Safety, efficacy, and affordability of ABVD for Hodgkin lymphoma in Malawi: a prospective cohort studyResearch in context by Marriam Mponda, Evaristar Kudowa, Dalton M. Craven, Luke C. Eastburg, Maria Chikasema, Edwards Kasonkanji, Tamiwe Tomoka, Sophie Maharry Roush, Lusayo Simwinga, Noel Mumba, Satish Gopal, Yuri Fedoriw, Matthew S. Painschab

“…We aimed to fill this knowledge gap, using data from Malawi. Methods: We report a prospective observational cohort of HL (aged ≥ 15) from a single, tertiary referral centre in Malawi. …”
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The seed sector development in low-income countries: Lessons from the Malawi seed sector policy process by Henry G. Hunga, Henry G. Hunga, Levison Chiwaula, Wapulumuka Mulwafu, Mangani Katundu

“…Under the seed sector reforms Malawi committed to the Southern Africa Development Community and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa harmonized seed regulations technical agreements.MethodsTo contribute to the debate, we analyzed the Malawi seed sector policy process by investigating three questions: What were the leading events? …”
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A neonatal ward-strengthening program improves survival for neonates treated with CPAP at district hospitals in Malawi. by Jennifer Carns, Sara Liaghati-Mobarhan, Aba Asibon, Samuel Ngwala, Elizabeth Molyneux, Maria Oden, Rebecca Richards-Kortum, Kondwani Kawaza, Alfred Chalira, Norman Lufesi

“…From 2013-2015, a CPAP quality improvement program (QIP) was implemented to introduce and monitor CPAP usage and outcomes in the neonatal wards at all government district and central hospitals in Malawi. In 2016 the CPAP QIP was extended into healthcare facilities operated by the Christian Health Association of Malawi. …”
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Conducting clinical trials in sub-Saharan Africa: challenges and lessons learned from the Malawi Cryptosporidium study by Neema Toto, Elaine Douglas, Markus Gmeiner, Lynn K. Barrett, Robert Lindblad, Lumbani Makhaza, Wilfred Nedi, Jacob Phulusa, Gerald V. Quinnan, Leigh A. Sawyer, Herbert Thole, Wesley C. Van Voorhis, Pui-Ying Iroh Tam

“…Methods We present the challenges and lessons learned in implementing a phase 2A, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of clofazimine, in treatment of cryptosporidiosis among HIV-infected adults at a single site in Malawi. Results Primary challenges are grouped under study initiation, study population, study implementation, and cultural issues. …”
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Obstacles and Policy Measures Toward COVID-19 Vaccination: Creating a Sustainable Road Map for Malawi by Oladapo Rasaq Kayode, Onyinyechi Patience Obidiro, Usen Stephanie Lawrence, Afeez Babatunde Oyetola, Mohammad Mehedi Hasan, Adekunle Olajide, Olajide Mariam Olaitan, Zarmina Islam, Abdulhafeez Ayodele Mustapha, Eze Osuagwu-Nwogu, Shamas Ghazanfar, Olaleye Modinat Aderonke

“…However, there is still considerable hesitancy around the use of the available vaccines in Malawi. In this paper, we explore the multiple interrelated factors driving COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Malawi. …”
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Answers to three questions from Alan Berg: Observations from Malawi on poverty, nutrition, and food environments by Anna W Herforth

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Collecting mortality data via mobile phone surveys: A non-inferiority randomized trial in Malawi by Michael Chasukwa, Augustine T. Choko, Funny Muthema, Mathero M. Nkhalamba, Jacob Saikolo, Malebogo Tlhajoane, Georges Reniers, Boniface Dulani, Stéphane Helleringer

“…We assessed the feasibility of mortality data collection using mobile phone surveys in Malawi. We conducted a non-inferiority trial among a random sample of mobile phone users. …”
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Risk factors for stunting in children who are HIV‐exposed and uninfected after Option B+ implementation in Malawi by Gabriela Toledo, Megan Landes, Monique vanLettow, Beth A. Tippett Barr, Heather Bailey, Siobhan Crichton, Wezi Msungama, Claire Thorne

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The cross-sectional association of stressful life events with depression severity among patients with hypertension and diabetes in Malawi. by Kelsey R Landrum, Brian W Pence, Bradley N Gaynes, Josée M Dussault, Mina C Hosseinipour, Kazione Kulisewa, Jullita Kenela Malava, Jones Masiye, Harriet Akello, Michael Udedi, Chifundo C Zimba

“…This study aims to estimate the cross-sectional association between SLEs in the three months preceding baseline interviews and baseline depressive severity among patients with at least mild depressive symptoms who are seeking NCD care at 10 NCD clinics across Malawi. SLEs were measured by the Life Events Survey and depressive severity (mild vs. moderate to severe) was measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9. …”
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Monitoring and Evaluation of Health System Strengthening: Iceida’s Development Collaboration in Monkey Bay, Malawi, in 2000-2014 by Jónína Einarsdóttir, Geir Gunnlaugsson

“…The Icelandic International Development Agency (Iceida) supported the health services in the Monkey Bay area in Mangochi district in Malawi in southern Africa in the period 2000-2011. …”
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Factors associated with in-hospital mortality of patients admitted to an intensive care unit in a tertiary hospital in Malawi by Mtisunge Kachingwe, Raphael Kazidule Kayambankadzanja, Wezzie Kumwenda Mwafulirwa, Singatiya Stella Chikumbanje, Tim Baker

“…<h4>Methods</h4> A combined retrospective and prospective cohort study of patients admitted to the adult ICU in a tertiary hospital in Malawi was conducted between January 2017 and July 2019. …”
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Factors associated with in-hospital mortality of patients admitted to an intensive care unit in a tertiary hospital in Malawi. by Mtisunge Kachingwe, Raphael Kazidule Kayambankadzanja, Wezzie Kumwenda Mwafulirwa, Singatiya Stella Chikumbanje, Tim Baker

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A combined retrospective and prospective cohort study of patients admitted to the adult ICU in a tertiary hospital in Malawi was conducted between January 2017 and July 2019. …”
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Status of information, education, and communication as perceived by clients receiving antenatal care at Chiradzulu District Hospital in Malawi by Gaily Graysham Lungu, Elizabeth Chodzaza, Martha Kamanga, Wanangwa Chikazinga, Diana Jere

“…Women are supposed to receive information, education, and communication at each contact with the health worker during antenatal care. In Malawi, information, education, and communication for antenatal care is inadequate despite high antenatal care coverage. …”
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Bubble CPAP and oxygen for child pneumonia care in Malawi: a CPAP IMPACT time motion study by Kristen L. Sessions, Tisungane Mvalo, Davie Kondowe, Donnie Makonokaya, Mina C. Hosseinipour, Alfred Chalira, Norman Lufesi, Michelle Eckerle, Andrew G. Smith, Eric D. McCollum

“…This study aims to compare HCW time spent administering bCPAP and low-flow nasal oxygen care at a district hospital in Malawi during CPAP IMPACT (Improving Mortality for Pneumonia in African Children Trial). …”
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Economic evaluation of integrated services for non-communicable diseases and HIV: costs and client outcomes in rural Malawi by Luckson Dullie, Emily B Wroe, Elizabeth L Dunbar, Noel Kalanga, Lawrence Nazimera, Adarsh Shah, Bright Mailosi, Chiyembekezo Kachimanga, Ryan K McBain, Natalie Price, Mahlet Gizaw, Chantelle Boudreaux, Liberty Neba

“…Integrating screening and treatment for chronic health conditions into Malawi’s HIV platform appears to be a financially feasible approach associated with several positive clinical outcomes.…”
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Neighbourhood prevalence-to-notification ratios for adult bacteriologically-confirmed tuberculosis reveals hotspots of underdiagnosis in Blantyre, Malawi. by McEwen Khundi, James R Carpenter, Elizabeth L Corbett, Helena R A Feasey, Rebecca Nzawa Soko, Marriott Nliwasa, Hussein Twabi, Lingstone Chiume, Rachael M Burke, Katherine C Horton, Peter J Dodd, Ted Cohen, Peter MacPherson

“…We analysed data from 1) a citywide routine TB surveillance system including geolocation, confirmatory mycobacteriology, and clinical and demographic characteristics of all registering TB patients in Blantyre, Malawi during 2015-19, and 2) an adult TB prevalence survey done in 2019. …”
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Productivity and profitability of maize-legume cropping systems under conservation agriculture among smallholder farmers in Malawi by Amos Robert Ngwira, Vernon Kabambe, Pacsu Simwaka, Kondwani Makoko, Kefasi Kamoyo

“…A study was conducted from 2014 to 2017 in Malawi to elucidate the short-term effects of maize-legume intercropping and rotation systems under conservation agriculture (CA) and conventional tillage (CT) on crop productivity and profitability. …”
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A novel record of African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) in Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve, Malawi by Olivia Sievert, Matthias Hammer, Eleanor Comley, Benjamin Hintz, William O. Mgoola, Robert S. Davis

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Evaluation of Small-Scale Fishers’ Perceptions on Climate Change and Their Coping Strategies: Insights from Lake Malawi by Moses Majid Limuwa, Bishal Kumar Sitaula, Friday Njaya, Trond Storebakken

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Living with type 1 diabetes in Neno, Malawi: a qualitative study of self-management and experiences in care by Laura Drown, Alma J Adler, Leah N. Schwartz, Junious Sichali, Francis Valeta, Chantelle Boudreaux, Celina Trujillo, Todd Ruderman, Gene Bukhman

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