Socioeconomic and geographical disparities in disability distribution among Tanzanian population

Insights from the 2022 demographic and health survey and malaria indicator survey

Bibliographic Data

ID15367774
AuthorsPankras Luoga (0000-0002-0483-1720, corresponding author), Gladys Reuben Mahiti (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences), Oliva Kapinga (St. John's University of Tanzania), Blandina Herzon (St. John's University of Tanzania), Syabo M Mwaisengela (0000-0003-4028-4303, Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children), Patricia A Materu (The University of Dodoma), Chrisogone J German (0000-0002-3812-0310, Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children), Amalberga Kasangala (Ministry of Health), Amalberga Alex Kasangala, Grace Edward Mtulo (Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children), Erick S Kinyenje (0000-0001-8434-2232, Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children), Joseph C Hokororo (0000-0003-4680-3450, Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children), Teresia Lipyana Ngonyani (Regional Health), Godfrey Kacholi (0000-0003-0056-7165, Mzumbe University), Ntuli Kapologwe (0000-0003-0900-2937), Ntuli A Kapologwe, Claud Kumalija (0000-0001-9965-1601, Ministry of Health), Claud J Kumalija, Mackfallen G Anasel (0000-0002-3020-1108, Mzumbe University), Eliudi S Eliakimu (0000-0003-2383-9530, Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children)
Year2025
Volume25
Issue1
Pages2455-2455
Publication date2025-07-14
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-025-23152-x
PMID40660121
OpenAlexW4412386411
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited42

This study highlights significant disability prevalence in Tanzania, with older age, female gender, higher education, wealth, and marital separation as key risk factors for disability. The counterintuitive findings on wealth and education may indicate improved access to diagnosis. Regional disparities warrant further investigation. These findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions and further research into underlying mechanisms to improve support systems for vulnerable populations

Biostatistics · Environmental health · Geography · Poisson regression · Population · Public health · Socioeconomic status · Tanzania · Demography · Global Maternal and Child Health · Health disparities and outcomes · Healthcare Systems and Reforms · Medicine · Epidemiology · Gerontology