Bariki Lawrence Mchome

Perspectives of women and healthcare providers on facilitators and barriers to cervical cancer screening in the rural Kilimanjaro region Tanzania: a qualitative study

BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer can be prevented and treated if detected early through regular screening. However, 88% of women aged 30 to 49 have never been screened in Tanzania. OBJECTIVE: This study explored facilitators and barriers to cervical cancer screening among women and he...

Recurrence of preinvasive cervical lesion and associated factors among women who underwent loop electrosurgical excision procedure at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre hospital, northern Tanzania

BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer is a significant public health problem. Diagnosing preinvasive cervical lesion provides an important opportunity in early intervention to prevent progression to cervical cancer. Despite the achievements made in screening and management, the burden of c...