Factors leading to the late diagnosis and poor outcomes of breast cancer in Matabeleland South and the Bulawayo Metropolitan Provinces in Zimbabwe.

Introduction: Breast cancer (BC) is the leading cause of female cancer deaths in Africa, and in Zimbabwe, >80% present with advanced disease. A Needs Project (NP) was carried out to determine the key factors responsible for delayed diagnosis and poor BC outcomes and to investigate possible solutions in 6 rural and urban districts of Matabeleland South and Bulawayo Metropolitan Provinces.

Methods: A mixed method approach was used to collect data in 2 phases.

Determinants of eclampsia in women with severe preeclampsia at Mpilo Central Hospital, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Objective: Globally, preeclampsia is a significant contributor to adverse maternal outcomes. Once women develop eclampsia, they face considerable risks especially in countries with limited resources to deal with such a life-threatening complication. This study was carried out to investigate determinants of eclampsia in pregnant mothers with severe preeclampsia.

Development and validation of risk prediction models for adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes in severe preeclampsia in a low-resource setting, Mpilo Central Hospital, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Objectives: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are major causes of global maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to develop and validate models to predict composite adverse maternal and neonatal outcome in severe preeclampsia in low-resource settings.

Study Design: A retrospective cross-sectional study of women with severe preeclampsia giving birth in a tertiary referral centre in Zimbabwe between 01/01/2014-31/12/2018.

The predictive value of signs and symptoms in predicting adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes in severe preeclampsia in a low-resource setting, findings from a cross-sectional study at Mpilo Central Hospital, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Objectives: In low resource settings symptoms and signs may be used to identify which women require intervention to mitigate the risks of severe preeclampsia. This study aimed to report the frequency of signs and symptoms in women with severe preeclampsia and to determine their predictive value for adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes.

Study Design: A retrospective cross-sectional study of women with severe preeclampsia from 01/01/2016 to 31/12/2018 at Mpilo Central Hospital, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Early onset severe preeclampsia and eclampsia in a low-resource setting, Mpilo Central Hospital, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Objectives: Early-onset severe preeclampsia is associated with significant maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality especially in low-resource settings, where women have limited access to antenatal care. This dataset was generated from a retrospective cross-sectional study carried out at Mpilo Central Hospital, covering the period February 1, 2016 to July 30, 2018. The aim of the study was to determine the incidence of early-onset severe preeclampsia and eclampsia, and associated risk factors in a low-resource setting.