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Determinants associated with adherence to ironfolic acid supplementation among pregnant women in kasulu communities, north-western, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-06)
Pregnant women are at high risk of iron and folic acid deficiency anemia. Tanzania adopted
the WHO recommendation of 2012 that, all pregnant women should consume a dose of 30-
60 mg IFAS 400 μg daily for first six (6) ...
Resilience and economic benefits of climate smartagriculture practices in semi-arid Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-06)
The shift of growing seasons onset due to rainfall and seasonal variability are among the
climate change impacts affecting agricultural productivity in semi-arid. Seasonal variations in
planting dates in semi-arid Tanzania ...
Bio-efficacy evaluation of long-lasting insecticidal nets after five years of storage: implications for malaria control programmes
(NM-AIST, 2020-03)
Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) are the most sustainable and effective malaria control tool
currently available. Global targets are for ≥80% of the population living in malaria endemic areas
to have access to and ...
Evaluation of in vivo toxicity properties of commiphora campestris
(NM-AIST, 2019-03)
Commiphora campestris leaves and stem bark are used by Pare society for management of infectious diseases, therefore this research evaluated in vivo toxicity of C. campestris. The leaves and stem bark were pulverized, ...
Assessment of brucella infection status in abattoir workers and animals destined for slaughter at Dodoma modern abattoir, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-04)
Brucellosis is one of the most widespread zoonosis of serious public health and an obstacle to food safety and security and, socio-economic development in most African countries. A cross-sectional study was conducted to ...
Detection and management of phytophthora infestans on tomato in Iringa and Arusha regions, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-04)
A study was conducted in Iringa and Arusha regions of Tanzania to determine the status of the of Late blight disease (LBD) on tomato and effect of synthetic fungicides on the disease. Leaf samples with symptoms of the LBD ...
Effectiveness of food baskets in reducing micronutrients deficiency among pregnant Maasai women in Ngorongoro, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-04)
Micronutrients are comprised of vitamin and mineral nutrients needed during pregnancy for
fetus growth, development, maturation and reducing/preventing maternal complications. In
the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) ...
Assessment of lifestyle risk factors among cardiovascular disease patients attending Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-04)
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have been the leading causes of hospital admissions in
Tanzania. Hypertension (HTN) and coronary artery diseases (CHD) are two most common
CVDs frequently diagnosed causes of deaths in ...
Encroachment dynamics of Acacia drepanolobium in Maswa game reserve
(NM-AIST, 2019-04)
Habitat degradation, caused in particular by woody plant encroachment, has been a common
phenomenon in savanna ecosystems. With increasing woody plant cover in open savanna
grassland, structural changes and their associated ...
Termite species identification and management using botanical pesticides in Arusha, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-04)
A study was conducted at Kikwe ward in Arumeru District of Arusha region to assess the
effects of Cupressus lusitanica, Tephrosia vogelii, Eucalpytus dalrympleana, Lantana
camara and Azadirachta indica in managing ...