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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 ...
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: ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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% ...
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 ...
Reforms: a quest for efficiency or an opportunity for vested interests'? a case study of pharmaceutical policy reforms in Tanzania
(BioMed Central, 2013-07-13)
Background: Regulation of the pharmaceutical sector is a challenging task for most governments in the
developing countries. In Tanzania, this task falls under the Food and Drugs Authority and the Pharmacy Council. In
2010, ...
The accountability for reasonableness approach to guide priority setting in health systems within limited resources - findings from action research at district level in Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia
(BioMed Central, 2014-08-20)
Background: Priority-setting decisions are based on an important, but not sufficient set of values and thus lead to disagreement on priorities. Accountability for Reasonableness (AFR) is an ethics-based approach to a ...
Prevalence and molecular characterisation of human adenovirus in diarrhoeic children in Tanzania; a case control study
(BioMed Central, 2014-12-12)
Background: Human adenovirus (HAdV) causes acute diarrhoea sporadically, as well as in outbreaks. Understanding the prevalence and types of HAdV in diarrhoea is important for control and preventive measures, especially in ...