A5060440111- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- ICT in Developing Communities
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Global Health and Surgery
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Uterine Myomas and Treatments
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Gynecological conditions and treatments
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Health and Conflict Studies
Mount Meru University
2024
The University of Dodoma
2014-2022
Iringa Mercy Organization
2016
University of Bahrain
2015
Objective This study used a nationally representative sample from Tanzania as an example of low-resource setting with high burden maternal and newborn deaths, to assess the availability readiness health facilities provide basic emergency obstetric care (BEmONC) its associated factors. Design Health facility-based cross-sectional survey. Setting We analysed data for services obtained 2014–2015 Service Provision Assessment survey, using WHO-Service Availability Readiness tool. Primary...
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a well-characterized disease affecting significant population of pregnant women worldwide. It has been widely linked to undue weight gain associated with factors such as diet, obesity, family history, and ethnicity. Poorly controlled GDM results in maternal fetal morbidity mortality. Improved outcomes therefore rely on early diagnosis tight glycaemic control. While straightforward protocols exist for screening management the general population, remains...
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is rapidly increasing worldwide. Globally, 18.4 million pregnancies are complicated by GDM. Despite its known effect, GDM screening not part of routine antenatal services in Tanzania. There paucity data on the magnitude and risk factors for Therefore, this study sought to determine prevalence predictors among pregnant women Dodoma region, Tanzania from March August 2018.A cross-sectional was carried out between April 2018. A total 582 were recruited four...
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....
Introduction: while HIV testing and counseling (HTC) services remain to be amongst the effective strategies in slowing transmission, its accessibility uptake Tanzania is low. In 2011, 50% of adults have been ever tested received their results. We conducted this study assess barriers utilization HTC Tanzania.
Antenatal care (ANC) is considered a cornerstone of reproductive health programmes, but many women face difficulties in accessing these services, particularly some sub-Saharan African countries, such as Tanzania. This study aimed to test ANC visit acceptability using mHealth system PANDA (Pregnancy And Newborn Diagnostic Assessment) the Mufindi district (Tanzania). We investigated pregnant and healthcare workers (HCWs) an intervention area compared with control area. An ad hoc questionnaire...
Key Clinical Message Nonobstetric hematomas of the vulva are rare and not extensively reported in literature. There no consensus guidelines a paucity literature to guide best practices with regard management. We present case hematoma teenage girl. Our experience highlights importance prompt surgical intervention reduce associated morbidity minimize hospital stay.
Background Neonatal sepsis is the clinical infection categorized as early and late-onset. It a public health challenge all over world despite of maternal interventions. Tabora Region still region with high morbidity neonatal at western zone Tanzania by 6.8%. Risk factors are obscure. The aim this study was to assess predictors associated in Kitete Hospital. Methods Quantitative hospital based cross-sectional total number 328 neonates their mothers were selected participate into using simple...
Cases of post-coital posterior fornix perforation with vaginal eviscerations are infrequently reported in literature and uncommon cause for laparotomy.We report the case 28 year old nulliparous woman presented to hospital per bleeding evisceration following penile-vaginal sexual intercourse.High degree suspicion these cases is important especially sexually active women as delay management often results life threatening blood loss, peritonitis intestinal obstruction. Physicians should be...
Preeclampsia and eclampsia are conditions which increase maternal foetal morbidity mortality worldwide. These ranked as the second leading cause of deaths. Nurses have a critical role in preventing managing preeclampsia. However, their knowledge has not been evaluated particularly among those working primary health facilities, where opportunities for continue education is limited.To assess on prevention management preeclampsia nurses care settings.Analysis baseline data from an intervention...
Antenatal (ANC) and postnatal care (PNC) are logical entry points for prevention treatment of pregnancy-related illness to reduce perinatal mortality. We developed signal functions assessed availability the essential components care.
Background: Group B streptococcus (GBS) and Listeria monocytogenes are members of the normal microbes female genital tract. During labour GBS may infect new-borns, leading to neonatal sepsis meningitis. So far, there is no report on prevalence among pregnant women in Mwanza. The objective study was determine magnitude Streptococcus its associated factors at Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza, Tanzania. Methods: a cross section conducted from 1 st November 2011 31 May 2012 Centre Tanzania. ...
ABSTRACT Background It is estimated that 1 million babies die each year due to birth asphyxia. Globally, it approximated 10 cannot do by themselves and need assistance. Helping breathe a key component in reducing neonatal mortality Methods A cross-sectional design was used, total of 330 respondents included the study. Simple random sampling lottery used select 2 regions health facilities. The participants were selected through convenient. Data collected using standard semi-structured...
: This study aimed to understand the care needs, arrangements and burden of for people with dementia in Northern Tanzania.
Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common complication after cesarean section in Tanzania, with high rates of and multidrug-resistant isolates reported. Understanding bacterial etiology antibiotic susceptibility patterns crucial for effective treatment prevention. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the etiology, patterns, modalities SSI among post-cesarean delivery women Iringa region. Methods: A cross-sectional involving 162 was conducted across five hospitals Iringa. Data...
Background The burden of diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide and especially so in developing countries. Poor control associated with the development progression many chronic diseases. Proper glycaemic important to prevent these complications. In this study, we aimed at assessing status identifying predictors good among patients type 2 attending an outpatient clinic Kilombero district, Tanzania.MethodsThis study was a prospective, based, cross-sectional conducted between August October...
Background: The use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) for the treatment human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is associated with significant and sustained decrease in viral RNA levels that allows immune system to recover. extent this recovery depends on baseline CD4 count. Evidence patients advanced HIV from resource limited settings scarce. objective study was determine a cohort infected outpatients after using ART period 2 years. Methods: This retrospective conducted an outpatient clinic at...
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Abstract Background Antenatal care provides a platform for important health functions during pregnancy, including promotion, screening, and diagnosis disease prevention. Timely appropriate utilization of antenatal can prevent complications ensure better maternal newborn care. The aim this study was to assess the effectiveness interactive mobile technologies in improving service Dodoma region, Tanzania Methods A controlled quasi-experimental carried. Random selection participants employed...