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Readiness to provide comprehensive emergency obstetric and neonatal care: a cross-sectional study in 30 health facilities in Tanzania

Juma, D.; Stordal, K.; Kamala, B.; Bishanga, D.R; Kalolo, A.; Moshiro, R.; Kvaløy, J.T; Manongi, R. (2024-07-31)

Background Despite the global progress in bringing health services closer to the population, mothers and their newborns still receive substandard care leading to morbidity and mortality. Health facilities’ capacity to ...
Documenting the implementation processes and effects of the data use initiatives in primary health care settings in Tanzania: A before-after mixed methods study protocol

Kalolo, A; Kesale, A.M; Anasel, M; Kapologwe, N.A; Jaribu, J; Mujaya, S; Kengia, J.T (2024-05-31)

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 ...
Health research evidence: its current usage in health planning, determinants and readiness to use knowledge translation tools among health planning teams in Tanzania—an exploratory mixed-methods study protocol

Kagoma, P; Mongi, R; Kapologwe, N.A; Kengia, J; Kalolo, A (BMJ, 2024)

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 ...
Prevalence and outcome of bacterial meningitis among children of less than 10 years along the Kilombero valley in Morogoro, Tanzania

Madoshi, P.B; Sanga, Z.E; Ngarawa, K.A; Lubomba, W. (Rwanda Biomedical Centre, 2022-01-30)

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 ...
Situational Analysis in Responding to Emerging and Re-Emerging Epidemics: A Case Study of Dodoma City in Tanzania

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 ...
Research Capacity, Motivators and Barriers to Conducting Research Among Healthcare Providers in Tanzania’s Public Health System: A Mixed Methods Study

Kengia, J.T; Kalolo, A; Barash, D; Chwa, C; Hayirli, T.C; Kapologwe, N.A; Kinyaga, A; Meara, J.G; Staffa, S.J; Zanial, N; Alidina, S (2022-11-29)

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 ...
The role of trust in the implementation and uptake of COVID-19 response measures: a qualitative study of health professionals’ experiences in Tanzania

Metta, E; Shayo, E.H; Ngalesoni, F; Kalolo, A; Nyamuryekung’e, K; Mboya, I.B; Ndumwa, H.P; Njiro, B.J; Amour, M.A (BMC, 2023)

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 ...
The impact of a newly established specialized pediatric epilepsy center in Tanzania: An observational study

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 ...
Strengthening financial management systems at primary health care: Performance assessment of the Facility Financial Accounting and Reporting System (FFARS) in Tanzania

Ruhago, G.M; Ngalesoni, F.N; Kapologwe, N.A; Kengia, J.T; Ngocho, J; Kabusi, S.M; Kalolo, A; Kitali, E.J; Rwamiago, E; Mtei, G (2023-01-09)

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 ...
COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake and Associated Factors in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from a Community-Based Survey in Tanzania

Msuya, S.E; Manongi, R.N; Jonas, N; Mtei, M; Amour, C; Mgongo, M.B; Bilakwate, J.S; Amour, M; Kalolo, A; Kapologwe, N; Kengia, J; Tinuga, F; Ngalesoni, F; Bakari, A.H; Kirakoya, F.B; Araya, A; Mboya, I.B (MDPI, 2023-02-17)

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 ...
Confidence in COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness and safety and its effect on vaccine uptake in Tanzania: A community-based cross-sectional study

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 ...
Health care workers’ self-perceived infection risk and COVID-19 vaccine uptake: A mixed methods study

Nyamuryekung’e, K.K; Amour, M.; Mboya, I.; Ndumwa, H; Kengia, J; Njiro, B.J; Mhamilawa, L; Shayo, E; Ngalesoni, F; Kapologwe, N; Kalolo, A; Metta, E; Msuya, S (2023-06-07)

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) ...
Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake and Hesitancy among Healthcare Workers in Tanzania: A Mixed-Methods Study

Amour, M.A; Mboya, I.B; Ndumwa, H.P; Kengia, J.T; Metta, E.; Njiro, B.J; Nyamuryekung’e, K.K; Mhamilawa, L.E; Shayo, E.H; Ngalesoni, F.; Kapologwe, N.; Sunguya, B.; Msuya, S.E; Kalolo, A. (MDPI, 2023-05-19)

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 ...
Predictors of Birth Asphyxia among Neonates in Dodoma Region Tanzania: A matched case-control study

Gemuhay, H.M; Kalolo, A.; Ali, S.; Kibusi, S. (2023-04)

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 ...
Effects of Direct Health Facility Financing on Health System Performance and How It Is Implemented in the Public Primary Health Facilities in Tanzania: A non-controlled before and after mixed method study.

Kapologwe, N,; Ruhago, G.; Kibusi, S,; Samky, H.; Mtei, G.; Kengia, J.; Malima, S.; Kalolo, A. (2022-09-06)

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. ...
The Magnitude and Determinants of Participation of Male Partners in Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness in Two Selected Districts of Mwanza Region, Northwest Tanzania

Mgalla, N.M; Wilfred, D.; Matovelo, D.; Nyagonde, S.; Basinda, N.; Ndaki, P.; Ngallaba, S.E; Kalolo, A.; Kapesa, A. (OJS, 2023-06)

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 ...
Implementing Innovative Approaches to Improve Health Care Delivery Systems for Integrating Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases Using Tuberculosis and Diabetes as a Model in Tanzania

Mpagama, S.G; Byashalira, K.C; Chamba, N.G; Heysell, S.K; Alimohamed, M.Z; Shayo, P.J; Kalolo, A.; Chongolo, A.M; Gitige, C.G; Mmbaga, B.T; Ntinginya, N.E; Alffenaar, J.C; Bygbjerg, C.; Lillebaek, T.; Christensen, D.L; Ramaiya, K.L (MDPI, 2023-08-29)

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 ...
The Caffeine Content of Energy Drinks in accordance with the Information on the Package Label

Kudema, S.; Thomas, C.; Ngowi, H. (Hindawi, 2023-01-23)

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 ...
Leprosy: A Stander-By Public Health Contender in the Hard to Reach Communities along the Eastern Zone of Tanzania

Madoshi, P.B; Karuhanga, T.A; Kaale, S.E; Jullu, B.S; Fr. Mpinge, S. (Global Journals, Inc, 2023)

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 ...
Alternative community-led intervention to improve uptake of cataract surgery services in rural Tanzania— The Dodoma Community Cataract Acceptance Trial (DoCCAT): a protocol for intervention co-designing and implementation in a cluster-randomized controlled trial

Sandi, F; Mercer, G; Geneau, R; Bassett, K; Bintabara, D; Kalolo, A (Oxford, 2024-03-08)

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 ...

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