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    Increasing utilisation of perinatal services: Estimating the impact of community health worker program in Neno, Malawi

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    Factors affecting continued use of subcutaneous depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA-SC): A secondary analysis of a 1-year randomized trial in Malawi

    This paper assessed supply and demand factors that influence the use of subcutaneous depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA-SC). The data show that continuation did not seem to be influenced by women's sociodemographic characteristics or the type of provider that trained the client to self-inject, whether clinic-based provider or community health worker. The results show that public-sector community health workers in low-resource settings can safely and effectively provide DMPA-SC and train women to self-inject the method.
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    Comparison of an interactive 24-h recall and weighed food record for measuring energy and nutrient intakes from complementary foods among 9-10-month-old Malawian infants consuming lipid-based nutrient supplements

    This paper assessed the relative validity of maternal 24-hour recalls compared to a weighed record of nutrition intake. The study shows there can be recall bias, with mothers reporting more supplement consumption than observed in a weighed record. The findings have implications for understanding and evaluating impacts of such interventions.
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    Community health priorities: Lessons for malaria prevention from Balaka district, Malawi

    Communication about priority health challenges typically uses epidemiological research while referencing global and country strategies. This study explored the relationship between situational aspects of health and community insights into health priorities. The authors suggest that regular assessment of contextual challenges in high malaria incidence areas provides opportunities to understand gaps, refine intervention strategies and inform communication programming.
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    Effect of self-administration versus provider-administered injection of subcutaneous depot medroxyprogesterone acetate on continuation rates in Malawi: A randomised controlled trial

    The authors found that women who self-administered subcutaneous depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA-SC) led to a more than 50 percent increase in pregnancy protection through 12 months compared with provider-administered injection. The findings demonstrate that self-injection can address the stubborn problem of early contraceptive discontinuation and that community health workers can safely train women to self-inject. Malawi plans to introduce DMPA-SC self-injection based on these positive findings.
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    Referral systems to integrate health and economic strengthening services for people with HIV: A qualitative assessment in Malawi

    Supporting the diverse needs of people living with HIV can reduce the barriers they face in adhering to antiretroviral treatment. This assessment compares multisectoral referral systems using paper-based or mobile tools in Malawi. Participants reported improved health and nutrition and an ability to save money in both scenarios. Future referral networks should consider limiting the number of service options.
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    Implementation of policies and strategies for control of noncommunicable diseases in Malawi: Challenges and opportunities

    Current services for noncommunicable diseases (NCD) in Malawi focus on facility-based screening and clinical services rather than active screening, prevention, and community awareness and outreach. Questionnaire responses indicated inadequate resources for NCD services. Policy and practice implications include better integration of services within the existing infrastructure with emphasis on capacity building, innovative funding solutions and a stronger, more comprehensive data management system.