Catherine Kahabuka

Biographic Data

ID3581746
NAMECatherine Kahabuka
GIVEN NAMESCatherine
FAMILY NAMEKahabuka
SIGNATUREKAHABUKA C
AFFILIATIONSCSK Research Solutions, Sinza B, Mori Street, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
VERIFIEDNo
TOTAL WORKS5
TOTAL CITATIONS7
WORKS AS AUTHOR5
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2017
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2021
H-INDEX2

  • Understanding infection prevention behaviour in maternity wards

    Open AccessMícheál De Barra, Giorgia Gon et al.ARTICLESocial Science & Medicine2021References: 31

    Observations and interviews suggest improvements in the ergonomic design of delivery rooms, including convenient availability of sinks, soap, hand gel, hand towels and gloves, may be a low-cost way to reduce the infection burden from poor hand hygiene

  • Beyond the law

    Open AccessI H Solheim, Karen Marie Moland et al.ARTICLESocial Science & Medicine2020Cited by: 5References: 45

    Misoprostol has during the past few years become an important obstetric drug used for different purposes both within and outside hospitals in Tanzania. In this paper, we analyze how misoprostol is perceived, accessed and used off-label as an abortion drug in the city and region of Dar es Salaam. The study took place in Dar es Salaam's three districts from July to November 2015, and had a qualitative explorative approach. We carried out in-depth i…

  • Outcomes and Experiences of Men and Women with Partner Notification for HIV Testing in Tanzania

    Open AccessMarya Plotkin, Catherine Kahabuka et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2017

    A growing evidence base supports expansion of partner notification in HIV testing services (HTS) in sub-Saharan Africa. In 2015, a cross-sectional study was conducted in Njombe region, Tanzania, to evaluate partner notification within facility-based HTS. Men and women newly diagnosed with HIV were enrolled as index clients and asked to list current or past sexual partners for referral to HTS. Successful partner referral was 2.5 times more likely …

  • Addressing the First 90

    Open AccessCatherine Kahabuka, Marya Plotkin et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2017

    To meet UNAIDS' 90-90-90 treatment goals, effective approaches to HIV testing services (HTSs) are urgently needed. In 2015, a cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate effectiveness and feasibility of partner notification for HTS in Tanzania. Men and women newly diagnosed with HIV were enrolled as index clients, listed sexual partners, and given options to notify and link their partners to HTS. Of 653 newly diagnosed individuals, 390 index …

  • Unpacking the enabling factors for hand, cord and birth-surface hygiene in Zanzibar maternity units

    Open AccessGiorgia Gon, Said M Ali et al.ARTICLEHealth Policy and Planning2017Cited by: 2References: 21

    Recent national surveys in The United Republic of Tanzania have revealed poor standards of hygiene at birth in facilities. As more women opt for institutional delivery, improving basic hygiene becomes an essential part of preventative strategies for reducing puerperal and newborn sepsis. Our collaborative research in Zanzibar provides an in-depth picture of the state of hygiene on maternity wards to inform action. Hygiene was assessed in 2014 acr…