Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Subject "Tanzania"
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Association between invasive cancer of the cervix and HIV-1 infection in Tanzania: the need for dual screening
(BioMed Central, 2008-07-30)Background: Cancer of the cervix is the second commonest malignancy in females worldwide and is the leading malignancy among women in Tanzania. Cancer of the cervix has been strongly associated with Human Papilloma Virus ... -
Characterization of ESBL producing gram negative uropathogenic bacteria isolated from patients with urinary yract infections from Mbeya, Tanzania
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: The emergence and spread of drug-resistant pathogens, such as ESBL-producing Gram-negative bacteria continue to threaten our ability to treat common infections causing a huge burden to our healthcare systems. ... -
Epidemiology and control of human schistosomiasis in Tanzania
(BioMed Central, 2012)In Tanzania, the first cases of schistosomiasis were reported in the early 19th century. Since then, various studies have reported prevalences of up to 100% in some areas. However, for many years, there have been no ... -
Factors affecting PITC uptake among pediatric patients at Bugando medical centre Mwanza, North Western Tanzania
(Makerere University, 2014)Introduction and background: The scaling up of PITC among children has not yet reached satisfactory levels in Sub- Saharan Africa, particularly in Tanzania. PITC level is still low among children in Tanzania where only ... -
Factors associated with emergency contraception use among female undergraduate students in the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
(Makerere University, 2014)Introduction: Unintended pregnancy is a major public health issue requiring a broad approach with multiple prevention strategies. Emergency contraception has been used after unprotected sex to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. ... -
Factors influencing utilization of paediatric HIV care and treatment services in Njombe Region, Tanzania
(Makerere University, 2014)Introduction and Background: HIV/AIDS is one of the major cause of child death in Tanzania (UNICEF, 2012). However, utilization of HIV care and treatment services is very low in this setting (NACP, 2013). This study therefore ... -
High prevalence of glaucoma among patients in an Onchocerciasis Endemic Area (Mahenge, Tanzania)
(MDPI, 2022)Onchocerciasis is known to cause skin lesions and blindness, but there is also epidemiological evidence that onchocerciasis is associated with epilepsy, including nodding syndrome. We carried out ocular exams in persons ... -
Influence of data quality and human resurce factors on the performance of pharmaceutical supply chain of public health facilities. A case of Tabora Region
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Performance of the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain is a cornerstone to achieving universal access to Essential Medicines and Health Supplies (EMHS), however it is influenced by several factors such as Data quality ... -
Knowledge of danger signs during pregnancy and subsequent health seeking actions among women in Kinondoni municipality, Tanzania
(Makerere University, 2013-11)Background: Tanzania is among countries with a high maternal mortality rate. Every pregnant woman is at risk of developing pregnancy related complication. It is not understood if and how the information and education on ... -
Male partner willingness to participate in couple HIV counselling and testing for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV in Dodoma-Tanzania
(Makerere University, 2013)Introduction: Mother to child transmission of HIV (MTCT) is a serious problem in both developing and developed countries regardless of the availability of PMTCT program. Couple HIV Counseling and Testing as a method of ... -
Periportal fibrosis, liver and spleen sizes among S. mansoni mono or co-infected individuals with human immunodeficiency virus-1 in fishing villages along Lake Victoria shores, North-Western, Tanzania.
(BioMed Central, 2015)Abstract Background: The pathogenesis of S. mansoni infection involves chronic inflammatory responses to parasite eggs which can be associated with a characteristic periportal fibrosis (PPF) and the progression to severe ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with relapse among heroin users attending methadone clinic at Kidongo Chekundu Mental Hospital, Zanzibar, Tanzania
(Makerere University, 2022-01-30)Introduction: Heroin is one of the most addictive drugs. People who have been addicted to heroin frequently relapse even after a Methadone Assistance Therapy (MAT). Globally, relapse rate is high among heroin users. China ... -
Prevalence of adverse neonatal outcome and association with HIV infection among postnatal women in Mtwara regional hospital, Tanzania.
(Makerere University, 2009-05)Background It is estimated that a global average of NMR is 30 neonatal deaths per 1000 live births. In 1995, 20.5million LBW were born and 16% of all new born in developing countries had LBW. Tanzania’s NMR is 32 deaths ...