Where is the 'C' in antenatal care and postnatal care: A multi-country survey of availability of antenatal and postnatal care in low- and middle-income settings.

Objective: Antenatal (ANC) and postnatal care (PNC) are logical entry points for prevention and treatment of pregnancy-related illness and to reduce perinatal mortality. We developed signal functions and assessed availability of the essential components of care.

Design: Cross-sectional survey.

Health facility-based Active Management of the Third Stage of Labor: findings from a national survey in Tanzania.

Background: Hemorrhage is the leading cause of obstetric mortality. Studies show that Active Management of Third Stage of Labor (AMTSL) reduces Post Partum Hemorrhage (PPH). This study describes the practice of AMTSL and barriers to its effective use in Tanzania.

The magnitude and factors associated with delays in management of smear positive tuberculosis in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Objective: To assess the magnitude and factors responsible for delay in TB management.

Design: A cross sectional hospital based survey in Dar es Salaam region, May 2006.

Results: We interviewed 639 TB patients.