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    Anemia and co-infection of P. falciparum and hookworm among school children in Kinondoni district Dar es Salaam Tanzania
    (International Journal of Science and Research, 2019) Senkoro, Rehesina H.; Kabalimu, Titus K.
    This was a cross-sectional study conducted in Kinondoni district from January to June 2015. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of co-infection of malaria and hookworm plus anemia in school-aged children. Stool and blood samples were collected from 332 children aged 6-14 years. Hemoglobin concentration (Hb) was determined by using portable HaemoCue. Giemsa- stained blood film was examined to detect malaria parasites while Kato Katz technique was used to detect hookworm ova. The Pearson’s chi-square, Student’s T-test, and Multivariate analysis were performed using SPSS version 20. The prevalence of malaria, hookworm, co-infection, and anemia were 13.5% 27.7% 7.5% and 22% respectively. The mean Hb was 10.51 g/dl (±1.31). Mean Hb in co-infected children was low compared to those with a single infection. The prevalence of co-infection was high among 6-11 years. Ascaris lumbricoides was another parasite that was isolated in this study. This study showed that anaemia, malaria and hookworm co-infection are prevalent in school-aged children and an intervention to address the rate of malaria, hookworm, and anemia in the study area should be considered.
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    Prevalence and risk factors associated with Sexually Transmitted Infections among women of reproductive age attending reproductive and child health clinics in Dodoma and Dar es Salaam Tanzania
    (Tanzania Journal of Health Research, 2024-01) Senkoro, Rehesina H.
    Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to cause reproductive morbidity worldwide. Socio-demographics and behaviour influence the likelihood of contracting reproductive tract infections and significantly predict STI acquisition. Determining prevalence and analysing the population’s socio-demographic and sexual behaviour can assist in determining its risk profile and prevention strategies. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of curable STIs, bacterial vaginosis and vaginal candidiasis among women of reproductive age attending reproductive and maternal health clinics in Dar es Salaam and Dodoma.Method:This was a cross-sectional study where high vaginal and endocervical swabs from 400 women were collected and tested for the presence of reproductive tract infections using culture, wet mount preparation, and Gram stain.Women were interviewed on sociodemographic factors, sexual behaviours and clinical symptoms using a pretested questionnaire. Achi-squaretest was conducted to determine the factors associated with curable STIs. Logistic regression was done to determine independent predictors for STIs using SPSS version 23. Results:Prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoea, Trichomonas vaginalis, vaginal candidiasis and bacterial vaginosis was 2.5%,9.8%,13.5%, and 23.3% respectively. High education level was associated with a reduction in the likelihood of having STIs (AOR=0.41, 95%CI: 0.17-0.97). Likewise,consistent condom use was associated with a reduction in the likelihood of having STIs (AOR=0.16, 95% CI: (0.073-0.34). Participants with the recent history of STI were more likely to have STIs (AOR=2.4, 95%CI:1.05-5.27). Conclusion:High prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis,bacterial vaginosis and vaginal candidiasis in studied women calls for an intervention to prevent infection complications. We recommend health education and screening interventions to all reproductive-age women to reduce transmission of curable STIs and bacterial vaginosis. Keywords: STIs, prevalence, reproductive age women, Tanzania