Search Results - "Mbotwa, Christopher H"

Determinants for choice of home birth over health facility birth among women of reproductive age in Tanzania: an analysis of data from the 2015-16 Tanzania demographic and health survey and malaria indicator survey by Moshi, Fabiola V., Mbotwa, Christopher H.

“…Background While evidence has shown an association between place of birth and birth outcomes, factors contributing to the choice of home birth have not been…”
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Predictors for the uptake of optimal doses of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine for intermittent preventive treatment of malaria during pregnancy in Tanzania: further analysis of the data of the 2015-2016 Tanzania demographic and health survey and malaria indicator survey by Mushi, Vivian, Mbotwa, Christopher H, Zacharia, Abdallah, Ambrose, Theresia, Moshi, Fabiola V

“…In Tanzania, the uptake of optimal doses (≥ 3) of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine for intermittent preventive treatment of malaria (IPTp-SP) during pregnancy has…”
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Mental distress and associated factors among undergraduate students: evidence from a cross-sectional study at the University of Dodoma, Tanzania by Rweyemamu, Linus P., Mbotwa, Christopher H., Massawe, Joseph I., Mramba, Rosemary P.

“…Mental distress is a common health problem facing university students worldwide. It manifests with varying levels of depression, anxiety, and somatic symptoms…”
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Prescribing patterns of antimicrobials according to the WHO AWaRe classification at a tertiary referral hospital in the southern highlands of Tanzania by Nsojo, Anthony, George, Lutengano, Mwasomola, Davance, Tawete, Joseph, Mbotwa, Christopher H., Mweya, Clement N., Mwakyula, Issakwisa

“…Antimicrobial consumption continues to rise globally and contributes to the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance. This study aimed to evaluate…”
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Retention in an mHealth App Aiming to Promote the Use of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Among Female Sex Workers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Prospective Cohort Study by Mbotwa, Christopher H, Kazaura, Method R, Moen, Kåre, Leshabari, Melkizedeck T, Metta, Emmy, Mmbaga, Elia J

“…Background:Increasing access to smartphones in sub-Saharan Africa offers an opportunity to leverage mobile health (mHealth) technology to improve access to…”
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Predictors of condom use among unmarried sexually active women of Reproductive age in Tanzania by Mbotwa, Christopher H, Moshi, Fabiola V, Mosha, Idda H, Kibona, Shadrack E, Ezekiel, Mangi J, Kazaura, Method R

“…Background: Condom is one of the methods for prevention against Human Immunodeficiency Virus and other Sexually Transmitted Infections. It is also considered…”
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Effect of an mHealth intervention on retention in HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis services among female sex workers: Preliminary evidence of the use of the Jichunge app in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Mbotwa, Christopher H, Kazaura, Method R, Moen, Kåre, Lichtwarck, Hanne O, Leshabari, Melkizedeck T, Metta, Emmy, Mmbaga, Elia J

“…Background Mobile health (mHealth) applications have been reported to be effective in promoting access and adherence to health services. However, knowledge…”
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Comparison of Mortality by Gender and Regions in Tanzania using Direct Standardized Death Rates (DSDR) Method by Kibona, Shadrack E., Mbotwa, Christopher H.

“…Background: Comparison of mortality is very useful in assessing population health. Crude rates can easily be computed from the mortality but they are not good…”
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Sexual harassment in public transport among female university students in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Mosha, Idda, Mapunda, Grace, Mbotwa, Christopher, Nyamhanga, Tumaini

“…Background: Globally, women and girls are subjected to various forms of sexual harassment while using public transport daily. Objective: To determine the…”
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Effect of an mHealth intervention on retention in HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis services among female sex workers: Preliminary evidence of the use of the app in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Christopher H Mbotwa, Method R Kazaura, Kåre Moen, Hanne O Lichtwarck, Melkizedeck T Leshabari, Emmy Metta, Elia J Mmbaga

“…Background Mobile health (mHealth) applications have been reported to be effective in promoting access and adherence to health services. However, knowledge…”
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