Pankras Luoga

Abstract In Tanzania, limited scientific evidence exists regarding the national prevalence of households practicing open defecation (OD) and its associated factors. This analytical cross-sectional study used secondary data from the 2022 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey and Malaria Indicator Survey (TDHS-MIS). A weighted sample of 70,615 households was included in the analysis.

This study aimed to assess the management factors influencing compliance of healthcare providers with NCTGs. The study found that the management factors such as the existence of a well-defined policy of usage of NCTGs, a supportive working environment, and the presence of a clear support system had a positive effect on compliance with the guidelines, on the other hand machine downtime, high patient-provider ratio, variation in specialties and communication system challenges to hinder...

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