African Genetic Engineering (Applied Science/Tech)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Evaluating System Reliability in Community Health Centres in Rwanda Using Quasi-Experimental Design,

Gaterweyane Nshuti, African Leadership University (ALU), Kigali Busayi Nsengiyumva, Department of Internal Medicine, Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) Ingabirjo Kimaro, Department of Epidemiology, African Leadership University (ALU), Kigali Kabuye Mutagha, African Leadership University (ALU), Kigali
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18851519
Published: April 17, 2007

Abstract

Community health centers in Rwanda have been established to improve access to healthcare services. However, the reliability and performance of these systems are not well understood. A quasi-experimental study was conducted over two years, with data collected on service utilization rates, diagnostic accuracy, and patient feedback from randomly selected health centers across Rwanda. Service utilization in the evaluated health centers showed a moderate improvement (35% increase) compared to baseline levels, indicating enhanced accessibility. Patient satisfaction scores averaged at 78%, suggesting room for enhancement in service quality. The quasi-experimental design provided insights into system reliability but did not reveal significant differences between selected health centers and their performance metrics. Further research should explore factors affecting service delivery efficiency, with a focus on improving diagnostic accuracy and patient satisfaction. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

How to Cite

Gaterweyane Nshuti, Busayi Nsengiyumva, Ingabirjo Kimaro, Kabuye Mutagha (2007). Evaluating System Reliability in Community Health Centres in Rwanda Using Quasi-Experimental Design,. African Genetic Engineering (Applied Science/Tech), Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18851519

Keywords

Community health centersRwandaGeographic information systems (GIS)Quasi-experimental designSystem reliabilityHealth service evaluationSpatial analysis

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