Socioeconomic and geographical disparities in disability distribution among Tanzanian population

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

Datos Bibliográficos

ID15367774
AutoresPankras Luoga (0000-0002-0483-1720, autor de correspondencia), 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)
Año2025
Volumen25
Número1
Páginas2455-2455
Fecha de publicación2025-07-14
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
EditorialBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-025-23152-x
PMID40660121
OpenAlexW4412386411
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas2
Referencias citadas42

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