Publications by authors named "Joseph I Massawe"

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  • Mental distress, including depression and anxiety, is prevalent among university students, particularly at the University of Dodoma in Tanzania, where a study found that 51.8% of students reported experiencing mental distress symptoms.
  • The research utilized pre-tested questionnaires to assess student awareness and prevalence of mental distress, highlighting that most students knew the common symptoms.
  • The study identified a significant link between alcohol consumption and mental distress, suggesting that reducing alcohol intake could help improve mental health among undergraduate students.
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Water yam (Dioscorea alata L.) is among the most cultivated species used as a source of food and income for small-scale farmers in Tanzania. However, little is documented about Dioscorea species available in Tanzania, including their genetic diversity.

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