Evaluation of cervical visual inspection screening in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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Authors

Twalib Ngoma · Ocean Road Cancer Institute

Richard Muwonge · Centre International de Recherche sur le Cancer

Julius Mwaiselage · Ocean Road Cancer Institute

Jesca Kawegere · Ocean Road Cancer Institute

Pendo Bukori · Ocean Road Cancer Institute

Rengaswamy Sankaranarayanan · Centre International de Recherche sur le Cancer

Abstract

Both visual screening tests are useful and accurate, especially in low-income settings. Standardization of assessment of the visual inspection techniques, continual training and supervision, and quality control measures are important for successful visual screening programs.

Topics & Keywords

Cervical Cancer and HPV Research Global Cancer Incidence and Screening

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

Volume 109, Issue 2, pp. 100-104

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2009.11.025

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