A5021555807- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Migration, Ethnicity, and Economy
- Firm Innovation and Growth
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Global Maternal and Child Health
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre
2021-2025
The University of Dodoma
2021
Objectives To identify, measure and value the economic burden of musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders in Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania. Design Community-based cross-sectional survey (undertaken between January September 2021). Setting Hai district, Kilimanjaro, Participants Households resident district. Methods A two-stage cluster sampling was used to select a representative sample all district residents. Clinical screening tools were identify MSK through tiered approach. An questionnaire...
Objectives Early diagnosis and timely treatment are key elements of a successful healthcare system. We assessed the role socioeconomic cultural norms in accelerating or decelerating uptake utilisation health technologies into policy practice. Setting Secondary tertiary level facilities (HCFs) three East African countries. Level HCF was selected based on WHO recommendation for implantation tuberculosis (TB) molecular diagnostics. Participants Using implementation TB diagnostics as model, we...
Background Early access to diagnosis is crucial for effective management of any disease including tuberculosis (TB). We investigated the barriers and opportunities maximise uptake utilisation molecular diagnostics in routine healthcare settings. Methods Using implementation WHO approved TB diagnostics, Xpert Mycobacterium /rifampicin (MTB/RIF) Line Probe Assay (LPA) as a benchmark, we evaluated how they could be unlocked diagnostics. Results Health officers representing 190...