“…This study investigated the effect of socioeconomic status on utilization of hypertensive care/services in Zambia. A probit model was used to establish the probability of 1) having hypertension, 2) having BP checked, 3) having a diagnosis, and 4) use of hypertension medication. …”
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“…The main strategic areas that have been identified for the scale-up of malaria control activities, include, among others, Malaria Case Management, Intermittent Preventive Treatment (IPT) of pregnant women with SP and malaria prevention with special emphasis on the use of Insecticide Treated Mosquito Nets (ITNs). …”
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“…Methodology: The study will use quantitative research design. Data will be collected using a structured questionnaire that will be administered by the researcher to 30 participants. …”
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“…A sample of 10 Roman Catholic mothers were selected using purposive sampling technique then were later interviewed using an interview guide. …”
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“…There are a number of behaviours that exposes one to high HIV risks eg multiple sexual partners and infrequent condom use. …”
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“…There are a number of behaviours that exposes one to high HIV risks eg multiple sexual partners and infrequent condom use. …”
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“…PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to identify the knowledge and practice of male 1 circumcision among male youth in relation to HIV prevention. METHODS: A descriptive qualitative method was used and data was collected by using interview guide. …”
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“…The health belief model by Rosenstock (2002) was used to guide the study. A qualitative, descriptive research design was used. …”
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“…Urbanization in the developing countries such as Malawi has brought about a serious environmental degradation due to a rapid and uncontrolled population growth. …”
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“…Thanks and acknowledgements are due to all those who took part and were open and honest in casting light on shortcomings and opportunities that they saw in the sanitation sector. It is only through such transparency that solutions can be found and a useful and practical National Sanitation Policy formulated for a better life for all Malawians, Umoyo Wabwino! …”
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“…The 2005 Policy Measures for the Improvement of Health Research Co-ordination in Malawi has been in use for over seven years. As a first edition, it performed generally well as a co-ordinatory tool. …”
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“…All the interviews were audio taped and transcribed verbatim. Thematic Analysis (TA) was used to analyze data manually. The study findings have shown that access to comprehensive health information and services remains a challenge. …”
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“…This study therefore, aimed at exploring parents’ participation in the care of their hospitalised children. The study used a descriptive qualitative design, and it involved parents of children hospitalised for more than forty-eight (48) hours in a general paediatric ward at Zomba Central Hospital, Malawi. …”
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“…It is the commonest cause of outpatient visits, hospitalisation and death. Malaria is also a development problem as it has a serious socio economic impact on families and the nation,, through loss of work, school absenteeism and high levels of expenditure on malaria treatment, especially by poor households, This policy marks an important milestone in malaria control and prevention in Malawi. …”
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“…Patient safety practices result in measurable fiscal impact, save lives and decrease morbidity. So, why isn’t everyone insisting on such interventions everywhere? …”
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“…A structured questionnaire was used as a data collection instrument. …”
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“…The research will use descriptive evaluative design in a survey with questionnaires and interviews. …”
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“…The study will use qualitative research design. A sample of 10 students will be recruited 1 using convenient sampling. …”
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“…Girls and women are particularly affected by poor WASH, as are people living with disabilities. A great deal has been achieved over the past 25 years towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). …”
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“…The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of HIV status disclosure to sex partners in promotion of condom use as a safer sex method among young people living with HIV.The study used mixed methods; descriptive cross-sectional and qualitative approaches. …”
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