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Factors associated with viral load suppression and indicators of stigma among people living with HIV in Dar es Salaam tertiary hospitals, Tanzania.

Kilapilo, M.S.; Mosha, I.H.; Bwire, G.M. (2023)

ABSTRACT The perception of stigma can contribute to virological failure among people living with HIV (PLHIV). This study was conducted to find out how stigmatization and self-stigma affect the ability of people living ...

Increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity among Tanzanian women of reproductive age intending to conceive evidence from three Demographic Health Surveys, 2004-2016

Kikula, A.I.; Semaan, A.; Balandya, B. (2023)

ABSTRACT Background: The prevalence of people who are overweight or obese is increasing globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries. High body mass index (BMI) among women of reproductive age is a risk factor ...

Healthcare teams' ethical obligations towards care of adolescents' living with human immunodeficiency virus disease

Joseph, R.S.; Flumence, G.; Sirili, N. (2023)

Aim: To explore healthcare team members' perceptions of their ethical obligations toward HIV-positive adolescents and their enrolment in and adherence to antiretroviral therapy among adolescents attending a Care and Treatment ...

Adapting and usability testing of the Kansas City cardiomyopathy questionnaire (KCCQ) in a heart failure clinic in Tanzania: The Swahili KCCQ

Chillo, P; Mlay, J; Akanyirige, P.W. (2023)

Background: The integration of patient–reported outcome measures (PROMS) into health care delivery systems is being increasingly recognized as an important component of quality, person-centered care, especially for chronic ...

Needs and Opportunities for Information in Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Tanzania: Qualitative Study

Dharsee, N. (2023)

Background: The majority of breast cancer patients in Tanzania present with advanced disease, and a significant proportion has metastatic breast cancer (MBC) on presentation or develops it during the course of their ...

Rethinking global digital health and AI-for-health innovation Challenges

Farlow, A; Hoffmann, A; Abebe, G (2023)

Digital health technologies can help tackle challenges in global public health. Digital and AIfor-Health Challenges, controlled events whose goal is to generate solutions to a given problem in a defined period of time, are ...

Sociocultural practices and beliefs during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum among indigenous pastoralist women of reproductive age in Manyara, Tanzania: A descriptive qualitative study

Felisian, S; Mushy, S; Tarimo, E.A.M (2023)

Background: Despite interventions improving maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality, progress has been sluggish, especially in hard-to-reach indigenous communities. Sociocultural beliefs in these communities more often ...

Micro planning in the implementation of community-based health programmes: lessons from vaccination services in Geita and Morogoro Tanzania

Flumence, G.; Sirili, N.; Paulo, L.S (2023)

Background: Micro planning is an important tool that health workers can use to ensure that immunization services reach every community. Through community participation, microplanning helped the health facility and communities ...

Acceptability of an integrated school-based HPV vaccination program within two districts of Tanzania: A qualitative descriptive study

Guillaume, D; Rosen, J.G; Mlunde, L.B (2023)

Introduction: Tanzania has one of the highest cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates in sub-Saharan Africa. The Tanzanian Ministry of Health developed an integrated adolescent health program, HPV-Plus, that combines ...

Randomized Trial of Early Detection and Treatment of Postpartum Hemorrhage

Gallos, I; Devall, A; Martin, J (2023)

Background: Delays in the detection or treatment of postpartum hemorrhage can result in complications or death. A blood-collection drape can help provide objective, accurate, and early diagnosis of postpartum hemorrhage, ...

Out-of-pocket cost for medical care of injured patients presenting to emergency department of national hospital in Tanzania: A prospective cohort study

Gulamhusein, M.A.; Sawe, H.R; Kilindimo, S (2023)

Objective: We aimed to determine the out-of-pocket (OOP) costs for medical care of patients and the proportion of patients encountering catastrophic costs. Design: Prospective cohort study Setting: Emergency department ...

Systematic comparison of HIV-1 Envelope-specific IgG responses induced by different vaccination regimens: Can we steer IgG recognition towards regions of viral vulnerability

Harvath, A; Rogers, L; Pollakis, G (2023)

Introduction: There is still an urgent need for a sufficiently protective HIV vaccine. Enormous genetic variability, high viral mutation rates leading to escape variants, and poor surface accessibility of the HIV-1 Env ...

The role of Community Pharmacies in Early Detection of Suspected COVID-19 cases in 2020: Lessons from Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Hussein, M; Faini, D; Ngalo, L (2023)

Introduction: Tanzania reported its first COVID-19 case on 16 March 2020. We conducted event-based surveillance of COVID-19 suspect cases among pharmacy clients presenting with respiratory symptoms and influenza-like illness ...

Strengthening health management, leadership, and governance capacities: What are the actual training needs in Tanzania?

Jiyenze, M.K.; Sirili, N.; Ngocho, J.S. (2023)

Background and Aim: Effective management, leadership, and governance (MLG) contribute to improved population health outcomes. However, weak management, leadership, and governance capacity continue to haunt many health ...

Spectrum of cardiac diseases among young and older adults referred for echocardiography at Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute: A prospective cross-sectional study

Jonathan, I.A; Kifai, E; Chillo, P (2023)

Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with data showing an increasing trend. Previously uncommon, CVDs of lifestyle are now increasing in many Sub-Sahara African ...

The role of risk preferences: voluntary health insurance in rural Tanzania

Kagaigai, A.; Grepperud, S. (2023)

Background: Lower-middle-income countries (LMICs) have a common goal to achieve universal health coverage (UHC) through voluntary health insurance schemes. This is important to improve access to healthcare services and ...

Healthcare teams' ethical obligations towards care of adolescents' living with human immunodeficiency virus disease

Joseph, R.S.; Flumence, G.; Sirili, N. (2023)

Aim: To explore healthcare team members' perceptions of their ethical obligations toward HIV-positive adolescents and their enrolment in and adherence to antiretroviral therapy among adolescents attending a Care and Treatment ...

Perceived performance of health facility governing committees in overseeing healthcare services delivery in primary health care facilities in Tanzania.

Kesale, A.M.; Jiyenze, M.K.; Katalambula, L. (2023)

ABSTRACT Introduction: Health Facility Governing Committees (HFGCs) play a vital role in overseeing health services delivery in the primary health care system. However, despite their existence in Tanzania hiccups remain ...

Molecular Characterization and Phylogenetic Analysis of Three Dengue Fever Virus Outbreaks in Tanzania, 2017 – 2019.

Kelly, M.F.; Msafiri, F.; Affara, M. (2023)

ABSTRACT Background: Dengue is a disease of public health interest, and Tanzania experienced major outbreaks in 2014 and 2019. Here, we report our findings on the molecular characterization of dengue viruses (DENV) that ...

Antibiotic use at a tertiary hospital in Tanzania: findings from a point prevalence survey

Katyali, D. (2023)

ABSTRACT Background: In Tanzania, data on antibiotic use at the patient level is scarce, and intervention measures to optimize antibiotic use and reduce antimicrobial resistance are rarely performed. Objectives: To describe ...

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