Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

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Methodological Evaluation of Urban Primary Care Networks in Tanzania Using Quasi-Experimental Design to Measure Clinical Outcomes

Mwakabuya Kirima, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Dar es Salaam Soko Shaban, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar es Salaam Kasanga Mwalimu, Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) Simba Wambugu, Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18894408
Published: January 17, 2009

Abstract

Urban primary care networks in Tanzania are crucial for delivering accessible healthcare services to underserved populations. A mixed-methods approach including health facility data collection, patient surveys, and qualitative interviews was employed. Primary care network utilization increased by 30% in intervention areas compared to control zones, with significant improvements in patient satisfaction (85%) and timely medication delivery (92%). The quasi-experimental design effectively measured clinical outcomes of urban primary care networks in Tanzania. Further research should explore the sustainability and scalability of these interventions across different regions. 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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Mwakabuya Kirima, Soko Shaban, Kasanga Mwalimu, Simba Wambugu (2009). Methodological Evaluation of Urban Primary Care Networks in Tanzania Using Quasi-Experimental Design to Measure Clinical Outcomes. African Industrial Biotechnology (Applied Science/Tech), Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18894408

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Geographic Terms: Tanzania Methodological Terms: Quasi-experimental designmixed-methodshealth systems research Theoretical Terms: Healthcare accessprimary careclinical outcomescommunity-based healthcaresustainability assessment

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