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Influence of intermittent iron and folic acid supplementation on cognitive abilities among adolescent girls in northwestern Tanzania
Iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation to reduce anemia is key for improving substantial
lost disability adjusted life years (DALYs) for adolescent girls. This study assessed the
impact of weekly IFA supplementation (WIFAS) on cognitive ability among adolescent girls -
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The role of trust in the implementation and uptake of COVID-19 response measures: a qualitative study of health professionals’ experiences in Tanzania
Even though trust is placed at the central point in ensuring proper functioning of the health systems, studies remain scant on how it affects both the implementation and uptake of COVID-19 response measures in low- and middle-income countries such as Tanzania. This study, there
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Early initiation of Breastfeeding and Associated Factors Among Mother with Children Less than two Years in Simiyu Region
Breast milk provides infants with complete nutrition for immune development and protection against childhood diseases and associated mortality. Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) aids in providing colostrum to newborns, providing protection against infection, and improvin
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Continuity of Essential Health Services Amidst COVID-19 pandemic in Tanzania; Apre and Post implementation support assessment
The COVID-19 pandemic has potentially caused disruptions in provision of routine, regular essential health services in different ways; through overwhelming the health system in responding to COVID-19; some of the intervention used to slow transmission of COVID-19 may inhibit ac
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The role of gender inequities in women’s access to reproductive health care: a population-level study of Simiyu Region in Tanzania
Amref Health Africa, with support from Global Affairs Canada, examines if women's access to reproductive health services in Tanzania is affected by Gender social norms, decision-making power, roles and responsibility, and access to resources in relation to the utilization of re
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Health care workers’ self-perceived infection risk and COVID-19 vaccine uptake: A mixed methods study
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) self-perceived infection risk and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Determinants of COVID-19 vaccine uptake and hesitancy among health care workers in Tanzania: a mixed methods study
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 promote uptake. This study, aimed to determine the COVID-19 va
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Determinants of Optimal Antenatal Care Utilization Among Women in Simiyu Region Tanzania
Antenatal care (ANC) is a critical period for promoting the health of both mothers and babies. ANC visit is a key entry point for a pregnant woman to the health care system to receive health intervention. The new World Health Organization (WHO) guideline recommends eight ANC co
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Risk Factors for the interruption in the Treatment among HIV infected adolescence attending health care and treatment clinic in Tanga Region, Tanzania
Interruption in Treatment (IIT) is a challenge in HIV care and treatment programs in sub- Saharan Africa. High IIT among HIV adolescents has both individual and potential public health consequences including discontinuation of treatment, increased HIV transmission and risk of d
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COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake and Associated Factors in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from a Community-Based Survey in Tanzania
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 vaccines are crucial in halting the pandemic. We assessed the COVID-19
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