Kondwani Mpinga
Biographic Data
| ID | 8930293 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kondwani Mpinga |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kondwani |
| FAMILY NAME | Mpinga |
| SIGNATURE | MPINGA K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Partners In Health |
| ORCID | 0009-0001-9086-3234 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Disease control and its correlates among hypertensive, diabetic, and asthmatic patients enrolled in secondary-level Integrated Chronic Care Clinics in Neno District, rural Malawi
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for nearly 74% of global deaths, with 86% of premature NCD mortality occurring in low- and middle-income countries. In Malawi, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and asthma contribute substantially to morbidity and mortality. Integrated service delivery models such as the Integrated Chronic Care Clinics (IC3) in Neno District aim to improve chronic disease management; however, evidence on disease control wit…
Utilization of youth corners
Background Adolescents in low- and middle-income countries often struggle to access sexual and reproductive health services (SRHS). To address this, the Ministry of Health, with support from Partners In Health, implemented Youth Corners in selected health facilities in Neno District to improve the utilisation of Youth-Friendly Health Services (YFHS).Objective This study examines the role of Youth Corners in enhancing YFHS usage in Neno District, …
Patient perspectives on group problem management plus for adults with major depressive disorder in rural Malawi
BACKGROUND: Major depressive disorder (MDD) frequently co-occurs with other medical conditions. Care integration and task shifting are two frameworks that may strengthen person-centered care among individuals with MDD and comorbid diagnoses, including for adults with limited access to healthcare resources living in rural settings within sub-Saharan Africa. OBJECTIVE: We assessed the acceptability and feasibility of group psychotherapy (Problem Ma…
Depressive disorder at the household level
Background Globally, an estimated five percent of adults have major depressive disorder. However, little is known about the relationship between these individuals’ depressive symptoms and their household members’ mental health and well-being.Objectives We aimed to investigate the prevalence and predictors of depressive symptoms among adult household members of patients living with major depressive disorder in Neno District, Malawi.Methods As part…
Prevalence and correlates of internalized stigma among adults with HIV and major depressive disorder in rural Malawi
Internalized stigma is common among individuals with sexually transmitted infections such as HIV and among those with mental health conditions such as major depressive disorder (MDD). As part of a cluster randomized trial, we investigated the prevalence and correlates of internalized stigma among adults living with comorbid HIV and MDD in rural Malawi (n = 339). We found heightened stigma toward HIV and mental illness among those in the cohort: m…
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Depressive disorder at the household level
Background Globally, an estimated five percent of adults have major depressive disorder. However, little is known about the relationship between these individuals’ depressive symptoms and their household members’ mental health and well-being.Objectives We aimed to investigate the prevalence and predictors of depressive symptoms among adult household members of patients living with major depressive disorder in Neno District, Malawi.Methods As part…
Prevalence and correlates of internalized stigma among adults with HIV and major depressive disorder in rural Malawi
Internalized stigma is common among individuals with sexually transmitted infections such as HIV and among those with mental health conditions such as major depressive disorder (MDD). As part of a cluster randomized trial, we investigated the prevalence and correlates of internalized stigma among adults living with comorbid HIV and MDD in rural Malawi (n = 339). We found heightened stigma toward HIV and mental illness among those in the cohort: m…
Utilization of youth corners
Background Adolescents in low- and middle-income countries often struggle to access sexual and reproductive health services (SRHS). To address this, the Ministry of Health, with support from Partners In Health, implemented Youth Corners in selected health facilities in Neno District to improve the utilisation of Youth-Friendly Health Services (YFHS).Objective This study examines the role of Youth Corners in enhancing YFHS usage in Neno District, …
Patient perspectives on group problem management plus for adults with major depressive disorder in rural Malawi
BACKGROUND: Major depressive disorder (MDD) frequently co-occurs with other medical conditions. Care integration and task shifting are two frameworks that may strengthen person-centered care among individuals with MDD and comorbid diagnoses, including for adults with limited access to healthcare resources living in rural settings within sub-Saharan Africa. OBJECTIVE: We assessed the acceptability and feasibility of group psychotherapy (Problem Ma…
Disease control and its correlates among hypertensive, diabetic, and asthmatic patients enrolled in secondary-level Integrated Chronic Care Clinics in Neno District, rural Malawi
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for nearly 74% of global deaths, with 86% of premature NCD mortality occurring in low- and middle-income countries. In Malawi, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and asthma contribute substantially to morbidity and mortality. Integrated service delivery models such as the Integrated Chronic Care Clinics (IC3) in Neno District aim to improve chronic disease management; however, evidence on disease control wit…
Major depressive disorder (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (2 works) · Health care (2 works) · Logistic regression (2 works) · Mental health (2 works) · Mood (2 works) · Odds ratio (2 works)