Bridging data gaps in pregnancy outcomes: a four-year review of gestational Age records and delivery trends in Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania
Delivery rates increased over time, but persistent gaps in GA documentation limit the accuracy of pregnancy classification and reporting. Improving documentation practices-particularly in rural facilities-is essential to strengthen maternal health data systems and inform evidence-based decision-making.
Authors
- Godrule Lyimo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9077-7643)
- Martha Oshosen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7356-2536)
- Modesta Mitao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5472-8094)
- Agnes Cyril Msoka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5307-4087)
- Jairy Khanga
- Fatina Rashid
- GM Nkya
- Blandina Theophil Mmbaga
- Potina Zongollo
- Allen Lyimo
Institutions
- Clinical Research Institute (US)
- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Reproductive Health
- Published
- 2026-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/frph.2026.1720135
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation