"The influence of culture on health is vast. It affects perceptions of health, illness and death, beliefs about causes of disease, approaches to health promotion, how illness and pain are experienced and expressed, where patients seek help, and the types of treatment patients prefer." (Society, C. 2020)
The culture of Malawi involves alcohol for most celebrations. "a homemade brew called chibuku, that is usually produced by women and served in cut-off milk cartons, and a more potent distilled liquor that often causes severe health problems." (Culture of Malawi)
Gender roles are quite defined in Malawi. Men mostly work outside of the home, while women do most of the housework. Women have to carry heavy water quite far distances, take care of the children, cook meals, and have a much higher illiteracy rate than males.
Religion has a huge part in how healthcare is delivered. People frequently believe in rituals and natural medicines. They still believe that some illnesses are because of supernatural powers.
