Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Ethiopia: Multilevel Regression Analysis for Risk Reduction Measurement

Mulu Gebru, Department of Internal Medicine, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU) Alemayehu Tessema, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU) Yared Debella, Department of Public Health, Jimma University Debretsion Woldemariam, Department of Public Health, Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18853942
Published: September 8, 2007

Abstract

Public health surveillance systems in Ethiopia are critical for monitoring diseases and identifying outbreaks promptly. However, their effectiveness varies across different regions and levels of government intervention. This study employs a multilevel logistic regression model to analyse data from various regions, accounting for hierarchical structures within the system. Uncertainty is addressed through robust standard errors. Multilevel analysis revealed significant variation in surveillance effectiveness across regional levels (OR = 1.52, CI: 1.04-2.23). The multilevel regression model highlights the need for targeted interventions to enhance surveillance performance in high-risk regions. Policy recommendations include prioritising resource allocation towards underperforming regions and strengthening inter-regional collaboration.

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Mulu Gebru, Alemayehu Tessema, Yared Debella, Debretsion Woldemariam (2007). Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Ethiopia: Multilevel Regression Analysis for Risk Reduction Measurement. African Media Theory and Research, Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18853942

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EthiopiaGeographic Information SystemsSpatial AnalysisMultilevel ModellingPublic Health SurveillanceRisk AssessmentRegression Analysis

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