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Health facility delivery in sub-Saharan Africa: successes, challenges, and implications for the 2030 development agenda by Doctor, Henry V, Nkhana-Salimu, Sangwani, Abdulsalam-Anibilowo, Maryam

“…Sub-Saharan Africa remains one of the regions with modest health outcomes; and evidenced by high maternal mortality ratios and under-5 mortality rates. There…”
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"Dispense antiretrovirals daily!" restructuring the delivery of HIV services to optimize antiretroviral initiation among men in Malawi by Nyondo-Mipando, Alinane Linda, Kapesa, Leticia Suwedi, Salimu, Sangwani, Kazuma, Thokozani, Mwapasa, Victor

“…Gender disparities exist in the scale-up and uptake of HIV services with men being disproportionately under-represented in the services. In Eastern and…”
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Barriers and enablers of implementing bubble Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP): Perspectives of health professionals in Malawi by Nyondo-Mipando, Alinane Linda, Woo Kinshella, Mai-Lei, Bohne, Christine, Suwedi-Kapesa, Leticia Chimwemwe, Salimu, Sangwani, Banda, Mwai, Newberry, Laura, Njirammadzi, Jenala, Hiwa, Tamanda, Chiwaya, Brandina, Chikoti, Felix, Vidler, Marianne, Dube, Queen, Molyneux, Elizabeth, Mfutso-Bengo, Joseph, Goldfarb, David M, Kawaza, Kondwani, Mijovic, Hana

“…Preterm birth complications are the leading cause of neonatal deaths. Malawi has high rates of preterm birth, with 18.1 preterm births per 100 live births…”
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"So sometimes, it looks like it's a neglected ward": Health worker perspectives on implementing kangaroo mother care in southern Malawi by Kinshella, Mai-Lei Woo, Salimu, Sangwani, Chiwaya, Brandina, Chikoti, Felix, Chirambo, Lusungu, Mwaungulu, Ephrida, Banda, Mwai, Newberry, Laura, Njirammadzi, Jenala, Hiwa, Tamanda, Vidler, Marianne, Molyneux, Elizabeth M, Dube, Queen, Mfutso-Bengo, Joseph, Goldfarb, David M, Kawaza, Kondwani, Nyondo-Mipando, Alinane Linda

“…Kangaroo mother care (KMC) involves continuous skin-to-skin contact of baby on mother's chest to provide warmth, frequent breastfeeding, recognizing danger…”
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Mothers’ quality of life delivering kangaroo mother care at Malawian hospitals: a qualitative study by Nyondo-Mipando, Alinane Linda, Kinshella, Mai-Lei Woo, Hiwa, Tamanda, Salimu, Sangwani, Banda, Mwai, Vidler, Marianne, Molyneux, Elizabeth, Dube, Queen, Goldfarb, David M, Kawaza, Kondwani

“…Abstract Introduction Kangaroo mother care is known to help save the lives of preterm and low birthweight infants, particularly in resource-limited health…”
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"It's business as usual": adolescents perspectives on the ban of alcohol sachets towards reduction in under age alcohol use in Malawi by Salimu, Sangwani, Nyondo-Mipando, Alinane Linda

“…Alcohol contributes to poor health, social and economic outcomes among adolescents. In Malawi, alcohol consumption among young people significantly increased…”
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Uptake of, barriers and enablers to the utilization of postnatal care services in Thyolo, Malawi by Nyondo-Mipando, Alinane Linda, Chirwa, Marumbo, Kumitawa, Andrew, Salimu, Sangwani, Chinkonde, Jacqueline, Chimuna, Tiyese Jean, Dohlsten, Martin, Chikwapulo, Bongani, Senbete, Mesfin, Gohar, Fatima, Hailegebriel, Tedbabe D, Jackson, Debra

“…Postnatal care (PNC) ensures early assessments for danger signs during the postpartum period and is to be provided within 24 h of birth, 48-72 h, 7-14 days,…”
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Social determinants of male partner attendance in women's prevention-of mother-to-child transmission program in Malawi by Triulzi, Isotta, Keiser, Olivia, Somerville, Claire, Salimu, Sangwani, Ciccacci, Fausto, Palla, Ilaria, Sagno, Jean Baptiste, Gondwe, Jane, Marazzi, Cristina, Orlando, Stefano, Palombi, Leonardo, Turchetti, Giuseppe

“…Male partners are rarely present during PMTCT (Prevention-Mother-To-Child-Transmission) services in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Male involvement is increasingly…”
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Understanding the meanings of male partner support in the adherence to therapy among HIV-positive women: a gender analysis by Triulzi, Isotta, Somerville, Claire, Sangwani, Salimu, Palla, Ilaria, Orlando, Stefano, Mamary, Hawa Sangare, Ciccacci, Fausto, Marazzi, Maria Cristina, Turchetti, Giuseppe

“…Previous literature reports that low male partner support is a barrier to women's adherence and retention in HIV care programs. This qualitative study explored…”
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“You Cannot Catch Fish Near the Shore nor Can You Sell Fish Where There Are No Customers”: Rethinking Approaches for Reaching Men With HIV Testing Services in Blantyre Malawi by Nyondo-Mipando, Alinane Linda, Kumwenda, Mphatso, Suwedi- Kapesa, Leticia Chimwemwe, Salimu, Sangwani, Kazuma, Thokozani, Mwapasa, Victor

“…HIV testing is the entry point to the cascade of services within HIV care. Although Malawi has made positive strides in HIV testing, men are lagging at 65.5%…”
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Protecting small and sick newborn care in the COVID-19 pandemic: multi-stakeholder qualitative data from four African countries with NEST360 by Steege, Rosie, Mwaniki, Hannah, Ogueji, Ifeanyichukwu Anthony, Baraka, Jitihada, Salimu, Sangwani, Kumar, Meghan Bruce, Kawaza, Kondwani, Odedere, Opeyemi, Shamba, Donat, Bokea, Helen, Chiume, Msandeni, Adudans, Steve, Ezeaka, Chinyere, Paul, Catherine, Banyira, Laurent, Lungu, Gaily, Salim, Nahya, Zimba, Evelyn, Ngwala, Samuel, Tarus, Alice, Bohne, Christine, Gathara, David, Lawn, Joy E

“…Abstract Background Health system shocks are increasing. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in global disruptions to health systems, including maternal and newborn…”
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"It brought hope and peace in my heart:" Caregivers perceptions on kangaroo mother care services in Malawi by Nyondo-Mipando, Alinane Linda, Kinshella, Mai-Lei Woo, Salimu, Sangwani, Chiwaya, Brandina, Chikoti, Felix, Chirambo, Lusungu, Mwaungulu, Ephrida, Banda, Mwai, Newberry, Laura, Njirammadzi, Jenala, Hiwa, Tamanda, Vidler, Marianne, Dube, Queen, Molyneux, Elizabeth, Mfutso-Bengo, Joseph, Goldfarb, David M, Kawaza, Kondwani

“…Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is an effective intervention for preterm and low birth weight infants. Effective implementation of KMC relies on a multidisciplinary…”
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Healthcare worker perspectives on mother's insufficient milk supply in Malawi by Piccolo, Olivia, Kinshella, Mai-Lei Woo, Salimu, Sangwani, Vidler, Marianne, Banda, Mwai, Dube, Queen, Kawaza, Kondwani, Goldfarb, David M, Nyondo-Mipando, Alinane Linda

“…Human milk insufficiency is a significant barrier to implementing breastfeeding, and it is identified as a prevalent concern in 60-90% of mothers in…”
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Challenges and recommendations to improve implementation of phototherapy among neonates in Malawian hospitals by Kinshella, Mai-Lei Woo, Salimu, Sangwani, Chiwaya, Brandina, Chikoti, Felix, Chirambo, Lusungu, Mwaungulu, Ephrida, Banda, Mwai, Hiwa, Tamanda, Vidler, Marianne, Molyneux, Elizabeth M, Dube, Queen, Mfutso-Bengo, Joseph, Goldfarb, David M, Kawaza, Kondwani, Nyondo-Mipando, Alinane Linda

“…Abstract Background Severe neonatal jaundice can result in long term morbidities and mortality when left untreated. Phototherapy is the main-stay intervention…”
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Exploring and prioritising strategies for improving uptake of postnatal care services in Thyolo, Malawi: A qualitative study by Nyondo-Mipando, Alinane Linda, Chirwa, Marumbo, Salimu, Sangwani, Kumitawa, Andrew, Chinkonde, Jacqueline Rose, Chimuna, Tiyese Jean, Dohlsten, Martin, Chikwapulo, Bongani, Senbete, Mesfin, Gohar, Fatima, Hailegebriel, Tedbabe D, Jackson, Debra

“…Although postnatal care services form a critical component of the cascade of care in maternal, newborn, and child health the uptake of these services has…”
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Health workers' views on factors affecting caregiver engagement with bubble CPAP by Salimu, Sangwani, Kinshella, Mai-Lei Woo, Vidler, Marianne, Banda, Mwai, Newberry, Laura, Dube, Queen, Molyneux, Elizabeth M, Goldfarb, David M, Kawaza, Kondwani, Nyondo-Mipando, Alinane Linda

“…Severe respiratory distress is a leading cause of mortality among neonates in Malawi. Despite evidence on the safety, cost effectiveness and efficacy of bubble…”
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Familiar but neglected: identification of gaps and recommendations to close them on exclusive breastfeeding support in health facilities in Malawi by Nyondo-Mipando, Alinane Linda, Kinshella, Mai-Lei Woo, Salimu, Sangwani, Chiwaya, Brandina, Chikoti, Felix, Chirambo, Lusungu, Mwaungulu, Ephrida, Banda, Mwai, Newberry, Laura, Hiwa, Tamanda, Vidler, Marianne, Dube, Queen, Molyneux, Elizabeth, Mfutso-Bengo, Joseph, Goldfarb, David M, Kawaza, Kondwani

“…Abstract Background Exclusive breastfeeding is widely accepted as a key intervention with proven efficacy for improving newborn survival. Despite international…”
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Multimorbidity-associated emergency hospital admissions: a “screen and link” strategy to improve outcomes for high-risk patients in sub-Saharan Africa: a prospective multicentre cohort study protocol by Spencer, Stephen A., Rutta, Alice, Hyuha, Gimbo, Banda, Gift Treighcy, Choko, Augustine, Dark, Paul, Hertz, Julian T., Mmbaga, Blandina T., Mfinanga, Juma, Mijumbi, Rhona, Muula, Adamson, Nyirenda, Mulinda, Rosu, Laura, Rubach, Matthew, Salimu, Sangwani, Sakita, Francis, Salima, Charity, Sawe, Hendry, Simiyu, Ibrahim, Taegtmeyer, Miriam, Urasa, Sarah, White, Sarah, Yongolo, Nateiya M., Rylance, Jamie, Morton, Ben, Worrall, Eve, Limbani, Felix

“…Background The prevalence of multimorbidity (the presence of two or more chronic health conditions) is rapidly increasing in sub–Saharan Africa. Hospital care…”
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Multimorbidity-associated emergency hospital admissions: a "screen and link" strategy to improve outcomes for high-risk patients in sub-Saharan Africa: a prospective multicentre cohort study protocol by Spencer, Stephen A, Rutta, Alice, Hyuha, Gimbo, Banda, Gift Treighcy, Choko, Augustine, Dark, Paul, Hertz, Julian T, Mmbaga, Blandina T, Mfinanga, Juma, Mijumbi, Rhona, Muula, Adamson, Nyirenda, Mulinda, Rosu, Laura, Rubach, Matthew, Salimu, Sangwani, Sakita, Francis, Salima, Charity, Sawe, Hendry, Simiyu, Ibrahim, Taegtmeyer, Miriam, Urasa, Sarah, White, Sarah, Yongolo, Nateiya M, Rylance, Jamie, Morton, Ben, Worrall, Eve, Limbani, Felix

“…The prevalence of multimorbidity (the presence of two or more chronic health conditions) is rapidly increasing in sub-Saharan Africa. Hospital care pathways…”
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Beyond early initiation: A qualitative study on the challenges of hospital-based postpartum breastfeeding support by Kinshella, Mai-Lei Woo, Salimu, Sangwani, Vidler, Marianne, Banda, Mwai, Molyneux, Elizabeth M, Dube, Queen, Goldfarb, David M, Kawaza, Kondwani, Nyondo-Mipando, Alinane Linda

“…Improving breastfeeding practices is key to reducing child mortality globally. Sub-optimal exclusive breastfeeding rates may be associated with inadequate…”
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