A5026933042- Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Digital Imaging for Blood Diseases
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Rabies epidemiology and control
Ministry of Health
2022-2024
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 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...
Background Atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCDs) are a significant health concern globally and in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), particularly for people living with HIV (PLWH). Hypertension, diabetes mellitus (DM), dyslipidaemia significantly increase the risk of ASCDs, integrating screening these conditions public facilities remains challenging Malawi. This study aimed to explore barriers facilitators hypertension, DM among adult PLWH at district hospital ART clinics Southern Methods...
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:...