A5005630703- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Digital Imaging for Blood Diseases
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
Public Health Institute of Malawi
2021-2025
Ministry of Health
2021-2024
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic led to an urgent need for a global vaccine. Despite being priority group, the vaccine uptake among healthcare workers (HCWs) remains low.Aim: This article assessed and its associated barriers in Malawi.Setting: A cross-sectional study was conducted HCWs Malawi’s Blantyre, Lilongwe Mzuzu districts from 11 April 2023 14 2023.Methods: Proportionally distributed various cadres, 200 participants were randomly selected. structured questionnaire administered,...
Background: COVID-19 vaccines were administered globally, and Malawi commenced vaccination on 11 March 2021.Aim: This study assessed the real-world effectiveness of factors associated with disease severity mortality in Malawi.Setting: A facility-based case-control within largest referral hospitals.Methods: Cases (COVID-19 positive) matched 1:1 controls based age, sex testing date. Interviews via phone focused vaccination, underlying conditions outcomes. Analysed using STATA 17, exposure...
Snakebite envenoming remains a public health threat in many African countries, including Malawi. However, there is shortage of literature on the knowledge Health Care Workers (HCWs) and prevalence snakebite cases We interviewed HCWs Neno District to assess their snake identification management snakebites. further reviewed patient registers from 2018 2021 all 15 facilities district. used descriptive statistics characterize survey population, knowledge, antivenom (SAV) administration,...
Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) preventive treatment (TPT) substantially reduces the risk of developing active TB for people living with HIV (PLHIV). We utilized a novel implementation strategy based on choice architecture (CAT) which makes TPT prescribing default option. Through CAT, health care workers (HCWs) need to “opt-out” when choosing not prescribe PLHIV. assessed prospective, concurrent, and retrospective acceptability among HCWs in Malawi who worked clinics participating...
Snakebite envenoming remains a public health threat in many tropical countries including Malawi. Traditional healers (THs) have been consulted by victims of snakebites as primary caregivers for millennia. There are no studies Malawi to understand this phenomenon, therefore, our study aimed explore the experiences and practices THs regarding snakebite treatment prevention rural Between August September 2022, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 16 who were purposefully selected from...
Background: Owing to their detachment from urban areas, people living in rural areas of Malawi are on the receiving end health services and socio-economic benefits. The study therefore explored how Malawians these adhering coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) containment measures factors that affect COVID-19 fight amongst this population. Aim: investigated population adheres measures. Setting: was conducted two districts Northern Malawi. Methods: Data were collected 263 participants....
<ns3:p>Background The COVID-19 epidemic in Malawi involved almost 90,000 recorded cases and 2,638 deaths. Data suggest that the developed largely urban settings, but extent of rural spread – exposing older adults particular is unclear. This concern led us, to develop ‘Kuteteza’ partnership project: a community-based Public Health intervention involving shielding additional strategies mitigate impacts Malawi. We now present results realist project evaluation. Methods Clinicians,...
<ns3:p>Background The COVID-19 epidemic in Malawi involved almost 90,000 recorded cases and 2,638 deaths. In response to early concerns about vulnerable older people rural areas, we developed ‘Kuteteza’: a mitigation project. Clinicians, public health professionals, researchers collaborated with government district-level staff two Southern districts. Interventions included supported ‘shielding’ of – minimising social mixing whilst having their daily needs supported. Additional strategies...
Abstract Objective Snakebite envenoming remains a public health threat in many tropical countries. While community knowledge of local snakes and snakebite first‐aid prevention are needed to reduce incidence improve the outcomes for patients, it is poor communities. We assessed workers members regarding their on snakes, Neno district, Malawi. Methods In November 2022, we conducted cross‐sectional survey among 312 379 District Malawi assess snake identification, first‐aid, prevention....
Abstract Background : Tuberculosis (TB) preventive treatment (TPT) substantially reduces the risk of developing active TB for people living with HIV (PLHIV). We utilized a novel implementation strategy based on choice architecture (CAT) which makes TPT prescribing default option. Through CAT, health care workers (HCWs) need to “opt-out” when choosing not prescribe PLHIV. assessed prospective, concurrent, and retrospective acceptability among HCWs in Malawi who worked clinics participating...