Original Research

Original Research: Emergency and critical care services in Malawi: Findings from a nationwide survey of health facilities

Raphael Kayambankadzanja University of Malawi, College of Medicine Keywords: Malawi, Health Services, Critical Illness, Emergency care Abstract BackgroundGlobally, critical illness causes up to 45 million deaths every year. The burden is…

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Original Research: Midwives’ and Medical professionals’ perspectives of collaborative practice at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital Maternity Unit, Malawi: The discovery phase of an appreciative inquiry project

Elizabeth Chodzaza University of Malawi Kamuzu College of Nursing, Faculty of Midwifery, Neonatal and Reproductive Health Studies, Blantyre, Malawi Abstract BackgroundThis paper reports on part of a larger study, the…

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Original Research: Physical activity levels among Malawian adults living with HIV and receiving anti-retroviral therapy

Enock Chisati Keywords: Physical activity, anti-retroviral therapy (ART), people living with HIV (PLWHIV) Abstract IntroductionDespite increasing life expectancy among people living with HIV (PLWHIV), anti-retroviral therapy (ART) side effects, HIV chronic…

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Original Research: A comparative evaluation of three methods for the rapid diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis (CM) among HIV-infected patients in Northern Malawi

Master Chisale: Mzuzu Central Hospital, Ministry of Health, Mzuzu, Malawi Abstract IntroductionCryptococcal meningitis (CM) is the most common systemic fungal infection in patients with HIV infection. Rapid diagnosis and timely…

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Original Research: Serological survey and risk factors associated with Toxoplasma gondii infection among HIV-infected pregnant women attending Abuja Tertiary Hospital, Nigeria

Maryam Zakari Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria Keywords: Toxoplasmosis, HIV coinfection, congenital anomaly, cellular immunity, sero-survey Abstract BackgroundToxoplasmosis in pregnancy could induce miscarriage,…

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Original Research: Baseline, Cross-sectional Survey of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Efficient Use of Government Resources in the Health Sector in Malawi

Aulive Msoma USAID/Health Communication for Life Project, implemented by FHI 360, Lilongwe, Malawi Keywords: Government Resources; Health Sector; Accountability; Behavior Change; Corruption; Cross-Sectional Studies; Health Communication Abstract BackgroundMisuse of government resources…

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Original Research: Bacterial and heavy metal contamination in selected commonly sold herbal medicine in Blantyre, Malawi

Martin Kalumbi Malawi Adventist University, Malamulo College of Health Sciences Campus, Biomedical Science Department, Microbiology Research Group Keywords: Herbal medicine, Blantyre markets, Bacteria, Heavy metal, Contamination, WHO guidelines Abstract BackgroundThere has…

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Original Research: The role of endoscopy after upper gastrointestinal bleeding in sub-Saharan Africa: A prospective observational cohort study

Jared Gallaher Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, CB# 7228, Chapel Hill, NC, USA Keywords: endoscopy, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, sub-Saharan Africa Abstract BackgroundUpper gastrointestinal (UGI) bleed is…

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Original Research: The prevalence and management of central post-stroke pain at a hospital in Zimbabwe

Veronica Ntsiea Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa Keywords: Central post-stroke pain, chronic pain, Zimbabwe Abstract BackgroundCentral post-stroke pain (CPSP) is a poorly diagnosed…

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Original Research: Availability, Accessibility and Proper Use of Personal Protective Equipment in Wards at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) Blantyre, Malawi: An Observational Study

Davie Madziatera Keywords: infection prevention, hospital acquired infections, personal protective equipment, healthcare worker, compliance of standard precautions Abstract BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the availability, accessibility and proper…

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