Socioeconomic and geographical disparities in disability distribution among Tanzanian population: insights from the 2022 demographic and health survey and malaria indicator survey
This study highlights significant disability prevalence in Tanzania, with older age, female gender, higher education, wealth, and marital separation as key risk factors for disability. The counterintuitive findings on wealth and education may indicate improved access to diagnosis. Regional disparities warrant further investigation. These findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions and further research into underlying mechanisms to improve support systems for vulnerable populations.
Authors
- Ntuli Kapologwe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0900-2937)
- Joseph Christopher Hokororo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4680-3450)
- Claud Kumalija (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9965-1601)
- Godfrey Kacholi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0056-7165)
- Eliudi S. Eliakimu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2383-9530)
- Amalberga Kasangala
- Mackfallen G. Anasel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3020-1108)
- Chrisogone Justine German (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3812-0310)
- Pankras Luoga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0483-1720)
- Syabo M. Mwaisengela (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4028-4303)
- Grace Edward Mtulo
- Erick Stephen Kinyenje (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8434-2232)
- Oliva Kapinga
- Gladys Reuben Mahiti
- Patricia A. Materu
- Teresia Lipyana Ngonyani
- Blandina Herzon
Institutions
- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (TZ)
- Mzumbe University (TZ)
- The University of Dodoma (TZ)
- St. John's University of Tanzania (TZ)
- Regional Health (US)
- Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (TZ)
- Ministry of Health (ME)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-07-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-23152-x
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.99