Outcomes from 8 years of cervical cancer screening at a rural screen-and-treat site in northern Tanzania.
Luke MaillieAmina YussuphBwire ChirangiKristin SchroederPublished in: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2022)
VIA+ rate was comparable to rates at urban sites in Tanzania, and outreach was an important component of screening. In contrast to other reports, few women suspected of having cancer reached treatment after being referred. Although the low cost of screening highlights the feasibility of rural screen-and-treat sites, additional research is needed to improve completion of referrals to a higher level of care.
Keyphrases
- cervical cancer screening
- low cost
- south africa
- high throughput
- papillary thyroid
- healthcare
- palliative care
- magnetic resonance
- pulmonary embolism
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- squamous cell
- combination therapy
- metabolic syndrome
- adipose tissue
- contrast enhanced
- pregnancy outcomes
- insulin resistance
- lymph node metastasis
- chronic pain