Browsing Life sciences and Bio-engineering by Author "Kejo, Dyness"
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Efficacy of a reduced dose of multiple micronutrient powder supplementation among children aged 6-59 months in Arusha district, Tanzania
Kejo, Dyness (NM-AIST, 2019-03)Iron deficiency anaemia is the most prevalent nutritional problem affecting children underfive years old in the developing countries. The deficiency is a result of inadequate intake and insufficient absorption of iron-rich ... -
Efficacy of a reduced dose of multiple micronutrient powder supplementation among children aged 6-59 months in arusha district, Tanzania
Kejo, Dyness (NM-AIST, 2019-03)Iron deficiency anaemia is the most prevalent nutritional problem affecting children underfive years old in the developing countries. The deficiency is a result of inadequate intake and insufficient absorption of iron-rich ... -
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 ... -
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 ...