AISA-pilot programme is the 1st Pan-African research initiative that aims at characterising clinical, biologic, demographic & public health aspects of ageing process. It is by far the 1st African longitudinal design concept on ageing and geriatric programme specifically tailored for > 65 years of African ancestry.
At present, AISA-pilot programme is in Dar es Salaam, whereby an initial cohort design is being made for a 10-years initial follow-up at Ubungo area in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
It is led by Kelvin Leshabari ( a trustee)
Initial works from the AISA-programme domain have also been published in scientific literature. They can be obtained via:
- Leshabari K. Demographic transition in sub-Saharan Africa. Link: https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/77806
- Leshabari K, Reliability and validity of the clinicopathological features associated with frailty syndrome in elderly population.Link: https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/77806
- Leshabari K, Biswas A, Gebuis E, Leshabari S. and Ohnishi M. Challenges in morbidity and mortality statistics of the elderly population in Tanzania; a call to action. Quality in Ageing & Older Adults 2017; 18(3): 171-174. Link: https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/QAOA-09-2016-0035/full/html
- Leshabari K, Magoma R, Mtitu I, Mwanjali M, Swai G. and Mrina M. Diagnostic performance of a proposed Dar es Salaam Dementia Screening Test. European Geriatric Medicine Journal 2023; 14 (suppl. 1): S122.
- Leshabari K, Magoma R, Mtitu I, Mwanjali M, Swai G. and Mrina M. Prevalence of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and probable dementia in a selected cohort of senior citizens residents of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania European Geriatric Medicine Journal 2023; 14 (suppl. 1): S12.