Research Article

Challenges in the Diagnosis of Taenia solium Cysticercosis and Taeniosis in Medical and Veterinary Settings in Selected Regions of Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study

Table 6

Distribution by geographical and administration levels of study respondents.

FactorNumber of respondents (n = 33)

Sex (n = 33)
 Male28
 Female5

National (n = 2)
 Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development1
 Ministry of Health1

Region (n = 14)
 Manyara3
 Dodoma5
 Ruvuma3
 Iringa2
 Arusha1

Districts (n = 17)
 Babati4
 Mbulu5
 Kongwa2
 Mbinga4
 Nyasa2

Profession (n = 33)
 Medical doctor15
 Nurse1
 Veterinary doctor10
 Animal scientist5
 Veterinary paraprofessional2

Work station (n = 33)
 District hospital8
 Referral hospital6
 Zonal Veterinary Investigation Centre (ZVC)3
 Tanzania Veterinary Laboratory Agency (TVLA)2
 District Livestock and Fisheries Department8
 Regional Administrative Secretariat4
 Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development1
 Ministry of Health1

Sector (n = 33)
 Medical16
 Livestock17

Level of medical healthcare facility (n = 14)
 District hospital8
 Referral hospital6