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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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