A5010640539- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Sex work and related issues
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
- Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
2020-2025
Hiroshima University
2022-2024
Addis Ababa University
2022
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...
Sexual and reproductive health problems are one of the top five risk factors for disability in developing world. The rates sexual most African countries overwhelming, which is why HIV other STIs still such a challenge sub-Saharan Africa. Talking about sex taboo, leading to common myths misconceptions that ultimately impact community health.In this study, we conducted 11 key stakeholder individual interviews with community, religious, political, leaders (sexual stakeholders) Tanzania....
Collaboration between medical doctors and nurses in the provision of healthcare services has been there for decades. The concept clinical pharmacy as a main goal practice is relatively new yielding more positive results providers (HCPs), patients, health system. This study assessed barriers facilitators toward integration pharmacists CPS Tanzania.
Tanzania mandated reporting laws aim to identify and address child abuse, yet healthcare students' awareness are limited. This study assessed training's impact on their knowledge of handling confidential abuse data. The involved 412 medical nursing students in a randomized controlled trial (RCT), with 206 participants receiving sexual health training waitlist control group equal size no intervention. Baseline 3-month follow-up assessments evaluated mandatory recording practices. At the...
Background The provision of clinical pharmacy services (CPS) in low- and middle-income countries is still low. reported challenges providing CPS include healthcare structures, public policies, resources, workforce, culture education inequalities. This study aimed to explore the strategies improve tertiary health facilities Tanzania. Methods was conducted between August September 2021. We adopted an exploratory qualitative conduct 14 in-depth interviews with hospital administrators 10 focus...
Tanzania is among the top five countries with a high burden of sickle cell disease (SCD) in world. Even though effects SCD on quality life have been documented other including Nigeria and United States America, few are known from Tanzania. Therefore, this study focused evaluating children living their parents. The employed qualitative approach to interview purposively selected parents who lived used hydroxyurea (HU) for more than 3 years. in-depth interviews were conducted 11 at Muhimbili...
Abstract Objective: Improved food availability and a growing economy in Tanzania may insufficiently decrease pre-existing nutritional deficiencies simultaneously increase overweight within the same individual, household or population, causing double burden of malnutrition (DBM). We investigated economic inequalities DBM at level, expressed as stunted child with mother overweight/obesity, moderating role dietary diversity these inequalities. Design: used cross-sectional data from 2015–2016...
Abstract Background Adolescents living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) have an increased risk of depression, negatively affecting their adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and treatment outcomes. Integrating mental health care in HIV settings improves comprehensive care. However, integration remains challenging Tanzania, like other high-burden low-resource settings. The overall objective this work is inform the development a psychological intervention for depression adolescents...
Adolescents with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are at greater risk for mental health problems than their HIV-negative counterparts. However, there is a dearth of evidence on the need services, including interventions depression in adolescents HIV (AWHIV), most low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study's objective was to explore unmet needs AWHIV inform development implementation psychological intervention Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. A descriptive phenomenological qualitative...
Tanzania is a country experiencing multiple sexual health challenges, but providers receive no formal training in health. This study aimed to assess (1) what challenges are commonly seen clinics Tanzania, (2) which raised by patients, (3) not addressed and (4) topics prioritise for curriculum. Healthcare settings Tanzania. Participants were 60 experienced 61 student doctors, nurses midwives working Dar es Salaam. The authors conducted 18 focus groups stratified profession (midwifery, nursing...
Labour pain usually brings with it many concerns for a parturient and her family. The majority of the women in labour may require some sort relief method during this period, be pharmacological or non-pharmacological. In Tanzania, use non-pharmacological methods to remains low among nurse-midwives. We analysed experiences nurse-midwives manage pain, two selected districts Pwani Dar es Salaam regions eastern Tanzania. This paper describes Non-pharmacological Methods (NPMs) currently used by...
To address Tanzania’s high maternal mortality ratio, it is crucial to increase women’s access healthcare. improve access, the quality of antenatal care needs be improved. Therefore, we conducted a pilot study smartphone app for midwives and examined its potential effects on learning outcomes birth preparedness pregnant women in Tanzania. This mixed-methods, provided an educational intervention group, obtained data about continuous use app, measured midwives’ outcomes, directed focus group...
Background Intrapartum continuity of care to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality relies heavily on a functional effective referral system between tiers care. Capacity building providers in managing intrapartum referrals is expected improve the efficiency system, but this does not always work practice. This study explored experiences perceptions maternity healthcare emergency Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Methods An exploratory qualitative was conducted at Amana Regional Referral Hospital...
Factors contributing to low use of HU among SCD patients exist in high-income countries. The latter leaves a drift literature on factors for utilization developing This study aimed explore the influencing management Tanzania. A qualitative was employed interview purposively selected participants this study. in-depth interviews were conducted with 11 parents children SCD, four medical doctors working at sickle cell clinics, and two representatives national health insurance fund (NHIF)....
Health care providers across sub-Saharan Africa continue to face challenges while delivering sexual health services. We explored the experiences, views and of professionals students different disciplines in Tanzania, towards delivery services men who have sex with men.Utilizing a qualitative approach, we recruited 121 (providers) from fields midwifery, nursing medicine Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. conducted 18 focus groups discussions, stratified by profession experience, investigate clinical...
Abstract Background Rates of unplanned adolescent pregnancy and unsafe induced abortions are very high in Sub-Saharan African countries including Tanzania. Despite their availability accessibility, modern family planning methods reported to be critically underutilized by adolescents. This study is part a broader that aims develop curriculum will used training health professionals investigating the sexual needs providers students Aim describes perceptions on provision contraceptives Methods...
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...
Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a significant public health problem affecting one billion children aged 2 to 17 globally. The prevalence of CSA in Tanzania the highest; however, how care providers manage cases has not been studied.This study investigated medical, nursing, and midwifery professionals handle identified factors that facilitate or impede provision quality victims.Participants were 60 experienced healthcare 61 students working Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. We conducted 18 focus groups...
Little is known about the factors that may prevent healthcare professionals as key stakeholders from exploring sexual health issues in Tanzania. This study examined professionals' perspectives on barriers to addressing concerns practice. In June 2019, we conducted an exploratory qualitative involving 18 focus group discussions among (
Male erectile dysfunction is a significant public health problem that considerably impacts one's relationships and affects sexual life. However, few studies have been conducted in Sub-Saharan Africa to explore male dysfunction. This study explored how healthcare professionals identify manage Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Eighteen (18) focus group discussions were with practitioners (N=60) students (N=61), stratified by midwifery, nursing, or medicine. Thematic analysis resulted two main themes:...
Abstract Background Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is tied to one of the most conservative cultures in Mediterranean and Sub-Saharan Africa. More than 200 million girls women 30 African, Asian middle Eastern countries have undergone FGM/C. However, healthcare professionals are not adequately trained prevent manage FGM/C-related complications including sexual health problems. This study aimed assess need acceptability a curriculum train nursing medical students clients with FGM/C...
Background The COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected access to healthcare services, particularly among individuals living with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) who require regular visits. Studies suggest that knowledge about a specific disease is closely linked the ability services for condition. In preparation future, we conducted study assess of NCDs and adults residing in rural areas before during pandemic. Methods We community-based cross-sectional Tanzania October 2022, few months...