Essays about: "diseases in babati"

Found 5 essays containing the words diseases in babati.

  1. 1. ”We think about health when we are sick” : A study of knowledge,perceptions and attitudes towards cardiovascular diseases and obesity in Babatitown, Tanzania.

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Utveckling och internationellt samarbete

    Author : Sonia Hammi; [2017]
    Keywords : NCD; cardiovascular disease; obesity; knowledge; Babati;

    Abstract : The aim of this study is to investigate knowledge, perceptions and attitudes towards cardiovascular diseases and obesity among men and women and current health strategies in Babati, Tanzania. The results of this study can contribute to answers about where focus needs to be added for preventive health interventions. READ MORE

  3. 2. The impact of culture on health : A study of risk perception on unhealthy lifestyles in Babati town, Tanzania

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknik

    Author : Isabelle Rosén; [2015]
    Keywords : Non-communicable diseases; knowledge and attitudes; PEN 3-cultural model; Sub-Saharan Africa;

    Abstract : This paper aims to determine how culture factors influence the occurrence of overweight and obesity among adults in Babati town, Tanzania. A qualitative field study in Babati was conducted in February and March 2014, to gather information and identify how culture influences health perceptions and behaviours. READ MORE

  4. 3. Diabetes and hypertension care in Babati, Tanzania : Availability, efficiency and preventive measures

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknik

    Author : Mikaela Lindström; [2014]
    Keywords : Health care system; Non communicable diseases; Sub Saharan Africa; Low- and middle income countries; Health intervention; Sjukvårdssystem; Icke smittsamma sjukdomar; Afrika söder om Sahara; Låg- och medelinkomstländer; Hälsointervention;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to examine how the health care system in Babati meets the increasing need for control, treatment and prevention of diabetes and hypertension. By defining what kind of specific problems and obstacles that exists in this area, the result of the research can contribute to creation and adoption of improved policies and interventions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Possibilities and obstacles regarding under-five mortality : A case study in Babati district, Tanzania

    University essay from Institutionen för livsvetenskaper

    Author : Josephine Ekström; [2012]
    Keywords : Children; Pneumonia; Malaria; Wet season; Health; Barn; Lunginflammation; Malaria; Regnsäsong; Hälsa;

    Abstract : Tanzania is close to reach one of the Millennium Development Goals; to reduce child mortality with two-thirds between 1990 until 2015. This qualitative case study focuses on under-five children’s health in Babati district, situated in the north-west of Tanzania. READ MORE

  6. 5. Women, Water, and Perceptions of Risk : a case study made in Babati, Tanzania 2008

    University essay from Institutionen för livsvetenskaper

    Author : Maria Hedman; [2009]
    Keywords : Tanzania; Babati; Women; Water; Risk Perception; Storage of Water; Household level;

    Abstract : More than 1 billion people in developing countries lack access to safe water and sanitation. Drinking water in these countries is often collected from unsafe sources outside the home. READ MORE