Publications by authors named "Anthon Mwingwa"
Urinary tract infections and associated factors among patients with an enlarged prostate at a tertiary hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: a hospital-based cross-sectional study.
BMJ Open
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess how common urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer at a hospital in Tanzania.
- Out of 402 participants, 46.5% had UTIs, which were more frequent in patients with indwelling catheters, larger prostate sizes, and higher residual urine volumes.
- Factors significantly linked to higher UTI risk included age over 60, incomplete bladder emptying, and longer catheter use, with each additional day of catheterization raising UTI risk by 24%.
Background: Polymicrobial bloodstream infections (BSI) are difficult to treat since empiric antibiotics treatment are frequently less effective against multiple pathogens. The study aimed to compare outcomes in patients with polymicrobial and monomicrobial BSIs.
Methods: The study was a retrospective case-control design conducted at Muhimbili National Hospital for data processed between July 2021 and June 2022.
Introduction: musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders account for approximately 20% of all years lived with disability worldwide however studies of MSK disorders in Africa are scarce. This pilot study aimed to estimate the community-based prevalence of MSK disorders, identify predictors, and assess the associated disability in a Tanzanian population.
Methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted in one village in the Kilimanjaro region from March to June 2019.
Introduction: Communicable diseases are the leading causes of death in Tanzania despite the existence of effective treatment tools. We aimed to assess the sociocultural and health system factors associated with mortality from febrile illness in northern Tanzania.
Methods: We interviewed febrile inpatients to determine prevalence of barriers in seeking or receiving care and grouped these barriers using the Three Delays model (delays at home, in transport and at healthcare facilities).