Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004)

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Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Kenya: Quasi-Experimental Design for Clinical Outcome Measurement

Kinyanjui Mutai, Department of Public Health, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Nairobi Oyoo Okeyo, Department of Pediatrics, Maseno University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18794976
Published: May 20, 2004

Abstract

Public health surveillance systems in Kenya are crucial for monitoring disease prevalence and guiding public health interventions. The study employed a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative data analysis with qualitative interviews to evaluate system performance. A generalized linear model (GLM) was used to analyse the relationship between surveillance metrics and actual health indicators, accounting for potential confounders. In analysing surveillance data from to , we observed a significant positive correlation ($Y = β_0 + β_1X + ε$) with a $β_1$ coefficient of 0.67 (95% CI: [0.52, 0.82]) indicating that surveillance data can effectively predict clinical outcomes. The quasi-experimental design validated the utility of public health surveillance systems in Kenya for clinical outcome measurement, with a moderate level of statistical confidence. Public health agencies should prioritise system improvements and regular calibration to enhance their accuracy and reliability in clinical settings.

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Kinyanjui Mutai, Oyoo Okeyo (2004). Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Kenya: Quasi-Experimental Design for Clinical Outcome Measurement. African Medical Biotechnology (Applied Science/Tech), Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18794976

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KenyaSurveillance SystemsQuasi-Experimental DesignPublic HealthOutcome MeasurementGeographic Information SystemsSpatial Analysis

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