Mohamed Kassim
Biographic Data
| ID | 6397140 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mohamed Kassim |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mohamed |
| FAMILY NAME | Kassim |
| SIGNATURE | KASSIM M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Dar es Salaam |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3016-9283 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Can Our Phones Receive These Messages? Rural Women’s Experiences with Family Planning Information Access via mHealth Technologies in Tanzania
This study explored the experiences of women of childbearing age in rural Tanzania regarding their use of mHealth technologies to obtain family planning information. A qualitative approach, primarily involving focus group discussions, was utilized to gather insights from participants. The findings reveal that mHealth technologies play a crucial role in improving access to family planning information and fostering positive reproductive health beha…
Access to mental health information and perceived barriers among adults in Tanzania
Mental health continues to be a significantly overlooked aspect of health, often receiving less attention than physical health. This neglect can have a profound impact on individuals’ daily lives and is linked to the rising prevalence of mental health disorders. This study aimed to explore the perceived barriers that hinder adults from accessing essential mental health information to enhance their mental well-being. Using a cross-sectional descri…
Scholarly information source access and use by undergraduate students
This study investigated university students's access, and use of scholarly information sources during the COVID-19 pandemic. A descriptive cross-sectional design that employed both quantitative and qualitative approaches was used. Data was collected from 306 respondents from three selected universities in Tanzania. The findings revealed that health protocols caused most students to rely on internet-based sources, lecture notes, and materials shar…
Research trends in library and information science research in Tanzania, 1990–2023
This study aimed to analyze the trends in library and information science (LIS) research in Tanzania from 1990 to 2023. A descriptive research design utilizing a content analysis approach was employed to analyze data sourced from Google Scholar during the specified period. The study identified an overall fluctuating trend in LIS research, with a shift in research focus from information-seeking to other areas within the LIS domain. The predominant…
Why does researchers' collaboration matter in research activities
There has been a global increase in research and discussions surrounding research collaboration in recent years. This study mainly establishes why collaboration matters in research activities. Specifically, the study has ascertained patterns of collaboration, exposed moderating factors of collaboration and established the perceived importance of collaboration in research activities. This has been done using a cross‐sectional descriptive design th…
The use of Opac query logs to support evidence-informed information literacy (IL) training at The University of Dar es Salaam
This paper reports the results of the study which analysed OPAC users’ searching behaviour through the use of search queries. The study analysed how OPAC search queries can be used to assess the effectiveness of the information literacy programme offered by the University of Dar es Salaam. Data were collected unobtrusively and stored in the OPAC web server’s log file. OPAC search logs were qualitatively and quantitatively analysed to determine se…
Factors affecting family planning literacy among women of childbearing age in the rural Lake zone, Tanzania
This study has identified a multitude of factors affecting the family planning literacy of women of childbearing age. These factors can limit the women's capacity to make informed decisions on the utilization of modern family planning methods. Thus, addressing these factors is pivotal in increasing the women's overall uptake of various recommended family planning methods and enhancing their reproductive health outcomes
Stringing Coral Beads
This book presents fifty-one didactic and devotional Sufi poems (with English translations) composed by the ulama of Brava, on Somalia’s Benadir coast, in Chimiini, a Bantu language related to Swahili and unique to the town. Because the six ulama-poets, among whom two women, guided local believers towards correct beliefs and behaviours in reference to specific authoritative religious texts, the poems allow insight into their authors’ religious ed…
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Stringing Coral Beads
This book presents fifty-one didactic and devotional Sufi poems (with English translations) composed by the ulama of Brava, on Somalia’s Benadir coast, in Chimiini, a Bantu language related to Swahili and unique to the town. Because the six ulama-poets, among whom two women, guided local believers towards correct beliefs and behaviours in reference to specific authoritative religious texts, the poems allow insight into their authors’ religious ed…
The use of Opac query logs to support evidence-informed information literacy (IL) training at The University of Dar es Salaam
This paper reports the results of the study which analysed OPAC users’ searching behaviour through the use of search queries. The study analysed how OPAC search queries can be used to assess the effectiveness of the information literacy programme offered by the University of Dar es Salaam. Data were collected unobtrusively and stored in the OPAC web server’s log file. OPAC search logs were qualitatively and quantitatively analysed to determine se…
Factors affecting family planning literacy among women of childbearing age in the rural Lake zone, Tanzania
This study has identified a multitude of factors affecting the family planning literacy of women of childbearing age. These factors can limit the women's capacity to make informed decisions on the utilization of modern family planning methods. Thus, addressing these factors is pivotal in increasing the women's overall uptake of various recommended family planning methods and enhancing their reproductive health outcomes
Why does researchers' collaboration matter in research activities
There has been a global increase in research and discussions surrounding research collaboration in recent years. This study mainly establishes why collaboration matters in research activities. Specifically, the study has ascertained patterns of collaboration, exposed moderating factors of collaboration and established the perceived importance of collaboration in research activities. This has been done using a cross‐sectional descriptive design th…
Research trends in library and information science research in Tanzania, 1990–2023
This study aimed to analyze the trends in library and information science (LIS) research in Tanzania from 1990 to 2023. A descriptive research design utilizing a content analysis approach was employed to analyze data sourced from Google Scholar during the specified period. The study identified an overall fluctuating trend in LIS research, with a shift in research focus from information-seeking to other areas within the LIS domain. The predominant…
Access to mental health information and perceived barriers among adults in Tanzania
Mental health continues to be a significantly overlooked aspect of health, often receiving less attention than physical health. This neglect can have a profound impact on individuals’ daily lives and is linked to the rising prevalence of mental health disorders. This study aimed to explore the perceived barriers that hinder adults from accessing essential mental health information to enhance their mental well-being. Using a cross-sectional descri…
Scholarly information source access and use by undergraduate students
This study investigated university students's access, and use of scholarly information sources during the COVID-19 pandemic. A descriptive cross-sectional design that employed both quantitative and qualitative approaches was used. Data was collected from 306 respondents from three selected universities in Tanzania. The findings revealed that health protocols caused most students to rely on internet-based sources, lecture notes, and materials shar…
Can Our Phones Receive These Messages? Rural Women’s Experiences with Family Planning Information Access via mHealth Technologies in Tanzania
This study explored the experiences of women of childbearing age in rural Tanzania regarding their use of mHealth technologies to obtain family planning information. A qualitative approach, primarily involving focus group discussions, was utilized to gather insights from participants. The findings reveal that mHealth technologies play a crucial role in improving access to family planning information and fostering positive reproductive health beha…
Sociology (7 works) · Computer Science (6 works) · Tanzania (6 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Socioeconomics (5 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Business (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Social science (3 works) · World Wide Web (3 works)