A5032624910- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- ICT in Developing Communities
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Public Health and Nutrition
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
Kamuzu Central Hospital
2022-2024
Ministry of Health
2022-2024
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
2022-2024
Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) continues to pose a global public health challenge. However, literature is scarce on the burden of COPD in Malawi. We assessed prevalence and risk factors for among adults Neno, Methodology: conducted population-based analytical cross-sectional study Neno District between December 2021 November 2022. Using multi-stage sampling technique, we included 525 aged≥ 40 years. All participants underwent spirometry according American Thoracic...
Current low COVID-19 vaccination rates in low- and middle-income countries reflect an inequitable global vaccine distribution; however, local attitudes towards the are important factor to meet benchmarks. We describe toward uptake of perceptions among patients with NCDs their caregivers using cross-sectional data collected through telephone interviews Neno, Malawi. Out 126 survey respondents, 71% were patients, 29% caregivers. Twenty-two percent respondents had received at least one dose...
Abstract Background Palliative care remains key in assisting patients who have life-threatening conditions. In most low- and middle-income countries, it is often offered through a centralized system with limitations, including Malawi. 2014, the World Health Organization called for improving palliative access primary health community models. Malawi Neno District subsequently decentralized delivery to local centers. This qualitative study explored decentralization of services District, Methods...
Studies have shown that mobile health technologies (mHealth) enhance the use of maternal services. However, there is limited evidence impact mHealth by community workers (CHWs) on services in sub-Saharan Africa.This mixed method systematic review will explore CHWs continuum care (antenatal care, intrapartum and postnatal [PNC]), as well barriers facilitators when supporting services.We include studies report antenatal facility-based births, PNC visits Africa. We search 6 databases (MEDLINE,...
Internalized stigma is common among individuals with sexually transmitted infections such as HIV and those mental health conditions major depressive disorder (MDD). As part of a cluster randomized trial, we investigated the prevalence correlates internalized adults living comorbid MDD in rural Malawi (n = 339). We found heightened toward illness cohort: more than half respondents (54%) endorsed negative perceptions associated each condition. HIV-related was higher no education (
The WHO introduced the Surgical Safety Checklist (SSC) in 2008, which has been proven to enhance collaboration and patient safety before, during after surgical procedures. However, impact of using SSC not assessed a rural setting Malawi. We aimed evaluate uptake Neno District, Malawi.We conducted cross-sectional hospital-based retrospective chart review 468 cases from July 2021 March 2022 two hospitals District. collected data Excel used R software for analysis. descriptive statistics...
Abstract Background: Palliative care is a method that enhances the well-being of patients, both adults and children their families who are dealing with life-threatening diseases. Its goal to alleviate prevent suffering by identifying treating pain other problems, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual, as early possible. We document results qualitative research study assessed impact decentralising palliative services peripheral health facilities in Neno District, Malawi. Methods:...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Limited information exists on the impact of mobile health (mHealth) use by community workers (CHWs) improving maternal services in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> This systematic review addresses 2 objectives: evaluating mHealth CHWs antenatal care (ANC) use, facility-based births, and postnatal (PNC) SSA; identifying facilitators barriers to programs designed increase ANC PNC SSA using a sociotechnical system approach....
COVID-19-related knowledge and behaviors remain essential for controlling the spread of disease, especially among vulnerable patients with advanced, chronic diseases. We prospectively assessed changes over 11 months in testing, knowledge, non-communicable diseases rural Malawi using four rounds telephone interviews between November 2020 to October 2021. The most commonly reported risks included visiting health facilities (35-49%), attending mass gatherings (33-36%), travelling outside...
In the UK, much of clinical medicine is centered on management chronic conditions in elderly people that are associated with lifestyle; diabetes, pulmonary disease, heart disease and so on. But my early career I was fascinated by infectious disease.
Haules Zaniku (HZ), MMJ intern, speaks to Dr. Luckson Dullie (LD) on his professional background, position as the Executive Director for Partners In Health (PIH) and role of PIH in addressing HIV Non Communicable Diseases burden Malawi.
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Studies have shown that mobile health technologies (mHealth) enhance the use of maternal services. However, there is limited evidence impact mHealth by community workers (CHWs) on services in sub-Saharan Africa. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> This mixed method systematic review will explore CHWs continuum care (antenatal care, intrapartum and postnatal [PNC]), as well barriers facilitators when supporting <title>METHODS</title> We include studies report...
Abstract Objective To assess changes over time in COVID-19 knowledge, risks, symptoms, testing, and infection prevention practices among patients with complex non-communicable disease (NCD) receiving care at Neno District Lisungwi Community Hospitals, Malawi. Design participants We conducted a prospective open cohort study using telephone-based data collection enrolled NCD clinics. four rounds of between November 2020 October 2021. Setting Rural southwestern Malawi which has population 150,...