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Jatropha production in Tanzania: opportunities and constraints to small scale farmers in Arusha and Rukwa regions

Lyimo, Frank Godlight (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2011)

A study was carried out to assess biofuel production and its influence on improving livelihoods of Jatropha small-scale farmers in Arusha and Rukwa regions in Tanzania. General objective of the study was to assess the ...

Jigger flea infestation (tungiasis) in rural western Tanzania: high prevalence and severe morbidity

Mazigo, H.D; Bahemana, E; Konje, E.T; Dyegura, O; Mnyone, L.L; Kweka, E.J; Kidenya, B.R; Heukelbach, J (Elsevier, 2011-12)

Epidemiologic and clinical data on the parasitic skin disease tungiasis are limited from sub-Saharan Africa, and virtually nonexistent from the East African region. We performed a community-based cross-sectional study in ...

Karyotypic and 2C nuclear DNA size instability in vitro induced off-types of east African highland banana (musa AAA east Africa)

Msogoya, T. J.; Grout, B. W.; Roberts, A. (Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2008)

This study was conducted to determine chromosome number and 2C nuclear DNA content in tissue culture induced off-type banana (Musa AAA East Africa) landrace Uganda with tolerance black sigatoka disease, susceptibility to ...

Kitulangalo forest reserve: an overview

Malimbwi, Rogers E. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania., 2007)

Knowledge and attitude of pregnant women in rural Tanzania on prevention of Anaemia

Margwe, J. A.; Lupindu, A. M. (African Journal of Reproductive Health, 2018-09)

Anaemia during pregnancy is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality and poor birth outcomes worldwide. Despite control programmes, anaemia is far beyond the target of the fifth Millennium Development Goal. This study ...

Knowledge and attitudes of communities on small mammalian carnivores in Mbomipa wildlife management area, Iringa, Tanzania

Msigwa, Alphonce M.; Mulungu, Loth S.; Mdangi, Mashaka E.; Kilonzo, Bukheti S. (African Journal of Science and Research, 2015)

The term Wildlife Management Area (WMA) refers to an area set aside by village governments and gazetted by the Government for the purpose of conserving natural resources, improving the life standard of communities and ...

Knowledge and perception of users on ecosystem services in Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania and Taita Hills, Kenya

Kilima, F. T. M.; Kadigi, M. J.; Kashaigili, J. J.; Abdallah, J.; Steven, C.; Shimbe, S. (Journal of Continuing Education and Extension, 2015-12-15)

The capacity of ecosystems of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and Taita Hills in Kenya to continue providing vital ecosystem services is dwindling over time, mainly due to over-exploitative uses of ecosystem services and ...

Knowledge and perceptions of consumers on safety of organic vegetables in Tanzania: A case study of Morogoro and Kinondoni Municipalities

Kawemama, W. B. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2017)

In the previous decades, there has been an upsurge of use of pesticides on food produces. Many consumers now perceive or are knowledgeable that consumption of organic vegetables is healthier than consuming their ...

Knowledge and perceptions of traditional livestock keepers on tick-borne diseases and sero-prevalence of Theileria parva around Lake Victoria Basin

Chenyambuga, S W; Waiswa, C; Saimo, M; Ngumi, P; Gwakisa, P S (2010-07-22)

A study was conducted in three districts around Lake Victoria; Kisumu (Kenya), Kiruhura (Uganda) and Tarime (Tanzania) to assess the farmers’ perceptions on tick-borne diseases (TBDs) and resistance of their local ...

Knowledge and practices on malaria and its control among pastoralists in Simanjiro District, northern Tanzania

Malisa, A.L.; Ndukai, M. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania., 2009-10-04)

Community knowledge and practice related to malaria is important for the implementation of appropriate, effective and sustainable interventions. This study was carried out to assess knowledge and practices on malaria and ...

Knowledge assessment on the effects of climate change due to keeping livestock in urban and peri-urban areas of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Mlozi, R.S.M; Lupala, A; Chenyambuga, S.W; Liwenga, E; Msogoya, T (Academic Journals, 2013-01)

This paper discusses assessment results of the respondents who kept livestock in urban and periurban areas in the three municipalities of Kinondoni, Ilala, and Temeke in Dar es Salaam city region, if they had knowledge ...

Knowledge management best practices among rice farmers in selected areas of Tanzania

Mtega, Wulystan Pius; Ngoepe, Mpho (SAGE, 2019)

For improved rice production, farmers need access to timely and relevant knowledge at each stage of the rice-cropping calendar. To understand how farmers involve themselves in acquiring and sharing agricultural knowledge, ...

Knowledge Sharing and Communication Tools for Dialogue Issues on Productivity of Water in Agriculture in Mkoji Sub-catchment, Tanzania

Kasele, S. S.; Mlozi, M. R. S.; Hatibu, N.; Mahoo, H. F. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2003)

The concept of productivity of water in agriculture is new and is understood differently by different stakeholders. Yet to apply it, all stakeholders require a common understanding. Currently there is limited understanding ...

Knowledge, attitude and practice towards hiv/aids among barabaig pastoralists of Hanang and Babati districts -Tanzania

Hamis, Majaliwa (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2010)

Change in the mode of pastoralist livelihood activities and resultant consequent activities have made pastoralist to move out of their traditional safety environment. Despite of pastoralist being exposed to HIV risk they ...

Knowledge, attitude and practices on handling, processing and consumption of marine foods in Zanzibar, Tanzania

Rabia, A. R; Kimera, S. I; Wambura, P. N; Mdegela, R. H; Misinzo, G; Mbazi, E; Ngaya, R; Mzula, A (2017-02)

This study was carried out with the objective of assessing knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) related to marine food associated diseases (MFADs) among fish stakeholders in Zanzibar with socio-demographic characteristics ...

Knowledge, attitude and sexual behaviour of university students concerning HIV/AIDS: a case of public universities in Tanzania

Jeckoniah, John Nshimba (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2007)

Sexual behaviour remains the primary target of AIDS prevention efforts worldwide, it is one kind of human behaviour that continues to affect youths world wide. Despite government efforts and NGOs effort’s to address ...

Knowledge, attitude and socio-economic factors affecting receptivity of malaria control strategies in Lindi and Mtwara regions, Tanzania

Nkulikwa, Z.A (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

Despite efforts to control malaria with its morbidity and mortality rates in Tanzania, it still persists. The main objective of the study on which this thesis is based was to investigate people’s knowledge, attitudes and ...

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of women on local control measures for brucellosis in Kilosa district, Morogoro – Tanzania

Bashaka, Witness (Sokoine University of Agriculture., 2015)

Women’s major responsibilities in agricultural and family welfare increase their roles in transmission of diseases hence making them vulnerable to many diseases including zoonoses. Knowing appropriate local control measures ...

Knowledge, perceptions and practices regarding brucellosis in pastoral communities of Kagera Region, Tanzania

Ntirandekura, J. B.; Matemba, L. E.; Ngowi, H. A.; Kimera, S. I.; Karimuribo, E. D. (TANZANIA VETERINARY ASSOCIATION, 2017)

A cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2017 to assess the knowledge, perception and practices of brucellosis by pastoralists of Kagera ecosystem, Tanzania using qualitative methods. Five focus group discussions ...

Knowledge, perceptions and practices regarding brucellosis in pastoral communities of Kagera Region, Tanzania

Ntirandekura, J. B.; Matemba, L. E.; Ngowi, H. A.; Karimuribo, E. D.; Kimera, S. I. (TANZANIA VETERINARY ASSOCIATION, 2017)

A cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2017 to assess the knowledge, perception and practices of brucellosis by pastoralists of Kagera ecosystem, Tanzania using qualitative methods. Five focus group discussions ...

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