Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)

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Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems Adoption in Tanzanian Settings: A Quasi-Experimental Design Study

Kamwita Gahinyoga, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18925673
Published: December 1, 2011

Abstract

Public health surveillance systems are essential for monitoring diseases and outbreaks in Tanzania, where resources are often limited. However, their adoption varies among different regions and institutions. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative data from surveys with qualitative insights from interviews. Data were collected from healthcare facilities across three regions in Tanzania, representing diverse health systems. The findings indicate that adoption rates varied significantly by region (30% in rural areas vs. 50% in urban areas), primarily influenced by local governance structures and resource availability. Interviews revealed challenges related to training and support for staff. This study provides a comprehensive methodological framework for evaluating public health surveillance systems, highlighting the importance of tailored interventions based on regional context. Health authorities should prioritise targeted training programmes and logistical support in underserved regions to improve system adoption and effectiveness. public health surveillance, Tanzanian settings, quasi-experimental design, adoption rates, healthcare facilities 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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Kamwita Gahinyoga (2011). Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems Adoption in Tanzanian Settings: A Quasi-Experimental Design Study. African Animal Physiology (Agri/Animal Science), Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18925673

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Sub-Saharan AfricanPublic Health SurveillanceQuasi-Experimental DesignGeographic Information SystemsIndicator SelectionData Quality AssessmentSpatial Analysis

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