WS3: Formative Research and Longitudinal Observatory
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Objectives
Formative Research Objectives
Provide a comprehensive dataset on the psychological, sociocultural, socioeconomic, educational, political, and geographical contexts influencing adolescent health and wellbeing in Malawi.
Understand the current status of adolescent health and wellbeing, including the impact of factors such as water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), community engagement, and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Longitudinal Observatory Objective
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the contexts that positively and negatively influence early adolescent health and wellbeing, including developmental trajectories in Malawi, with a focus on recovery from COVID-19-related shocks.
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Work Strand Leads
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Edward Sosu (University of Strathclyde)
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Fanuel Lampiao (Kamuzu University of Health Sciences)
Work strands
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Capacity Strengthening and Training
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Economic and Policy Frameworks
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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, and Adolescents
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Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
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Inspiring Adolescent Wellbeing
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