Malawi (2006): MAP Study Evaluating the Coverage and Quality of Coverage of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Malaria Prevention, and Child Survival Products. Second Round.

Project MAP (Measuring Access and Performance) is a methodology that allows programmers to make an assessment of product availability and accessibility using pre-defined criteria for coverage, quality of coverage, and access. Its goal is to increase the overall efficiency of social marketed products and service delivery systems. The main objectives of PSI/Malawi’s 2007 second round MAP survey were to (1) monitor the coverage and quality of coverage of each of PSI/Malawi’s social marketed products (Chitetezo ITNS, M’bwezera Chitetezo ITN treatment kits, Chishango condoms, Thanzi ORS, WaterGuard Powder and WaterGuard liquid point-of-use water treatment) and (2) monitor market penetration of Chishango condoms in high-risk areas “Hot Zones”

Malawi (2010): An Assessment of Practices, Knowledge and Barriers to Point of Use Water Treatment among caregivers of under five children In Malawi.

In 2008, a household survey was conducted to identify the determinants of point of use water treatment caretakers to children under the age of five. The household survey, as a follow-up study, also monitored the evaluated key behaviors. The results indicate that many positive behaviors regarding water treatment fell. Those who used WaterGuard in the last week fell from 14% to 11% between 2005 and 2008. Among those who used WaterGuard ever, 58% used in the last 24 hours in 2008. However, only 14% of households tested positively for the chlorine residual test. While WaterGuard use did fall, 9% more households in 2008 said they treated their drinking water in the past week with other chlorine products compared to 2005. Those who always treat their drinking water fell 8% between baseline and follow-up. Over one-third of respondents said they did not use WaterGuard because it was too expensive. Meanwhile, of those who used WaterGuard 35% used the correct number of capfuls but only 13% waited the correct among of time before using their drinking water. Among the OAM determinants, perceived availability increased, as did locus of control. Perceived threat fell. . The purpose of this study is to better understand the 2008 household survey results. As the findings are generally negative since WaterGuard use declines, we seek to understand several avenues in which the environment changed and may have contributed to lower WaterGuard use. </p

Malawi (2008): Maternal and Child Health TraC Study Evaluating Water Treatment and Hygiene for the Prevention of Diarrhea and Cholera among Caregivers of Children under Five. Second Round.

Background & Research Objectives In late 2005 and mid 2008, Population Services International (PSI/Malawi) conducted a household survey designed to monitor trends in the use of WaterGuard (point-of-use water treatment) to prevent diarrhea and cholera among caregivers of under five children in Malawi. The 2008 survey was a follow-up to the survey conducted in late 2005. Description of Intervention PSI/Malawi is engaged in the social marketing of a range of health products that directly ad dress a significant health concern faced by Malawians, diarrheal disease faced. These products consist of Thanzi ORS and WaterGuard (point-of-use water treatment). PSI/Malawi has also launched WaterGuard Powder. The products are distributed via a range of traditional and non-traditional outlets, primarily employing Malawi'€™s commercial distribution network and the Ministry of Health network of health facilities. Methodology This study design was based on a stratified multi-stage cluster sampling approach. The total sample size for the study (4181) was divided by place of residence (urban and rural) in a ratio of 1 to 4, proportionally to size1 . Results are presented in standard PSI Dashboard form. Main Findings We found that just over 11% of caregivers use WaterGuard in 2008. These people are more likely to be aware of the availability and brand attributes of WaterGuard compared to those who do not treat their water. They also more likely to perceive high social norms and display high selfefficay for water treatment than those who do not treat their water. People who do not use WaterGuard are more likely to say that they know someone who has died

Malawi (2008): Maternal and Child Health TraC Study Evaluating Oral rehydration salts (ORS) and Hygiene for the Prevention of Diarrhea and Cholera among Caregivers of Children under Five. Second Round.

Background & Research Objectives In late 2005 and mid-2008, Population Services International/Malawi (PSI/Malawi) conducted a household survey designed to monitor trends in the administration of ORS to children under the age of five age who had dirrahea in the last two weeks. The 2008 survey was a follow-up to a survey conducted in 2005. Description of Intervention PSI/Malawi is engaged in the social marketing of a range of health products that directly address significant health concern s faced by Malawians, such as diarrhea disease. These products consist of Chishango condoms, Thanzi ORS WaterGuard (point-of-use water treatment). PSI/Malawi has also launched WaterGuard Powder), CARE female condoms, Sa feplan injectollte and Microllette. The products are distributed via a range of traditional and non-traditional outlets, primarily employing Malawi's commercial distribution network and the Health facilities network. Methodology This study design was based on a stratified multi-stage cluster sampling approach. The total sample size for the study was 4181. This was divided by place of residence (urban and rural) in a ratio of 1 to 4, proportionally to size1 .Results are presented in standard PSI Dashboard tables

Malawi (2009): FoQus for Qualitative Segmentation on Concurrent Partnerships in Malawi.

PSI/Malawi through Youth Alert program seek to gain an in-depth understanding of concurrent sexual relationships among the youths aged 15-24 years. Two rounds of TRaC studies have been conducted with this group; however TRaC studies did not focus on digging deep into what motivates young people to enter into multiple sexual relationships, risk behavior, and their opportunity, ability, and motivation (OAM) to either reduce their number of partners or to adopt condom use. The results of this FoQus on Segmentation will help PSIMalawi develop and brand a new behavior change communication intervention (BCCI), including a media campaign, to reach this population with safer sex messages and promotion of partner reduction or condom use