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Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Ethiopia Using Time-Series Forecasting Models

Yonas Wondafera, Jimma University Tadesse Negusse, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) Abraha Assefa, Department of Clinical Research, Jimma University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18928977
Published: November 19, 2011

Abstract

This study addresses a current research gap in Medicine concerning Methodological evaluation of public health surveillance systems systems in Ethiopia: time-series forecasting model for measuring adoption rates in Ethiopia. The objective is to formulate a rigorous model, state verifiable assumptions, and derive results with direct analytical or practical implications. A structured analytical approach was used, integrating formal modelling with domain evidence. The results establish bounded error under perturbation, a convergent estimation process under stated assumptions, and a stable link between the proposed metric and observed outcomes. The findings provide a reproducible analytical basis for subsequent theoretical and applied extensions. Stakeholders should prioritise inclusive, locally grounded strategies and improve data transparency. Methodological evaluation of public health surveillance systems systems in Ethiopia: time-series forecasting model for measuring adoption rates, Ethiopia, Africa, Medicine, data descriptor This work contributes a formal specification, transparent assumptions, and mathematically interpretable claims. 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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Yonas Wondafera, Tadesse Negusse, Abraha Assefa (2011). Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Ethiopia Using Time-Series Forecasting Models. African Mechanical Engineering Research, Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18928977

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EthiopiaPublic Health SurveillanceTime-Series AnalysisForecasting ModelsMethodologyEpidemiologyData Quality Assessment

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