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Level of knowledge, acceptability, and willingness to use oral fluid HIV self-testing among medical students in Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania: a descriptive cross-sectional study

AIDS Research and Therapy, 2020
Background HIV Self-Testing (HIVST) is universally accepted as an innovative strategy complimenting existing HIV testing services to archive the UNAIDS, 95-95-95 goals by 2030.
Proches Arobogast Vara, Luyeye Sostenes Buhulula, Fatma Aziz Mohammed, Bernard Njau   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cystic echinococcosis in northern Tanzania: a pilot study in Maasai livestock-keeping communities

Parasites & Vectors, 2022
Background There are close similarities between the life-cycles of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (E. granulosus s.l.) that causes cystic echinococcosis (CE) in humans and Taenia multiceps/Coenurus cerebralis that causes cerebral coenurosis in small ...
Francesca Tamarozzi, Tito Kibona, William A. de Glanville, Tauta Mappi, Elly Adonikamu, Anande Salewi, Kennedy Misso, Venance Maro, Adriano Casulli, Azzurra Santoro, Federica Santolamazza, Blandina T. Mmbaga, Sarah Cleaveland   +12 more
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A Rapid Assessment of the Quality of Neonatal Healthcare in Kilimanjaro Region, Northeast Tanzania. [PDF]

, 2012
While child mortality is declining in Africa there has been no evidence of a comparable reduction in neonatal mortality. The quality of inpatient neonatal care is likely a contributing factor but data from resource limited settings are few. The objective
AB Pembe, AS Nyamtema, Bernard Mbwele, C Klingenberg, C Opondo, CA Petti, CA Petti, CR Polage, D Acolet, DE Dow, E Ahman, Elizabeth Reddy, H Reyburn, HL Kidanto, HL Kidanto, Hugh Reyburn, J Newman, JE Lawn, JE Lawn, JK Rajaratnam, JM Belizan, K Gross, K Gross, K Manji, L Liu, LF Mott, M English, M English, M Mrisho, M Sarker, N Iriya, N Opiyo, R Lozano, SC Anyangwe, SG Hinderaker, SK Gaise, T Duke, UNICEF, United Nations Development Programme UNDP Tanzania, World Health Organization, World Health Organization, World Health Organization, ZA Bhutta   +42 more
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A Large Pedunculated Subserosal Leiomyoma Masquerading as a Pelvic Tumor in Early Pregnancy: A Rare Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Uterine leiomyomas, commonly known as fibroids, are the most prevalent pelvic tumors in females, affecting 20%–30% of women of reproductive age. However, large pedunculated subserosal leiomyomas presenting during early pregnancy are uncommon and may mimic adnexal or intra‐abdominal malignancies, posing diagnostic and management challenges ...
John Lugata, Felix Luginga, Tecla Lyamuya, Glory Maringo, Eusebious Maro, Alex Mremi, Bariki Mchome   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Factors influencing disclosure among women experiencing intimate partner violence during pregnancy in Moshi Municipality, Tanzania

BMC Public Health, 2016
Background Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) has serious negative health effects to millions of women around the globe. While disclosing IPV could open doors for support and eventually prevent partner abuse, the factors associated with IPV disclosure ...
Victor Katiti, Geofrey Nimrod Sigalla, Jane Rogathi, Rachel Manongi, Declare Mushi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Poor Glycemic Control in East Africa: Prevalence, Risk Factors and Public Health Implications in Diabetes Management

Endocrinology, Diabetes &Metabolism, Volume 9, Issue 3, May 2026.
In East Africa, poor glycaemic control is common (about 60%–85%), usually defined by HbA1c ≥ 7% (or > 7.5%) and sometimes fasting glucose. Older age, longer duration, comorbidities and barriers to adherence and access drive the burden—supporting tiered, access‐focused interventions.
Fanny Eseohe Onohuean, Mary Onohuean, Haron Olot, Hope Onohuean   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding the role of the husband in supporting early detection, diagnosis, and treatment for breast cancer patients in Northern Tanzania: a qualitative study

BMC Public Health
Background Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer related morbidity and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa with women often being diagnosed at advanced stages of disease.
Mackenzie N. Abraham, Elizabeth F. Msoka, Taylor Hollis, Furaha Serventi, Perry M. Cyril, Gileard G. Masenga, Blandina T. Mmbaga, Lily Gutnik   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence of overweight and obesity among type 2 diabetic patients attending diabetes clinics in northern Tanzania

BMC Research Notes, 2017
Objectives To determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among patients with type 2 diabetes who are attending diabetes clinics in northern Tanzania. Results In total 227 type 2 diabetic patients attending diabetes clinics were enrolled. Majority
Damian J. Damian, Kelvin Kimaro, Godwin Mselle, Rose Kaaya, Isaac Lyaruu   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Height of Kilimanjaro [PDF]

British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2001
Editor,—As one who, for my running exploits on Kilimanjaro, was mentioned in Damian Bailey's1 …
openaire   +1 more source

Introduction: Peasants, Pastoralists and Proletarians: Joining the Debates on Trajectories of Agrarian Change, Livelihoods and Land Use [PDF]

, 2013
Recent changes in the agrarian studies and geography literatures present differing views on the pace and trajectory of change in rural developing areas. In this special section of Human Geography, we contrast the theoretical and practice implications of ...
McCusker, Brent, O'Brien, Geoff, O'Keefe, Paul, O'Keefe, Phil   +3 more
core   +1 more source