“…Background: Severe malaria, the number one cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa and Asia causes imminent death in an under-five child if left unattended to. As such provision of timely, quality care to this age-group helps save lives and it also results in 46% reduction of all neurological impairments. …”
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“…The HSSP II, therefore, incorporates the SDG agenda and builds on the attainment of MDGs 4 and 6, reducing child mortality and combating HIV and AIDS, Malaria and other diseases respectively; reduction in maternal mortality; and high coverage of certain key interventions such as skilled attendance at birth and immunisation. …”
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“…It is recommended that safe delivery services be made closer to them by constructing health facilities; deploying and retaining staff in non-functional health facilities; improving health worker attitude towards women of child bearing age and; community awareness on maternal and neonatal health issues.…”
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“…Socio cultural factors were found to be a main barrier as it is considered a taboo for parents to talk openly SRH issues in their cultures Common triggers of SRH discussions were; Physiological changes occurring in the children’s life, child’s behavior and negative events/ situations happening in the family and community. …”
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“…Though the condition is worthy manageable at home, most Malawian mothers do not know the required measures that are supposed to be taken whilst caring for the sick child at home due to poor educational background. …”
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“…The HSAs have been associated with many health gains, such as the reduction of child mortality. In the past their role was mainly preventive but now the curative role has been added. …”
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“…Majority of women (70%; n=537) do not practice PCC while few (22.3%; n=171) have HIV testing to prevent mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. Most respondents (97.3%; n=746 ) demonstrated positive attitude towards PCC. …”
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“…Specific objectives were to: assess parents knowledge on causes of cerebral palsy ,to identify first treatment parent opt for after discovering about their Childs condition, identifying psychosocial factors contributing to delay in seeking rehabilitative services from health care facilities and exploring myths and beliefs contributing to the delay in seeking rehabilitative services. …”
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“…The revision of the SRHR Policy came about due to the need to incorporate emerg ing issues in various components of SRHR and these include Basic Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (BEmONC); Community Based Maternal and Neonatal Care; Cervical Cancer Screening; Youth Friendly health Services, Anti Retroviral Therapy, and Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT). The emerging issues are in line with both national and international recommendations on SRHR services. …”
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“…This study examined the determinants of uptake of cervical cancer screening among women of child bearing age in Mangochi district. A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted in five health facilities offering visual inspection using acetic acid (VIA). …”
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“…WHO/UNICEF developed ETAT guidelines to help improve child survival. Mangochi hospital adopted ETAT in 2009. …”
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“…The obstetric characteristics that were significantly associated with maternal near-miss were fetal presentation, mode of birth, birth status and child sex. However, age and mode of birth were strong determinants of maternal near-miss. …”
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“…Hand washing with soap is among the most effective and inexpensive ways to prevent diarrhoeal diseases and pneumonia, which together account for about 3.5 million child deaths annually. Hand washing with soap also reduces the incidence of skin diseases; eye infections such as trachoma; and intestinal worms, especially ascariasis and trichuriasis and enteric viruses. …”
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“…Nonetheless some women described EBF as an empowering experience and the best thing any woman can do to her child. Findings of this study have shown that exclusive breastfeeding is not merely just an intuitive biological process based on the natural instinct of both the mother and her baby but rather that successful exclusive breastfeeding is dependent on a complex interplay of factors such as mothers agency, health care worker factors, socio-economic factors and support from significant others. …”
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