Winfrida Onesmo Akyoo
Biographic Data
| ID | 4099052 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Winfrida Onesmo Akyoo |
| GIVEN NAMES | Winfrida Onesmo |
| FAMILY NAME | Akyoo |
| SIGNATURE | AKYOO W O |
| AFFILIATIONS | Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7984-2953 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Vision problems and education access challenges among school-aged children in Tanzania
Childhood visual impairment remains a major public health and educational concern in low- and middle-income countries, including Tanzania. Visual problems in children adversely affect learning, psychosocial development, and long-term socioeconomic participation. Despite national commitments to inclusive education and child health, evidence on the burden of childhood visual problems and their implications for educational access in Tanzania remains…
“Any time because I am ready”
Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is still a major global public health problem. Sub-Saharan Africa remains the most severely affected, accounting for 69% of the people living with HIV worldwide. Currently, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis [PrEP] pills are offered but are highly affected by non-adherence. Long-acting injectable PrEP has the potential to improve adherence. Objective: This study aimed to explore awareness and willingness to us…
Exploring barriers to accessing healthy diets among pregnant women living with HIV in the Njombe region, Tanzania
Proper nutrition is essential for women with HIV during pregnancy; however, information on how to access nutritious diets is scarce. This study, informed by the socio-ecological perspectives, examines the barriers to obtaining a healthy diet among pregnant women living with HIV in the Njombe region of Tanzania. A qualitative study employing the ethnography method using semi-structured and narrative interviews to gather information from key inform…
Perpetrators' Characteristics and Intimate Partner Violence in Informal Settlements at Iringa Municipality Tanzania
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is the most common form of violence faced by women globally. The prevalence of lifetime experiences of physical and sexual IPV is estimated to range from 15% to 71%. IPV where a perpetrator is a male current or ex-partner is an existing gender problem in many countries. Millions of women in Africa especially those living in informal settlements are affected by IPV. The most common form of IPV is physical, psycholog…
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“Any time because I am ready”
Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is still a major global public health problem. Sub-Saharan Africa remains the most severely affected, accounting for 69% of the people living with HIV worldwide. Currently, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis [PrEP] pills are offered but are highly affected by non-adherence. Long-acting injectable PrEP has the potential to improve adherence. Objective: This study aimed to explore awareness and willingness to us…
Exploring barriers to accessing healthy diets among pregnant women living with HIV in the Njombe region, Tanzania
Proper nutrition is essential for women with HIV during pregnancy; however, information on how to access nutritious diets is scarce. This study, informed by the socio-ecological perspectives, examines the barriers to obtaining a healthy diet among pregnant women living with HIV in the Njombe region of Tanzania. A qualitative study employing the ethnography method using semi-structured and narrative interviews to gather information from key inform…
Perpetrators' Characteristics and Intimate Partner Violence in Informal Settlements at Iringa Municipality Tanzania
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is the most common form of violence faced by women globally. The prevalence of lifetime experiences of physical and sexual IPV is estimated to range from 15% to 71%. IPV where a perpetrator is a male current or ex-partner is an existing gender problem in many countries. Millions of women in Africa especially those living in informal settlements are affected by IPV. The most common form of IPV is physical, psycholog…
Vision problems and education access challenges among school-aged children in Tanzania
Childhood visual impairment remains a major public health and educational concern in low- and middle-income countries, including Tanzania. Visual problems in children adversely affect learning, psychosocial development, and long-term socioeconomic participation. Despite national commitments to inclusive education and child health, evidence on the burden of childhood visual problems and their implications for educational access in Tanzania remains…
Qualitative research (3 works) · Tanzania (3 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Population (2 works) · Thematic analysis (2 works) · African Education and Politics (1 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (1 works)