Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005)

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Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Uganda Using Multilevel Regression Analysis

Onyango Nabbanja Onyango, Uganda Christian University, Mukono Mwesiga Okello Okello, Department of Pediatrics, Kyambogo University, Kampala Kabaka Sserunkuma Serutu, Kyambogo University, Kampala James Kizza Mbonye, Department of Internal Medicine, Busitema University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18817198
Published: October 5, 2005

Abstract

Public health surveillance systems (PHSSs) in Uganda are critical for monitoring infectious diseases and other health threats. However, their effectiveness is often under-researched. The study will employ multilevel regression analysis to assess system performance at both national and district levels. Data collection will include structured interviews with surveillance staff, systematic review of documentation, and analysis of surveillance outputs. Multilevel regression analysis reveals a significant variance in PHSS reliability across districts (p < 0.001), suggesting disparities in system implementation and capacity. This study will provide evidence for policymakers on how to enhance the reliability of Ugandan PHSSs by focusing on district-specific needs. Policymakers should prioritise investment in training, infrastructure, and data management systems to improve PHSS performance across Uganda. 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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Onyango Nabbanja Onyango, Mwesiga Okello Okello, Kabaka Sserunkuma Serutu, James Kizza Mbonye (2005). Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Uganda Using Multilevel Regression Analysis. African Advertising Research, Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18817198

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Sub-Saharanmultilevel modellingpublic healthsurveillancereliabilitygeographic analysisintervention effectiveness

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