Unusual intrauterine retained fetal skeletal bony fragments: A case report and review of the literature.

An unusual finding in hysterectomy specimen. Associated with a history of abortion. Etiology remains unclear.

Performance of HPV testing, Pap smear and VIA in women attending cervical cancer screening in Kilimanjaro region, Northern Tanzania: a cross-sectional study nested in a cohort.

Objective: There is a concern about performance of the screening approaches, where information on the quality of novel and affordable screening approaches that will perform well in remote areas is warranted. This lack of information makes it difficult to prioritise resource use in efforts to improve cervical cancer outcomes. We aimed to compare the diagnostic value of human papillomavirus (HPV) testing on self-collected samples, Pap smear and visual inspection of the cervix with acetic acid (VIA) tests for detection of high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia or worse (CIN2+).

The role of telepathology in diagnosis of pre-malignant and malignant cervical lesions: Implementation at a tertiary hospital in Northern Tanzania.

Introduction: Adequate and timely access to pathology services is a key to scale up cancer control, however, there is an extremely shortage of pathologists in Tanzania. Telepathology (scanned images microscopy) has the potential to increase access to pathology services and it is increasingly being employed for primary diagnosis and consultation services. However, the experience with the use of telepathology in Tanzania is limited.

Prevalence of post-partum anemia and associated factors among women attending public primary health care facilities: An institutional based cross-sectional study.

Background: Severe post-partum anemia is an important cause of maternal deaths and severe morbidity in sub-Saharan Africa. In Tanzania, little information is available to guide health care professionals in ensuring good health of women after delivery. The objective of our study was to determine the prevalence of post-partum anemia and associated factors among women attending public primary health care facilities.

Acceptability and feasibility of self-sampling and follow-up attendance after text message delivery of human papillomavirus results: A cross-sectional study nested in a cohort in rural Tanzania.

Introduction: The objective was to determine if self-collection of vaginal samples for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing was acceptable and feasible in rural Tanzania and to assess the extent of attendance at a follow-up appointment among women who tested HPV-positive after delivery of HPV results via text messages.

Material And Methods: A combined cross-sectional and cohort study was conducted among women aged 25-60 years from rural Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Women were offered HPV self-sampling or traditional visual inspection of the cervix with acetic acid.

Birthweight and perinatal mortality among singletons and twins in north-eastern Tanzania.

Background: Low birthweights as well as high perinatal mortality rates are common in most African populations. Little is known, however, about how low birthweight corresponds with higher mortality rates within African populations. Twins are known to have lower birthweights and higher perinatal mortality rates than singletons.

A medical birth registry at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre.

Objective: To establish a medical birth registry intended to serve clinical, administrative and research purposes.

Methods: Starting in July 2000, every birth at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) in Moshi, Tanzania has been recorded in a separate database. The information is obtained through personal interviews with each mother, conducted by specially trained midwives, and supplied with data from the medical records.

Design of a community-based study of sexually transmitted infections/HIV and infertility in an urban area of northern Tanzania.

Objective: The objective of this study was to describe the design of a community-based study of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)/HIV and infertility in northern Tanzania.

Study Design: Households were selected using a 2-stage sampling design. Eligible women and their partners were interviewed before samples were collected for STIs/HIV detection.