Mining is one of the most hazardous sectors to work in because it is a sector that predisposes workers to various hazards including dust. Exposure to dust in the mines is inevitable because the whole process ...
Local Government Preparedness and Community Knowledge and Practices to Cholera Outbreaks: The Case of Kinondoni Municipal in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Mwanshemele, Y.Z (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017-10)

Background: Cholera is an acute diarrhea infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacteria Vibrio-Cholera (WHO, 2000). Cholera is a highly infectious disease and it affects both children and ...
Magnitude and Predictors of Antiretroviral (ART) Treatment Failure among Women on Option B Plus Attending PMTCT Clinics in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Kaduma, A.M (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2020-10)

Background: In 2010, the world Health organization (WHO) published prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) guideline, to initiate ART to all HIV +ve pregnant/ breastfeeding women regardless of their CD 4 or ...
The Perception of Induced Abortion and its Ethical Implication among Women of Reproductive Age in Mtwara

Ndomondo, M.D (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017-10)

Background: Induced abortion in Tanzania is illegal and the culture and beliefs of the society prohibit its practice. However, it is commonly done and almost always in unsafe environment and sometimes by none professionals. ...
Uptake of Folic Acid Fortified Flours among Women of Reproductive Age in Ifakara, Morogoro Region

Mwandelile, I.F (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017-10)

Background: Folic acid food fortification has been in place for over two decades after several studies proving folic acid beneficial effects on prevention ofneural tube defects (NTDs).Tanzania has adopted mandatory ...
Comprehension in Doubt: An Informed Consent towards Treatment among People Living with HIV and AIDS at Mwananyamala Hospital

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

Background: Comprehension is one of the essential elements in truly informed consent. Maximizing comprehension is a major challenge for informed consent processes within an education difference and resource-limited ...
Factors Affecting Expectant Fathers’ From Participation in Antenatal Care Health Education Sessions in Muleba District, Tanzania

Rwehumbiza, K.G (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2020-10)

Background: Despite the effort to promote male involvement in maternal and child health, studies in low- and middle-income countries have reported that male participation is still low. Awareness, perception and social ...
Reasons behind reckless riding among commercial motorcyclists in Dar es Salaam

Rwegoshola, F, A. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017)

Background: Motorcyclists and their passengers are 37 times more likely to die in traffic injury than drivers of four wheeled vehicles. These rates of death and injury from motorcyclist are reportedly higher in developing ...
Accessibility and utilization of eye health services in tertiary hospitals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Kasika, R,E. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2020)

Background of study: Over 250 million people live with vision impairment worldwide. The majority are from low income countries where funds to facilitate eye health services are limited. In Tanzania, prevalence of vision ...
Exploring perceptions of multi drug resistant tuberculosis patients and their supporters on hospital based and ambulatory care treatment models

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

Background: Despite the existence of several studies reporting on the challenges and benefits of MDR TB patients being treated under hospital and ambulatory care models, there is a dearth of information on patients’ and ...
Individual and social factors associated with antiretroviral treatment adherence among HIV positive adolescents attending care and treatment clinics in Dodoma Municipality

Pastory, L, C (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2017)

Background: Treatment adherence is generally regarded as an important factor in achieving optimal outcomes across many disease states. Unfortunately, most HIV-infected adolescents find it extremely difficult to adhere to ...

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