Determinants of pregnant women's satisfaction with interactions with health providers at antenatal consultation in primary health care in Southern Mozambique in 2021: a cross-sectional study.

Background: The Ministry of Health of Mozambique (MISAU) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend enhancing pregnant women's satisfaction with health care services in order to advance maternal and child health. This study aims to assess the levels and determinants of pregnant women's satisfaction regarding their interactions with antenatal care (ANC) providers, the services of which were provided at the primary health care level in southern Mozambique.

Methodology: We conducted an observational, quantitative, and cross-sectional study from November 4 to December 10, 2021.

Achieving malaria testing and treatment targets for children under five in Mozambique: a cost-effectiveness analysis.

Background: The entire population of Mozambique is at risk for malaria, which remains one of the leading causes of death. The 2017-2022 National Malaria Strategic Plan focuses on reducing malaria morbidity and mortality in high- and low-transmission areas. This study aimed to estimate the costs and health benefits of six variations of the World Health Organization's "test-and-treat" strategy among children under five.

The Use of Research for Health Systems Policy Development and Implementation in Mozambique: A Descriptive Study.

Health policy and systems research (HPSR) is generating an increasing amount of evidence in Mozambique, where implementation of a wide range of public health policies and interventions, and innovative technologies and solutions, is underway. We used qualitative methods to explore the relationship between HPSR and policy development and implementation in Mozambique. We conducted a literature review and in-depth interviews with researchers, experts, and policy makers.

COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptability and Its Determinants in Mozambique: An Online Survey.

A high worldwide SARS-CoV-2 vaccine coverage must be attained to stop the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, we assessed the level of willingness of Mozambicans to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Data were collected between 11 and 20 March 2021, through a self-administered online survey.

Adherence to COVID-19 Preventive Measures in Mozambique: Two Consecutive Online Surveys.

We assessed adherence to government recommendations implemented shortly after the introduction of COVID-19 in Mozambique in March 2020, through two online cross-sectional surveys in April and June 2020. We quantified adherence to preventive measures by a composite score comprising of five measures: physical distancing, face mask use, hand hygiene, cough hygiene, and avoidance of touching the face. 3770 and 1115 persons participated in the first and second round respectively.

Mass masking as a way to contain COVID-19 and exit lockdown in low- and middle-income countries.

In new guidelines published on June 5th 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that in areas with ongoing COVID-19 community transmission, governments should encourage the general public to wear face masks in specific situations and settings as part of a comprehensive approach to suppress COVID-19 transmission. Recent online surveys in 206,729 persons residing in nine low- and middle-income countries showed that 32.7%-99.

Effects of appointment scheduling on waiting time and utilisation of antenatal care in Mozambique.

Background: Poor patient experience, including long waiting time, is a potential reason for low healthcare utilisation. In this study, we evaluate the impact of appointment scheduling on waiting time and utilisation of antenatal care.

Methods: We implemented a pilot study in Mozambique introducing appointment scheduling to three maternity clinics, with a fourth facility used as a comparison.

Client experiences with antenatal care waiting times in southern Mozambique.

Background: Antenatal care (ANC) provides a range of critical health services during pregnancy that can improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes. In Mozambique, only half of women receive four or more ANC visits, which are provided for free at public health centers by maternal and child health (MCH) nurses. Waiting time has been shown to contribute to negative client experiences, which may be a driver of low maternity care utilization.

Inequalities in the access to and quality of healthcare in Mozambique: evidence from the household budget survey.

Objectives: To assess the inequalities in the access to and quality of care and its related direct payments.

Design: Secondary analysis of the cross-sectional Mozambican Household Budget Survey (HBS).

Setting: Nationally-representative sample of households in Mozambique.