Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004)

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Bayesian Hierarchical Model Assessment of Public Health Surveillance System Reliability in Tanzania

Kamanda Mwalimu, Department of Pediatrics, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar es Salaam Mwita Karibu, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Morogoro Simba Shaban, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar es Salaam
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18787830
Published: December 18, 2004

Abstract

Public health surveillance systems (PHSSs) are crucial for monitoring disease prevalence and guiding interventions in Tanzania. A systematic literature review was conducted to assess PHSS reliability, employing Bayesian hierarchical models. Data from published studies were analysed for model fitting and inference. The analysis revealed that the majority of PHSSs in Tanzania had a median reliability score of 0.85 with robust standard errors indicating moderate accuracy. Bayesian hierarchical models provided insights into system performance, highlighting areas needing improvement to enhance data quality and reliability. Enhanced training for surveillance staff and investment in technology are recommended to improve PHSSs' functionality and effectiveness. 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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Kamanda Mwalimu, Mwita Karibu, Simba Shaban (2004). Bayesian Hierarchical Model Assessment of Public Health Surveillance System Reliability in Tanzania. African Dental Hygiene and Therapy, Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18787830

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African geographyBayesian hierarchical modelsMethodological evaluationPublic health surveillance systemsReliability assessmentStatistical methodsSystematic reviews

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