Browsing by Author "Petrucka, Pammla"
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Colorectal Cancer Epidemiology in Tanzania: Patterns in Relation to Dietary and Lifestyle Factors
Katalambula, Leonard; Petrucka, Pammla; Buza, Joram; Ngoma, Twalib (American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2018-09-28)Background: Chronic noncommunicable diseases are increasingly captured as contributing to morbidity and mortality in low and middle income countries. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the epidemiology of colorectal ... -
Determination of Vitamins A, C and D Status Using Serum Markers and a 24-Hour Dietary Recall among Maasai Women of Reproductive Age
Martin, Haikael; Petrucka, Pammla; Buza, Joram (Open Access Library Journal, 2014-11)We previously reported that the prevalence of oral thrush among Maasai women of reproductive age in Ngorongoro Conservation Area was abnormally high (32%) in the absence of immune-com- promising diseases such as HIV. This ... -
Dietary pattern and other lifestyle factors as potential contributors to hypertension prevalence in Arusha City, Tanzania: a population-based descriptive study
Katalambula, Leonard; Meyer, Danielle; Ngoma, Twalib; Buza, Joram; Mpolya, Emmanuel; Mtumwa, Abdallah; Petrucka, Pammla (BMC Public Health, 2017)Background: High blood pressure is increasing worldwide, disproportionately so in developing countries. Inadequate health care systems and adoption of unhealthy lifestyles have been linked to this emergent pattern. To ... -
Dietary pattern as a predictor of colorectal cancer among general health population in Arusha Tanzania: A population based descriptive study
Katalambula, Leonard; Ntwenya, Julius; Ngoma, Twalib; Buza, Joram; Mpolya, Emmanuel; Paul, Edwin; Petrucka, Pammla (International Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, 2017-03)Proper diet is important in preventing many diseases, and colorectal cancer is no exception. The aim of this study was to identify major dietary patterns among the general population in Arusha Tanzania to determine whether ... -
Differences in Hypertension Risk Factors between Rural Maasai in Ngorongoro and Urban Maasai in Arusha Municipal: A Descriptive Study
Ngoye, Abel; Petrucka, Pammla; Buza, Joram (Journal of Applied Life Sciences International, 2014-08-08)Background: Many ethnic groups within Tanzania are migrating from rural to urban areas in search of jobs and better livelihoods. One such group is the Maasai, whose distinct ethnicity and lifestyle potentially offers ... -
Efficacy of Different Doses of Multiple Micronutrient Powder on Haemoglobin Concentration in Children Aged 6–59 Months in Arusha District
Kejo, Dyness; Petrucka, Pammla; Martin, Haikael; Mosha, Theobald; Kimanya, Martin (Hindawi Scientifica, 2019-02-03)In Tanzania’s Arusha District, anaemia is a significant public health problem. Recently, home fortification with multiple micronutrient powder was recommended, and daily use of one sachet has shown to be effective. However, ... -
Factors Influencing Willingness to Pay for Multiple Micronutrient Powder (Virutubishi) Supplements for Young Children in Arusha, Tanzania
Kejo, Dyness; Martin, Haikel; Mosha, Theobald; Petrucka, Pammla; Kimanya, Martin (Journal of Health & Medical Economics, 2018-11-21)Background: Multiple micronutrient powders have shown a positive effect on anaemia prevention in children 6-59 months. For the purposes of uptake and sustainability, we explored ‘‘willingness to pay’’ for these health ... -
Insulin Resistance Among Pregnant Women in Urban Areas of Arusha Region, Tanzania.
Msollo, Safiness; Martin, Haikael; Mwanri, Akwilina; Petrucka, Pammla (Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers, 2019-12-02)To establish the prevalence of insulin resistance (IR) and its determinants among selected pregnant women in urban Arusha for taking preventive measures. A cross-sectional study was conducted between March and December ... -
Knowledge and Dietary Practices on Vitamin A and Iron Among Maasai Pregnant Women: A Mixed-Method Study, Ngorongoro, Tanzania
Mshanga, Naelijwa; Martin, Haikael; Petrucka, Pammla (Dovepress, 2020-09-18)Background: Provision of micronutrients knowledge is important during pregnancy as it informs mothers what to eat and avoid, to ensure sufficient micronutrient absorption by the mothers and fetuses. Most studies focus ... -
Low macronutrients intake and associated factors among Maasai women of reproductive age in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
Martin, Haikael; Petrucka, Pammla; Buza, Joram (American Journal of Research Communication, 2014)Background: It was previously reported that the prevalence of oral thrush among Maasai women of reproductive age was disproportionately high in the absence of established predisposing factors, such as HIV/AIDS, syphilis, ... -
Maasai Community Perception of Oral Thrush: A Qualitative Study
Martin, Haikael; Petrucka, Pammla; Buza, Joram (Journal of Scientific Research & Reports, 2015-02-03)Aim: To determine perception and understanding of oral thrush among Maasai women of reproductive age (WRA), Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs), village leaders and health care workers in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area ... -
Maternal, newborn and child health needs, opportunities and preferred futures in Arusha and Ngorongoro: hearing women’s voices
Petrucka, Pammla; Bassendowski, Sandra; Leurer, Marie; Gress, Cara; Athuman, Zenath; Buza, Joram (Petrucka et al. BMC Res Notes, 2015)With the approaching sunset on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Tanzania continues with its final national push towards achievement of MDG #4 and MDG #5. The Mama Kwanza Socio-economic Health Initiative (MKSHI) ... -
Molecular Detection of Group A Rotavirus in Children under Five in Urban and Peri-urban Arusha, Tanzania
Gachanja, Elizabeth; Buza, Joram; Petrucka, Pammla (British Journal of Medicine & Medical Research, 2015-12-16)age of five years worldwide. However, very little information is available on Rotavirus status in Tanzania. Aims: The project aimed at investigating Rotavirus infection in Tanzanian children to reflect prevalence post ... -
Pattern and Distribution of Colorectal Cancer in Tanzania: A Retrospective Chart Audit at Two National Hospitals
Katalambula, Leonard; Ntwenya, Julius; Ngoma, Twalib; Buza, Joram; Mpolya, Emmanuel; Mtumwa, Abdallah; Petrucka, Pammla (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2016-08-09)Background. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a growing public health concern with increasing rates in countries with previously known low incidence. This study determined pattern and distribution of CRC in Tanzania and identified ... -
Prevalence and predictors of oral thrush among Maasai in Ngorongoro Conservation Area: A preliminary consideration
Martin, Haikael; Buza, Joram; Petrucka, Pammla (iMedPub, 2014)Background: It was reported by clinicians working in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area that about 40% of Maasai pregnant women reporting at the Antenatal Clinic were diagnosed with oral thrush. However, it was not ... -
Prevalence and predictors of undernutrition among underfive children in Arusha District, Tanzania
Kejo, Dyness; Mosha, Theobald; Petrucka, Pammla; Martin, Haikael; Kimanya, Martin (Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2018)Childhood undernutrition is a global health challenge impacting child growth and survival rates. This deficit in nutritional status contributes to the increasing chronic disease prevalence and economic burden in individuals ... -
Prevalence of Group A Rotavirus in Piglets in a Peri-Urban Setting of Arusha, Tanzania
Gachanja, Elizabeth; Buza, Joram; Petrucka, Pammla (Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2016-01-07)Aims: Rotavirus-associated enteritis is a major problem in livestock, notably in young piglets and calves, and is also a zoonosis. It is also associated with diarrhoea mainly in children less than five years of age. In ... -
Prevalence of hyperglycemia in pregnancy and influence of body fat on development of hyperglycemia in pregnancy among pregnant women in urban areas of Arusha region, Tanzania
Msollo, Safiness; Martin, Haikael; Mwanri, Akwilina; Petrucka, Pammla (Springer Nature, 2019-08-28)Background: Hyperglycemia in pregnancy is a medical condition resulting from either pre-existing diabetes or insulin resistance developed during pregnancy. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of hyperglycemia ... -
Prevalence of Hypertension and Associated Risk Factors among Maasai Communities in Simanjiro, Tanzania
Mandha, Juliana; Buza, Joram; Kassim, Neema; Petrucka, Pammla (Archives of Current Research International, 2015-10-30)Aims: This study was conducted within a rural pastoral community of Maasai in Simanjiro District of Tanzania to determine prevalence of hypertension and its determinants. Study Design: This study was a population based ... -
Risk Factors of Type 2 Diabetes among Maasai Pastoral Communities in Simanjiro, Tanzania
Mandha, Juliana; Buza, Joram; Kassim, Neema; Petrucka, Pammla (Open Access Library Journal, 2015-11-13)Background: The prevalence of non-communicable diseases in particular diabetes is rising worldwide especially in low income countries. Information on the risk factors at the community level is of paramount importance to ...