Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008)

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Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Ethiopia: A Randomized Field Trial

Mekonnen Asfaw, Department of Public Health, Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU) Yared Tadesse, Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Addis Ababa Kassa Goshu, Department of Surgery, Gondar University Zewdie Negussie, Department of Pediatrics, Bahir Dar University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18870008
Published: September 6, 2008

Abstract

Public health surveillance systems are crucial for monitoring infectious diseases in Ethiopia, yet their effectiveness varies. A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative data analysis and qualitative interviews was employed to assess system performance. The intervention led to an average of 15% reduction in infectious disease reporting times, with significant improvements noted among rural health centers. Public health surveillance systems can be significantly improved through targeted interventions, particularly focusing on rural areas. Systematic reviews should prioritise implementation strategies for increased efficiency and coverage across different regions. 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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Mekonnen Asfaw, Yared Tadesse, Kassa Goshu, Zewdie Negussie (2008). Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Ethiopia: A Randomized Field Trial. African Human-Animal Studies (Vet/Social/Environmental - One Health, Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18870008

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Sub-Saharansurveillanceevaluationrandomizedeffectivenessmethodologypublic health

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