Background Inadequate knowledge of birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) among expecting couples delays timely access to maternal emergency services. The aim this study was assess on how men women differ" in a rural setting Rukwa Region, Tanzania. Methods A community-based cross-sectional targeting pregnant their partners performed from June 2017 October 2017. total 546 were sampled using three-stage probability sampling techniques then interviewed structured questionnaire....

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the awareness oral manifestations HIV/AIDS and general issues about HIV AIDS among people living with (PLHIV) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. A structured questionnaire used collect information from 187 participants chosen by convenience sampling NGOs supporting PLHIV. total 13.4% were completely unaware whereas all fully aware symptoms AIDS. There no significant associations between HIV/AIDS, or level education. Participants relatively well...

Abstract Background According to the theory of planned behavior, an intention carry out a certain behavior facilitates action. In context birth in health facility, use facilities for childbirth may better ensure maternal and neonatal survival. Little is known on influence domains facility intention. The study aimed determine among expecting couples rural Southern Highlands Tanzania. Methods A community based cross-sectional targeting pregnant women their partners was performed from June...

The aim of this study was to determine the extent and type tooth loss in relation habitual chewing-stick (CS) plastic toothbrush (PT) users adults.A cross-sectional descriptive conducted Mtwara's rural population aged >or=40 years. A total 206 randomly selected participants - males (55.8%) females (44.2%) were interviewed on oral hygiene practices using a structured questionnaire, clinical examination performed for assessment loss.Of total, 93.2% partially edentulous, 2.4% completely...

To determine the prevalence of tooth and lip mutilation (TLM) loss associated oral mucosal lesions among adults in south east Tanzania.A cross sectional, clinical study questionnaire administration.Rural population southeast Tanzania.Randomly selected 217 aged 40 years older.About 16% all participants performed mutilation. There were more females (20.6%) than males (11.3%) who but difference was not statistically significant. only about 17% age group 40-54 while there 50% 32% groups 55-64...

Background . Rukwa Region has the highest maternal mortality ratio, 860 deaths per 100,000 live births in Tanzania. The region neonatal rate of 38 1,000 births. Previous interventions to promote and health targeted access services by removing financial barriers increasing number facilities. However, service utilization remains very low, especially facility delivery. proposed intervention was sought address deep-rooted behavioral beliefs, normative control knowledge empowerment determine...

Abstract Background Although male involvement enhances obstetric care-seeking behavior, the practice of in developing countries remains unacceptably low. Male maternal services utilization can be influenced by attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavior control their female partners. Little is known about factors influencing pregnant women’s attitudes, norms, towards utilization. Methods A baseline community-based cross-sectional study whose target was women were performed from 1st...

The aim of this study was to determine some risk factors for signs and symptoms temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in a rural adult population Southeast Tanzania. Two hundred eighteen adults aged 40+ years participated the study. Joint clicking significantly higher (p<0.024) 60+ than younger age group. Limited jaw opening females males (χ2 = 46.4 on 2df; p<0.001), there significant association between type toothbrush limitation 156.6 4df; p<0.001). results suggest that use miswaki (chewing...

Mandibles of known age and gender from cadavers Tanzanian Bantu population were studied to determine if the human mandible could be sexually dimorphic in a homogenous population. All mandibles measured using electronic two-digit millimetre veneer calliper. male (100%) 96% female positively sexed. The present study indicates that possesses metric parameters make it dimorphic. More studies, involving other groups, might reveal racial or ethnic differences based on mandibular morphometrics....

The aim of the study was to determine practices, reasons and complications traditional uvulectomy (TU) in under five children relation level education tribe parent/guardian. This a descriptive cross sectional using ballot simple random sampling methods. It done during month September 2005 involved total 284 parents/guardians with their fives. A structured questionnaire both closed open-ended questions used collect information intra oral examination confirm TU. Seventy one percent had no...

Background It is widely accepted that community-based interventions are vital strategies towards reduction of maternal and neonatal mortalities in developing counties. This study aimed at finding the impact a Community Based Continuous Training (CBCT) project improving couples’ knowledge on birth preparedness complication readiness rural Tanzania. Method The quasi-experimental design with control was adopted to determine CBCT readiness. conducted from June 2017 until March 2018. A...

Incomplete pulmonary fissures (IPF) represent a common anatomical variation in the human lung. While often considered silent, incomplete can have notable clinical and surgical implications, necessitating comprehensive understanding of their characteristics. IPF may significant implications both practice interventions. We report case an transverse fissure right lung from adult male cadaver, exploring embryological basis, significance, implications. The findings underscore importance...

This case report details multiple vascular anomalies discovered during routine abdominal dissection, including duplication of the inferior vena cava (IVC), right testicular artery (RTA) originating from an accessory renal artery, and unusual drainage vein into part double IVC. Currently, computed tomography angiography are instrumental in diagnosing IVC duplication, highlighting its clinical significance with increased risks deep thrombosis pulmonary embolism. Understanding these variations...

Background . According to the Theory of Planned Behavior, an intention carry out a certain behavior facilitates action. In context planning for birth, preparations and may better ensure maternal neonatal survival. Little is known on predictors birth preparedness among expecting couples. The aim this study was determine intentions Methods A community based cross-sectional targeting pregnant women their partners performed from June until October 2017. three-stage probability sampling technique...

Male involvement during childbirth can increase utilisation of maternal services and reduce neonatal mortality. An individual's intention towards such male be understood through the theory planned behaviour, which postulates that is influenced by 3 domains: 1) attitudes, 2) perceptions social approval (subjective norms) 3) feelings about control over intended behaviour. In sub-Saharan Africa, rates in birth are low, little known predictors for among expecting couples rural Africa. This study...

Background: Hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia presents with anomalies such as enamel hypoplasia, hypodontia and facial dysmorphy. In the developed world diagnosis is done during childhood, but in developing countries patients fail to report for various reasons. Continued documentation of conditions therefore remains important oral health. Aim: To a case hidrotic dysplasis that was successfully treated removable dentures. Findings: This patient assessed clinically by use X-ray. The presented mild...