Unlocking the path to quality maternity care: a qualitative study on work environment dynamics, providers’ responsiveness, and professionalism in central region, Malawi
The study provides insights into the complex interplay of systemic, managerial, and interpersonal factors affecting responsiveness and professionalism in maternity care. Addressing these challenges requires targeted interventions that can strengthen resource allocation, supportive leadership, and policies that promote provider well-being and motivation which can in turn enhance maternal and newborn outcomes.
Authors
- Claudia Hanson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8066-7873)
- Bianca Kandeya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8829-4618)
- William Stones (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0699-2381)
- Wanangwa Chimwaza Manda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8061-8457)
- Effie Chipeta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7925-3443)
- Helle Mølsted Alvesson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6109-7203)
- Dorcus Kiwanuka Henriksson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2359-9891)
- Princess Kaira
Institutions
- Kamuzu Central Hospital (MW)
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
- Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (MW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Published
- 2025-04-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07525-z
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 10.48
Funders
- European Commission
- Karolinska Institutet
- Vetenskapsrådet