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

Twalib Ngoma, Richard Muwonge, Julius Mwaiselage, Jesca Kawegere, Pendo Bukori, Rengaswamy Sankaranarayanan

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics · 2010 · 81 citations · 18 references

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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.

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