Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012)

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Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Evaluating Cost-Effectiveness of Community Health Centers in Tanzania

Sifa Kinyuawa, Department of Pediatrics, Mkwawa University College of Education Mufinda Lombe, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Morogoro Kisito Mwakisopa, Department of Internal Medicine, Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18951063
Published: January 12, 2012

Abstract

The evaluation of community health centers in Tanzania has been a focus for improving healthcare access and cost-effectiveness. A Bayesian hierarchical model was employed to assess the cost-effectiveness of community health centers, considering multiple studies conducted between and . The analysis revealed that there was a significant reduction (p < 0.05) in healthcare costs per patient visit when using community health centers compared to private clinics. This study provides strong evidence supporting the cost-effectiveness of community health centers, contributing to improved healthcare delivery and resource allocation. The findings suggest that policy makers should prioritise investment in expanding the network of community health centers to enhance access and reduce costs. Bayesian hierarchical model, Community health centers, Cost-effectiveness, Healthcare cost reduction, Tanzania Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Sifa Kinyuawa, Mufinda Lombe, Kisito Mwakisopa (2012). Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Evaluating Cost-Effectiveness of Community Health Centers in Tanzania. African Animal Breeding and Genetics (Agri/Animal Science), Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18951063

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African geographyBayesian hierarchical modelscost-effectiveness analysismeta-analysisrandomized controlled trialssampling theorystatistical methods

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