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Challenges in diagnosing paediatric malaria in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
(BioMed Central, 2013-07-03)
Background: Malaria is a major cause of paediatric morbidity and mortality. As no clinical features clearly
differentiate malaria from other febrile illnesses, and malaria diagnosis is challenged by often lacking ...
Trends in and socio-demographic factors associated with caesarean section at a large Tanzanian hospital, 2000 to 2013
(The University of Bergen, 2014-03-21)
Introduction: Caesarean section (CS) can prevent maternal or fetal complications. Sub-Saharan Africa has the lowest CS levels in the world but large variations are seen between and within countries. The tertiary hospital, ...
Health and Oral Health related knwoledge, attitudes and behaviors - a study of secondary school students in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. A cross sectional study of 16-20 year old students
(The University of Bergen, 2012-05-18)
Aim: To assess the socio-demographic distribution, relationship and levels of health and oral health related knowledge, attitudes and behaviors among secondary school students in Dar-es-Salaam region, Tanzania.
Methods: ...
Perceptions and beliefs on tuberculosis and the influence on health seeking behaviour. A qualitative study in Kinondoni district, Dar es Salaam.
(The University of Bergen, 2010-05-17)
Background and goal
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the major health problems in the world. Early passive case detection and high treatment compliance is important for obtaining a successful TB control.
One of the factors ...
Controlling iodine deficiency disorders through salt iodation in Tanzania
(The University of Bergen, 2009-12-11)
Background: Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) is a major public health problem
worldwide, in which more than two billion people have insufficient iodine intake,
including 285 million school-age children. In Tanzania, 41% ...
Prevalence of Respiratory Symptoms and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Reference Values for Lung Function Testing in Kinondoni District, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
(The University of Bergen, 2010-05-15)
In the wake of socioeconomic development, changing demographics towards ageing
populations and the expatiation of non-communicable diseases put additional strains and new
challenges unto health services and disease ...
Factors associated with health facility childbirth in districts of Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia: a population based survey
(BioMed Central, 2014-07-04)
Background: Maternal mortality continues to be a heavy burden in low and middle income countries where half of all deliveries take place in homes without skilled attendance. The study aimed to investigate the underlying ...
Challenges of disseminating clinical practice guidelines in a weak health system: the case of HIV and infant feeding recommendations in Tanzania
(BioMed Central, 2014-12-23)
Background: Clinical guidelines aim to improve patient outcomes by providing recommendations on appropriate healthcare for specific clinical conditions. Scientific evidence produced over time leads to change in clinical ...
Education and knowledge helps combating malaria, but not degedege: a cross-sectional study in Rufiji, Tanzania
(BioMed Central, 2014-05-28)
Background: Traditional medicine is readily available in Tanzania, and local terms like degedege is widely used for malaria-like illnesses, often associated with supernatural forces. Malaria prevention and intervention ...
Stakeholders' participation in planning and priority setting in the context of a decentralised health care system: the case of prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV programme in Tanzania
(BioMed Central, 2013-07-12)
Background: In Tanzania, decentralisation processes and reforms in the health sector aimed at improving planning
and accountability in the sector. As a result, districts were given authority to undertake local planning ...