Browsing Research Articles [LISBE] by Subject "Tanzania"
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Characterization of Provitamin A Status and Distribution in Commercial Grown Maize Varieties in Tanzania
(East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation, 2022-02-16)Provitamin A carotenoids are important as precursors for vitamin A, essential for stronger immune system and eyesight. Consumption of a plant-based diet rich in provitamin A such as provitamin A maize is an easy and ... -
Comparative Analysis of Phytocompound Variations in Leaves, Bark and Roots of Allspice (Pimenta Dioica) Collections in Tanzania
(AIJR, 2024-02-06)he efficient valorization of biomass for energy-derived biocrudes is essential for effective waste management. However, the production of biocrudes with high energy and reduced oxygen contents during the liquefaction process ... -
Dengue virus transmission during non-outbreak period in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania: a cross-sectional survey
(Springer Nature, 2024-10-29)Background Tanzania has experienced multiple dengue outbreaks between 2010 and 2019, caused by various dengue virus (DENV) strains. In 2019, there were 6917 confirmed dengue cases and 13 deaths in Tanzania. Routine diagnosis ... -
Diversity and distribution of Maize-associated totivirus strains from Tanzania.
(Springer, 2019-06-01)Typically associated with fungal species, members of the viral family Totiviridae have recently been shown to be associated with plants, including important crop species, such as Carica papaya (papaya) and Zea mays (maize). ... -
Economic Burden of Livestock Abortions in Northern Tanzania
(Cambridge University press, 2024)Livestock abortion is a source of economic loss for farmers, but its economic impact has not been estimated in many Low and Middle-Income Countries. This article presents an estimation methodology and estimates for the ... -
Factors associated with poor compliance to rabies post-exposure prophylaxis among dog bite victims in Maswa District in Tanzania: a cross-sectional study
(Public health, 2024-05-22)Introduction: administering rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in a timely and appropriate manner remains the most fundamental measure for preventing human rabies. However, a number of barriers to accessing and ... -
Farmers’ participatory breeding of Lablab (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet): A nutritional, food security and climate smart crop in northern Tanzania
(Research application summary, 2022)Farmer participatory breeding is considered an alternative technique to conventional breeding. Farmers play a major role in germplasm conservation, maintenance and selection of preferred traits especially in neglected ... -
Feeding practices and nutrient content of complementary meals in rural central Tanzania: implications for dietary adequacy and nutritional status
(Kulwa et al. BMC Pediatrics, 2015-11-06)Background: Stunting and micronutrient deficiencies are significant health problems among infants and young children in rural Tanzania. Objective of the study was to assess feeding practices, nutrient content of complementary ... -
“If You Do Not Take the Medicine and Complete the Dose…It Could Cause You More Trouble”: Bringing Awareness, Local Knowledge and Experience into Antimicrobial Stewardship in Tanzania
(MDPI, 2023-01-25)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health issue disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries. In Tanzania, multi-drug-resistant bacteria (MDR) are highly prevalent in clinical and community settings, ... -
Maternal, newborn and child health needs, opportunities and preferred futures in Arusha and Ngorongoro: hearing women’s voices
(Petrucka et al. BMC Res Notes, 2015)With the approaching sunset on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Tanzania continues with its final national push towards achievement of MDG #4 and MDG #5. The Mama Kwanza Socio-economic Health Initiative (MKSHI) ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Human Taenia solium Cysticercosis in Mbulu District, Northern Tanzania
(MDPI, 2024-05-23)Background: Taeniosis and cysticercosis are human infections caused by the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium. This study is a baseline for community-based intervention. We determined the prevalence of human cysticercosis and ... -
Prevalence of Taenia solium cysticercosis in domestic pigs following albendazole deworming intervention in rural communities of Mbulu district, Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2024-09)Taeniosis and cysticercosis are infections caused by cestodes, Taenia solium is among them. T.solium neurocysticercosis accounts for 30% of acquired epilepsy in human in developing countries. This study was carried out to ... -
The relationship between feeding practices and stunting among children under two years in Tanzania mainland: a mixed-method approach
(Springer Nature, 2024-10-28)Background Proper infant and young child feeding practices have gained attention over the years as one of the interventions to reduce childhood stunting. However, there is still a gap in research to determine these ... -
Seroprevalence and risk factors for brucellosis amongst livestock and humans in a multi-herd ranch system in Kagera, Tanzania
(Frontiers, 2024-11-01)Background: Brucellosis remains a significant health and economic challenge for livestock and humans globally. Despite its public health implications, the factors driving the endemic persistence of Brucella at the ... -
Seroprevalence of bovine brucellosis and associated risk factors among smallholder dairy cattle farmers in Hai and Meru District Councils Northern Tanzania.
(CrossMark, 2023-12-30)Brucellosis is an endemic zoonotic disease caused by a facultative intracellular gram-negative bacterium of the genus Brucella. This study was carried out to establish the current status of brucellosis and possible associated ... -
Simple method for identification of women at risk of gestational diabetes mellitus in Arusha urban, Tanzania
(BioMed Central, 2022-07-06)Background: Screening for gestational diabetes mellitus in Tanzania is challenged by limited resources. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a simple method for identification of women at risk of gestational diabetes ... -
Sub-acute Toxicity Effects of the Methanolic Extract from Searsia longipes on the Hematological, Biochemical and Histopathological Parameters of Wilstar Albino Rats
(SAGE Publications, 2025-02)Background: Searsia longipes is a medicinal plant used in Tanzania and other parts of Africa in the management of various diseases. Despite its wide utilization as folk medicine, there is a paucity of safety information ... -
Taenia multiceps in Northern Tanzania: An Important but Preventable Disease Problem in Pastoral and Agropastoral Farming Systems
(MDPI, 2022-08-26)Coenurosis due to Taenia multiceps has emerged as a major concern to small ruminant- owning communities in northern Tanzania. Although a high incidence of disease has been reported, gaps still remain in our knowledge of ...
