A5061962343- Global Maternal and Child Health
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Erythropoietin and Anemia Treatment
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Acute Kidney Injury Research
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Sex work and related issues
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
RTI International
2024
Amref Health Africa
2015-2018
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre
2010-2015
African Population and Health Research Center
2010
Task shifting is increasingly used to address human resource shortages impacting HIV service delivery in low- and middle-income countries. By basic tasks from higher- lower-trained cadres, such as Community Health Workers (CHWs), task can reduce overhead costs, improve community outreach, provide efficient scale-up of essential treatments like antiretroviral therapies. Although there rich evidence outlining positive outcomes that CHWs bring into programs, important questions remain over...
The link between poverty and adverse maternal outcomes has been studied largely by means of quantitative data. We explore poor urban Kenyan women's views lived experiences the relationship economic disadvantage unpleasant outcomes. Secondary analysis focus group discussions in-depth individual interviews data with women in two slums Nairobi, Kenya. Urban Nairobi associate However, their accounts impact on underscore dynamics other than those typically stressed extant literature. To them,...
Access to information, education and services is central in the promotion of sexual reproductive health rights (SRHR) among young people. It enables people make informed choices on sexuality matters, hence reduce teenage pregnancies sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This study assessed accessibility SRH rights' information marginalized three municipalities Iringa, Ilala Kinondoni Tanzania.A cross-sectional design using mixed methods was conducted 2013 selected districts Tanzania. We...
Community health workers (CHWs) are lay who have the potential to enhance services prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) and improve of women living with infection. We conducted a cluster-randomized trial an intervention integrate CHWs 'Option B+' PMTCT in Shinyanga Region, Tanzania.The was implemented for 11 months included four integrated components: 1) formal linkage facilities; 2) CHW-led antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence counseling; 3) loss follow-up tracing by CHWs; 4)...
Kidney Diseases contribute a significant proportion to the global burden of non-communicable diseases. Haemodialysis services as main modality renal replacement therapy in most resource limited countries is only available few cities and at higher costs. The aim this study was determine challenges outcomes patients who were on haemodialysis University Dodoma (UDOM) unit Tanzania. In retrospective study; we reviewed registers charts 116 dialyzed from January 2013 June 2015 UDOM unit. Data...
Background: Attrition of community health workers (CHWs) continues to threaten the full realisation and sustainability community-based programmes globally. Aim: This study aimed understand factors associated with CHWs’ recruitment their retention. Setting: was conducted in five districts Simiyu Region, namely, Bariadi, Busega, Itilima, Maswa Meatu north-western Tanzania. Methods: In this cross-sectional design, 341 CHWs who were working maternal programme randomly selected. Semi-structured...
Introduction: while HIV testing and counseling (HTC) services remain to be amongst the effective strategies in slowing transmission, its accessibility uptake Tanzania is low. In 2011, 50% of adults have been ever tested received their results. We conducted this study assess barriers utilization HTC Tanzania.
Abstract The World Health Organization estimates that 340 million new cases of curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) occur every year, while 33 individuals are estimated to be living with HIV. AIDS and STI epidemics not independent untreated STIs increasing HIV acquisition transmission. Female sex workers have increased prevalence been hypothesized affect the health incidence general population. This paper aims investigate why some female who experience symptoms vaginal discharge or...
Introduction: in sub-Saharan Africa where HIV/AIDS epidemic is predominantly generalized, majority of HIV infections occur among heterosexual couples. The people do not know their sero-status. Thus, utilisation Couples' Counselling and Testing (CHCT) services remain to be critical preventing new infections. objective was establish prevalence predictors sero-discordance cohabiting couples presenting for CHCT northern Tanzania.
Objectives Diabetes care remains unavailable and unaffordable for many people. Adapting models of to low-income middle-income country contexts is a priority. Digital technology offers substantial potential yet must surmount health system, technological acceptability issues. This formative research aimed identify the digital solution (Diabetes Compass) address diabetes gaps in primary healthcare. Design Qualitative was conducted selected districts Sri Lanka Tanzania with practitioners,...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health problem worldwide, due to its epidemic proportions and the associated cardiovascular morbidity mortality. However, data on burden of CKD among patients attending hospitals in Tanzania are still limited. The aim this study was determine prevalence risk factors with presenting at University Dodoma (UDOM) haemodialysis unit Tanzania.
Malaria and iron-deficient anemia during pregnancy pose considerable risks for the mother newborn. Intermittent Preventive Treatment with sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) iron supplement to prevent all pregnant women receiving antenatal care (ANC) services is highly recommended. However, their compliance remains low. This study aimed at identifying factors influencing non-compliance of medications among women. A descriptive cross-sectional was conducted in Simiyu region northwest...
Background: Anaemia is a common complication that contributes to the burden of kidney diseases. confers significant risk cardiovascular disease and decreased quality life. While primary cause anaemia inadequate production erythropoietin by kidneys support erythropoiesis, other factors may contribute anaemia. The aim this study was determine prevalence predictors among patients presenting with diseases at haemodialysis unit University Dodoma (UDOM) hospital in central Tanzania.Methodology: In...