Background The use of data in decision making and planning in primary health care settings is critical for improving efficiency and health outcomes for patients and communities. Implementation research can be used to fully ...
Introduction Achieving universal health coverage requires using research evidence to inform decision making. However, little information is available on the use of research evidence in planning in lower middle-income ...
INTRODUCTION: Bacterial meningitis is among the febrile, lethal and life-threatening diseases in neonates and children under 10 years, especially in low-income countries. The study determined the prevalence and outcome of ...
Madoshi, P.B; Chembele, J.A(European Journal of Medical and Health Research, 2023)
Background information: Currently the World is experiencing numerous calamities due to various causes such as pathogens in terms of epidemics and change of weather patterns. However the modalities of preparedness in the ...
Background: Building and strengthening health research capacity in low- and middle-income countries is
essential to achieving universal access to safe, high-quality healthcare. It can enable healthcare workers
to conduct ...
Background Even though trust is placed at the central point in ensuring proper functioning of the health systems,
studies remain scant on how it afects both the implementation and uptake of COVID-19 response measures in ...
Aricò, M; Mastrangelo, M; Noia, S.P; Mabusi, M.S; Kalolo, A; Pisani, F(Elsevier Inc., 2023-09-28)
Purpose: This study evaluated the impact of a newly established clinic for the diagnosis of pediatric epilepsy in a resource-limited center (Ifakara, Tanzania).
Methods: Patients aged 0–18 years referred to the Pediatric ...
Background: Universal coverage remains a challenging pursuit around the
world, even among the highest-income countries. Strengthening financial
management capacity is essential towards attaining the three universal ...
Abstract: COVID-19 is a major public health threat associated with the increased global burden
of infectious diseases, mortality, and enormous economic loss to countries and communities. Safe
and efficacious COVID-19 ...
Mtei, M; Mboya, I.B; Mgongo, M; Manongi, R; Amour, C; Bilakwate, J.S; Nyaki, A.Y; Ngocho, J; Jonas, N; Farah, A; Amour, M; Kalolo, A; Kengia, J.T; Tinuga, F; Ngalesoni, F; Bakari, A.H; Kirakoya, F.B; Araya, A; Kapologwe, N.A; Msuya, S.E(Taylor and Francis group, 2023-03-12)
COVID-19 is a major public health threat associated with increased disease burden, mortality, and economic
loss to countries and communities. Safe and efficacious COVID-19 vaccines are key in halting and reversing
the ...
Vaccination is the most cost-effective way of preventing Coronavirus Disease 2019
(COVID-19) although there was a considerable delay in its institution in Tanzania. This
study assessed health care workers’ (HCWs) ...
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 to ...
There has been an increase in the morbidity and mortality rates among neonates born
with Birth Asphyxia (BA) in Africa including Tanzania. Despite the efforts made by the
stakeholders the problem of BA is still persistently ...
Background: In Tanzania, the introduction of Direct Health Facility Financing (DHFF) is viewed as one of
the innovative health sector reform initiatives, with the main focus of improving quality of health services
provision. ...
Background
Limited involvement of male partners in Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness
(BPCR) is one among other factors behind high maternal mortality rate in Low- and MiddleIncome Countries (LMIC). This study ...
Background: Many evidence-based health interventions, particularly in low-income settings,
have failed to deliver the expected impact. We designed an Adaptive Diseases Control Expert
Programme in Tanzania (ADEPT) to ...
Six diferent brands of energy drinks (EDs) were analyzed to determine the concentration of cafeine in accordance with the
information on the package label. Approximately 28.1 milligrams per 100 milliliters (mg/100 ml) of ...
Background: Leprosy is one of the neglected and poverty-related diseases in low and
middle-income countries, the disease is associated with socioeconomic factors, poor knowledge
of the victims to report cases and poor ...
Age-related lens opacification (cataract) remains the leading cause of visual impairment and blindness worldwide. In low- and middle-income countries, utilization of cataract surgical services is often limited despite ...
Background: Many evidence-based health interventions, particularly in low-income settings, have failed to deliver the expected impact. We designed an Adaptive Diseases Control Expert Programme in Tanzania (ADEPT) to address ...