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View article: Awareness and usability of community and facility-based health sector client feedback mechanism in Tanzania public health system. A mixed methods study
Awareness and usability of community and facility-based health sector client feedback mechanism in Tanzania public health system. A mixed methods study Open
Background: Client feedback systems are increasingly becoming important in person-centered health care. The systems provide opportunities to the public to interact with the health care providers and policymakers, present their concerns rel…
View article: Experiences of Health Research Data Sharing Among Researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa: Cross-Sectional Study
Experiences of Health Research Data Sharing Among Researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa: Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background Digital platforms play a vital role in improving the availability and access to health research outputs, enhancing the engagement of policy makers and practitioners in the research processes. Despite their potential, it needs to…
View article: Experiences of health research data sharing among researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa: a cross-sectional study (Preprint)
Experiences of health research data sharing among researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa: a cross-sectional study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Digital platforms play a vital role in improving the availability and access to health research outputs and enhancing the engagement of policymakers and practitioners in the research processes. Despite its potential, it needs t…
View article: Digital Transformation of the Healthcare Sector in Africa: First Results from a Study on Success Factors and Barriers for the Implementation of mHealth in South Africa and Tanzania
Digital Transformation of the Healthcare Sector in Africa: First Results from a Study on Success Factors and Barriers for the Implementation of mHealth in South Africa and Tanzania Open
This study explores the critical success factors and barriers to mHealth implementation in South Africa and Tanzania. Through an unstructured literature review and semi-structured interviews with eight mHealth experts, the study uncovers c…
View article: Adoption and User Experience of Government of Tanzania-Hospital Management Information System in Meru District Hospital, Arusha, Tanzania: A Qualitative Study
Adoption and User Experience of Government of Tanzania-Hospital Management Information System in Meru District Hospital, Arusha, Tanzania: A Qualitative Study Open
Background Electronic medical records (EMRs) have transformed medical information collection, storage, retrieval and use. This led hospitals to invest in EMR adoption and implementation in developed and developing countries. However, EMR i…
View article: Tanzania’s and Germany’s Digital Health Strategies and Their Consistency With the World Health Organization’s Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025: Comparative Policy Analysis
Tanzania’s and Germany’s Digital Health Strategies and Their Consistency With the World Health Organization’s Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025: Comparative Policy Analysis Open
Background In recent years, the fast-paced adoption of digital health (DH) technologies has transformed health care delivery. However, this rapid evolution has also led to challenges such as uncoordinated development and information silos,…
View article: Assessment of ICT services using the Information Technology Infrastructure Library Framework at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania
Assessment of ICT services using the Information Technology Infrastructure Library Framework at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania Open
An increasing enrolment of students and demand for flexible delivery modalities in higher education calls for an urgent digital transformation in this sector. In addition, emerging global wicked challenges demand the appropriate use of inf…
View article: Predicting facility-based delivery in Zanzibar: The vulnerability of machine learning algorithms to adversarial attacks
Predicting facility-based delivery in Zanzibar: The vulnerability of machine learning algorithms to adversarial attacks Open
This paper investigates the vulnerability of an algorithm to predict facility-based delivery when facing adversarial attacks. By understanding the effect of adversarial attacks, programs can implement data monitoring strategies to assess f…
View article: effect of IMPACT team approach implementation processes on health supply chain management data use in Singida region: A quantitative study
effect of IMPACT team approach implementation processes on health supply chain management data use in Singida region: A quantitative study Open
The Government of Tanzania (GoT), in collaboration with development partners, has made significant improvements in the health supply chain since 2013 through developing of an electronic Logistics Management Information System (e-LMIS) and …
View article: Health professional’s readiness and factors associated with telemedicine implementation and use in selected health facilities in Ghana
Health professional’s readiness and factors associated with telemedicine implementation and use in selected health facilities in Ghana Open
View article: Effects of a Digital Health Literacy Intervention on Porcine Cysticercosis Prevalence and Associated Household Practices in Iringa District, Tanzania
Effects of a Digital Health Literacy Intervention on Porcine Cysticercosis Prevalence and Associated Household Practices in Iringa District, Tanzania Open
Digital health is considered an opportunity to engage a wider community in disease control for public health. It has been used in healthcare consultation, in medical treatments and in reporting emergencies. The current study developed digi…
View article: Artificial Intelligence and Precision Health Through Lenses of Ethics and Social Determinants of Health: Protocol for a State-of-the-Art Literature Review
Artificial Intelligence and Precision Health Through Lenses of Ethics and Social Determinants of Health: Protocol for a State-of-the-Art Literature Review Open
Background Precision health is a rapidly developing field, largely driven by the development of artificial intelligence (AI)–related solutions. AI facilitates complex analysis of numerous health data risk assessment, early detection of dis…
View article: Artificial intelligence and precision health through lenses of ethics and social determinants of health: a protocol for a state-of-the-art literature review (Preprint)
Artificial intelligence and precision health through lenses of ethics and social determinants of health: a protocol for a state-of-the-art literature review (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Precision health is a rapidly developing field, largely driven by the development of Artificial intelligence (AI)-related solutions. AI facilitates complex analysis of numerous health data sources.AI-based digital health techno…
View article: Porcine Cysticercosis Sero-prevalence and Factors Associated with its Occurrence in Southern Highlands, Tanzania
Porcine Cysticercosis Sero-prevalence and Factors Associated with its Occurrence in Southern Highlands, Tanzania Open
Porcine cysticercosis is endemic in Tanzania, especially in the Southern Highlands, Central areas and Northern Highlands regions of the country. It is a condition that reduces pork quality and suitability for human consumption and hence af…
View article: Improving Health Knowledge Through Provision of Free Digital Health Education to Rural Communities in Iringa, Tanzania: Nonrandomized Intervention Study
Improving Health Knowledge Through Provision of Free Digital Health Education to Rural Communities in Iringa, Tanzania: Nonrandomized Intervention Study Open
Background Community health education is one of the most effective measures to increase health literacy worldwide and can contribute to the achievement of specific targets of the Sustainable Development Goal 3. Digitalized health education…
View article: Artificial Intelligence and Precision Health Through Lenses of Ethics and Social Determinants of Health: Protocol for a State-of-the-Art Literature Review (Preprint)
Artificial Intelligence and Precision Health Through Lenses of Ethics and Social Determinants of Health: Protocol for a State-of-the-Art Literature Review (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Precision health is a rapidly developing field, largely driven by the development of artificial intelligence (AI)–related solutions. AI facilitates complex analysis of numerous health data risk assessment, early detection of di…
View article: Health Professional's Readiness and Factors Influencing Telemedicine Implementation and Use in Selected Health Facilities in Ghana
Health Professional's Readiness and Factors Influencing Telemedicine Implementation and Use in Selected Health Facilities in Ghana Open
View article: Adoption and Users Experience of Government of Tanzania-Hospital Management Information System in Meru District Hospital, Arusha, Tanzania: A Qualitative Study
Adoption and Users Experience of Government of Tanzania-Hospital Management Information System in Meru District Hospital, Arusha, Tanzania: A Qualitative Study Open
View article: Perceived Usefulness, Competency, and Associated Factors in Using District Health Information System Data Among District Health Managers in Tanzania: Cross-sectional Study
Perceived Usefulness, Competency, and Associated Factors in Using District Health Information System Data Among District Health Managers in Tanzania: Cross-sectional Study Open
Background Tanzania introduced District Health Information Software (version 2; DHIS2) in 2013 to support existing health management information systems and to improve data quality and use. However, to achieve these objectives, it is imper…
View article: Development of Digital Health Messages for Rural Populations in Tanzania: Multi- and Interdisciplinary Approach
Development of Digital Health Messages for Rural Populations in Tanzania: Multi- and Interdisciplinary Approach Open
Background Health workers have traditionally delivered health promotion and education to rural communities in the Global South in paper leaflet formats or orally. With the rise of digital technologies, health promotion and education can be…
View article: Porcine Cysticercosis Seroprevalence and Potential Transmission Risk Factors in Iringa District Council, Tanzania
Porcine Cysticercosis Seroprevalence and Potential Transmission Risk Factors in Iringa District Council, Tanzania Open
Background Porcine cysticercosis is endemic in Tanzania, especially in the southern, central part and northern highlands of the country. The disease reduces meat quality and affects pig industry. This study investigated porcine cysticercos…
View article: Perceived Usefulness, Competency, and Associated Factors in Using District Health Information System Data Among District Health Managers in Tanzania: Cross-sectional Study (Preprint)
Perceived Usefulness, Competency, and Associated Factors in Using District Health Information System Data Among District Health Managers in Tanzania: Cross-sectional Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Tanzania introduced District Health Information Software (version 2; DHIS2) in 2013 to support existing health management information systems and to improve data quality and use. However, to achieve these objectives, it is impe…
View article: Digital Health Intervention to Increase Health Knowledge Related to Diseases of High Public Health Concern in Iringa, Tanzania: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study
Digital Health Intervention to Increase Health Knowledge Related to Diseases of High Public Health Concern in Iringa, Tanzania: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study Open
Background Traditionally, health promotion and health education have been provided to communities in the global south in the form of leaflets or orally by health care workers. Digital health interventions (DHIs) such as digital health mess…
View article: Development of Digital Health Messages for Rural Populations in Tanzania: Multi- and Interdisciplinary Approach (Preprint)
Development of Digital Health Messages for Rural Populations in Tanzania: Multi- and Interdisciplinary Approach (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Health workers have traditionally delivered health promotion and education to rural communities in the Global South in paper leaflet formats or orally. With the rise of digital technologies, health promotion and education can b…
View article: Digital Health Intervention to Increase Health Knowledge Related to Diseases of High Public Health Concern in Iringa, Tanzania: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study (Preprint)
Digital Health Intervention to Increase Health Knowledge Related to Diseases of High Public Health Concern in Iringa, Tanzania: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Traditionally, health promotion and health education have been provided to communities in the global south in the form of leaflets or orally by health care workers. Digital health interventions (DHIs) such as digital health mes…
View article: Sub-Saharan Africa—the new breeding ground for global digital health
Sub-Saharan Africa—the new breeding ground for global digital health Open
View article: Internet Lite for Sustainable Development
Internet Lite for Sustainable Development Open
The Digital Divide is one of the key challenges for mankind. Despite attempts to digitally include people, the divide is bigger than ever. This contribution [1] to a sustainable future promotes “Internet lite” as the new paradigm for provi…
View article: Cost-effectiveness of an electronic clinical decision support system for improving quality of antenatal and childbirth care in rural Tanzania: an intervention study
Cost-effectiveness of an electronic clinical decision support system for improving quality of antenatal and childbirth care in rural Tanzania: an intervention study Open
View article: Additional file 1: Table S1: of Cost-effectiveness of an electronic clinical decision support system for improving quality of antenatal and childbirth care in rural Tanzania: an intervention study
Additional file 1: Table S1: of Cost-effectiveness of an electronic clinical decision support system for improving quality of antenatal and childbirth care in rural Tanzania: an intervention study Open
Financial cost of eCDSS intervention in USD, 2009-14. This table shows detailed financial cost of eCDSS implementation. (XLSX 32Â kb)
View article: Additional file 2: Table S1: of Cost-effectiveness of an electronic clinical decision support system for improving quality of antenatal and childbirth care in rural Tanzania: an intervention study
Additional file 2: Table S1: of Cost-effectiveness of an electronic clinical decision support system for improving quality of antenatal and childbirth care in rural Tanzania: an intervention study Open
Economic cost of eCDSS intervention in USD, 2009-14. This table shows detailed economic cost of eCDSS implementation (XLSX 31Â kb)