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    Inadequate management of complementary foods contributes to the risk of aflatoxin exposure and low nutrition status among children 

    Makori, Nyabasi; Matemu, Athanasia; Kimanya, Martin; Kassim, Neema (World Mycotoxin Journal, 2018-11-22)
    Early exposure to aflatoxins through complementary food is linked to impaired growth in childhood. The current study assessed the household’s practices on management of complementary foods in relation to the risk of aflatoxin ...
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    Household vegetable processing practices influencing occurrence of pesticide residues in ready‐to‐eat vegetables 

    Kiwango, Purificator; Kassim, Neema; Kimanya, Martin (John Wiley & Sons, 2019-11-19)
    Influence of vegetable processing on pesticide residues in ready‐to‐eat vegetables studied at the experimental level does not necessarily reflect actual situation at household level. This study assessed influence of household ...
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    Research Article Influence of Water Sanitation,and Hygiene Practices on Common Infections Under-five Children in Longido and Monduli Districts of Arusha Tanzania 

    Mshida, Hoyce; Kassim, Neema; Kimanya, Martin; Mpolya, Emmanuel (Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 2017-09-25)
    The study aimed at assessing water, sanitation, and hygiene practices and their influence on infectious diseases among underfive children in semipastoral communities of Arusha. The study was cross-sectional in design. ...
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    The Risk of Dietary Exposure to Pesticide Residues and Its Association with Pesticide Application Practices among Vegetable Farmers in Arusha, Tanzani 

    Kiwango, Purificator Andrew; Kassim, Neema; Kimanya, Martin (Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2018-02-19)
    This study was conducted to assess dietary exposure to pesticide residues and pesticide application practices leading to the presence of these residues among vegetable farmers in Arusha, Tanzania. Face-to-face interviews using ...
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    Risk of exposures of pesticide residues from tomato in Tanzania 

    Kariathi, Victoria; Kassim, Neema; Kimanya, Martin (Academic Journal, 2017-08-31)
    Tomato contributes the highest percent to the fruit and vegetables consumed in Tanzania. Its high consumption is attributed to the presence of bioactive compounds and vitamins known to prevent non-communicable diseases. ...
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    Protocol for the trial to establish a causal linkage between mycotoxin exposure and child stunting: a cluster randomized trial. 

    Phillips, Erica; Ngure, Francis; Smith, Laura; Makule, Edna; Turner, Paul; Nelson, Rebeca; Kimanya, Martin; Stoltzfus, Rebecca; Kassim, Neema (BMC Public Health, 2020-05-01)
    Background: The number of stunted children has fallen globally but continues to increase in Africa. Stunting is estimated to contribute to 14–17% of child deaths under 5 years of age and is a risk factor for poor cognitive ...
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    Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Practices Associated with Nutritional Status of Under-Five Children in Semi-Pastoral Communities Tanzania. 

    Mshida, Hoyce Amini; Kassim, Neema; Mpolya, Emmanuel; Kimanya, Martin (The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2018-03-12)
    Undernutrition among under-five children is a public health concern in developing countries and has been linked with poor water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices. This study aimed at assessing WASH practices and ...
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    Pesticide exposure from fresh tomatoes and its relationship with pesticide application practices in Meru district 

    Kariathi, Victoria; Kassim, Neema; Kimanya, Martin (Cogent OA, 2016-06-16)
    Tomato pesticides health risk was assessed in Meru district of Arusha region, one of the key tomato producers in Tanzania. Tomato samples and consumption information were collected from 50 farmers using Food and Drug ...
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    Influence of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Practices on Common Infections among Under-Five Children in Longido and Monduli Districts of Arusha, Tanzania. 

    Mshida, Hoyce; Kassim, Neema; Kimanya, Martin; Mpolya, Emmanuel (Hindawi, 2017-09-25)
    The study aimed at assessing water, sanitation, and hygiene practices and their influence on infectious diseases among under-five children in semipastoral communities of Arusha. The study was cross-sectional in design. ...
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    Complementary feeding in Kongwa, Tanzania: Findings to inform a mycotoxin mitigation trial. 

    Mollay, Clara; Kassim, Neema; Stoltzfus, Rebecca; Kimanya, Martin (John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2021-05-04)
    Complementary feeding of 6- to 24-month-old infants and young children with adequate, safe and developmentally appropriate food is essential to child health. Inappropriate complementary foods and feeding practices are ...
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