Regina Makuluni
Biographic Data
| ID | 9022775 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Regina Makuluni |
| GIVEN NAMES | Regina |
| FAMILY NAME | Makuluni |
| SIGNATURE | MAKULUNI R |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Liverpool |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9368-5456 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Avoidable factors associated with maternal death from postpartum haemorrhage
Background Despite strong evidence-based strategies for prevention and management, global efforts to reduce deaths from postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) have failed, and it remains the leading cause of maternal mortality. We conducted a detailed review of all maternal deaths from 33 facilities in Malawi to identify health system weaknesses leading to deaths from PPH. Methods Data were collected regarding every maternal death occurring across all dist…
Maternal mortality following caesarean section in a low-resource setting
BACKGROUND: Caesarean section (CS) is the most common major surgery conducted globally, with rates rising. CS also contributes to maternal morbidity and mortality, with increased risks in low-resource settings. We conducted a detailed review of maternal deaths from 2020 to 2022 in Malawi to determine the burden of deaths related to CS, avoidable health system factors, and causes of death associated with this procedure. METHODS: Data were collecte…
Cyclone Freddy and its impact on maternal health service utilisation
Climate change poses a significant threat to women’s health in sub-Saharan Africa , yet the impact of climate change on maternal health is rarely reported in the region . Using an existing Maternal Surveillance Platform (MATSurvey) , we estimated the immediate impact of Cyclone Freddy on maternal health care service indicators in Malawi . We analysed facility-level data for pregnant women up to 42 weeks post-partum using the national MATSurvey da…
Home visits by community health workers for pregnant mothers and newborns
BACKGROUND: Home visits by community health workers (CHWs) during pregnancy and soon after delivery are recommended to improve newborn survival. However, as the roles of CHWs expand, there are concerns regarding the capacity of community health systems to deliver high effective coverage of home visits. The WHO's Rapid Access Expansion (RAcE) program supported the Malawi Ministry of Health to align their Community-Based Maternal and Newborn Care (…
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Home visits by community health workers for pregnant mothers and newborns
BACKGROUND: Home visits by community health workers (CHWs) during pregnancy and soon after delivery are recommended to improve newborn survival. However, as the roles of CHWs expand, there are concerns regarding the capacity of community health systems to deliver high effective coverage of home visits. The WHO's Rapid Access Expansion (RAcE) program supported the Malawi Ministry of Health to align their Community-Based Maternal and Newborn Care (…
Maternal mortality following caesarean section in a low-resource setting
BACKGROUND: Caesarean section (CS) is the most common major surgery conducted globally, with rates rising. CS also contributes to maternal morbidity and mortality, with increased risks in low-resource settings. We conducted a detailed review of maternal deaths from 2020 to 2022 in Malawi to determine the burden of deaths related to CS, avoidable health system factors, and causes of death associated with this procedure. METHODS: Data were collecte…
Cyclone Freddy and its impact on maternal health service utilisation
Climate change poses a significant threat to women’s health in sub-Saharan Africa , yet the impact of climate change on maternal health is rarely reported in the region . Using an existing Maternal Surveillance Platform (MATSurvey) , we estimated the immediate impact of Cyclone Freddy on maternal health care service indicators in Malawi . We analysed facility-level data for pregnant women up to 42 weeks post-partum using the national MATSurvey da…
Avoidable factors associated with maternal death from postpartum haemorrhage
Background Despite strong evidence-based strategies for prevention and management, global efforts to reduce deaths from postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) have failed, and it remains the leading cause of maternal mortality. We conducted a detailed review of all maternal deaths from 33 facilities in Malawi to identify health system weaknesses leading to deaths from PPH. Methods Data were collected regarding every maternal death occurring across all dist…
Environmental health (4 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Pediatrics (3 works) · Population (3 works) · Pregnancy (3 works) · Demography (2 works) · Global Maternal and Child Health (2 works) · Maternal and fetal healthcare (2 works) · Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions (2 works) · Maternal death (2 works)