Where mobile groups settle: Spatial patterns and correlates of Maasai pastoralist sedentarization in Northern Tanzania
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2019.102086
Abstract: Abstract In the last century, mobile pastoralists around the world have transitioned to more sedentary lifestyles. Traditionally mobile people can be both pushed to settle by environmental or political forces, and pulled by new economic… read more here.
Keywords: mobile groups; spatial patterns; settlement; northern tanzania ... See more keywords
Trabeculectomy or Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation as Initial Treatment of Secondary Childhood Glaucoma in Northern Tanzania
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DOI: 10.1097/ijg.0000000000000682
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose is to describe the outcome of trabeculectomy with transscleral cyclophotocoagulation (TSCPC) as an initial intervention for secondary childhood glaucoma in Northern Tanzania. Methods: A retrospective, consecutive case series was analyzed of all… read more here.
Keywords: secondary childhood; glaucoma northern; northern tanzania; glaucoma ... See more keywords
Emergency unit capacity in Northern Tanzania: a cross-sectional survey
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-068484
Abstract: Introduction Emergency medicine (EM) is a growing field in Sub-Saharan Africa. Characterising the current capacity of hospitals to provide emergency care is important in identifying gaps and future directions of growth. This study aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: emergency; capacity; cross sectional; emergency care ... See more keywords
Efficacy of PermaNet® 3.0 and PermaNet® 2.0 nets against laboratory-reared and wild Anopheles gambiae sensu lato populations in northern Tanzania
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DOI: 10.1186/s40249-016-0220-z
Abstract: BackgroundMosquitoes have developed resistance against pyrethroids, the only class of insecticides approved for use on long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs). The present study sought to evaluate the efficacy of the pyrethroid synergist PermaNet® 3.0 LLIN versus… read more here.
Keywords: permanet nets; northern tanzania; permanet permanet; gambiae sensu ... See more keywords
Internet addiction and associated factors among medical and allied health sciences students in northern Tanzania: a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1186/s40359-020-00439-9
Abstract: Background Internet addiction is one of the fast-growing addictive behaviors and is a significant public health problem affecting a large number of people worldwide. Excessive use of the internet among university students increases their risk… read more here.
Keywords: addiction; college; northern tanzania; students northern ... See more keywords
Period teasing, stigma and knowledge: A survey of adolescent boys and girls in Northern Tanzania
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0239914
Abstract: Emerging evidence suggests that menstruation-related teasing is a common experience among adolescent girls with ramifications on their school participation, yet empirical evidence on the prevalence and determinants of period teasing in schools remain scarce. Menstrual… read more here.
Keywords: knowledge; survey; northern tanzania; period ... See more keywords
Brucellosis testing patterns at health facilities in Arusha region, northern Tanzania
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265612
Abstract: Background Brucellosis is listed as one of six priority zoonoses in Tanzania’s One Health strategic plan which highlights gaps in data needed for the surveillance and estimation of human brucellosis burdens. This study collected data… read more here.
Keywords: health facilities; health; arusha region; brucellosis testing ... See more keywords
Community- and facility-based HIV testing interventions in northern Tanzania: Midterm results of Test & Treat Project
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266870
Abstract: Test & Treat Project offers universal HIV testing and access to antiretroviral treatment in Northern Tanzania. The current cross-sectional study provides midterm results on HIV testing and counseling activities through community outreaches and facility-based services.… read more here.
Keywords: test treat; community; project; treat project ... See more keywords
Burden and risk factors for Schistosoma mansoni infection among primary school children: A quantitative school-based cross-sectional survey in Busega district, Northern Tanzania
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280180
Abstract: Background Intestinal schistosomiasis is one of the most common neglected tropical diseases in Tanzania. Despite massive praziquantel administration, data from Northern Tanzania have reported a prevalence of up to 93.2%. Because the disease is focal,… read more here.
Keywords: infection; primary school; northern tanzania; busega district ... See more keywords
Cervical cancer in Northern Tanzania—What do women living with HIV know
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DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.957325
Abstract: Background Cervical cancer (CC) is more prevalent in women living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection compared to the general population. The magnitude is high among all countries burdened with HIV—Tanzania is no exception. Despite… read more here.
Keywords: cervical cancer; living hiv; northern tanzania; knowledge ... See more keywords
Prevalence of plasmodium, leptospira and rickettsia species in Northern Tanzania: a community based survey
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DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v20i1.25
Abstract: Background The overlap of symptoms, geographic and seasonal co-occurrence of Plasmodium, Leptospira and Rickettsia infections makes malaria diagnosis difficult, increasing the chances of misdiagnosis. The paucity of data on the prevalence Plasmodium, Leptospira and Rickettsia… read more here.
Keywords: plasmodium; plasmodium leptospira; leptospira rickettsia; northern tanzania ... See more keywords