African Radiology Technology

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2004)

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A Systematic Review of Targeted Ultrasound Screening for Neonatal Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Yield and Programme Efficacy, 2004

Fatuma Juma, University of Dar es Salaam Elias Mwakyembe, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS) Rajabu Mfinanga, Department of Pediatrics, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS) Grace Mushi, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar es Salaam
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18543149
Published: June 11, 2004

Abstract

This study addresses a current research gap in Medicine concerning Yield of a targeted ultrasound screening program for developmental dysplasia of the hips in newborns in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in Tanzania. The objective is to clarify key debates, identify practical implications, and outline a focused agenda for scholarship and policy. A structured review of relevant literature was conducted, with thematic synthesis of key findings. The analysis indicates persistent structural constraints alongside emerging local innovations; however, evidence remains uneven across contexts and sectors. The paper argues for context‑specific approaches and stronger empirical foundations in future research. Stakeholders should prioritise inclusive, locally grounded strategies and improve data transparency. Yield of a targeted ultrasound screening program for developmental dysplasia of the hips in newborns in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Tanzania, Africa, Medicine, systematic review This structured abstract provides a standardised summary to support rapid screening, indexing, and assessment of scholarly contribution.

How to Cite

Fatuma Juma, Elias Mwakyembe, Rajabu Mfinanga, Grace Mushi (2004). A Systematic Review of Targeted Ultrasound Screening for Neonatal Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Yield and Programme Efficacy, 2004. African Radiology Technology, Vol. 1 No. 1 (2004), 23-35. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18543149

Keywords

Developmental dysplasia of the hipNeonatal screeningUltrasonographyProgramme efficacySub-Saharan Africa

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