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View article: Maternal risk factors and vitamin A deficiency among pregnant mothers in Mbeya region, Tanzania: A cross-sectional study
Maternal risk factors and vitamin A deficiency among pregnant mothers in Mbeya region, Tanzania: A cross-sectional study Open
BackgroundVitamin A deficiency (VAD) among pregnant women is a public health concern and is widespread in developing countries.ObjectiveThe present study aimed to assess the prevalence of VAD and associated factors among pregnant women in …
View article: Food and nutrient intake among non-pregnant, non-lactating women of reproductive age of Mbeya in Tanzania: A repeated 24-hour dietary recall
Food and nutrient intake among non-pregnant, non-lactating women of reproductive age of Mbeya in Tanzania: A repeated 24-hour dietary recall Open
Micronutrient deficiencies can hurt the health of women of reproductive age (WRA), their pregnancy outcomes, and the growth and development of their offspring in sub-Saharan African countries. The present study aimed to estimate the dietar…
View article: Micronutrient deficiencies and their co-occurrence among pregnant women in Mbeya region, Tanzania
Micronutrient deficiencies and their co-occurrence among pregnant women in Mbeya region, Tanzania Open
Micronutrient deficiencies, a global concern affecting vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, pose significant public health challenges. Specifically, micronutrient deficiencies in iron, vitamin A, iodine and folate have been of…
View article: Factors associated with inadequate urinary iodine concentration among pregnant women in Mbeya region Tanzania.
Factors associated with inadequate urinary iodine concentration among pregnant women in Mbeya region Tanzania. Open
Background Insufficient and above WHO-recommended levels of iodine intake during pregnancy can lead to serious health outcomes. This study aimed to assess median urine iodine concentration and its associated risk factors among pregnant wom…
View article: Factors associated with inadequate urinary iodine concentration among pregnant women in Mbeya region Tanzania.
Factors associated with inadequate urinary iodine concentration among pregnant women in Mbeya region Tanzania. Open
Background Insufficient and above WHO-recommended levels of iodine intake during pregnancy can lead to serious health outcomes. This study aimed to assess median urine iodine concentration and its associated risk factors among pregnant wom…
View article: Evaluation of the Universal Salt Iodization (USI) surveillance system in Tanzania, 2022
Evaluation of the Universal Salt Iodization (USI) surveillance system in Tanzania, 2022 Open
Background The evaluation of surveillance systems has been recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) to identify the performance and areas for improvement. Universal salt iodization (USI) as one of the surveillance systems in Tanz…
View article: Dietary intake and associated risk factors among pregnant women in Mbeya, Tanzania
Dietary intake and associated risk factors among pregnant women in Mbeya, Tanzania Open
Poor dietary intake among pregnant women has serious detrimental consequences for pregnancy and offspring both in developed and developing countries. This study aimed to assess dietary intake and associated risk factors among pregnant wome…
View article: Effect of Deworming on Health Outcomes among Children Aged 12–59 Months in Tanzania: A Multilevel Mixed Effects Analysis
Effect of Deworming on Health Outcomes among Children Aged 12–59 Months in Tanzania: A Multilevel Mixed Effects Analysis Open
Introduction. Mass deworming of preschool children is a strategy suggested to prevent soil-transmitted helminth infections in most developing countries. Nonetheless, there is a scarcity of data showing the contribution of mass deworming to…
View article: P18-029-23 Prevalence of Inadequate Micronutrient Intake Among Non-Pregnant Non-Lactating Women of Reproductive Age in Mbeya Region, Tanzania
P18-029-23 Prevalence of Inadequate Micronutrient Intake Among Non-Pregnant Non-Lactating Women of Reproductive Age in Mbeya Region, Tanzania Open
View article: Factors associated with inadequate urinary iodine concentration among pregnant women in Mbeya region Tanzania.
Factors associated with inadequate urinary iodine concentration among pregnant women in Mbeya region Tanzania. Open
Background: Insufficient and excessive iodine intake during pregnancy can lead to serious health problems. In Tanzania, information available on iodine status during pregnancy is minimal. The aim of this study was to assess the iodine sta…
View article: The prevalence and risk factors associated with Iron, vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies in pregnant women: A cross-sectional study in Mbeya, Tanzania
The prevalence and risk factors associated with Iron, vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies in pregnant women: A cross-sectional study in Mbeya, Tanzania Open
Maternal nutrition is an important forecaster of infant’s and mother’s health status in most developing countries. This study aimed at assessing the prevalence and associated risk factors of iron, vitamin B12, and folate deficiencies among…
View article: Prevalence and factors associated with anaemia among pregnant women attending reproductive and child health clinics in Mbeya region, Tanzania
Prevalence and factors associated with anaemia among pregnant women attending reproductive and child health clinics in Mbeya region, Tanzania Open
Anaemia is a global public health issue, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations such as pregnant women. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of anaemia and to identify factors associated with the condition among …
View article: Factors associated with inadequate urinary iodine concentration among pregnant women in Mbeya region Tanzania.
Factors associated with inadequate urinary iodine concentration among pregnant women in Mbeya region Tanzania. Open
Background: Insufficient and excessive iodine intake during pregnancy can lead to serious health problems. In Tanzania, information available on iodine status during pregnancy is minimal. The aim of this study was to assess the iodine sta…
View article: Factors associated with inadequate urinary iodine concentration among pregnant women in Mbeya region Tanzania.
Factors associated with inadequate urinary iodine concentration among pregnant women in Mbeya region Tanzania. Open
Background: Deficient and excess iodine intake during pregnancy can lead to serious health problems. In Tanzania, information available on iodine status during pregnancy is minimal. The aim of this study was to assess the iodine status an…
View article: Demographic and Socioeconomic Variations in Diet Quality Among Pregnant Women in Mbeya, Tanzania
Demographic and Socioeconomic Variations in Diet Quality Among Pregnant Women in Mbeya, Tanzania Open
BackgroundSub-optimal diets are the primary risk factor for mortality among pregnant women. In Tanzania, many pregnant women have micronutrient deficiencies in iron, iodine, and vitamin A. Promoting healthy diets, with a focus on food qual…