Essays about: "HIV IN TANZANIA"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 27 essays containing the words HIV IN TANZANIA.

1. 11. Preventing maternal mortality : - Nurses’ and midwives’ experiences from Tanzanian maternal health care services.

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Avdelningen för omvårdnad; Linköpings universitet/Hälsouniversitetet

   Author : Maria Nyberg White; [2013]
   Keywords : Maternal mortality; Tanzania; maternal health services; prevention; health education.; Mödradödlighet; Tanzania; mödrahälsovård; prevention; hälsoupplysning;

   Abstract : Background: Half a million women died during pregnancy or childbirth in 2005. Bleeding, infections, high blood pressure, obstructed labor, unsafe abortions, malaria and HIV/Aids were the main causes. Tanzania is a highly affected country with 460 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births. READ MORE

3. 12. Mobile phones as tools for social change. A case study of mobile phone use and access amongst Tanzanian youth

   University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : Adela Rodrigo; [2011]
   Keywords : Tanzania; Youth; Mobile phones; mobile; development; participation; communication; empowerment; M4D; ICT; ICT4D; social change; ICT for development; Africa; Femina; Femina HIP; CSO; multimedia;

   Abstract : Access, use and ownership of mobile phones is increasing rapidly in Tanzania, as in the rest of Africa. It is estimated that a staggering 97% of the population are able to access a mobile phone, according to a study carried out by the Centre for Economic Policy Research and Vodafone. READ MORE

4. 13. Nurse's recommendations to HIV positive mothers about breastfeeding : A qualitative study performed in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

   University essay from Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap

   Author : Johanna Janson; Emmy Wakäng; [2011]
   Keywords : HIV positive mothers; breastfeeding; recommendation; Tanzania;

   Abstract : AIM: The aim of this study was to a) find out which recommendations are given by nurses regarding breastfeeding to HIV infected mothers, at Muhimbili hospital and the adherence of these, and (b) to find out the nurses’ opinions regarding the WHO recommendations and the parents’ adherence to these. The study will also look into if the nurses are aware of any changes in knowledge among the parents in an HIV context. READ MORE

5. 14. "Putting AIDS in its Place" : How HIV/AIDS affects livelihood strategies in Mwanza City, Tanzania

   University essay from Kulturgeografiska institutionen

   Author : Gustaf Norlén; [2010]
   Keywords : HIV AIDS; Livelihood; Household; Mwanza; Tanzania; Vulnerability; Informalisation; Social Capital; Strategies; Urban areas;

   Abstract : The general aim of this essay is to situate the AIDS-epidemic in its socio-economic context, in order to see how HIV/AIDS affects households at a micro level. The material for the study was gathered during a minor field study conducted in Mwanza City, Tanzania. READ MORE

6. 15. Education and Healthcare Possibilities for Street Children in Babati Town,Tanzania

   University essay from Institutionen för livsvetenskaper

   Author : Sanjidaa Sayeed; [2010]
   Keywords : Street Children’s Right; Education; Health; Poverty; The Authority; Most Vulnerable Children;

   Abstract : Street children are the most vulnerable group in any society. It is estimated that 150 millions children lives on the street in the world. Most of these children lack all basic needs. This study is been done in Babati district, Tanzania. READ MORE