Browsing Life sciences and Bio-engineering by Author "Kinung’hi, Safari"
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Community knowledge, perceptions and water contact practices associated with transmission of urinary schistosomiasis in an endemic region: a qualitative crosssectional study
Angelo, Teckla; Kinung’hi, Safari; Buza, Joram; Mwanga, Joseph; Kariuki, Henry; Wilson, Shona (BMC Public Health, 2019-06-07)Background: In an effort to complement the current chemotherapy based schistosomiasis control interventions in Shinyanga district, community knowledge, perceptions and water contact practices were qualitatively assessed using ... -
The Efficacy of Single-Dose versus Double-Dose Praziquantel Treatments on Schistosoma mansoni Infections: Its Implication on Undernutrition and Anaemia among Primary Schoolchildren in Two On-Shore Communities, Northwestern Tanzania
Munisi, David; Buza, Joram; Mpolya, Emmanuel; Angelo, Teckla; Kinung’hi, Safari (Hindawi, 2017-09-28)Administering more than one treatment may increase Praziquantel cure and egg reduction rates, thereby hastening achievement of schistosomiasis transmission control. A total of 431 S. mansoni-infected schoolchildren were ... -
Geographical and behavioral risks associated with Schistosoma haematobium infection in an area of complex transmission
Angelo, Teckla; Buza, Joram; Kinung’hi, Safari; Kariuki, Henry; Mwanga, Joseph; Munisi, David; Wilson, Shona (Parasites & Vectors, 2018)Background: Schistosoma haematobium infection in endemic areas varies depending on the nature and complexity of the transmission networks present. Studies of micro-geographical transmission of S. haematobium infection ... -
Intestinal Schistosomiasis among Primary Schoolchildren in Two On-Shore Communities in Rorya District, Northwestern Tanzania: Prevalence, Intensity of Infection and Associated Risk Factors
Munisi, David; Buza, Joram; Mpolya, Emmanuel; Kinung’hi, Safari (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2016-09-15)In Tanzania, Schistosoma mansoni is of great public health importance. Understanding the prevalence and infection intensity is important for targeted, evidence-based control strategies.This study aimed at studying the ... -
Intestinal Schistosomiasis among Primary Schoolchildren in Two On-Shore Communities in Rorya District, Northwestern Tanzania: Prevalence, Intensity of Infection and Associated Risk Factors
Munisi, David; Buza, Joram; Mpolya, Emmanuel; Kinung’hi, Safari (Hindawi, 2016-10-16)In Tanzania, Schistosoma mansoni is of great public health importance. Understanding the prevalence and infection intensity is important for targeted, evidence-based control strategies. This study aimed at studying the ...