Browsing Life sciences and Bio-engineering by Author "Kimiywe, Judith"
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Dietary Practices, Nutrient Adequacy, and Nutrition Status among Adolescents in Boarding High Schools in the Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania.
Nicholaus, Calista; Martin, Haikael; Kassim, Neema; Matemu, Athanasia; Kimiywe, Judith (Hindawi, 2020-07-01)A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess dietary practices, nutrient adequacy, and nutrition status among 164 adolescents aged between 16 and 19 years in boarding secondary schools in the Kilimanjaro region. In-depth ... -
Does Pesticide exposure contribute to the growing burden of non - communicable diseases in Tanzania
Martin, Haikael; Matemu, Athanasia; Kassim, Neema; Kimiywe, Judith; Nicholaus, Calista (Elsevier B.V., 2022-09)Pesticide exposure is becoming a public health concern in Tanzania. This review highlights the existing information on pesticide exposure, health effects, knowledge, and awareness on pesticide handling and management and ... -
Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity, and Its Associated Factors Among Health-care Workers, Teachers, and Bankers in Arusha City, Tanzania
Zubery, Dalahile; Kimiywe, Judith; Martin, Haikael (Dovepress, 2021-02-02)Background: Tanzania is one of the developing countries experiencing an increasing trend of overweight and obesity among adults. Working adults have been identified as a high-risk group more exposed to the predictors ... -
Risks of aflatoxin exposure among adolescents in boarding schools in Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania
Nicholaus, Calista; Martin, Haikael; Matemu, Athanasia; Kimiywe, Judith; Kassim, Neema (Wageningen Academic Publishers, 2021-04-12)School feeding in low-income countries is dominated by cereals and legumes, which are susceptible to aflatoxin contamination but are usually not assessed for aflatoxins. A cross sectional study was conducted to assess ... -
Traditional Medicine and Its Role in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus: (Patients’ and Herbalists’ Perspectives)
Kasole, Rose; Martin, Haikael; Kimiywe, Judith (Hindawi, 2019-07-04)Background. Diabetes mellitus is a complicated health condition with multiple causes and many treatment options. Various myths may infuence diabetics’ health-seeking behavior, and they may use traditional medicines, which ...