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Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

Publications (130)

Public Health Emergency Response and Recovery in Limited Resource Setting: Lesson learned from Hanang District Floods and Landslide in Tanzania.

Journal: Disaster medicine and public health preparedness

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors: Kiremeji Michael M Eliakimu Eliudi E Sawe Hendry H Sindato Calvin C Samwel Angela John AJ Heller James J Kwesi Elias Masau EM Slyvanus Erasto E Ubuguyu Omary O Masuma Janeth J

Factors associated with decreased anal sphincter tone and the accuracy of forced anal examinations to detect individuals having receptive anal intercourse: an observational study.

Journal: BMJ public health

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Authors & Co-authors: Nyitray Alan G AG Rosser B R Simon BRS Hazra Aniruddha A Nitkowski Jenna J Smith Derek D Brzezinski Bridgett B Ridolfi Timothy J TJ Schneider John A JA Chiao Elizabeth Y EY Sanos Sandrine S

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on HIV care and treatment services among adolescents attending a tertiary hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: a qualitative study.

Journal: BMJ public health

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Authors & Co-authors: Kidabulo Eva E Nkinda Lilian L Mwakawanga Dorkasi L DL Joachim Agricola A

FLT1 and other candidate fetal haemoglobin modifying loci in sickle cell disease in African ancestries.

Journal: Nature communications

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors: Wonkam Ambroise A Esoh Kevin K Levine Rachel M RM Ngo Bitoungui Valentina Josiane VJ Mnika Khuthala K Nimmagadda Nikitha N Dempsey Erin A D EAD Nkya Siana S Sangeda Raphael Z RZ Nembaware Victoria V

Prevalence and factors associated with alcohol use disorders among people living with HIV attending care and treatment centers at Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: A cross-sectional study.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors: Ghaimo Florian Emanuel FE Mzilangwe Ester Steven ES Chacha Samuel S Kuganda Saidi Bakari SB

Clinical depression prevalence and associated factors among adolescents with sickle cell anemia in dar es salaam, tanzania: a cross-sectional study.

Journal: BMC pediatrics

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors: Athman Linda Paul LP Jonathan Agnes A Musa Fatima F Kipasika Honesta John HJ Mahawi Isihaka I Urio Florence F Ally Mwashungi M Mutagonda Ritah R Chirande Lulu L Makani Julie J

Healthcare provider perspectives on barriers and facilitators to integration of cardiovascular disease-related care into HIV care and treatment clinics in urban Tanzania.

Journal: Frontiers in public health

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors: Ottaru Theresia A TA Ngakongwa Fileuka C FC Butt Zeeshan Z Hawkins Claudia A CA Kaaya Sylvia F SF Metta Emmy O EO Chillo Pilly P Siril Helen N HN Hirschhorn Lisa R LR Kwesigabo Gideon P GP

Family Perspectives on Stigma Toward Women Who Use Drugs in Tanzania.

Journal: Issues in mental health nursing

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Authors & Co-authors: Saleem Haneefa T HT Noon Kathryn K Nwakama Chijindu C Atkins Kaitlyn K Snyder Alana A Josaphat Elly E Mbwambo Jessie J Likindikoki Samuel S

Management of adult sepsis in resource-limited settings: global expert consensus statements using a Delphi method.

Journal: Intensive care medicine

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Authors & Co-authors: Thwaites Louise L Nasa Prashant P Abbenbroek Brett B Dat Vu Quoc VQ Finfer Simon S Kwizera Arthur A Ling Lowell L Lobo Suzana M SM Sinto Robert R Aditianingsih Dita D

Alcohol use disorders among healthcare professionals: a call for action.

Journal: Health promotion international

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors: Waithera Hannah W HW Ndumwa Harrieth P HP Njiro Belinda J BJ Chande-Mallya Rehema R Julius William W Swahn Monica M Staton Catherine A CA Francis Joel M JM

The unmet mental health needs of adolescents with HIV in eastern Tanzania: Experiences of healthcare providers, adolescents, and caregivers.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors: Njau Tasiana T Sunguya Bruno B Mwakawanga Dorkasi L DL Minja Agape A Kaaya Sylvia S Fekadu Abebaw A

Emotional and cognitive influences on alcohol consumption in middle-aged and elderly Tanzanians: a population-based study.

Journal: Scientific reports

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors: Liu Shuyan S Kazonda Patrick P Leyna Germana H GH Rohr Julia K JK Fawzi Wafaie W WW Shinde Sachin S Abioye Ajibola Ibraheem AI Francis Joel M JM Probst Charlotte C Sando David D

Social support and managing schizophrenia in Tanzania: Perspectives from treatment-engaged individuals and relative caregivers.

Journal: SSM. Mental health

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Authors & Co-authors: Swai Praxeda P Desjardins Monica M Minja Anna A Headley Jennifer J Lawala Paul P Ndelwa Liness L Maboja Carina C Temu Joseph J Lukens Ellen E Kaaya Sylvia S

"You know that we travel a lot": Mobility narratives among female sex workers living with HIV in Tanzania and the Dominican Republic.

Journal: PLOS global public health

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Authors & Co-authors: Hendrickson Zoé M ZM De Jesus Maria M Barrington Clare C Cole S Wilson SW Kennedy Caitlin E CE Sisson Laura Nicole LN Uzzi Mudia M Donastorg Yeycy Y Perez Martha M Gomez Hoisex H

Barriers to exclusive breastfeeding practice among HIV-positive mothers in Tanzania. An exploratory qualitative study.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors: Augustino Goodluck G Anaeli Amani A Sunguya Bruno F BF

The need for and acceptability of a cancer training course for medical and nursing students in Tanzania: a convergent mixed methods study.

Journal: BMC medical education

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors: Mushy Stella Emmanuel SE Mkoka Dickson A DA Lukumay Gift G GG Massae Agnes F AF Rohloff Corissa T CT Mgopa Lucy R LR Mwakawanga Dorkasi L DL Kohli Nidhi N Ross Michael W MW Mkonyi Ever E

Perceived barriers and opportunities for implementing an integrated psychological intervention for depression in adolescents living with HIV in Tanzania.

Journal: BMC health services research

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors: Njau Tasiana T Mwakawanga Dorkasi L DL Sunguya Bruno B Minja Agape A Kaaya Sylvia S Fekadu Abebaw A

Machine learning for predicting cognitive deficits using auditory and demographic factors.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors: Niemczak Christopher E CE Montagnese Basile B Levy Joshua J Fellows Abigail M AM Gui Jiang J Leigh Samantha M SM Magohe Albert A Massawe Enica R ER Buckey Jay C JC

Randomized controlled trial evaluating the effect of an interactive group counseling intervention for HIV-positive women on prenatal depression and disclosure of HIV status.

Journal: AIDS care

Publication Year: 2013

Authors & Co-authors: Kaaya Sylvia F SF Blander Jeffrey J Antelman Gretchen G Cyprian Fileuka F Emmons Karen M KM Matsumoto Kenji K Chopyak Elena E Levine Michelle M Smith Fawzi Mary C MC

Hopefulness Fosters Affective and Cognitive Constructs for Actions to Cope and Enhance Quality of Life among People Living with HIV in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

Journal: Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care

Publication Year: 2017

Authors & Co-authors: Siril Hellen H Fawzi Mary C Smith MC Todd Jim J Wyatt Monique M Kilewo Japheth J Ware Norma N Kaaya Sylvia S

High HIV seroprevalence, rectal STIs and risky sexual behaviour in men who have sex with men in Dar es Salaam and Tanga, Tanzania.

Journal: BMJ open

Publication Year: 2015

Authors & Co-authors: Ross Michael W MW Nyoni Joyce J Ahaneku Hycienth O HO Mbwambo Jessie J McClelland R Scott RS McCurdy Sheryl A SA

The prevalence of mental health morbidity and its associated factors among women attending a prenatal clinic in Tanzania.

Journal: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics

Publication Year: 2016

Authors & Co-authors: Mahenge Bathsheba B Stöckl Heidi H Likindikoki Samuel S Kaaya Sylvia S Mbwambo Jessie J

Young Men's Social Network Characteristics and Associations with Sexual Partnership Concurrency in Tanzania.

Journal: AIDS and behavior

Publication Year: 2017

Authors & Co-authors: Yamanis Thespina J TJ Fisher Jacob C JC Moody James W JW Kajula Lusajo J LJ

Comparing Perceptions with Actual Reports of Close Friend's HIV Testing Behavior Among Urban Tanzanian Men.

Journal: AIDS and behavior

Publication Year: 2017

Authors & Co-authors: Mulawa Marta M Yamanis Thespina J TJ Balvanz Peter P Kajula Lusajo J LJ Maman Suzanne S

First Report of Gender Based Violence as a Deterrent to Methadone Access Among Females Who Use Heroin in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Journal: AIDS and behavior

Publication Year: 2018

Authors & Co-authors: Balaji Divya D Mlunde Linda B LB Tran Olivia C OC Lambdin Barrot B Mbwambo Jessie J Nyandindi Cassian C Matiko Eva E Copenhaver Michael M Douglas Bruce R R

Prevalence of Hypertension and Its Associated Risk Factors among 34,111 HAART Naïve HIV-Infected Adults in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Journal: International journal of hypertension

Publication Year:

Authors & Co-authors: Njelekela Marina M Muhihi Alfa A Aveika Akum A Spiegelman Donna D Hawkins Claudia C Armstrong Catharina C Liu Enju E Okuma James J Chalamila Guerino G Kaaya Sylvia S

CLINICAL outcomes and loss to follow-up among people living with HIV participating in the NAMWEZA intervention in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: a prospective cohort study.

Journal: AIDS research and therapy

Publication Year: 2017

Authors & Co-authors: Siril Hellen N HN Kaaya Sylvia F SF Smith Fawzi Mary Kay MK Mtisi Expeditho E Somba Magreat M Kilewo Japheth J Mugusi Ferdinand F Minja Anna A Kaale Anna A Todd Jim J

Effect of the PREPARE intervention on sexual initiation and condom use among adolescents aged 12-14: a cluster randomised controlled trial in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Journal: BMC public health

Publication Year: 2017

Authors & Co-authors: Mmbaga Elia John EJ Kajula Lusajo L Aarø Leif Edvard LE Kilonzo Mrema M Wubs Annegreet Gera AG Eggers Sander Matthijs SM de Vries Hein H Kaaya Sylvia S

Associations Between Peer Network Gender Norms and the Perpetration of Intimate Partner Violence Among Urban Tanzanian Men: a Multilevel Analysis.

Journal: Prevention science : the official journal of the Society for Prevention Research

Publication Year: 2019

Authors & Co-authors: Mulawa Marta I MI Reyes H Luz McNaughton HLM Foshee Vangie A VA Halpern Carolyn T CT Martin Sandra L SL Kajula Lusajo J LJ Maman Suzanne S

Peer norms moderate the association between mental health and sexual risk behaviors among young men living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Journal: Social science & medicine (1982)

Publication Year: 2018

Authors & Co-authors: Hill L M LM Moody J J Gottfredson N C NC Kajula L J LJ Pence B W BW Go V F VF Maman S S

Changes in Anxiety and Depression Symptoms Predict Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Young Men Living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Journal: AIDS and behavior

Publication Year: 2019

Authors & Co-authors: Hill Lauren M LM Gottfredson Nisha C NC Kajula Lusajo J LJ Pence Brian W BW Go Vivian F VF Moody James J Maman Suzanne S

Adverse childhood experiences and intimate partner violence during pregnancy and their association to postpartum depression.

Journal: Journal of affective disorders

Publication Year: 2018

Authors & Co-authors: Mahenge Bathsheba B Stöckl Heidi H Mizinduko Mucho M Mazalale Jacob J Jahn Albrecht A

Structural Network Position and Performance of Health Leaders Within an HIV Prevention Trial.

Journal: AIDS and behavior

Publication Year: 2019

Authors & Co-authors: Mulawa Marta I MI Yamanis Thespina J TJ Kajula Lusajo J LJ Balvanz Peter P Maman Suzanne S

Adapting the Risk Environment Framework to Understand Substance Use, Gender-Based Violence, and HIV Risk Behaviors Among Female Sex Workers in Tanzania.

Journal: AIDS and behavior

Publication Year: 2019

Authors & Co-authors: Leddy Anna M AM Underwood Carol C Decker Michele R MR Mbwambo Jessie J Likindikoki Samuel S Galai Noya N Kerrigan Deanna D

Intimate Partner Violence, Depression, and Child Growth and Development.

Journal: Pediatrics

Publication Year: 2019

Authors & Co-authors: Neamah Hind H HH Sudfeld Christopher C McCoy Dana Charles DC Fink Günther G Fawzi Wafaie W WW Masanja Honorati H Danaei Goodarz G Muhihi Alfa A Kaaya Sylvia S Smith Fawzi Mary C MC

'That's how we help each other': Community savings groups, economic empowerment and HIV risk among female sex workers in Iringa, Tanzania.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2018

Authors & Co-authors: Mantsios Andrea A Shembilu Catherine C Mbwambo Jessie J Likindikoki Samuel S Sherman Susan S Kennedy Caitlin C Kerrigan Deanna D

Microfinance and health interventions: Factors influencing loan repayment success with young men in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Journal: Global public health

Publication Year: 2020

Authors & Co-authors: Balvanz Peter P Yamanis Thespina J TJ Mulawa Marta I MI Mwikoko Gema G Kajuna Deusdith D Kilonzo Mrema N MN Kajula Lusajo J LJ Leatherman Sheila S Maman Suzanne S

Mate Yako Afya Yako: Formative research to develop the Tanzania HIV self-testing education and promotion (Tanzania STEP) project for men.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2019

Authors & Co-authors: Conserve Donaldson F DF Muessig Kathryn E KE Maboko Leonard L LL Shirima Sylvia S Kilonzo Mrema N MN Maman Suzanne S Kajula Lusajo L

Emergency centre diagnosis and treatment of purulent pericarditis: A case report from Tanzania.

Journal: African journal of emergency medicine : Revue africaine de la medecine d'urgence

Publication Year:

Authors & Co-authors: Shari Catherine R CR Sawe Hendry R HR Davey Kevin K Murray Brittany L BL

Insights to understand postpartum depression and child nutritional status.

Journal: BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology

Publication Year: 2019

Authors & Co-authors: Surkan P J PJ Smith Fawzi M C MC Steven E E