Performance of primary care in different healthcare facilities: a cross-sectional study of patients' experiences in Southern Malawi.

Objective: In most African countries, primary care is delivered through a district health system. Many factors, including staffing levels, staff experience, availability of equipment and facility management, affect the quality of primary care between and within countries. The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of primary care in different types of public health facilities in Southern Malawi.