Dr. Safiness Simon Msollo

                                                          PERSONAL INFORMATION

  1. Full Name: Safiness Simon Msollo
  2. Title: Dr.
  3. Area of specialization: Human Nutrition and Consumer Sciences
  4. College/School/Institute/Directorate/Centre/Department/Unit/Section: College of Agriculture
  5. Department: Human Nutrition and Consumer Sciences
  6. Email address: Safiness.msollo@sua.ac.tz

 BIOGRAPHY:

Safiness Simon Msollo is working as a Lecturer in the department of Human Nutrition and Consumer Sciences at Sokoine University of Agriculture in Tanzania. She is specialized in Human Nutrition as well as Family and Consumer Studies. She is involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, conducting research and consultancy on various aspects of Human Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences.

Dr. Msollo holds a PhD in Life Sciences from Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology with a research focusing on hyperglycemia in pregnancy.  She holds MSc. in Human Nutrition, B.Sc. in Home Economics and Human Nutrition both from Sokoine University of Agriculture as well as a Diploma in Chemistry and Biology with Education from Monduli Teachers College.

Dr. Msollo is currently leading two projects on engaging community peer educators on prevention of NCDs in Dodoma funded by SUA through SUARIS project I and another one on improving knowledge on prevention and management of diabetes and hypertension among children in Morogoro region founded by Nestle Foundation.  She is involved in research project dealing with potentials of Sodium Chloride and Bicarbonate of Soda in reducing pesticide residues in tomatoes funded by SUA through SUARIS project II.  She is also doing a consultancy on Rapid Assessment of Malnutrition especially stunting in eight selected regions of Tanzania funded by Big Win Philanthropy under   PO-RLAG

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Academic/Educational Background (specify education level, where and when obtained)

 

1.1 August 2020: Completed PhD in Life Sciences at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology in Arusha, Tanzania

1.2 Sept 2012: Completed Master of Science (MSc) in Human Nutrition at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Morogoro Region Tanzania

1.3 November 2010: Completed Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Home Economics and Human Nutrition at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Morogoro Region, Tanzania

1.4 June 2003: Completed Diploma in Chemistry, Biology with Education, in Monduli Teachers college, Arusha Region, Tanzania

 

RESEARCH

 

  1. Research Interests / Areas

1.1 Diet Related Non-communicable Diseases (DR-NCDs)

1.2 Maternal nutrition,

1.3 Consumer behavior and Counseling

 

  1. Funded Research Projects

2.1 March 2021: Secured Small Research grant from SUARIS at SUA for a project titled “Engaging community peer educators in improving knowledge on prevention of diet related non-communicable diseases in Dodoma   region, Tanzania”

2.2 February 2022: Secured Small Research grant from SUARIS at SUA for a project titled “Potentials of Sodium chloride and Bicarbonate of soda in reduction of pesticide residues on tomatoes in Morogoro, Tanzania”

2.3 February to date 2023: Leading a research grant for Nestle Foundation of the Project titles “Improving Knowledge on Prevention of Non-communicable Diseases among Children in   Morogoro, Tanzania

2.4 April –July 2023: Co-Leading a consultant on Rapid Assessment of Malnutrition in

Selected Regions of Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar funded by Big Win Philanthropy

Under the Government of Tanzania (PO-RLAG and TFNC)

 

  1. Students Supervision

Currently supervising BSc, MSc and PhD Students

 

  1. PUBLICATIONS

  2. Books

One book is on progress

  1. Journal Articles
    • Kolodziej, Y., Msollo, S.S., Kinabo, J., and Krawinkel, M. (2013). Double burden of malnutrition and dietary diversity in Same district, Tanzania: In ANNALS OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM (Vol. 63, pp. 960-960). ALLSCHWILERSTRASSE 10, CH-4009 BASEL, SWITZERLAND: KARGER.
    • Msollo, S.S. Chivaghula T.J., Muhimbula, H.S., Krawinkle, M. and Kinabo, J. (2016). Overweight and Obesity among Adults in Same District, Tanzania. Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences. (Vol. 15 No. 2, 81-92.
    • Mwanri, AW, Lyari, G and Msollo, SS (2017). Nutritional status and the use of traditional medicine among diabetic patients in Mawenzi hospital, Tanzania. Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 16 (1); 36-45.
    • Msollo, S. S., Martin, H. D, Mwanri, A. W. and Petrucka, P. (2019). Prevalence of hyperglycemia in pregnancy and influence of body fat on development of hyperglycemia in pregnancy among pregnant women in urban areas of Arusha Region, Tanzania. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 19 (1) 315.
    • Msollo, S. S., Martin, H. D, Mwanri, A. W. and Petrucka, P. (2019). Insulin resistance among pregnant women in urban areas of Arusha Region, Tanzania. Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders. 17(10), 512-517.
    • Msollo, S.S., Martin,H., Mwanri A. W. and Petrucka, P. (2021). Awareness and screening practices for gestational diabetes mellitus among pregnant women in Arusha Urban, Tanzania. Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences (2021) Vol. 20 No. 1, 1-11.
    • Msollo, S.S., Martin,H., Mwanri A. W. and Petrucka, P. (2022). Simple method for identifcation of women at risk of gestational diabetes mellitus in Arusha urban, Tanzania. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth (2022) 22:545 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-04838.
    • Msollo, S.S. and  Mwanri A. W. (2022). Postpartum hyperglycemia and pregnancy outcomes  among  women in Arusha Region, Tanzania. Tanzania Journal of Health Research. Volume 23, Number 4, October 2022 https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/thrb.v23i4.
    • Muhomba, E.S, Msollo,  S and Mwanri A.W.  (2023). Prevalence and determinants of  overweight and obesity among school children in Morogoro region, Tanzania.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/thrb.v24i1.3 Volume 24, Number 1, January 2023
    • Massawe, E. S., & Msollo, S. (2023). Knowledge and Perceptions on Overweight and Obesity among Adults in Same District, Tanzania. East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation, 4(3). https://doi.org/10.37425/eajsti.v4i3.707.
    • Fundikira, S., Selestine, E., & Msollo, S. (2023). Assessment of consumer’s knowledge and practices on pesticide residues reduction in tomatoes in Mvomero, Morogoro region, Tanzania. East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation, 4(3). https://doi.org/10.37425/eajsti.v4i3.700.
    • Fundikira, S. S., Selestine, E., & Msollo, S. S. (2023). Farmer’s knowledge and practices on proper use of pesticides on tomato production to ensure safety among consumers: A case study of Mvomero District, Morogoro. Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 22(2), 322-332. (Conference Proceeding)
    • Msollo, S. S., Shausi, G. L., & Mwanri, A. W. (2023). Awareness on type 2 diabetes mellitus does not necessarily translate to a better knowledge and practices on prevention and management among adults. Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 22(2), 192-205. (Conference Proceeding)
    • Msollo SS, Shausi GL, Mwanri AW (2024) Prevalence, knowledge and practices on prevention and management of overweight and obesity among adults in Dodoma City, Tanzania. PLoS ONE 19(1): e0297665. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal. pone.0297665

 

 

 

  • Book Chapters

Mwanri, A.W, and Msollo, S.S. (2020). Selective screening for gestational diabetes in Sub Saharan Africa. In: Gestational Diabetes: From Diagnosis to Treatment. (Edited by Hasan Aydin.) Nova Science Publishers. Pp179–87. https://novapublishers.com/  shop/gestational- diabetes-from-diagnosis-to-treatment.

 

 

  • Conference/Workshops/Seminar Papers:

 

 

  • Google Scholar (Link): https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=SujrScwAAAAJ
  • Research Gate (Link): https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Safiness-Msollo-3

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE AND OTHER ENGAGEMENTS

Engaging in Community research activities, trainings and involved in special tasks appointed by TIE and NECTA.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS HELD

  1. Appointed to serve as a member of the student information system committee in the department of Human Nutrition and Consumer Sciences from August 2021 to August 2024
  2. Appointed to serve as a member to the college Research and Publication Committee from January 2022 to December 2024

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Emails: msollosafiness@yahoo.co.uk or safiness.msollo@sua.ac.tz