Prevalence and associated factors of early sexual initiation among female youth in Tanzania: a nationwide survey.

Background: Early sexual initiation among female youth in Tanzania presents a significant public health concern, as it is associated with increased risks of unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections and adverse socioeconomic consequences.​ This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of early sexual initiation among female youth in Tanzania.

Methods: We used data from the 2022 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey, conducted between February 24 and July 21, 2022.

Neonatal mortalities without detected risk factors before birth at Mtendeli hospital, Tanzania: a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: neonatal mortality rate (NMR) is defined as the probability of dying during the first 28 days of life expressed per 1,000 live births. The death of neonates without risk factors at the end of pregnancy could be an indicator of sub-optimal quality care during labor and care of sick neonates. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the factors associated with neonatal deaths happening without detected risks during prenatal period.