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h-index: 14
Works: 30
Citations: 898

Most-cited papers

Tanzania's countdown to 2015: an analysis of two decades of progress and gaps for reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health, to inform priorities for post-2015.
H. Afnan-Holmes, Moke Magoma, T. John, Francis Levira +9 more
2015Lancet Global Health228 citations Open access
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Premature mortality of epilepsy in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review from the Mortality Task Force of the International League Against Epilepsy
Francis Levira, D. Thurman, Josemir W Sander, W. Hauser +5 more
2016Epilepsia178 citations Open access
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Health & Demographic Surveillance System Profile: The Ifakara Rural and Urban Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Ifakara HDSS).
E. Geubbels, Shamte Amri, Francis Levira, J. Schellenberg +2 more
2015International Journal of Epidemiology66 citations
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City Profile: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Gemma Todd, I. Msuya, Francis Levira, I. Moshi
2019Environment and Urbanization Asia58 citations
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Data Resource Profile: Network for Analysing Longitudinal Population-Based HIV/AIDS data on Africa (ALPHA Network)
G. Reniers, M. Wamukoya, M. Urassa, A. Nyaguara +47 more
2016International Journal of Epidemiology55 citations Open access
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Multivitamin and Iron Supplementation to Prevent Periconceptional Anemia in Rural Tanzanian Women: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
Nilupa S. Gunaratna, H. Masanja, Sigilbert Mrema, Francis Levira +7 more
2015PLoS ONE39 citations Open access
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The Effects of Maternal Mortality on Infant and Child Survival in Rural Tanzania: A Cohort Study
J. Finlay, C. Moucheraud, Simo G. Goshev, Francis Levira +4 more
2015Maternal and Child Health Journal37 citations
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Health & Demographic Surveillance System Profile: The Rufiji Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Rufiji HDSS).
Sigilbert Mrema, A. Kante, Francis Levira, Amaniel Mono +3 more
2015International Journal of Epidemiology35 citations
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Urban Health in Tanzania: Questioning the Urban Advantage
Francis Levira, Gemma Todd
2017Journal of urban health34 citations Open access
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Land Pattern of Highly Urbanizing Cities: Change in Built-up Area, Population Density and Spatial Development of the Sprawling Dar es Salaam City
I. Msuya, I. Moshi, Francis Levira
202129 citations
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A retrospective study on the epidemiology and trends of road traffic accidents, fatalities and injuries in three Municipalities of Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania between 2014-2018
F. Walugembe, Francis Levira, B. Ganesh, D. Lwetoijera
2020The Pan African Medical Journal23 citations Open access
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Antiretroviral Treatment Knowledge and Stigma—Implications for Programs and HIV Treatment Interventions in Rural Tanzanian Populations
Abela Mpobela Agnarson, Francis Levira, H. Masanja, A. Ekström +1 more
2013PLoS ONE19 citations Open access
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Coming home to die? The association between migration and mortality in rural Tanzania before and after ART scale-up
Francis Levira, Jim Todd, H. Masanja
2014Global Health Action16 citations Open access
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Improving quality of medical certification of causes of death in health facilities in Tanzania 2014–2019
T. Nyondo, Gisbert Msigwa, D. Cobos, Gregory S. Kabadi +12 more
2021BMC Health Services Research15 citations Open access
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Trends in socioeconomic disparities in a rapid under-five mortality transition: a longitudinal study in the United Republic of Tanzania
A. Kante, R. Nathan, E. Jackson, Francis Levira +3 more
2015Bulletin of the World Health Organization14 citations Open access
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The contribution of reduction in malaria as a cause of rapid decline of under-five mortality: evidence from the Rufiji Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) in rural Tanzania
A. Kante, R. Nathan, S. Helleringer, M. Sigilbert +5 more
2014Malaria Journal14 citations Open access
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High burden of tuberculosis infection and disease among people receiving medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorder in Tanzania
Lillian T. Minja, J. Hella, J. Mbwambo, Cassian Nyandindi +8 more
2021PLoS ONE13 citations Open access
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Antiretroviral treatment coverage in a rural district in Tanzania – a modeling study using empirical data
Francis Levira, Abela Mpobela Agnarson, H. Masanja, B. Zaba +2 more
2015BMC Public Health12 citations Open access
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Mortality of neurological disorders in Tanzania: analysis of baseline data from sample vital registration with verbal autopsy (SAVVY)
Francis Levira, C. Newton, H. Masanja, P. Odermatt
2019Global Health Action8 citations Open access
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Female-Driven Multiple Concurrent Sexual Partnership Systems in a Rural Part of a Southern Tanzanian Province
Abela Mpobela Agnarson, S. Strömdahl, Francis Levira, H. Masanja +1 more
2015PLoS ONE5 citations Open access
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Excess Mortality in Active Convulsive Epilepsy and Associated Risk Factors in Sub-Saharan Africa
Francis Levira, H. Masanja, Ryan G. Wagner, S. Tollman +2 more
2019Social Science Research Network1 citations Open access
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Female migrants, family members and community socio-demographic characteristics influence facility delivery in Rufiji, Tanzania
Francis Levira, L. Gaydosh, A. Ramaiya
2014BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth1 citations Open access
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The contribution of reduction in malaria as a cause of rapid decline of under-five mortality: evidence from the Rufiji Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) in rural Tanzania
A. Kante, R. Nathan, S. Helleringer, M. Sigilbert +5 more
2014Malaria Journal1 citations Open access
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Does Proximity to Health Facilities Improve Child Survival? New Evidence from a Longitudinal Study in Rural Tanzania
M. Kante, S. Helleringer, M. Sigilbert, Francis Levira +7 more
20131 citations
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Longitudinal evaluation of routine data from a malaria outreach training and supportive supervision program in Tanzania–January 2019-November 2022
Erika Wallender, Stella Makwaruzi, Jesús Arias, Francis Levira +6 more
2026Discover Public Health0 citations Open access
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A Retrospective Study to Examine Nutrition Based Risk and Protective Factors in Relation to Diarrhoea Incidence in Children Aged Less Than Two Years in Tanzania
Aleswa Swai, O. Mukasa, R. Mzimbiri, R. K. Mkopi +2 more
2022Asian Journal of Pediatric Research0 citations Open access
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Burden of Disease and Injuries for Coastal Regionsin Tanzania 2008-2011:Summary Findings of Analysis ofCause of Death Data
Francis Levira, Z. Hildon, P. Smithson
20130 citations
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Mortality Decline Continues:Results from Health & Demographic Sentinel Surveillance (HDSS) 2000-2011
Francis Levira, Z. Hildon, P. Smithson
20120 citations
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Socioeconomic inequalities in fertility in three rural districts of Tanzania. New evidence from a longitudinal study in rural Tanzania
M. Kante, E. Jackson, R. Nathan, M. Sigilbert +2 more
20120 citations
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The effectiveness of adjuvant selenium therapy on morbidity and mortality among HIV positive adult patients receiving antiretroviral therapy: A systematic review.
R. Mtandu, Francis Levira, D. Mwaseba
2008JBI library of systematic reviews0 citations
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