Original Research

Original Research: The examination of nurses’ adherence to the ‘five rights’ of antibiotic administration and factors influencing their practices: a mixed methods case study at a tertiary hospital, Malawi

Chimwemwe Mula Keywords: Nurses, Antimicrobial resistance, antibiotic stewardship, Antibiotics, Adherence, Five Rights. Abstract BackgroundAdherence to ‘Five Rights’ of medication administration guidelines namely the right drug, the right patient, the right dose,…

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Original Research: Seroprevalence and trends in transfusion transmissible infections among voluntary non-remunerated blood donors at the Malawi Blood Transfusion Service-a time trend study

Bridon M’baya Keywords: Transfusion transmissible infections (TTIS), voluntary non remunerated blood donors (VNRBDs), HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV), Syphilis, family replacement blood donors (FRBDs) Abstract IntroductionCollecting blood from voluntary…

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Original Research: The challenges and experiences of stroke patients and their spouses in Blantyre, Malawi

Reuben Kalavina - University of the Western Cape Keywords: stroke, patients Abstract Introduction Stroke is the second major cause of death and disability worldwide. Most stroke survivors experience various challenges due…

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Original Research: Socio-economic Inequality in Comprehensive Knowledge about HIV in Malawi

Gowokani Chijere Chirwa University of Malawi , Chancellor College, Economics Department Keywords: HIV and AIDS, comprehensive knowledge about HIV, inequality, gender, Erreygers, Malawi. Abstract BackgroundHaving comprehensive knowledge about HIV is crucial…

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Original Research: Validation of Chichewa Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment (SMFA) questionnaire: A cross-sectional study

Linda Chokotho Beit Cure International Hospital, Blantyre Malawi Keywords: Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment Questionnaire, SMFA, Chichewa, clinimetric measures, quality of life Abstract BackgroundThe Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment (SMFA) tool measures function…

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Original Research: Low back pain during pregnancy: Prevalence, risk factors and association with daily activities among pregnant women in urban Blantyre, Malawi

Steven Manyozo Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, University of Malawi Keywords: Low back pain, Prevalence, Pregnancy, Activity limitations, Malawi Abstract IntroductionLow back pain (LBP) is a significant musculoskeletal problem…

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Original Research: Congenital obstructive bowel anomalies presenting after neonatal age

Sebastian EkenzeS ub-Department of Paediatric Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus Keywords: congenital bowel anomaly, delayed presentation, challenges, outcome, developing country Abstract BackgroundDelayed presentation might affect the ultimate…

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Original Research: Do Community Characteristics Influence Unintended Pregnancies in Kenya?

Bola Lukman Solanke Department of Demography and Social Statistics, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria Keywords: unintended pregnancy, pregnancy intention, women, community, Kenya Abstract BackgroundMost existing studies on unintended pregnancies tend to examine…

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Original Research: Low-cost antimicrobial fortification of ultrasound coupling gel: An ergonomic innovation to combat sonology-acquired nosocomial infections

Philip Okere Department of Radiation Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Ituku-Ozalla Campus, Enugu, Nigeria Keywords: sonologic examination, ultrasound gel, antimicrobial fortification, nosocomial infections Abstract BackgroundRecent…

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