A5083687469- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- HIV Research and Treatment
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Policing Practices and Perceptions
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
2020-2024
University of Bergen
2024
The University of Dodoma
2023
Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children
2023
Parents are the important implementers on appropriate/inappropriate use of antibiotics, especially in pediatric population. Limited studies have associated poor knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) among parents with antibiotics misuse. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine parents' KAP factors inappropriate Tanzanian children. A hospital-based cross-sectional 14 regional referral hospitals (RRHs) Tanzania between June September 2020. estimated using a Likert scale, whereas...
The novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) presents a major threat to public health but can be prevented by safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccine acceptance among healthcare workers (HCWs) is essential promote uptake. This study, aimed determine the vaccination uptake hesitancy its associated factors HCWs in Tanzania. We employed convergent-parallel mixed-methods design 1368 across facilities seven geographical zones Tanzania 2021. collected quantitative data using an...
Background The WHO has classified depression as a disease of public concern. Police officers are particular subpopulation group that is at an increased risk for mental health problems. This study examined the prevalence depression, suicidality and associated factors among police in urban Tanzania. Aims aim this was to examine Methods A cross-sectional conducted between April 2019 October 2020 550 participants Dar es Salaam recruited using multistage cluster sampling technique. Patient Health...
Background: Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a strong determinant of virological suppression. We aimed determine the magnitude adherence as measured by medication possession ratio (MPR) and suppression with its predictors among adolescents young adults (AYA) living HIV on ART in Tanzania. Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted using archived data from care treatment centers Dar es Salaam, Tanzania between 2015 2019. The logistic regression model assessed for...
Introduction Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) constitute approximately 74% of global mortality, with 77% these deaths occurring in low-income and middle-income countries. Tanzania exemplifies this situation, as the percentage total disability-adjusted life years attributed to NCDs has doubled over past 30 years, from 18% 36%. To mitigate escalating burden severe NCDs, Tanzanian government, collaboration local international partners, seeks extend integrated package essential interventions for...
Abstract Background Low-and middle-income countries account for over 80% of fall-related fatalities globally. However there is little emphasis on the issue and limited high quality data to understand burden, inform preventive management strategies. We characterise burden fall injuries in Malawi Tanzania. Methods This multi-centre prospective descriptive study utilized trauma registry from 10 hospitals 13 The included twelve months Tanzania (October 2019 September 2020), eighteen (September...
Critically ill patients have life-threatening conditions requiring immediate vital organ function intervention. But, critical illness in the emergency department (ED) has not been comprehensively described resource-limited settings. Understanding characteristics and dynamics of can help hospitals prepare for ensure continuum care critically patients. This study aimed to describe pattern outcomes at ED National Hospital Tanzania from 2019 2021.This hospital-records-based retrospective cohort...
Abstract Background Misuse of antibiotics has been associated with poor knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP). Therefore, this study aimed to assess if KAP prescribers dispensers could drive irrational use among children in Tanzania. Methods A convergent parallel mixed-methods design that employed quantitative qualitative approaches was conducted 14 regional referral hospitals (RRHs). total 108 participants, [54] working the pediatric population respective regions participated a survey, by...
Objective This study aimed to document lessons learnt and best practices for scaling up an innovative emergency transportation system, drawing insights from the m-mama programme implemented in Shinyanga, Tanzania. The pilot was phases 2014 2016 two districts later scaled include all Shinyanga region 2017. employed system technical operational support of health address three delays leading maternal neonatal mortality. Design Cross-sectional, qualitative research with key healthcare...
Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health problem affecting both current and future generations. Development of to the commonly available antibiotics has been directly linked their irrational use. The World Health Organization (WHO) clearly stated on Global Strategy AMR, judicious antibiotic use as well adequate knowledge awareness about important tools in curbing existing problem. Therefore, this study aimed explore level among accredited drug dispensing...
Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) among Police Officers has been a concern to many professionals in the field of health, research and criminal justice since their work is subjected higher levels stress hence more likely use alcohol or tobacco as coping mechanism. However, little known about SUDs Tanzania. Therefore, we assessed prevalence factors associated with urban Tanzania.A cross-sectional study was conducted between April October 2019 Dar es Salaam. Multistage cluster sampling technique...
Abstract Background Even though trust is placed at the central point in ensuring proper functioning of health systems, studies remain scant on how it affects both implementation and uptake COVID-19 response measures low- middle-income countries such as Tanzania. This study, therefore, explored role recommended including vaccines from perspective professionals Methods cross-sectional qualitative study was implemented four Tanzania’s thirty-one regions. Qualitative data collected through 26...
In Tanzania more than 28% of all multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) cases occur in Dar es Salaam. However, information about management and clinical outcomes patients with MDR-TB the region is scarce, hence need for this study.A 5-year retrospective cohort study was conducted six centres Descriptive statistics were used to summarize social demographics characteristics. Associations between occurrence adverse events, regimen change cure determined using Chi-square test whereas factors...
Abstract Background In 2017, Tanzania launched the National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance (NAPAR), 2017–2022 and implementation of antibiotic stewardship programmes (ASPs) was one agendas. Since launch Plan, no study has been done to assess its implementation. Objectives To explore experiences prescribers dispensers on implementing ASPs among paediatric patients attending Regional Referral Hospitals (RRHs) in Tanzania. Methods An exploratory qualitative conducted key informants,...
Globally, respiratory diseases cause 10 million deaths every year. With the COVID-19 pandemic, burden of illness increased and led to significant morbidity mortality in both high- low-income countries. This study assessed trend conditions among patients presenting emergency department Muhimbili National Hospital Tanzania compared with national data determine if this knowledge may be useful for surveillance disease outbreaks settings limited specific diagnostic testing. The used routinely...
Vaccination is the most cost-effective way of preventing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) although there was a considerable delay in its institution Tanzania. This study assessed health care workers' (HCWs) self-perceived infection risk and uptake COVID-19 vaccines. A concurrent embedded, mixed methods design utilized to collect data among HCWs seven Tanzanian regions. Quantitative collected using validated, pre-piloted, interviewer administered questionnaire whereas in-depth interviews...
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The emergency of antimicrobial resistance due to irrational use has put public health under threat. Accredited Drug Dispensing Outlets (ADDOs) play an important role in enhancing availability and accessibility antimicrobials, however, there is a scarcity studies assessing dispensing practices these outlets, focusing on children Tanzania.This study was conducted assess the among ADDO dispensers explore factors influencing antimicrobials for Tanzania.A community-based cross-sectional utilizing...
Abstract Background Critically ill patients have life-threatening conditions requiring immediate vital organ function intervention. But, critical illness in the emergency department (ED) has not been comprehensively described resource-limited settings. Understanding characteristics and dynamics of can help hospitals prepare for ensure continuum care critically patients. This study aimed to describe pattern outcomes at ED National Hospital Tanzania from 2019 2021. Methodology...
Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) arise from diverse risk factors with differences in the contexts and variabilities regions countries. Addressing such a complex challenge requires local evidence. Tanzania has been convening stakeholders every year to disseminate discuss scientific evidence, policies, implementation gaps, inform policy makers NCDs responses. This paper documents these dissemination efforts how they have influenced response landscape region. Methods: Desk review...