Vol. 2006 No. 1 (2006)

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Methodological Evaluation of Community Health Centre Systems in Uganda: A Randomized Field Trial for Efficiency Gains

Kasanganyi Masiga, Medical Research Council (MRC)/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit Otombe Otim, Makerere University, Kampala Sembabuye Okello, Kyambogo University, Kampala Namugoyi Nabulikore, Department of Epidemiology, Kyambogo University, Kampala
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18828919
Published: September 9, 2006

Abstract

Community health centers in Uganda are critical for delivering healthcare services to underserved populations. However, their operational efficiency varies significantly. A randomized controlled trial was conducted among 100 randomly selected health centers. Data collected included patient flow, resource utilization, and service outcomes. Statistical analysis used a linear regression model to assess efficiency gains. The study revealed that the implementation of targeted interventions led to an average increase in patient throughput by 25% (95% CI: 18-32%). Our findings suggest that strategic adjustments can significantly improve operational efficiency, supporting better health outcomes for underserved communities. Health authorities should prioritise the replication of successful interventions and further research to refine strategies. Community Health Centres, Efficiency Gains, Randomized Field Trial, Linear Regression Model 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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Kasanganyi Masiga, Otombe Otim, Sembabuye Okello, Namugoyi Nabulikore (2006). Methodological Evaluation of Community Health Centre Systems in Uganda: A Randomized Field Trial for Efficiency Gains. African Biomedical Engineering Journal (Engineering focus), Vol. 2006 No. 1 (2006). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18828919

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African geographyrandomized controlled trialhealth service deliverycommunity health centersimpact evaluationoutcome measurescost-effectiveness analysis

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