Effect of healthcare worker vs. non-health worker delivered health education on modern contraceptive uptake among women in Malawi: a quasi-experimental study

A quasi-experimental study in two Malawian districts compared health education delivered by health workers versus non-health workers on modern contraceptive uptake among 414 women aged 15–49. Uptake was slightly higher in the health worker group (45.3%) than the non-health worker group (41.8%), but the difference was not statistically significant (OR 1.45, 95% CI 0.74–2.89). Findings suggest non-health worker-delivered education can complement health workers in improving contraceptive use and reducing maternal and neonatal health risks.

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