• Development and acceptability of pigeon peas based products for improving nutritional status of school children in Singida region, Tanzania 

  Khamis, Machano Arafa (sokoine university of agriculture, 2021)

  Background: In Tanzania, malnutrition among school children is still a major public health problem. Moreover, grain legumes occupy an important place in children of school-age. This study reports on the prevalence of ...
• Epidemiological investigation of multi-drug resistant staphylococcus aureus from patients and environment at Morogoro referral regional hospital, Tanzania 

  Gwimo, Nancy (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2021)

  The MDR S. aureus is a significant nosocomial pathogen and has been associated with significant morbidity and mortality in the world. In hospital settings, pathogens, such as multidrug resistance (MDR) Staphylococcus ...
• Compliance of fortified maize flour with Tanzania standard for small scale food processors in Morogoro and Dar es Salaam regions 

  Boniface, Mareni Gudila (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2021)

  Maize flour fortification was introduced in Tanzania in 2011 in order to address the risk of micronutrients deficiency in children, adolescence and women of child bearing age. Most of fortified maize flours are processed ...
• Compliance of artificial food colourants on unbranded snacks consumed at primary school in Dar es salaam 

  Masoli, Sauda (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2021)

  Colourants are non-nutritional value applied as food additive such as dye, pigments or substance that impart colour at permissible level on specific product for improving sensory properties. Nevertheless, colourants ...
• Heavy metals contamination in irrigation water and selected vegetables grown around gold mining areas. a case study of Geita district 

  Philip, John (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2021)

  Humans are exposed to heavy metals mainly through ingestion from different sources such as foods, water, air, and occupational settings. It is estimated that millions of people are exposed to heavy metals in different ...
• Drying effectiveness and aflatoxin contamination of household stored Agricultural produce at Chamwino, Dodoma 

  Kimario, Matrona E. (2021)

  In the tropics, agricultural produces experience high post-harvest losses and are prone to mycotoxins contamination. Environmental conditions coupled with inadequate drying and storage practices are the major causes of ...
• Women related factors influencing Household Socio- Economic status in selected areas of Morogoro district, Tanzania 

  Kwigizile, Edith T (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2021)

  In Tanzania, households in rural areas are characterized by low socio-economic status (SES). Although contribution of women on household economy is essential, the relationship between women’s socio-demographic and ...
• Acceptability of a prototype point of care test for human taeniosis and cysticercosis diagnosis, in Mbeya and Songwe 

  Emil, Thomas (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)

  The proto-type Taenia solium taeniosis/cysticercosis point of care test (TSTC-POC test) is a combined T. solium taeniosis / cysticercosis diagnostic test that enables immediate diagnosis of individuals suffering from ...
• Nutrition status and feeding practices of children below two years in pastoralist and crop farming communities in Mvomero district, Tanzania 

  Kibona, M. G. (sokoine university of agriculture, 2019)

  This study aimed to determine nutrition status, nutrient adequacy and feeding practices of infants and young children among pastoralist and crop farming communities. A cross- sectional study design was adopted. A total ...
• Micronutrients composition of selected sun-dried and cooked indigenous leafy vegetables in Dodoma, Tanzania. 

  Mwaisenye, N. J. (Sokoine University Of Agriculture, 2019)

  Indigenous leafy vegetables are important in human diet as they supply a number of important nutrients for human health. A cross-sectional study was carried out at Chamwino District (Mzula and Chinoje villages), Dodoma ...
• Aflatoxin in peanut butter and compliance with the national food laws among SMEs in Dar es Salaam region 

  Kiwia, Lulu (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)

  The aim of this study was to determine the levels of aflatoxin in peanut butter and compliance with the national food laws among SMEs peanut butter manufacturers in Dar es Salaam region. Semi-structured questionnaire was ...
• Chemical hazards and health risks of consuming rice grown around mining areas in Tanzania: a case of Geita district 

  Nsonda, M. W. (sokoine university of agriculture, 2019)

  The main objective of this study was to assess health risks that may be associated with consumption of rice grown in three selected Wards of Rwamgasa, Magenge and Kaseme in Geita District.The agricultural soils ofthese ...
• Pigeon pea protein content and its potential for developing Binder in sausage making 

  David, G. A (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  The use of non-meat and natural binders like legumes to replace chemical binders in sausage making (stimulated by the increasing demand for healthy food) has become one of the common practices in the meat industry. The ...
• Energy drink consumption rate, knowledge and perceived side effects among long distance car drivers in Morogoro municipality Tanzania 

  Rashid, K. S (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  Several countries have banned energy drink (ED) sales within the markets claiming to cause health effects among the consumers. A cross-sectional study was carried out in Morogoro municipal in Morogoro region, Tanzania, ...
• Effect of cooking and concentration of inhibitors on Iron and zinc content of bio-fortified beans 

  Machilu, M.S (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  Bio-fortified foods usually have high nutrient contents and have potential to improve nutritional status of vulnerable groups; however, increased levels of nutrients do not necessarily translate to enhanced bioavailability ...
• Factors that predict caregivers intention to feed pearl Millet to rural school aged children in Kongwa District, Tanzania 

  Chande, Monica Alex (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  Iron and zinc deficiencies are among the public health concern in school children in developing countries. This study investigated factors that predict the intention of caregivers to feed pearl millet to school children ...
• Young child feeding practices of women in common market places in Morogoro municipality and factors influencing adoption of recommended practices 

  Sadick, M.M (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  The purpose of this study was to assess young child feeding practices of women who earn their living by working in common market places in Morogoro Municipality and identify factors influencing adoption of recommended ...
• Improving dietary diversity through on-farm production and nutrition education in rural households of Tanzania 

  Bundala, N. H (2020)

  Background: The human body requires nutrients from varieties of food groups for a healthy and productive life. These nutrients primarily are from food crops and livestock products, thus make farm production as an important ...
• Health and nutritional status of children (6-59 months) with severe acute malnutrition and diarrhea: follow up after discharge from Amana regional referral hospital 

  Mahiza, O (2020)

  Introduction: Concomitant occurrence of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and diarrhoea increases child risk poor health outcomes. Prevalence and influence of diarrhoea in children with SAM after discharge from Hospital ...
• Consumer demand for branded and packaged processed foods: comparison of selected rural and urban areas in Tanzania 

  Kway, Y. O (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  This study intended to explore the demand for packaged and branded processed food products in selected urban and rural towns of Tanzania. Two urban cities (Morogoro and Dodoma) and four rural towns (Turiani, Matombo, ...

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