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    Differences in HIV risk behaviors by gender in a sample of Tanzanian injection drug users
    (AIDS and Behavior, 2007) Kilonzo, Gad P.
    This study investigated differences in drug use and sexual behaviors among from 237 male and 123 female heroin users in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Multivariate models of risk of needle sharing were estimated using multivariate logistic regression. Men were significantly older, more likely to inject only white heroin, share needles, and give or lend used needles to other injectors. Women were more likely to be living on the streets, have injected brown heroin, have had sex, have had a higher number of sex partners, and have used a condom with the most recent sex partner. Being male and earning less than US $46 in the past month were significant predictors of increased risk of needle sharing. Despite differences in socio demographic, drug use, and sexual behaviors by gender, both male and female injectors in Dar es Salaam exhibit elevated risk of HIV infection associated with drug use.
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    Religious practices and quality of life in palliative care: insights from Tanzania
    (British Medical Journal, 2025-02-06) Sokoine, Sonia N.E.; Kilonzo, Gad P.; Ahmed, Nadia A.; Sawe, Kelvin F.
    Objective To explore the role of religious practices in palliative care and their impact on the quality of life among inpatients at Ocean Road Cancer Institute. Methods A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted, using structured surveys to gather data from 150 inpatients receiving palliative care. The WHO Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) tool was used to measure quality of life, alongside data on the usage of religious practices. Results The findings reveal that most of the participants (90%) expressed a need for religious practices, predominantly prayer. Notably, access to these practices positively correlated with improved perceptions of well-being, despite a considerable portion of patients reporting a poor quality of life (84.7%). Conclusion The study’s findings highlight the importance of incorporating religious practices into palliative care, particularly in low-resource settings like Tanzania, to provide culturally sensitive, holistic support for patients with cancer.