Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008)

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Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Evaluating Efficiency Gains in Ghanaian Community Health Centres Systems

Akuffo Afriyie, Department of Pediatrics, University of Ghana, Legon Gyamfi Quarmey, Ashesi University Achamagloah Twum, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Sowah Antwi-Oansah, University of Ghana, Legon
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18871582
Published: November 13, 2008

Abstract

Efficiency gains in community health centers (CHCs) are crucial for improving healthcare delivery in Ghana's underserved regions. A Bayesian hierarchical model was applied to assess the performance of CHCs, considering both local and central health systems data. The analysis revealed significant improvements (25%) in service delivery times across CHCs, with clear variations between urban and rural settings. Bayesian hierarchical modelling offers a robust approach for measuring efficiency gains in Ghana's CHC system, highlighting the need for targeted interventions in underserved areas. Investment should focus on upgrading infrastructure and training staff to achieve sustained efficiency improvements. community health centers, Bayesian hierarchical model, efficiency gains, Ghanaian healthcare systems 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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Akuffo Afriyie, Gyamfi Quarmey, Achamagloah Twum, Sowah Antwi-Oansah (2008). Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Evaluating Efficiency Gains in Ghanaian Community Health Centres Systems. African Environmental Biotechnology (Applied Science/Tech), Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18871582

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Sub-SaharanGhanaianBayesianHierarchicalModelEvaluationEfficiency

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