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Professor Pilly Chillo

Professor Pilly Chillo

JOURNAL · 2026 · 67 citations

Correlates of Poor Quality of Life Among Older People Living With HIV: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Tanzania HIV and Aging Cohort Study

Ottaru TA, Mbotwa C, Grayer D, Rugemalila J, Hirschhorn LR, Kaaya S, Nyamsogoro G, Kiboma R, Mboya H, Mageni I, Chillo P, Tarimo E, Masters MC, Conover B, Hawkins C

Publication journal: Journal of the International AIDS Society

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JOURNAL · 2026 · 0 citations

Low prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among primary school children in Tanzania: an opportunity for primordial prevention?

P Chillo, JL Wakatare, M Janabi, W Matuj, G Greve

Publication journal: Tanzania Medical Journal

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JOURNAL · 2026 · 54 citations

Patterns and clusters of diet in relation to metabolic syndrome among adults in Ubungo (urban) and Kilindi (rural) districts, Tanzania: a cross-sectional study

Paulo LS, Piedade GJ, Mayala S, Harris V, Lenters VC, Mende DR, Kamuhabwa A, Kwesigabo G, Asselbergs FW, Chillo P, Klipstein-Grobusch K

Publication journal: BMC public health

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JOURNAL · 2026 · 43 citations

Stakeholders' perspectives on the management and prevention of non-communicable diseases in rural Tanzania: SWOC analysis prior to PEN Plus implementation

Shayo EH, Karoli PM, Mutalemwa K, Kiwale Z, Mrema LE, Kagaruki GB, Mutagaywa R, Chillo P, Banduka A, Madyo K, Majaliwa ES, Malangahe S, Nyarubamba R, Mtumbuka E, Mallya E, Soka D, Zacharia H, Jonathan A, Donald E, Mayige M

Publication journal: PLOS global public health

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JOURNAL · 2026 · 77 citations

Strengthening HIV Programs in Sub-Saharan Africa Through Implementation Research: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review

Bwire GM, Nyondo GG, Njiro BJ, Aiko BG, Mikomangwa WP, Manguzu MA, August F, Myemba DT, Magati R, Chillo P, Mugusi F, Bakari M, Sudfeld C, Sangeda RZ, Killewo J

Publication journal: AIDS research and treatment

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JOURNAL · 2025 · 0 citations

A scoping review on the use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for care of people with cardiovascular disease in African countries

Akanyirige PW, Mensah C, Holder K, Beestrum M, Chillo P, Mlay J, Kaaya S, Hawkins C, Hirschhorn LR

Publication journal: Cardiovascular journal of Africa

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JOURNAL · 2025 · 38 citations

Assessment of community knowledge on non-communicable diseases to inform the pilot of WHO PEN-Plus initiatives in selected two districts in Tanzania

Kagaruki GB, Karoli PM, Rutahoile WM, Chillo P, Mutagaywa R, Banduka A, Majaliwa ES, Nyarubamba RF, Mtumbuka E, Mallya E, Mutalemwa K, Bazzanin N, Soka D, Jonathan A, Urasa S, Magoma B, Kazingo LJ, Ammi HZ, Donald EK, Mwenesano DR, Kilonzo K, Mori AT, Ramaiya K, Mary MT

Publication journal: PloS one

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JOURNAL · 2025 · 26 citations

Comparing Life's Simple Seven between newly diagnosed, ART-naive people living with HIV and HIV-uninfected adults in Tanzania: clues for cardiovascular disease prevention

Manyangu GJ, Khan S, Wajanga B, Desderius B, Wilkens M, Chillo P, Kalokola F, Praygod G, Kalluvya S, Kisigo GA, Peck RN

Publication journal: AIDS care

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JOURNAL · 2025 · 0 citations

Correction to: Anticoagulation control among patients on vitamin K antagonists in nine countries in SubSaharan Africa

Mwita JC, Francis JM, Pillay C, Ogah OS, Goshu YD, Agyekum F, Musonda JM, James MC, Tefera E, Kabo T, Ditlhabolo IK, Ndlovu K, Ayodele AY, Mikomangwa WP, Chillo P, Damasceno A, Folson AA, Oyekunle A, Tebuka E, Kalokola F, Forrest K, Dunn H, Karaye K, Jean-Pierre FL, Oljira CF, Assefa T, Taiwo TS, E Nwafor C, Omole O, Anakwue R, Cohen K

Publication journal: Journal of thrombosis and thrombolysis

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JOURNAL · 2025 · 69 citations

Dietary patterns in Tanzania's transitioning rural and urban areas

Paulo LS, Lenters VC, Chillo P, Wanjohi M, Piedade GJ, Mende DR, Harris V, Kamuhabwa A, Kwesigabo G, Asselbergs FW, Klipstein-Grobusch K

Publication journal: Journal of health, population, and nutrition

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JOURNAL · 2025 · 35 citations

Pulse oximetry screening for critical congenital heart disease in Tanzanian newborns: Diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity in a low-resource healthcare setting

Majani NG, Chillo P, Akida M, Lamosai J, Nkya D, Mongella S, Kalezi Z, Sharau G, Mlawi V, Kisenge P, Janabi M, Grobbee D, Slieker M

Publication journal: PLOS global public health

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JOURNAL · 2025 · 48 citations

Systemic barriers and opportunities for equity in early implementation of genetic testing and counseling for cardiomyopathies in Tanzania

Alimohamed MZ, Kiula A, Fundikira L, Letara N, Mayala H, Sijmons R, Jongbloed JDH, Hershberger RE, Williams SM, Asselbergs FW, Chillo P

Publication journal: Communications medicine

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JOURNAL · 2025 · 56 citations

The quality of life of children with heart disease in Tanzania: a single center study

Koster JR, Majani NG, Kalezi ZE, Hoefnagels JW, Letara N, Nkya D, Mongela S, Sharau G, Kubhoja S, Mlawi V, Chillo P, Slieker MG, Grobbee DE, Janabi M

Publication journal: BMC pediatrics

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JOURNAL · 2025 · 29 citations

Translation and validation of the Swahili pediatric quality of life family impact module for caregivers of children with congenital heart disease

Majani NG, Koster JR, Nkya D, Kalezi ZE, Letara N, Hoefnagels JW, Mongela S, Kubhoja S, Sharau G, Mlawi V, Chillo P, Janabi M, Grobbee DE, Slieker MG, Kisenge P

Publication journal: Scientific reports

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JOURNAL · 2024 · 33 citations

Anticoagulation control among patients on vitamin K antagonists in nine countries in Sub-Saharan Africa

Mwita JC, Francis JM, Pillay C, Ogah OS, Goshu DY, Agyekum F, Musonda JM, James MC, Tefera E, Kabo T, Ditlhabolo KI, Ndlovu K, Ayodele AY, Mikomangwa WP, Chillo P, Damasceno A, Folson AA, Oyekunle A, Tebuka E, Kalokola F, Forrest K, Dunn H, Karaye K, Jean-Pierre FL, Oljira CF, Assefa T, Taiwo TS, Nwafor CE, Omole O, Anakwue R, Cohen K

Publication journal: Journal of thrombosis and thrombolysis

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JOURNAL · 2024 · 0 citations

Characteristics and immediate outcomes of patients who underwent percutaneous balloon mitral valvuloplasty at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, Tanzania

Mutagaywa RK, Cramer MJ, Chillo P, Barongo A, Kifai E, Chamuleau S, Eze-Nliam C, Vera NB, Nkya D, Loth A, Alencherry B, Mongella S, Mayala H, Kisenge P, Mwinchete S, Joseph AB, Kwesigabo G, Kamuhabwa A, Albaghdadi M, Ghobrial J, Janabi M

Publication journal: Cardiovascular journal of Africa

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JOURNAL · 2024 · 44 citations

Characterization of Non-Ischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy in a Native Tanzanian Cohort: MOYO Study

Fundikira LS, Chillo P, Alimohamed MZ, Mayala H, Kifai E, Aloyce GM, Kamuhabwa A, Kwesigabo G, van Laake LW, Asselbergs FW

Publication journal: Global heart

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JOURNAL · 2024 · 0 citations

Comparison between interventional versus medical therapy in patients with rheumatic mitral valve stenosis in Tanzania

Mutagaywa RK, Kifai E, Elinisa M, Mayala H, Kisenge P, Shemu T, Nyawawa E, Kunambi PP, Boniface R, Barongo A, Kwesigabo G, Kamuhabwa A, Chamuleau S, Cramer MJ, Chillo P

Publication journal: European journal of clinical investigation

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JOURNAL · 2024 · 64 citations

Correction: Decentralization and Integration of Advanced Cardiac Care for the World's Poorest Billion Through the PEN-Plus Strategy for Severe Chronic Non-Communicable Disease

Klassen SL, Okello E, Ferrer JME, Alizadeh F, Barango P, Chillo P, Chimalizeni Y, Dagnaw WW, Eiselé JL, Eberly L, Gomanju A, Gupta N, Koirala B, Kpodonu J, Kwan GF, Mailosi BGD, Mbau L, Mutagaywa R, Namuyonga J, Pfaff C, Piñero D, Pinto F, Rusingiza E, Sanni UA, Sanyahumbi A, Shakya U, Sharma SK, Sherpa K, Sinabulya I, Wroe EB, Bukhman G, Mocumbi A

Publication journal: Global heart

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JOURNAL · 2024 · 37 citations

Early surgical outcome for Tetralogy Of Fallot In An African Setting; A Tanzanian experience using retrospective analysis of hospital data

Majani N, Sharau G, Mlawi V, Kalezi Z, Mongella S, Letara N, Nkya D, Kubhoja S, Chillo P, Slieker M, Janabi M, Grobbee D, Kisenge P

Publication journal: BMC cardiovascular disorders

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JOURNAL · 2024 · 46 citations

Healthcare provider perspectives on barriers and facilitators to integration of cardiovascular disease-related care into HIV care and treatment clinics in urban Tanzania

Ottaru TA, Ngakongwa FC, Butt Z, Hawkins CA, Kaaya SF, Metta EO, Chillo P, Siril HN, Hirschhorn LR, Kwesigabo GP

Publication journal: Frontiers in public health

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JOURNAL · 2024 · 56 citations

"I only seek treatment when I am ill": experiences of hypertension and diabetes care among adults living with HIV in urban Tanzania

Ottaru TA, Wood CV, Butt Z, Hawkins C, Hirschhorn LR, Karoli P, Shayo EH, Metta E, Chillo P, Siril H, Kwesigabo GP

Publication journal: BMC health services research

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JOURNAL · 2024 · 30 citations

Mid-level healthcare workers knowledge on non-communicable diseases in Tanzania: a district-level pre-and post-training assessment

Karoli P, Mayige M, Kagaruki G, Mori A, Macha E, Mutagaywa R, Momba A, Peter H, Willilo R, Chillo P, Banduka A, Sunguya B, Ramaiya K, Majaliwa E, Malangahe S, Nyarubamba R, Mtumbuka E, Mallya E, Soka D, Urasa S, Rutahoile W, Magoma B, Donald E, Mwenesano D, Kilonzo K

Publication journal: BMC health services research

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JOURNAL · 2024 · 18 citations

Mortality and Morbidity in Adults With Rheumatic Heart Disease

Karthikeyan G, Ntsekhe M, Islam S, Rangarajan S, Avezum A, Benz A, Cabral TTJ, Changsheng M, Chillo P, Gonzalez-Hermosillo JA, Gitura B, Damasceno A, Dans AML, Davletov K, Elghamrawy A, ElSayed A, Fana GT, Gondwe L, Haileamlak A, Kayani AM, Lwabi P, Maklady F, Molefe-Baikai OJ, Musuku J, Ogah OS, Paniagua M, Rusingiza E, Sharma SK, Zuhlke L, Connolly S, Yusuf S, INVICTUS Investigators

Publication journal: JAMA

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JOURNAL · 2024 · 55 citations

Prevalence and Risk Factors for Renal Insufficiency among Adults Living with HIV in Tanzania: Results from a Cross-Sectional Study in 2020-2021

Ottaru TA, Kwesigabo GP, Butt Z, Caputo M, Chillo P, Siril H, Hirschhorn LR, Hawkins C

Publication journal: Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

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JOURNAL · 2024 · 41 citations

Sociodemographic and Clinical Predictors of Weight Gain During the First Year of Antiretroviral Therapy among Adults Living With HIV in Urban Tanzania

Chillo P, Muhihi A, Danaei G, Bakari M, Kwesigabo G, Njelekela M, Ulenga N, Fawzi WW, Mugusi F, Sudfeld CR

Publication journal: Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care

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JOURNAL · 2024 · 73 citations

Spectrum of Heart Diseases in Children in a National Cardiac Referral Center Tanzania, Eastern Africa: A Six-Year Overview

Majani NG, Koster JR, Kalezi ZE, Letara N, Nkya D, Mongela S, Kubhoja S, Sharau G, Mlawi V, Grobbee DE, Slieker MG, Chillo P, Janabi M, Kisenge P

Publication journal: Global heart

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JOURNAL · 2024 · 0 citations

Yield of family screening in dilated cardiomyopathy within low-income setting: Tanzanian experience

Fundikira LS, Julius J, Chillo P, Mayala H, Kifai E, van Laake LW, Kamuhabwa A, Kwesigabo G, Asselbergs FW

Publication journal: Cardiovascular journal of Africa

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JOURNAL · 2023 · 34 citations

Adapting and usability testing of the Kansas city cardiomyopathy questionnaire (KCCQ) in a heart failure clinic in Tanzania: the Swahili KCCQ

Chillo P, Mlay J, Akanyirige PW, Majani N, Janabi M, Kaaya S, Hawkins C, Hirschhorn LR

Publication journal: BMC cardiovascular disorders

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JOURNAL · 2023 · 56 citations

Diagnostic Accuracy of Physical Examination and Pulse Oximetry for Critical Congenital Cardiac Disease Screening in Newborns

van Vliet JT, Majani NG, Chillo P, Slieker MG

Publication journal: Children (Basel, Switzerland)

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JOURNAL · 2023 · 73 citations

Health related quality of life of patients following mechanical valve replacement surgery for rheumatic mitral stenosis in Tanzania

Mutagaywa RK, Cramer MJ, Chillo P, Khamis RH, Boniface R, Muhozya A, Barongo A, Byomuganyizi M, Kwesigabo G, Kamuhabwa A, Nyangasa B, Kisenge P, Chamuleau S

Publication journal: Journal of cardiothoracic surgery

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JOURNAL · 2023 · 36 citations

Spectrum of cardiac diseases among young and older adults defined by echocardiography at Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute: A prospective cross-sectional study

Jonathan IA, Kifai E, Chillo P

Publication journal: BMC cardiovascular disorders

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JOURNAL · 2023 · 43 citations

Sub-clinical rheumatic heart disease (RHD) detected by hand-held echocardiogram in children participating in a school-based RHD prevention program in Tanzania

Chillo P, Mutagaywa R, Nkya D, Njelekela M, Kwesigabo G, Kahabuka F, Kerry V, Kamuhabwa A

Publication journal: BMC cardiovascular disorders

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JOURNAL · 2023 · 104 citations

Urbanization gradient, diet, and gut microbiota in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

Paulo LS, Msema Bwire G, Klipstein-Grobusch K, Kamuhabwa A, Kwesigabo G, Chillo P, Asselbergs FW, Lenters VC

Publication journal: Frontiers in microbiomes

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JOURNAL · 2022 · 75 citations

Developing a Sustainable Cardiovascular Disease Research Strategy in Tanzania Through Training: Leveraging From the East African Centre of Excellence in Cardiovascular Sciences Project

Chillo P, Mashili F, Kwesigabo G, Ruggajo P, Kamuhabwa A

Publication journal: Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine

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JOURNAL · 2022 · 0 citations

Histopathological evaluation of chronic rheumatic mitral valve stenosis: the association with clinical presentation, pathogenesis, and management at a National Cardiac Institute, Tanzania

Mutagaywa RK, Mwakigonja A, Chillo P, Ngaiza A, Byomuganyizi M, Fundikira L, Cramer MJ, Kwesigabo G, Kamuhabwa A, Chamuleau S

Publication journal: Cardiovascular pathology : the official journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Pathology

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JOURNAL · 2022 · 50 citations

Ideal Cardiovascular Health: Distribution, Determinants and Relationship with Health Status among People Living with HIV in Urban Tanzania

Ottaru TA, Kwesigabo GP, Butt Z, Rivera AS, Chillo P, Siril H, Hirschhorn LR, Feinstein MJ, Hawkins C

Publication journal: Global heart

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JOURNAL · 2022 · 61 citations

Infective endocarditis in developing countries: An update

Mutagaywa RK, Vroon JC, Fundikira L, Wind AM, Kunambi P, Manyahi J, Kamuhabwa A, Kwesigabo G, Chamuleau SAJ, Cramer MJ, Chillo P

Publication journal: Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine

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JOURNAL · 2022 · 35 citations

Newborn Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease in a Low-Resource Setting; Research Protocol and Preliminary Results of the Tanzania Pulse Oximetry Study

Majani N, Chillo P, Slieker MG, Sharau G, Mlawi V, Mongella S, Nkya D, Khuboja S, Kwesigabo G, Kamuhabwa A, Janabi M, Grobbee D

Publication journal: Global heart

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JOURNAL · 2022 · 55 citations

Risk Factors and Prevalence of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review

Fundikira LS, Chillo P, Mutagaywa R, Kamuhabwa A, Kwesigabo G, Asselbergs FW, van Laake LW

Publication journal: Global heart

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JOURNAL · 2022 · 0 citations

Rivaroxaban in Rheumatic Heart Disease-Associated Atrial Fibrillation

Connolly SJ, Karthikeyan G, Ntsekhe M, Haileamlak A, El Sayed A, El Ghamrawy A, Damasceno A, Avezum A, Dans AML, Gitura B, Hu D, Kamanzi ER, Maklady F, Fana G, Gonzalez-Hermosillo JA, Musuku J, Kazmi K, Zühlke L, Gondwe L, Ma C, Paniagua M, Ogah OS, Molefe-Baikai OJ, Lwabi P, Chillo P, Sharma SK, Cabral TTJ, Tarhuni WM, Benz A, van Eikels M, Krol A, Pattath D, Balasubramanian K, Rangarajan S, Ramasundarahettige C, Mayosi B, Yusuf S, INVICTUS Investigators

Publication journal: The New England journal of medicine

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JOURNAL · 2022 · 18 citations

Vitamin K-dependent anticoagulant use and level of anticoagulation control in sub-Saharan Africa: protocol for a retrospective cohort study

Mwita JC, Damasceno A, Chillo P, Ogah OS, Cohen K, Oyekunle A, Tefera E, Francis JM, AAREN Investigators

Publication journal: BMJ open

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JOURNAL · 2021 · 37 citations

Magnitude and associated factors of contrast induced nephropathy among patients undergoing coronary angiography and interventions at a cardiac referral hospital in Tanzania - a cross-sectional study

Chillo P, Malaja NW, Kisenge P

Publication journal: The Pan African medical journal

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JOURNAL · 2021 · 31 citations

Rationale, design and protocol of a cross-sectional study on pregnancy-related cardiovascular diseases in Tanzania (PRECARDT): burden, characterisation and prognostic significance at delivery

Makubi A, Chillo P, Mutagaywa R, Balandya B, Kisenge P, Tarimo V, Mujuni E, Msaki EB, Mgaya J, Kihunrwa A, Janabi M, Kwesigabo G, Makani J, Kendall L, Addo J, Mmbando B, Sliwa K

Publication journal: BMJ open

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JOURNAL · 2020 · 0 citations

Clinical and Anticoagulation Profile of Patients on Warfarin Anticoagulation at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study

Omary Minzi, Leonard Buganda, Pilly Chillo, Mbonea Yonazi

Publication journal: Tanzania Medical Journal

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JOURNAL · 2020 · 0 citations

Right atrial myxoma at Muhimbili National Hospital: a case report

E Nyawawa, E Ussiri, H Mwakyoma, I Mosha, T Waane, E Lugazia, R Luchemba, B Nyangasa, P Chillo, B Wandwi, U Mpoki

Publication journal: Tanzania Medical Journal

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