Search Results - "Kilale, Andrew M"
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Developing national strategies for reaching men with HIV testing services in Tanzania: results from the male catch-up plan
Published in BMC health services research (20-05-2019)“…According to the 2016-2017 Tanzania HIV Impact Survey, 55% of men diagnosed with HIV during the survey self-reported that they were unaware of their HIV…”
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Knowledge and perception on type2 diabetes and hypertension among HIV clients utilizing care and treatment services: a cross sectional study from Mbeya and Dar es Salaam regions in Tanzania
Published in BMC public health (28-07-2018)“…Type2 Diabetes and Hypertension (T2DM/HTN) have become serious threats to the health and socio-economic development in the developing countries. People living…”
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Knowledge and misconceptions about epilepsy among people with epilepsy and their caregivers attending mental health clinics: A qualitative study in Taenia solium endemic pig‐keeping communities in Tanzania
Published in Epilepsia open (01-06-2023)“…Objective Taenia solium (T. solium) neurocysticercosis (NCC) affects the central nervous system and is associated with 30% of acquired epilepsy in some endemic…”
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Barriers to the implementation, uptake and scaling up of the healthy plate model among regular street food consumers: a qualitative inquiry in Dar-es-Salaam city, Tanzania
Published in BMC nutrition (06-10-2022)“…The healthy plate model is considered one of the practical approaches to reduce the average portion of staple food in main meals, consequently reducing the…”
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Perceived benefits, challenges, and recommendations for HIV research dissemination and implementation science efforts in Tanzania: Findings from the HIV/AIDS Research Forum brainstorming session
Published in PLOS global public health (2022)“…Although several international and national HIV/AIDS conferences exist, there was not a national conference in Tanzania focusing on HIV/AIDS disseminating and…”
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Sharing food with infants in Hadza communities in Tanzania
Published in Infant behavior & development (01-02-2023)“…By analyzing mealtime interactions of Tanzanian Hadza infants with their interactional partners, we explored how two foundational schemas, namely…”
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Magnitude and risk factors of non-communicable diseases among people living with HIV in Tanzania: a cross sectional study from Mbeya and Dar es Salaam regions
Published in BMC public health (02-09-2014)“…HIV and Non communicable diseases (NCDs) are major problem of public health importance in developing countries. This study was conducted to explore and…”
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Performance of health laboratories in provision of HIV diagnostic and supportive services in selected districts of Tanzania
Published in BMC health services research (23-01-2017)“…Roll-out and implementation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) necessitated many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to strengthen their national health laboratory…”
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The readiness of the national health laboratory system in supporting care and treatment of HIV/AIDS in Tanzania
Published in BMC health services research (26-06-2015)“…Strong health laboratory systems and networks capable of providing high quality services are critical components of the health system and play a key role in…”
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Supply chain management of laboratory supportive services and its potential implications on the quality of HIV diagnostic services in Tanzania
Published in Tanzania journal of health research (25-05-2018)“…Background: Reliable supply of laboratory supportive services contributes significantly to the quality of HIV diagnostic services. This study assessed the…”
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Availability of HIV/AIDS community intervention programmes and quality of services in and around selected mining sites in Tanzania
Published in Tanzania journal of health research (29-06-2015)“…Background: Mining is one of the major sectors of the country's economy as it employs and attracts a large number of people from different areas. As a result,…”
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Evaluation of the KEMRI Hep-cell II test kit for detection of hepatitis B surface antigens in Tanzania
Published in Tanzania journal of health research (01-07-2012)“…Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is one of the most important serological markers used to diagnose acute and chronic hepatitis B infection. The objective of…”
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High prevalence of tuberculosis diagnosed during autopsy examination at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Published in Tanzania journal of health research (01-07-2013)“…The primary aims of tuberculosis (TB) control programmes is early diagnosis and prompt treatment of infectious cases to limit transmission. Failure to diagnose…”
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Perceived benefits, challenges, and recommendations for HIV research dissemination and implementation science efforts in Tanzania: Findings from the HIV/AIDS Research Forum brainstorming session
Published in PLOS global public health (01-01-2022)“…Although several international and national HIV/AIDS conferences exist, there was not a national conference in Tanzania focusing on HIV/AIDS disseminating and…”
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Evaluation of the KEMRI Hep-cell II test kit for detection of hepatitis B surface antigens in Tanzania
Published in Tanzania journal of health research (17-09-2013)“…Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is one of the most important serological markers used to diagnose acute and chronic hepatitis B infection. The objective of…”
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High prevalence of tuberculosis diagnosed during autopsy examination at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Published in Tanzania journal of health research (11-03-2014)“…The primary aims of tuberculosis (TB) control programmes is early diagnosis and prompt treatment of infectious cases to limit transmission. Failure to diagnose…”
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