EAHRJ: The Basis for Better Health Policy and Practice
The EAHRJ promotes and facilitates:
• Application of knowledge from research to strengthening national and regional    health policy and practice
• Development of human resource capacities and skills
• Exchange and dissemination of health research information
• Advocacy of evidence generated from health research

Current Issue

Vol 10 No 1 (2026): East African Health Research Journal

Published: 2026-06-30

Case Study

Congenital Dyserythropoeitic Anaemia: A Case Report from Tanzania

Rukhsar Osman, Mayila Mbuki, Raya Hasnu, Maria Bulimba, Sonal Patel, Hajaj Salum

1-3

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Review/Meta-Analysis

Psychosocial Stress Among Healthcare Workers in Rwanda: A Narrative Review

Julius Niyibizia, Alieu Sam, Mugisha John

4-13

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Original Articles

Male Involvement in Antenatal Care, Women’s Reproductive and Child Health Service Utilisation, and Its Associated Factors: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Machimu Venance, Agnes Fredrick Massae, Rashidi Heri Kiangi, Lilian Teddy Mselle

14-23

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Improving Newborn Health Knowledge Through Structured Maternal Education in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Evelyne N Assenga, Helga E Naburi, Francis F Mchomvu, Amida H Kalombola, Antke H Zuechner

24-33

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Lytic Bacteriophage as an Alternative to Antibiotics for Controlling Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria Isolated from Human, Animal, and Environmental Samples in Tanzania

Emmanuel T ssangya, Emanuel Jesse, Boniphace Lushika, Lilian L Mwasaga, Miza S Vuai, Debora C Kajeguka

34-44

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ConceptPrEP-on-Demand: Digital, on-Demand HIV Prevention and Contraceptive Delivery Intervention for Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Southwestern Kenya

Maricianah A Onono, George Otieno, Joan Ongere, Imeldah N Wakhungua, Dennis Kegode, Nicole Tanchu, Elizabeth A Bukusi, Ruanne V Barnabas

45-56

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Predictors of Hepatitis B Virus Vaccine Uptake Among Women of Reproductive Age, in South Sudan: Conceptualising Health Belief Model

Ezbon WApary, Akway M Cham, Amanya Jacoba, Kon Alier, Oromo F Seriano, Kenneth Sube

57-69

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Knowledge and Attitude of Adolescent Females in Embakasi West Sub-County, Kenya towards HPV Vaccine and Cervical Cancer

Wanjiru S Ng’ang’a, Peter Omemoa, Apollo O Maima, Solomon K Cheboi

70-79

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Prevalence and Factors for Urinary Schistosomiasis Acquisition Among HIV Positive Women Living in Lower Moshi, Tanzania: A Cross Sectional, Hospital Based Study

Dhahiri Mnzava, Emmanuel T Issangya, Maliki H Iddi, Ally A Baghayo, Azizah H Ndwata, Baraka Richard, Maseke R Mgabo, Nancy A Kassam, Debora C Kajeguka

80-88

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Facilitators and Barriers to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Adherence Among Female Sex Workers in Urban Tanzania: A Descriptive Qualitative Study

Edith A.M Tarimo, Masunga K Iseselo, Joel S Ambikile, Gift Lukumay, Patricia Munseri, Muhammad Bakari, Eligius Lyamuya, Said Aboud, Rachel Kawuma, Janet Seeley

89-98

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Factors Associated with Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake Among Secondary School Girls in Ubungo, Dar es Salaam: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study

Christopher CLazeck Kabuje, Johnston Mukiza George, Frank Kiwango, Daudi Simba

99-107

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Co-Infection of Helicobacter Pylori with Entamoeba Histolytica and Giardia Lamblia Among Patients with Dyspeptic Symptoms Attending Bugando Medical Center, Tanzania

Mike Andrew Mrinji, Irun Luchius, Eva Mujuni, Ladius Rudovick, David Majinge, Deodatus Chaula, Ally Tuwa, Peter Kibunto, Mathias Mlewa, Mariam M Mirambo, Amani Kapinga, Maria Zinga, Allen Rweyendera, Hyasinta Jaka

108-113

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Generalised Anxiety Symptoms Among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study in Northwestern Tanzania

Hulda Munisi, Said Kanenda, Ladius Rudovick, Elias Nyanza, Matiko Mwita

114-121

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Thyroid Dysfunction, Associated Factors and Glycaemic Control Among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus in a Tertiary Hospital

Elizabeth Msangi, Fatma Muhali, Grace Shayo

122-127

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Factors Associated with Mental Health Distress Among Undergraduate Nursing Students at the University of Nairobi, Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Study

Duncan Muchiri Wanja, Caroline Wanja Mugo, Lucy W Kivuti-Bitok

128-135

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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Oesophageal Tumour among Patients Attending Tanga Regional Referral Hospital, Tanga Region, Tanzania

Rashid Ali Suleiman, Juma Bendera Tupa, Daniel Protasy Challe

136-142

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Prevalence and Patterns of Hearing Loss Among Primary School Pupils in Dodoma Municipality, Tanzania

Zephania Saitabau Abraham, Castern Dickson Kiiza

143-150

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Healthcare Providers’ Perspectives on the Usefulness and Utilisation of Hypertension Management Guidelines in Primary Health Facilities: A Qualitative Study in Dodoma Municipality

Joel Seme Ambikile, Musa L Mkwama, Emelia T Mwakanyanga

151-159

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Epilepsy Prevalence and Determinants in Four Former Health Provinces of Burundi: A Mixed Methods Study

Jean Claude Nkurunziza, Jean de Dieu Nkurunziza, Sébastien Manirakiza, David Nitunga

160-167

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Prevalence and Health-Seeking Behaviour Regarding Menstrual Disorders Among Non-Medical Undergraduate Students in Mwanza, Tanzania. A Cross-sectional Study

Stanley Mwitaa, Muthayna Ramtula, Elvia Theobald, Winfrida Minja, Pendo Ndaki

168-173

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Challenges Limiting Healthcare Data Utilization for Policy Decision-Making in Tanzania: A Qualitative Panel Discussion

Omary Chillo, Paul Kazyoba, MaryRose Giattas, Aly-Mafazy Mohamed, Grace Magembe, Erick Kitali

176-184

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Socio-demographic Factors Influencing District Health Information System -2 (DHIS-2) Utilisation in Burundi: A Cross-sectional Study

Innocent Yandemye, Alexandre Nimubona

185-194

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Interest in Clinical Pharmacology as a Future Career Choice and Associated Factors Among Medical Students in Tanzania

Edwin Erasto, Rajabu Hussein Mnkugwe, Karol J Marwa, Philip Sasi

195-204

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Nurse Prescribing Practices: An International Systematic Review with Implications for Tanzania

Agizo Alex Duma, Masunga K Iseselo, Dickson A Mkoka

205-220

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