• Assessing the level of burnout among maternity healthcare workers at Zomba Central Hospital, Zomba and Bwaila Maternity Unit, Lilongwe, Malawi 

  Khangamwa, Fikile Lindiwe Thokozire (2017-10-01)

  Burnout is more prevalent in healthcare workers due to emotional strain of dealing with patients’ pain and suffering, accompanied by a poor working environment which leads to: poor quality of work, loss of self-confidence, ...
• Transition experiences of newly qualified nurse-midwives working in selected midwifery settings in Northern Malawi 

  Mtegha, Mathew Brave (2021-04-01)

  Studies have shown that newly qualified nurse-midwives face challenges integrating into the workforce as they transition from training to practice. However, little is known about how the newly qualified nurse-midwives make ...
• Determinants of cervical cancer screening uptake among women of childbearing age in Mangochi District Malawi 

  Mpachika, Felistas Sungeni (2021-04-01)

  Cervical cancer (CC), a deadly disease, has a high burden and mortality at global and local level. Despite the burden, Malawi registers low uptake of cervical cancer screening (CCS). This study examined the determinants ...
• Perceptions of breastfeeding mothers on factors for retention in HIV care at Thyolo District Hospital, Malawi 

  Jambo Kileta, Angella (2019-06-01)

  Retention in HIV care is the ability to adhere to critical aspects of care, according to health system standards and as prescribed by a health care provider. People on ART are supposed to continue accessing HIV care for ...
• Psychosocial experiences of early childbearing among teenagers in Zomba district, Malawi 

  Dzuwalatsoka, Lumwira Henry (2021-04-01)

  Teenage childbearing in Malawi is very high (29%), and socioeconomically burdensome, with Zomba having a higher rate than the national average (34.9%). A review of literature for Malawi revealed that little was yet known ...
• Women's experiences of pain management during childbirth at Bwaila Hospital in Lilongwe, Malawi 

  Phiri Kachapila, Isabel (2018-12-01)

  Childbirth pain is one of the most severe pains which have ever been evaluated. Most women perceive childbirth pain as the most severe and distressing event of a woman’s existence. There are negative effects of unmanaged ...
• A qualitative exploration on use of long acting reversible contraceptives among married women at Mzimba South District Hospital 

  Phethi, Chisomo (2021-04-01)

  Long acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) are safe, cost-effective, and highly effective in the prevention of unplanned pregnancies for almost all women in the reproductive age group. Nationally, most married women 30% ...
• An exploration of midwives and clients experiences of emergency caesarian section at Bwaila Maternity Unit 

  Mwale, Ruth Cynthia (2012-08-01)

  Worldwide 35.7 % of women suffer from major complications post caesarian section (Mukherjee, 2006). These include but are not limited to pelvic infection, generalized sepsis, deep vein thrombosis, and minor complications ...
• Quality of health Information, education and counselling services for effective secondary prevention of sexually transmitted infections at Bwaila STI Clinic 

  Kanyama Njinga, Salome (2016-11-01)

  Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are preventable, though the public continue to be infected and increase reproductive health morbidity and mortality in Malawi. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe ...
• Intention and decision making regarding contraception acceptance among tertiary school adolescents in Blantyre District, Malawi 

  Kapito, Esnath Mwayiwawo (2012-08-01)

  There is low contraceptive use reported in most of sub-Saharan Africa including Malawi despite adolescents indulging themselves in risky sexual and reproductive health behaviours such as unprotected sexual activities. This ...
• Quality of care offered to HIV positive pregnant women during routine opt out HIV testing and counselling in Dedza, Malawi 

  Khonje Mtumbuka, Ellasy (2012-08-01)

  Following a joint policy statement by the WHO/UNAIDS in 2004 and also a policy statement in the National HIV/AIDs policy of 2003, HIV Counselling and Testing is offered routinely in antenatal clinics in Malawi, known as ...
• Factors associated with HIV positive pregnant women's participation in prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV programme at Thyolo District Hospital, Malawi 

  Chanachi, Serra (2011-05-01)

  The Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV program aims at reducing transmission of HIV infection from mother to child. The problem worldwide is that very few HIV positive (HIV+) pregnant women utilize ...
• Health seeking behaviour of women with cervical cancer at Gynaecological Ward- Zomba and Queen Elizabeth Central Hospitals, Malawi 

  Chadza, Eleanor Thoko (2012-08-01)

  Worldwide cervical cancer is the second most common form of cancer in women and the leading female cancer in sub-Saharan Africa, South America and South East Asia. It causes an estimated 275,000 deaths in the world annually ...
• Factors leading to postnatal mother's delay to access basic emergency obstetric care at Khombedza Health Centre in Salima District 

  Kupatsa Botha, Alliet (2012-08-01)

  The majority of maternal deaths occur during labour, delivery, and within 24 hours postpartum. Apart from medical causes, there are numerous inter-related socio-cultural factors which delay care-seeking and contribute to ...
• Experiences of antenatal mothers staying in a maternity waiting home at Malamulo Mission Hospital in Thyolo 

  Sundu, Susan (2011-03-01)

  In many areas of the world, and especially in Sub – Sahara Africa, utilization of maternal services is low. In low-resource settings, cost, distance, and the time needed to access care are major barriers for effective ...
• Factors influencing utilization of prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV services in young adults in Balaka District 

  Muheriwa, Rose Sadandaula (2011-03-01)

  One of the most tragic consequences of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in women is the transmission of the virus to their children. It is estimated that, during the year 2005, 17.5 million women and 2.3 million ...
• Factors associated with utilization of postpartum family planning services between 6 and 12 months of delivery at Ntchisi District Hospital 

  Bwazi, Chrissy Verles (2012-08-01)

  This study examined factors that determine the utilization of family planning services at Ntchisi District Hospital in the central region of Malawi. The study design was quantitative descriptive. The study sample comprised ...
• Perception of men and women towards the use of Jadelle as a family planning method 

  Osaio-Kamara, Brima (2014-01-01)

  There are various family planning methods which are available for use in Malawi. One of these methods is the implant Jadelle. It is one of the most effective and long-lasting family planning methods such that most women ...
• Early hospital discharge following childbirth: Mothers' experiences during the first week of the postpartum period at home in Mzuzu City, Malawi 

  Kalale Chirembo, Judith (2011-03-01)

  There has been a dramatic decrease in the length of time mothers remain in hospital following childbirth, which may affect the health outcome of the mother and neonate in the immediate postpartum period. This is because ...
• Experiences of secondary school students in Mulanje District on parent-adolescent communication about sexual and reproductive health issues 

  Likoya, Esnart Vanessa (2019-04-01)

  This study explored the experiences of secondary school students in Mulanje district on parent-adolescent communication about Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues. Communication on SRH issues between parents and children ...

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