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MAGU DSS - Tanzania
Magu DSS is one of the research components
of the Kisesa Open Cohort Study implemented in Kisesa ward Magu
District. The cohort was established in April 1994 with the aim of
monitoring progression and Impact of HIV/AIDS epidemic and developing
relevant interventions in response. The cohort is therefore based on
Demographic Surveillance System, Epidemiological Sero-survey, quarterly
Antenatal Clinic Surveillance and other social behavioral studies.
Objectives
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To
measure child and adult mortality and fertility in the general
population and by HIV status
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To
lay a reliable foundation for epidemiological surveys by registering
people's mobility and mortality
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To
assess the leading causes of death through verbal autopsy (and death
certificates if possible)
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To
assess the potential changes in family structure due to the adult
mortality (e.g. orphanhood)
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To
provide Vital Data to the Ward and District authorities for planning
purposes
Priority Research Areas
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Monitoring of the basic demographic
variables i.e. Fertility, Mortality and Mobility
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Monitoring Progression and Dynamics of
HIV/AIDS both in the general population and antenatal clinics
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Assessment of the Impact of HIV/AIDS
Epidemic with focus on the child and adult mortality, orphanhood and
food security
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Evaluation of two models of
administering Antiretral-Viral Drugs (Community Vs Hospital)
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