Erick Donard Oguma

Datos Biográficos

ID7753421
NOMBREErick Donard Oguma
NOMBRESErick Donard
APELLIDOOguma
FIRMAOGUMA E D
AFILIACIONESThe University of Dodoma
ORCID0009-0004-4982-9108
VERIFICADOSí
TOTAL DE OBRAS5
TOTAL DE CITAS0
TOTAL COMO AUTOR5
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN2025
AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN2026
ÍNDICE H0

  • Closing immunization gap

    Open AccessErick Donard Oguma, Elihuruma Eliufoo Stephano et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2026

    Vaccination prevents an estimated 4–5 million deaths globally each year, including many among children under five. However, complete childhood vaccination coverage remains low in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Tanzania. This study examined complete basic vaccination coverage and associated factors among Tanzanian children aged 12–23 months. Analytical cross-sectional study of the 2022 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey data was conducted. The …

  • Determinants of comprehensive HIV and Aids knowledge among Tanzanian adolescent girls and young women

    Open AccessMussa Hassan Bago, Elihuruma Eliufoo Stephano et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    Background Limited comprehensive HIV and AIDS knowledge is a significant factor contributing to the prevalence of HIV among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW). Therefore, this study aimed to determine the level of comprehensive HIV and AIDS knowledge and identify its associated factors among AGYW in Tanzania. Methods An Analytical cross-sectional study of the 2022 Tanzania Demographic and Health Surveys data was conducted. The study included…

  • Using health belief model to assess the determinants of HIV/Aids prevention behavior among university students in Central, Tanzania

    Open AccessSaidi J Seif, Erick Donard Oguma et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2025

    The adolescent and youth population is at high risk of contracting HIV infection. Little is known in Tanzania regarding the application of Health Belief Model (HBM) in identifying the factors that influence HIV prevention behaviors within this group. This study aims to use the Health Belief Model to assess the determinants of HIV/AIDS prevention behavior among University students in central Tanzania. The analytical cross-sectional study design wa…

  • Determinants of nurse-midwives’ compliance with delayed cord clamping in primary and secondary health facilities, Tanga Region

    Open AccessRehema Abdallah, Fabiola Vincent Moshi et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2025

    Background Delayed Cord Clamping (DCC) is a proven intervention that improves both maternal and newborn outcome. However, adherence to DCC remains low, and its determinants are not yet well understood.Therefore, this study aimed to assess the level of compliance with DCC and its determinants among nurse-midwives working in primary and secondary health facilities in the Tanga Region. Methods The study employed a quantitative approach with a cross-…

  • Using social ecological model to assess the determinants of health facility birth preparedness practices among Indigenous Maasai women in Northern Tanzania

    Open AccessBithia A Chanimbaga, Erick Donard Oguma et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025

    This study reveals low health facility birth preparedness among Indigenous Maasai women, influenced by socioeconomic challenges, limited knowledge, and poor infrastructure. To address this, multifaceted interventions are needed to improve financial access, education, and healthcare quality. A sustainable approach requires collaboration between the health sector, local government, and community leaders. Ensuring equity in maternal healthcare is cr…