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National tuberculosis prevalence surveys in Africa, 2008–2016: an overview of results and lessons learned
Objective and methods Worldwide, tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death from a
single infectious agent. In many countries, national TB prevalence surveys are the only way to …
single infectious agent. In many countries, national TB prevalence surveys are the only way to …
[HTML][HTML] Smear microscopy and culture conversion rates among smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis patients by HIV status in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
M Senkoro, SG Mfinanga, O Mørkve - BMC infectious diseases, 2010 - Springer
Background Tanzania ranks 15 th among the world's 22 countries with the largest tuberculosis
burden and tuberculosis has continued to be among the major public health problems in …
burden and tuberculosis has continued to be among the major public health problems in …
Dietary patterns, nutrient intakes and metabolic conditions among agro-pastoralists in Monduli District, Tanzania
Background Unhealthy dietary patterns have contributed to the increase in metabolic
syndromes in Tanzania. This study aimed to examine dietary patterns, nutrient intakes and …
syndromes in Tanzania. This study aimed to examine dietary patterns, nutrient intakes and …
[HTML][HTML] Implementation of WHO guidelines on management of advanced HIV disease and its impact among TB co-infected patients in Tanzania: a retrospective follow …
Background The commonest causes of mortality in people living with HIV (PLHIV) are
preventable and the majority can be attributed to undiagnosed tuberculosis (TB). National HIV/…
preventable and the majority can be attributed to undiagnosed tuberculosis (TB). National HIV/…
Neglected tropical diseases and the sustainable development goals: an urgent call for action from the front line
…, A Moloo, P Olliaro, P Owiti, JC Reeder, M Senkoro… - BMJ global …, 2019 - gh.bmj.com
► The international community has pledged through the Sustainable Development Goals to
eliminate neglected tropical diseases by 2030.► Authors from 19 institutions around the …
eliminate neglected tropical diseases by 2030.► Authors from 19 institutions around the …
[HTML][HTML] Association of diabetes, smoking, and alcohol use with subclinical-to-symptomatic spectrum of tuberculosis in 16 countries: an individual participant data meta …
…, E Rutebemberwa, MF Rwabinumi, M Senkoro… - …, 2023 - thelancet.com
Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and NCD risk factors, such as smoking,
increase the risk for tuberculosis (TB). Data are scarce on the risk of prevalent TB associated …
increase the risk for tuberculosis (TB). Data are scarce on the risk of prevalent TB associated …
Effects of a peer-led intervention on HIV care continuum outcomes among contacts of children, adolescents, and young adults living with HIV in Zimbabwe
…, TM Makoni, W Mandewo, M Senkoro… - … Health: Science and …, 2019 - ghspjournal.org
Background: Africaid Zvandiri, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC)
in Zimbabwe, implemented a comprehensive, peer-led program, focused on children, …
in Zimbabwe, implemented a comprehensive, peer-led program, focused on children, …
Prevalence of subclinical pulmonary tuberculosis in adults in community settings: an individual participant data meta-analysis
Background Subclinical pulmonary tuberculosis, which presents without recognisable
symptoms, is frequently detected in community screening. However, the disease category is …
symptoms, is frequently detected in community screening. However, the disease category is …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and determinants of hypertension among pastoralists in Monduli District, Arusha region in Tanzania: a cross-sectional study
Background Hypertension is among the growing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in
developing countries and the leading cause of death worldwide. Pastoral areas have been …
developing countries and the leading cause of death worldwide. Pastoral areas have been …
[HTML][HTML] Association between dietary diversity with overweight and obesity: A cross-sectional study conducted among pastoralists in Monduli District in Tanzania
Background The prevalence of overweight and obesity is rising at a rapid pace and is associated
with negative health consequences like cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and …
with negative health consequences like cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and …