Godfrey Sama Philipo - Epidemiology

Author Information

Godfrey Sama Philipo is affiliated with the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, located in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. His research is primarily focused on pediatric surgery, cancer research, and surgical education, particularly within the context of low- and middle-income countries.

Research Contributions

Godfrey Sama Philipo has made significant contributions to various fields, including pediatric surgery, cancer research, and surgical education. His works often address the systemic challenges faced by healthcare systems in low- and middle-income countries. Noteworthy papers include studies on financing pediatric surgery, barriers to women entering surgical careers globally, and the feasibility of fine-needle aspiration biopsy in breast cancer screening in Tanzania. His research also delves into the development and implementation of cancer management guidelines and the efficacy of training workshops in ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy.

Aliases

Godfrey Sama Philipo is also known by the following aliases: G. S. Philipo, Godfrey S Philipo, and Godfrey S. Philipo.

Publication and Citation Metrics

Metric	Value
Total Citations	129
h-index	5
Total Papers	21

Publications:

Financing Pediatric Surgery: A Provider’s Perspective from the Global Initiative for Children’s Surgery

DOI: 10.1007/s00268-022-06463-7

Year: 2022

A Journey Undertaken by Families to Access General Surgical Care for their Children at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania; Prospective Observational Cohort Study

DOI: 10.1007/s00268-022-06530-z

Year: 2022

A mixed methods needs assessment and gap analysis for establishment of a cancer research training program in East Africa

DOI: 10.29392/001c.22120

Year: 2021

Mortality from gastrointestinal congenital anomalies at 264 hospitals in 74 low-income, middle-income, and high-income countries: a multicentre, international, prospective cohort study

DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(21)00767-4

Year: 2021

Feasibility of Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy and Rapid On-Site Evaluation for Immediate Triage in Breast Cancer Screening in Tanzania

DOI: 10.1200/GO.20.00279

Year: 2021

Development of a theory-driven implementation strategy for cancer management guidelines in sub-Saharan Africa

DOI: 10.1186/s43058-020-00007-7

Year: 2020

Lessons from developing, implementing and sustaining a participatory partnership for children’s surgical care in Tanzania

DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2019-002118

Year: 2020

Barriers to Women Entering Surgical Careers: A Global Study into Medical Student Perceptions

DOI: 10.1007/s00268-019-05199-1

Year: 2019

Efficacy of an Intensive, Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy Training Workshop in Tanzania

DOI: 10.1200/JGO.18.00134

Year: 2018

Do Women and Men Experience Similar Barriers to Surgical Careers Worldwide

DOI: 10.1016/J.JAMCOLLSURG.2016.06.129

Year: 2016

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