Cervical cancer is the fourth most common malignancy in women of reproductive age
globally. The burden of this disease is highest in low-income and middle-income countries …

Background Decision delivery interval (DDI) is the time line between a decision to conduct
an emergency caesarean section and actual delivery of the baby. Prolong DDI constitute a …

Background Grand multiparity has been associated with increased risks of adverse
pregnancy outcomes such as post-partum hemorrhage, gestational hypertension …

Background High-risk (HR) human papillomavirus (HPV) persistence is the most important
risk factor for cervical cancer. We have assessed the type-specific HR HPV persistence …

ABSTRACT Background: 14.9 million women (≥ 15 years) in Tanzania are at risk of
developing cervical cancer. Limited cancer care facilities, prevention programs and sparse …

Background Hysterectomy is one of the most common gynaecological procedures
performed worldwide. The magnitude of the complications related to hysterectomy and their …

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prevalence and correlates of intimate partner violence (IPV)
among women at an HIV voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) center in northern …

Objective Barriers to cervical cancer screening in low-resource settings include lack of
accessible, high-quality services, high cost, and the need for multiple visits. To address …

Purpose Cervical cancer is a major cause of death among women in Eastern Africa, and the
distribution of human papillomavirus (HPV) according to HIV status is inadequately …

Introduction Maternal near miss is a major global health issue; approximately 7 million
women worldwide experience it each year. Maternal near miss can have several different …