Author ORCID Identifier
Auxilia Nyaukaya Kaunda: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7679-9475
Tiwonge Davis Manda: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2931-4241
Jens Johan Kaasbøll: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9666-0887
Abstract
Data use challenges in Malawi's Health Management Information Systems are presented. The qualitative analysis of the influences of institutional factors on data use in health management decisions reveals the inadequacy of the Ministry of Health’s regulations. This gap, coupled with influences of partner organisations' demands and practices, leads to a proliferation of diverse data policies, norms and practices. The resulting lack of standardisation poses significant challenges in integrated data use across the health sector. Arguably, the MoH must enforce a robust regulatory framework to ensure the legitimacy of all health sector organisations with respect to existing policies. Furthermore, by strategically leveraging professional networks and fostering collaborative norms with local and global partners, the MoH can establish an environment for emulating best data use. This research provides empirically grounded insights into the institutional factors shaping the use of health management information system data, thereby contributing to the Information and Communication Technology for Development literature.
Recommended Citation
Kaunda, A. N.,
Manda, T. D.,
&
Kaasbøll, J. J.
(In press).
Challenges in the Malawi Health Management Information Systems Data Use Processes.
Information Technology for Development.
Available at:
https://aisel.aisnet.org/itd/vol32/iss1/10