The role of energy in health facilities: A conceptual framework and complementary data assessment in Malawi.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Modern energy enables health service delivery. Access to electricity is, however, unreliable in many health facilities in developing countries. Little research has explored the relationships between energy and service delivery.

Methods

Based on extensive literature searches and iterative discussions within the research team, we first develop a conceptual framework of the role of energy in health facilities. We then use this framework to explore how characteristics of electricity supply affect distinct energy uses in health facilities (e.g. lighting), and how functional or non-functional lighting affects the provision of night-time care services in Malawi. To do so we apply descriptive statistics and conduct logistic and multinomial regressions using data from the

SUBMITTER: Suhlrie L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6054392 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature