“…Recent studies have gathered evidence that despite the provision of these services, utilization of the same has not been optimum hence malaria continues to remain a problem in the country. …”
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“…The current increase in the general burden of disease has resulted in increased numbers of patients to be cared for 24 hours a day by nurses and midwives. …”
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“…Therefore, this study intends to find out mothers knowledge on Otitis media and the common home management criteria used in treating Otitis media. A descriptive quantitative cross-sectional design will be used in this study. …”
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“…The purpose of this study was to explore the knowledge, attitudes and practice towards positive living among women attending ART clinic. A qualitative study using in depth interviews was conducted and a convenient sample of 10 women was recruited at Balaka district hospital. …”
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“…The study setting was Limbe and Ndirande Health Centres. A total of 767 pregnant women; 384 from Limbe and 383 from Ndirande Health Centres were interviewed using a semi structured questionnaire. …”
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“…It has been noted that up to 9 million women suffer from severe obstetric complications every year. …”
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“…Extensively drug resistant tuberculosis has also been reported from many countries. In 2007, the results of a cohort study done by WHO in Malawi showed that the number of deaths among patients with MDR-TB was very high. …”
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“…The consequent burnout, consisting of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization of patients and a sense of low personal accomplishment, has destructive effects on morale and productivity in affected work unit. …”
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“…Neonatal hypothermia is a major risk factor for morbidity and mortality in the first 28 days of life. …”
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“…In addition, information on variation of primary ART treatment outcomes by service provider type is not known and probably has not been published The Objective was to examine primary Antiretroviral Therapy outcomes in Blantyre District using ART data from 1st January 2017 to 31st December, 2018 in public, private and Christian Health Association of Malawi ART clinics This was a cross-sectional study and utilized both quantitative and qualitative methods. …”
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“…This is a quantitative study which has a purpose of exploring factors leading to low utilization of under-five services by children age 12- 60 months of age at Mwanza District hospital. …”
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“…Ten Participants participated in the study where they were involved on an face-face interviews and data obtained was analysed manually using content analysis. The research finding has revealed that most diabetic patients have little knowledge on diabetic foot neuropathy; fewer participants had poor perception on diabetic foot neuropathy especially on foot care practices. …”
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“…The study aimed at exploring the knowledge, attitude and practices of mothers on weaning process in relation to under five malnutrition at QECH. The study used a qualitative research design of which data was collected through a questionnaire and it involved 10 participants. …”
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“…The pilot was done at Kamuzu College of Nursing, while the 1 main study was conducted at Kamuzu Central Hospital. A semi-structured questionnaire was used, and a randomly selected sample of 30 nurses were selected working in different departments of the KCH. …”
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“…The data was analysed manually. Health Belief Model has been used as a conceptual framework of the study. …”
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“…The HIV prevalence rate in Malawi has resulted in patients with chronic illnesses being discharged for home based care where the family members play a major role in taking care of these patients with the assistance of the Home Based Care Volunteers. …”
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“…Participants (N=30) were selected through convenience sampling. Data was collected using a semi structured questionnaire and analysed using frequencies and percentages. …”
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“…The burden is cause of most mental health problems among the youth. Recently Malawi has registered a highest increase of alcohol and drug abuse. …”
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“…Globallythereare2.1millionadolescentslivingwithHIV.1.7millionarein subSaharanAfrica.MalawihasoneofthehighestHIV/AIDSprevalenceratesinthe worldwith12.0%ofthoseaged15-49yearsinfected.AdherencetoARThasprovedto bedifficultforpeoplelivingwithHIVandoftenfallsbelowtherequiredlevelsandthus, youthslivingwithHIVareamongthepopulationgroupswithpoorerARTadherence rates.Fidelityisdefinedasadherence,integrityandqualityofimplementationofan intervention.HoweverhighlevelsofadherencearecrucialtothesuccessofHIV therapiesinordertosustainviralsuppression. …”
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