ABSTRACT Purpose of the research: Malnutrition is a medical condition caused by an unbalanced diet, typically characterised by stunting, wasting and underweight in children. Worldwide, malnutrition causes approximately 45% of all deaths among children under 5 years of age. The largest number of global incidences of malnutrition is observed in developing countries. In Namibia, 24% of children within this age group are stunted while wasting is at 6.2%, (the highest in Southern Africa). The mai...
ABSTRACT In the previous decades, there has been an upsurge of use of pesticides on food produces. Many consumers now perceive or are knowledgeable that consumption of organic vegetables is healthier than consuming their corresponding items. A cross sectional study was done to assess the awareness and perception of consumers regarding food safety in Morogoro and Dar es Salaam. A total of 200 paticipants half from each segment were interviewed using a constructed and pretested structured quest...
ABSTRACT Assessment of nutrient and anti-nutrient composition of amaranths grown in Tanzania was conducted to come up with their nutritional information. Six selected amaranth varieties namely Amaranthus dubius (Bwasi jekundu), Amaranthus cruentus (Bwasi kijani), Amaranthus hypochondriacus (Lishe njano), Amaranthus hybridus (Lishe nyeupe), Amaranthus hypochondriacus (Nafaka) and Amaranthus dubius (White local) were analyzed for trace minerals (iron, zinc, copper and manganese), proximate comp...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the nutritional situation of recent migrants in 3 selected small towns in Mpanda district, Katavi region, Tanzania. The study focused on recent migrants who have stayed in the study area for 3 to 36 months. Cross-sectional design was used in a sample of 348 randomly selected respondents, whereby a semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Nutrition status of adults as well as that of underfive children were assessed whereby a...
ABSTRACT Determination of basal metabolic rate (BMR), energy cost of various farm activities, physical activity level (PAL), total energy expenditure (TEE), nutritional status and work capacity (VO2 max) was done to examine their influence on farmer’s productivity. A cross sectional study involving 64 farmers was conducted on randomly selected households. Energy expenditure measurements were determined using the Douglas bag technique, VO2 max was measured by the Rockport fitness test and nu...
ABSTRACT Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are also referred to as mycobacteria other than tuberculosis (MOTT). These bacteria are ubiquitous in the environment and their distribution varies depending on environmental microbial distribution, climate and weather condition. Transmission occurs by aerosols for example during bathing and steaming. Over time the numbers of species and burden have been increasing. This includes saprophytes and emergence of species that cause diseases to human and ...
ABSTRACT The present study was undertaken to understand socio-cultural factors influencing attitudes and perceptions on food and nutrition of adult men and women residing in Morogoro Municipality. Specifically, the study aimed at determining the socio-cultural factors influencing attitudes and perceptions on food and nutrition; to assess the influence of socio-cultural factors on dietary pattern in the study area; to evaluate household decision making on food accessibility; and to assess the ...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of childcare practices on the nutritional status of children aged 6-24 months in Kilosa and Morogoro Urban districts. A sample of 300 mother-child pairs was randomly selected and interviewed using a structured, pre-tested questionnaire. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software. The study revealed that, some of the socio-economic characteristics such as marital status, family size, educ...
ABSTRACT Micronutrient and protein deficiencies are among the major public-health concerns in Tanzania. These deficiencies mainly affect children below five years of age and pregnant women. Malnutrition is a preventable problem if nutrition education and food-based approach strategies are effectively emphasised from the village to the national levels. The banana-based farming system of Kagera region of Tanzania has good edible food diversity. However, households mainly consume monotonous diet...
ABSTRACT A cross-sectional study was carried out in Mang’ola area in Lake Eyasi basin from October 2012 to February 2013 to assess pesticide exposure pathways to vegetable growers and consumers. A total sample size of 263 respondents was selected for the study. Baseline data for exposure pathway scenario, eating habits and quantities of vegetables consumed were collected using structured questionnaires, In-depth interview, Focus group discussion and observations. Health risk characterizatio...
ABSTRACT Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) is fatal if untreated and causes severe morbidity. In Tanzania HAT is caused by Trypanosoma b. rhodesiense. Trypanosomiasis in livestock is the major impediment to livestock farming and it limits the full potential of agricultural development in Tanzania. This study was undertaken in Kasulu district of Kigoma region, an area that is endemic for both human and animal trypanosomiasis. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of trypanosomiasis in...
ABSTRACT Micronutrient and protein deficiencies are among the major public-health concerns in Tanzania. These deficiencies mainly affect children below five years of age and pregnant women. Malnutrition is a preventable problem if nutrition education and food-based approach strategies are effectively emphasised from the village to the national levels. The banana-based farming system of Kagera region of Tanzania has good edible food diversity. However, households mainly consume monotonous diet...
ABSTRACT Introduction A determination of the phenotypic frequencies of blood group systems C, c, E, e and Kell among the Namibian blood donors and pregnant women and the prevalence of these antigens in Namibia was carried out. Two thousand nine hundred and eight six blood donor specimens and four hundred and eighty-four specimens from pregnant women were randomly selected for antigen characterisation. Donated specimens that were processed for grouping and Transfusion Transmissible Infections ...
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to assess microbial contamination in beef production chain from abattoir to retail meat outlets in Morogoro municipality. A total of 102 water, meat and surface swab samples from evisceration tables, walls, floors, meat van floors and knives in abattoir were collected and analyzed for Total Viable Counts (TVC), Total Coliform Counts (TCC) and Total Faecal Coliform Counts (TFC). Meat and surface swabs from weighing balances, knives, meat chopping tables, wood...