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Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Ghana: A Randomized Field Trial for Measuring Clinical Outcomes

Logah Twumasi, University for Development Studies (UDS) Kofi Prempeh, University for Development Studies (UDS) Amankwah Kwabena, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Yaa Afriyie, Department of Epidemiology, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-Ghana)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18854342
Published: July 12, 2007

Abstract

Public health surveillance systems are crucial for monitoring disease prevalence and guiding healthcare interventions in Ghana. However, their effectiveness varies significantly across different regions and implementation strategies. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including quantitative data collection via standardised surveys and qualitative insights from healthcare providers. Randomization ensured comparability between intervention and control groups. In the randomized field trial conducted in rural Ghana, a notable proportion (25%) of participants exhibited clinically significant outcomes within six months post-intervention, highlighting the system’s potential for timely clinical impact. The findings underscore the need for standardised protocols to enhance the accuracy and reliability of public health surveillance systems in Ghana, particularly in underserved regions. Standardised field trials should be replicated across different settings to validate these outcomes. Additionally, continuous monitoring and iterative improvements are essential for sustaining effective surveillance systems. Public Health Surveillance, Clinical Outcomes, Randomized Field Trial, Ghana 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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Logah Twumasi, Kofi Prempeh, Amankwah Kwabena, Yaa Afriyie (2007). Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Ghana: A Randomized Field Trial for Measuring Clinical Outcomes. African Ageing Studies (Interdisciplinary - Social/Health focus), Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18854342

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GeographicPublic Health SurveillanceGhanaianMethodologyEvaluationRandomized Controlled TrialClinical Outcomes

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