Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

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Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Evaluating Yield Improvement in District Hospitals Systems in Tanzania,

Munyua Njuki, Mkwawa University College of Education Ziba Wainaina, Ardhi University, Dar es Salaam Sasanga Tundwa, Mkwawa University College of Education Kamasi Mwai, Mkwawa University College of Education
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18900971
Published: May 18, 2009

Abstract

This study focuses on evaluating the yield improvement in district hospitals systems in Tanzania, providing a methodological evaluation of health system performance. A Bayesian hierarchical model was employed to analyse data from district hospitals in Tanzania. The model accounts for spatial heterogeneity and varying levels of performance among different facilities by incorporating random effects at the district level. The analysis revealed significant variability in hospital yield across districts, with some showing substantial improvements while others did not meet expected targets. The Bayesian hierarchical model provided insights into which hospitals were performing well and where interventions could be most effective. The model's robustness was confirmed by its ability to handle complex data structures and uncertainty quantification. Health policymakers should consider the findings in planning future resource allocation and intervention strategies, particularly focusing on strengthening underperforming facilities with proven improvement models. 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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Munyua Njuki, Ziba Wainaina, Sasanga Tundwa, Kamasi Mwai (2009). Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Evaluating Yield Improvement in District Hospitals Systems in Tanzania,. African Aid Effectiveness Research (Interdisciplinary - Econ/Political, Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18900971

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TanzaniaBayesian hierarchical modeldistrict hospitalshealth system performanceyield improvementgeographic information systemsspatial analysis

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