Search Results - "Michael J. Mahande"

Prevalence and risk factors for caesarean delivery following labor induction at a tertiary hospital in North Tanzania: a retrospective cohort study (2000-2015) by Tarimo, Clifford Silver, Mahande, Michael J, Obure, Joseph

“…Labor induction is among the common and widely practiced obstetric interventions aiming at achieving vaginal delivery. However, cesarean section (CS) delivery…”
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Factors associated with HIV status disclosure to partners and its outcomes among HIV-positive women attending Care and Treatment Clinics at Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania by Damian, Damian J, Ngahatilwa, Diana, Fadhili, Hatibu, Mkiza, Johnston G, Mahande, Michael J, Ngocho, James S, Msuya, Sia E

“…Sub Saharan Africa continues to be the epicenter of HIV with 70% of people living with HIV globally. Women form nearly 60% of those living with HIV. Studies…”
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Patterns of acquired HIV-1 drug resistance mutations and predictors of virological failure in Moshi, Northern Tanzania by Mziray, Shabani Ramadhani, Kumburu, Happiness H, Assey, Hellen B, Sonda, Tolbert B, Mahande, Michael J, Msuya, Sia E, Kiwelu, Ireen E

“…Emergence of HIV drug resistance poses a serious risk of inactivity to all currently approved antiretroviral drugs. Profiles of HIV drug resistance mutations…”
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Effect of isoniazid preventive therapy on tuberculosis incidence and associated risk factors among HIV infected adults in Tanzania: a retrospective cohort study by Sabasaba, Amon, Mwambi, Henry, Somi, Geoffrey, Ramadhani, Angella, Mahande, Michael J

“…Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected individuals in Sub Saharan…”
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Predictors of singleton preterm birth using multinomial regression models accounting for missing data: A birth registry-based cohort study in northern Tanzania by Mboya, Innocent B, Mahande, Michael J, Obure, Joseph, Mwambi, Henry G

“…Preterm birth is a significant contributor of under-five and newborn deaths globally. Recent estimates indicated that, Tanzania ranks the tenth country with…”
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Prediction of perinatal death using machine learning models: a birth registry-based cohort study in northern Tanzania by Mboya, Innocent B, Mahande, Michael J, Mohammed, Mohanad, Obure, Joseph, Mwambi, Henry G

“…ObjectiveWe aimed to determine the key predictors of perinatal deaths using machine learning models compared with the logistic regression model.DesignA…”
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Predictors of perinatal death in the presence of missing data: A birth registry-based study in northern Tanzania by Mboya, Innocent B, Mahande, Michael J, Obure, Joseph, Mwambi, Henry G

“…More than five million perinatal deaths occur each year globally. Despite efforts put forward during the millennium development goals era, perinatal deaths…”
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Factors Affecting Exclusive Breastfeeding among Women in Muheza District Tanga Northeastern Tanzania: A Mixed Method Community Based Study by Maonga, Aubrey R., Mahande, Michael J., Damian, Damian J., Msuya, Sia E.

“…Objectives Estimates shows exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) has the potential to prevent 11.6 % of all under-five deaths in developing countries. Prevalence of…”
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Knowledge towards cervical cancer prevention and screening practices among women who attended reproductive and child health clinic at Magu district hospital, Lake Zone Tanzania: a cross-sectional study by Mabelele, Mabula M, Materu, John, Ng'ida, Faraja D, Mahande, Michael J

“…Cervical cancer is a global leading cause of morbidity and mortality, attributable to the death of approximately 266,000 women every year. Majority (87%) of…”
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Recurrence rate of preterm birth and associated factors among women who delivered at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre in Northern Tanzania: A registry based cohort study by Kalengo, Nathaniel Halide, Sanga, Leah A, Philemon, Rune Nathaniel, Obure, Joseph, Mahande, Michael J

“…Preterm birth is a public health problem particularly in low- and middle-income countries especially in sub-Saharan Africa. It is associated with infant…”
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Trends and predictors of changes in modern contraceptive use among women aged 15–49 years in Tanzania from 2004–2016: Evidence from Tanzania Demographic and Health Surveys by Yussuf, Mashavu H, Elewonibi, Bilikisu R, Rwabilimbo, Martin M, Mboya, Innocent B, Mahande, Michael J

“…Introduction Modern contraceptive use provides opportunities for women and couples to achieve optimal child spacing, achieve desired family size and reduce…”
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Maternal and fetal risk factors for stillbirth in Northern Tanzania: A registry-based retrospective cohort study by Chuwa, Francisca S, Mwanamsangu, Amasha H, Brown, Benjamin G, Msuya, Sia E, Senkoro, Elizabeth E, Mnali, Oresta P, Mazuguni, Festo, Mahande, Michael J

“…Stillbirth is a major cause of perinatal mortality and occurs disproportionately in developing countries including Tanzania. However, there is scant…”
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Initiation of postpartum modern contraceptive methods: Evidence from Tanzania demographic and health survey by Rwabilimbo, Martin M, Elewonibi, Bilikisu R, Yussuf, Mashavu H, Robert, Masanja, Msuya, Sia E, Mahande, Michael J

“…Postpartum contraceptive use is vital to improve maternal and child survival. It helps to have optimal child spacing, prevent unplanned pregnancies and…”
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Mapping regional variability of exclusive breastfeeding and its determinants at different infant’s age in Tanzania by Jahanpour, Ola Farid, Okango, Elphas Luchemo, Todd, Jim, Mwambi, Henry, Mahande, Michael J.

“…IntroductionDespite its numerous benefits, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) remains an underutilized practice. Enhancing EBF uptake necessitates a focused…”
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Trend in female genital mutilation and its associated adverse birth outcomes: A 10-year retrospective birth registry study in Northern Tanzania by Suleiman, Issa Rashid, Maro, Eusebious, Shayo, Benjamin C, Alloyce, Julius Pius, Masenga, Gileard, Mahande, Michael J, Mchome, Bariki

“…Approximately 200 million women and girls were reported to have undergone female genital mutilation worldwide in 2015.UNICEF's data based on household survey…”
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Grand multiparity as a predictor of adverse pregnancy outcome among women who delivered at a tertiary hospital in Northern Tanzania by Muniro, Zainab, Tarimo, Clifford Silver, Mahande, Michael J, Maro, Eusebious, Mchome, Bariki

“…Grand multiparity has been associated with increased risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as post-partum hemorrhage,gestational hypertension,…”
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Missed opportunity for family planning counselling along the continuum of care in Arusha region, Tanzania by Amour, Caroline, Manongi, Rachel N, Mahande, Michael J, Elewonibi, Bilikisu, Farah, Amina, Msuya, Sia Emmanuel, Shah, Iqbal

“…Adequate sexual and reproductive health information is vital to women of reproductive age (WRA) 15 to 49 years, for making informed choices on their…”
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Impact of Isoniazid Preventive Therapy on Tuberculosis incidence among people living with HIV: A secondary data analysis using Inverse Probability Weighting of individuals attending HIV care and treatment clinics in Tanzania by Maokola, Werner M, Ngowi, Bernard J, Mahande, Michael J, Todd, Jim, Robert, Masanja, Msuya, Sia E

“…Information on how well Isoniazid Preventive Therapy (IPT) works on reducing TB incidence among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in routine settings using robust…”
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The effectiveness of interventions to reduce cardio-metabolic risk factors among regular street food consumers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The pre-post findings from a cluster randomized trial (Registered by Pan African clinical trial registry with trial # PACTR202208642850935) by Kagaruki, Gibson B, Mahande, Michael J, Mayige, Mary T, Kreppel, Katharina S, Ngadaya, Esther S, Haydon, Daniel, Kimaro, Godfather D, Mfinanga, Sayoki G, Bonfoh, Bassirou

“…The healthy plate model (HPM) is a practical guide to modulate the portion of staple food in main meals, subsequently affecting the risks associated with…”
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Incidence and recurrence risk of low birth weight in Northern Tanzania: A registry based study by Mvunta, Miriam H, Mboya, Innocent B, Msuya, Sia E, John, Beatrice, Obure, Joseph, Mahande, Michael J

“…Low birth weight (LBW) is an important indicator of newborn survival. It is associated with higher risk of morbidity, mortality and long-term health…”
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