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Association between weight gain, dietary practices and sociodemographic attributes among post-partum women in Arusha Urban, Tanzania
Overweight and obesity among women of reproductive age are a concern of public health significance. In Tanzania, various cultures perceive post-partum period as a delicate period where women participate in various habitual and traditional rituals as a way to protect themselves and their newborns. Currently, there is minimal information on the magnitude of post-partum overweight […]
Determinants of food intake and nutritional status among inpatients in northern hospitals in Tanzania
Adequate nutrition is a key among hospitalized patients. It is crucial and most significant aspect of improving quality of life of inpatients. However, hospitals in developing nations challenged with adequate meal provisions. In Tanzania, meal provision isn’t part of inpatients service. This impacted quality of life, causing an increased number of days in hospital stay. […]
Prevalence and risk factors associated with Nematode and Eimeria infection under smallholder dairy farming in North East Tanzania
A cross-sectional survey was carried out from October, 2016 to May 2017 to determine and describe the prevalence, intensity of gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) and Eimeria infection and associated risk factors under smallholder dairy farms in North East Tanzania. In this study a total of 384 dairy cattle were included to detect whether they are harboring […]
The influence of Formica exsecta ants on the abundance and diversity of other invertebrates in a private fragment of Tanzanias coastal forests
This study was conducted in the fragment of Tanzania’s Coastal Forests (TCFs), which is one of the world’s ecoregions with varied endemic flora and fauna located on the coast of Indian Ocean. Its focus was on privately-owned TCFs, specifically a research and conservation centre of the late Prof. R.B.M Senzota since 1988. This fragment faces […]
Woody plants supporting insect pollinators in Chagga home Gardens, Northern Tanzania
Insects play a great role in the pollination of flowers in many agricultural systems, and they rely on floral resources for their survival. However, a significant decline and extinction of these crucial insects have been witnessed globally as a result of fragmentation and/or loss of their habitat such as floral resources using data from the […]
Access to cooperative education and agricultural information by rural smallholder farmers in Tanzania
Although the literature demonstrates that cooperatives play an important role in agriculture by providing a diverse range of opportunities, the impact on smallholder farmers remains unsatisfactory. Reviewing literature with a focus on cooperative education and agricultural information accessibility is critical for providing insights into how could contribute to global initiatives to overcome smallholder agricultural challenges. […]
Effect of cropping pattern and agronomic practice on Maize productivity among smallholder Farmers in Kilosa District, Tanzania
The study was investigating the influence of cropping pattern and agronomic practice on maize yield in Kilosa District, Tanzania. The simple random probability sampling technique was employed to select 200 respondents. The survey questionnaire was employed for primary data collection. Data was analysed by multiple linear regressions. The results of suggest that 61% of the […]
Utilization patterns and the effect of processing on nutritional, functional, phytochemical and anti-oxidant properties of Jackfruits (Artocarpus heterophyllus) seeds in Tanzania
Jackfruit seeds are rich in nutrient such as carbohydrates, proteins, minerals and polyphenols. Yet, they are hugely underutilized in the country at present. The study aimed to establish the utilization patterns and effects of processing (boiling, soaking and roasting) on nutritional, phytochemical and ant- properties of Jackfruits seeds. A total of 384 jackfruit farmers were […]
Towards food nutrition improvement: Assessment of Farmers’ knowledge, perceptions and access to provitamin A-rich Maize in Tanzania
Maize is an important staple food and income-generating crop in most regions of Tanzania. The crop provides calories and other important micronutrients including vitamin A. This study was conducted in 3 maize growing zones of Tanzania to assess farmers’ knowledge and perception on provitamin A-rich maize (proVAM). Purposive sampling technique was employed involving 366 respondents. […]
Factors influencing rice production in the Lwafi-katongolo irrigation scheme: Nkasi District, Tanzania
This study was conducted to assess factors influencing rice production in the Lwafi-Katongolo Irrigation Scheme. A sample of 120 farmers from 4 villages of Katongolo, Masolo, Kamwanda and Mpata were purposively selected for the assessment of factors influencing crop yields and water delivery (flow). Data was collected through a questionnaire administered to households to generate […]