September 25, 2025Open Access

Approaches, barriers, and facilitators to and strategies for normalizing the provision of Ultrasound Scanning by Midwives in the Antenatal Clinic

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Qualitative workshops explored barriers and facilitators to ultrasound normalization in antenatal care, highlighting strategies for implementation.

Scaling up ultrasound scanning in Malawi is feasible with proper training and resources.
Barriers to normalization include resource limitations, misconceptions, and lack of trained staff.
Facilitators for normalization involve political will and integration of services in antenatal care.
Effective strategies include preservice training, community sensitization, and improving infrastructure.

Maseko et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Qualitative workshops explored barriers and facilitators to ultrasound normalization in antenatal care, highlighting strategies for implementation.