Table 1.
Background characteristics of study districts based on Malawi demographic health survey data, 2015–16 [11].
| Region | Central | Northern | Southern | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District | Dowa | Rumphi | Zomba | |||
| Health facility | Chisepo | Mponela | Mzokoto | St Patricks | Chamba | Matawale |
| Population density | Rural | Peri-urban | Rural | Peri-urban | Rural | Urban |
| TT2 + 1coverage1 | 76% | 70% | 71% | |||
| Antenatal care received from skilled birth attendant2 | 97% | 96% | 92% | |||
| Reported problem accessing health care3 | 77% | 53% | 73% | |||
| Place of delivery4 | ||||||
| Health facility | 91% | 92% | 91% | |||
| Public sector | 79% | 80% | 78% | |||
| Private sector | 12% | 12% | 13% | |||
| Home | 8% | 6% | 7% | |||
| Other | 1% | 2% | 2% | |||
1
Among women age 15–49 years with a live birth in the 5 years before the survey, percentage receiving two or more tetanus toxoid injections during the pregnancy for the last live birth.
2
Among women age 15–49 years who had a live birth in the 5 years before the survey, percentage receiving antenatal care from a skilled provider for the most recent birth.
3
Percentage of women age 15–49 years who reported having at least one problem accessing health care for themselves when they are sick.
4
Percent distribution of live births in the 5 years before the survey by place of delivery.