Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004)

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Designing a Community-Led Maternal Health Management System in Malawi: An Intervention Study to Improve Postnatal Care Services

Pipila Phiri, Department of Surgery, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) Chitala Chiyaka, Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) Mpundu Mukanga, Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) Nkhata Nkutu, Department of Clinical Research, University of Malawi
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18788231
Published: May 21, 2004

Abstract

Maternal health in Malawi has seen significant challenges, particularly regarding postnatal care services which can improve maternal and neonatal outcomes. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative interviews with quantitative data collection methods including surveys and structured observations. Community leaders reported an increase in engagement by 20% through tailored education sessions targeting key community influencers. The system showed promise in improving postnatal care services but requires further refinement to address persistent issues. Further research should focus on sustainability and scalability of the model, considering broader demographic variations. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Pipila Phiri, Chitala Chiyaka, Mpundu Mukanga, Nkhata Nkutu (2004). Designing a Community-Led Maternal Health Management System in Malawi: An Intervention Study to Improve Postnatal Care Services. African Pediatric Nursing, Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18788231

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