Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002)

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Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Evaluating System Reliability in Public Health Surveillance Systems in Kenya: An Analytical Study

Kamau Mutua, Department of Pediatrics, Technical University of Kenya Oginga Chege, Strathmore University Muturi Orinaeza, Department of Internal Medicine, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18753193
Published: February 9, 2002

Abstract

Public health surveillance systems are crucial for monitoring and responding to infectious diseases in Kenya. However, their reliability often needs evaluation. A Bayesian hierarchical model was applied to assess system performance across different regions and levels within the Kenyan public health surveillance network. The analysis revealed that the proportion of accurate disease reports varied significantly between regions, with some areas reporting up to 20% more reliable data than others. This study provides insights into regional variations in system reliability and highlights the need for targeted interventions to improve surveillance accuracy. Public health authorities should focus on enhancing surveillance systems in underperforming regions, particularly those with lower reporting accuracies. Bayesian hierarchical model, public health surveillance, Kenya, system reliability 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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Kamau Mutua, Oginga Chege, Muturi Orinaeza (2002). Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Evaluating System Reliability in Public Health Surveillance Systems in Kenya: An Analytical Study. African Ageing Studies (Interdisciplinary - Social/Health focus), Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18753193

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KenyaPublic Health SurveillanceBayesian Hierarchical ModelsReliability AnalysisGeographic Information SystemsSpatial StatisticsEpidemiology Models

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