Mashavu H. Yussuf is affiliated with the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, located in Moshi, Tanzania. Yussuf's work primarily focuses on epidemiological studies that address public health issues in Tanzania. The author has contributed significantly to research on maternal health, contraceptive use, and nutritional interventions.
Research Contributions
Mashavu H. Yussuf has made notable contributions to the field of epidemiology through various research studies. In 2022, Yussuf co-authored a paper on the sustainability of home gardening programs to improve nutrition in Rufiji, Tanzania. The author also delves into topics such as postpartum contraceptive methods and their initiation, as evidenced by a 2021 publication based on data from the Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey. Additional research includes an analysis of trends and predictors of modern contraceptive use among women in Tanzania, and an exploration of male involvement during antenatal care and its association with the use of maternal health services in Mwanza City. Yussuf's diverse research portfolio reflects a commitment to addressing key public health challenges in Tanzania.
Aliases
Mashavu H. Yussuf is also known by the aliases Mashavu H Yussuf and Mashavu Yussuf.