Stunting is one of the main public health problems in Tanzania. It caused mainly by malnutrition among children aged less than 5 years. Identifying determinants stunting and severe such would help planners to reshape redesign new interventions reduce this hazard. This study aimed identify factors associated with five years Tanzania.The sample made up 7324 0-59 months, from Tanzania Demographic Health Surveys 2010. Analysis was restricted who lived respondent (women 15-49 years). were...

Under-five mortality is still a major health issue in many developing countries like Tanzania. To achieve the Sustainable Development Goal target of ending preventable child deaths Tanzania, detailed understanding risk factors for under-five essential to guide targeted interventions. This study aimed investigate trends and determinants neonatal, post-neonatal, infant, mortalities Tanzania from 2004 2016.The used combined data 2004-2005, 2010 2015-2016 Demographic Health Surveys, with sample...

Vaccination remains the most powerful weapon against emergence of new variants coronavirus (COVID-19). However, false information about COVID-19 vaccines through various platforms including social media a major threat to global public health. This study examined impact sources on vaccine hesitancy and resistance in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).A validated web-based cross-sectional was conducted from 14 March 16 May 2021, administered both French English 2572 participants aged 18 years over. Data...

Misinformation about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a significant threat to global public health because it can inadvertently exacerbate challenges by promoting spread of the disease. This study used convenience sampling technique examine factors associated with misinformation COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa using an online cross-sectional survey. A link self-administered questionnaire was distributed 1,969 participants through social media platforms and authors' email networks. Four...

Abstract Background The COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out across all the sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries, with countries setting targets for achieving full vaccination rates. aim of this study was to compare uptake of, resistance and hesitancy vaccine between SSA locally residents in diasporan dwellers. Methods This a cross-sectional conducted using web paper-based questionnaire obtain relevant information on acceptance. survey items included questions demography, planned acceptance...

Perceived risk towards the coronavirus pandemic is key to improved compliance with public health measures reduce infection rates. This study investigated how Sub-Saharan Africans (SSA) living in their respective countries and those diaspora perceive of getting infected by COVID-19 virus as well associated factors.A web-based cross-sectional survey on 1969 participants aged 18 years above (55.1% male) was conducted between April 27th May 17th 2020, corresponding mandatory lockdown most SSA...

Background Globally, the conspiracy theory claiming 5G technology can spread coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is making rounds on social media and this could have a significant effect in tackling of pandemic. This study investigated impact myth that linked to COVID-19 pandemic among sub-Saharan Africans (SSA). Methods A cross-sectional survey was administered 2032 participants between April 18 - May 16, 2020, corresponding mandatory lockdown period some SSA countries (April 2020). Participants...

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with severe COVID-19 infection and complications. This study assesses vaccine acceptance hesitancy in people DM, explores the reasons for not being vaccinated. was a web-based cross-sectional survey using mixed-method approach conducted March-May 2021, corresponding to most Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries' early rollout period. Participants were those aged ≥18 years self-reported DM 11 countries. Responses comments on facilitators uptake analyzed. Of...

Failure to use antenatal care (ANC) and inadequate receipt of components ANC pose a significant risk for the pregnant woman baby. This study aimed examine regional analysis factors associated with receiving no services among Indian women.Information from 173,970 women reproductive age 15-49 years 2019-21 India National Family Health Survey (NFSH-5) was analysed. Logistic regression analyses that adjusted cluster survey weights were conducted assess socio-demographic other non-use ANC,...

The key preventive measures adopted to minimise the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) had significant health, economic and physical impacts mostly in developing countries. This study evaluated COVID-19 lockdown among sub-Saharan African (SSA) population associated demographic variations.

Mental health and emotional responses to the effects of COVID-19 lockdown in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are serious public concern may negatively affect mental status people. Hence, this study assessed prevalence symptoms as well reactions among Africans (SSAs) associated factors SSAs during period. This was a web-based cross-sectional on features from 2005 respondents seven SSA countries. conducted between 17 April May 2020 corresponding period most Respondents aged 18 years above...

This study aims to evaluate the acceptance and risk perception of pregnant non women towards COVID-19 vaccines using a cross-sectional matched-sample approach. A web-based questionnaire with closed- open-ended questions was administered adults older than 18 years in sub–Saharan African (SSA) region. Respondents (n = 131) were grouped based on their pregnancy status (54 77 women) matched for comparison by age. The groups compared chi-square test t-test where appropriate. Compared women,...

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and associated high mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, there is panic among healthcare workers because of higher risk being infected. This study compared knowledge, attitudes, perceptions (HCWs) non-healthcare (non-HCWs) examined common factors. A web-based cross-sectional 1,871 respondents (430 HCWs 1,441 non-HCWs) was conducted while lockdown measures were place 4 regions Africa. Data obtained using a validated self-administered questionnaire via an...

This paper discusses multidisciplinary international research collaboration team formation during the COVID-19 pandemic, challenges faced, strategies adopted, achievements and dynamics in implementation of on Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), by African Translational Research Group (ATReG). The also lessons learnt future opportunities for global collaborative research. In-depth virtual interviews were conducted with consenting members ATReG. Questions designed to provide rich, deep,...

The unprecedented outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) drastically spread worldwide, resulting in extraordinary measures put place various countries including Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) countries.

Abstract Background Vaccination remains the most powerful weapon against emergence of new variants coronavirus (COVID-19). However, false information about COVID-19 vaccines through various platforms including social media remain a major threat to global public health. The study examined impact sources on vaccine hesitancy and resistance in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Methods A validated web-based questionnaire was administered French English 2572 participants from African (SSA) countries...

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with severe COVID-19 infection and complications. This study assessed vaccine acceptance hesitancy in diabetes explored reasons for nonvaccinating. A web-based cross-sectional survey using a mixed method approach was distributed to participants aged ≥18 years self-reported DM 11 Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries from March–May 2021 corresponding the early roll out period most SSA countries. Responses comments were analyzed facilitators...

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic caused considerable panic and anxiety among health workers in all countries of the world, including Nigeria. This study aimed to identify spatial clustering for prevalence factors associated with depression frontline (FHWs) during 36 states Methods was a cross sectional conducted hospital treatment centres (one each state) across Nigerian Federal Capital Territory. A total 3,353 FHWs were recruited using convenient sampling technique. main outcomes...

Background: As the search for effective treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection continues, public opinion around potential use chloroquine (CQ) in treating COVID-19 remains mixed. Aim: To examine and uptake CQ sub-Saharan African (SSA) region. Setting: This study was conducted through an online survey software titled SurveyMonkey. Methods: Anonymous 1829 SSA countries during lockdown period using Facebook, WhatsApp authors' networks. Opinion were assessed multivariate...

This study investigated risk perception of contracting and dying SARS-CoV-2 in sub-Sahara Africa during after the lockdown periods. Two online surveys were conducted one year apart, with participants 18 years above living or diaspora. Each survey took four weeks. The first was taken from April to 16 May 2020, i.e., lockdown. second 14 2021, A cross-sectional using adopted modified questionnaires for both distributed through platforms. Question about risks asked. Helsinki declaration applied,...

Abstract Background: The COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out across all the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries, with countries setting targets for achieving full vaccination rates. aim of this study was to compare uptake of, resistance and hesitancy vaccine between SSA locally residents in diaspora. Methods: This a cross-sectional conducted using web paper-based questionnaire obtain relevant information on acceptance. survey items included questions demography, planned acceptance or...

Abstract: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with severe COVID-19 infection and complications. This study assessed vaccine acceptance hesitancy in diabetes explored reasons for nonvaccinating. was a web-based cross-sectional survey using mixed-method approach conducted between March-May 2021 corresponding to most SSA countries' early rollout period. Participants were those aged ≥18 years self-reported DM 11 Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. Responses comments on facilitators...

BACKGROUND: The outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has created a global public health crisis and non-compliance with measures to contain the infection poses challenge Sub-Saharan African governments. This study investigated associations between compliance opinion on COVID-19 containment across selected SSA countries. 
 METHOD: Anonymous online cross-sectional survey was administered 1779 adults (18 years older) during mandatory lockdown period in most countries (April 18 - May...

Abstract The COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out across all the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries, with countries setting targets for achieving full vaccination rates. aim of this study was to compare uptake of, resistance and hesitancy vaccine between SSA locally residents in diaspora. This a cross-sectional conducted using web paper-based questionnaire obtain relevant information on acceptance. survey items included questions demography, planned acceptance or non-acceptance among SSAs....

Background: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak has caused a universal health crisis resulting in significant morbidities and mortalities particularly among high-risk groups. This study sought to determine regional factors associated with knowledge attitude towards COVID-19 mitigation practices risk perception of contracting the Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. Methods: A cross-sectional anonymous online was conducted 1970 participants between April May 2020, during lockdown many...