ARDHI UNIVERSITY

Theresia Francis, is an assistant lecturer at the department of economics and social studies at Ardhi University, since 2010. She has a B.A Rural Development from Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) and M.A Demography from the University of Dar es Salaam. Currently, she is pursuing PhD (Demography) at the University of Dar es Salaam. She has experience in teaching and research in community health (population & demography) and gender issues. She has an interest in maternal health & health financing, child nutrition, GBV, and other gender issues. She wrote her Master’s degree on maternal health issues among women of childbearing age. Theresia is a member of Tanzania Population Scientists (TAPS). She has a number of research and publications.

1. Francis, T., Ochieng, N., and Norman, F., (2021). Skills Landscape and Sustainability of Youth-led Business Establishments in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Journal of Building and Land Development, Vol.21 No.2; special issue, pp. 29-40.
2. Kihaule, A., Francis, T., and Ngasa, C., (2019). The Impact of the Elderly Coffee Farmer’s membership in Micro-Health Insurance on access and Utilization of Health Services in Moshi District, Tanzania. Researchjournali’s; Journal of Public Health, Vol. 5 \No. 10.
3. Mdemu M., and Francis, T., (2013). Productivity of Water in Large Rice (Paddy) Irrigation Schemes in the Upper Catchment of the Great Ruaha River Basin, Tanzania. In Curbs R. (Ed.) Water Resources Planning, Development, and Management, ISBN 980-953-307 DOI: 10.5772/52471.