African Dental Hygiene and Therapy

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000)

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Methodological Evaluation of Community Health Centre Systems in Kenya: A Randomized Field Trial for Measuring Clinical Outcomes

George Muthamiya, Kenyatta University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18708382
Published: September 13, 2000

Abstract

Community health centers in Kenya are pivotal for providing accessible healthcare services to underserved populations. A meta-analysis was conducted using data from multiple randomized controlled trials (RCTs) across Kenya. The analysis employed a mixed-effects model to account for variability between studies and within studies. Vaccination coverage rates varied significantly, with one study reporting an average coverage rate of 85% among participating communities. The mixed-effects modelling approach enhanced the reliability of our findings by accounting for both fixed effects (e.g., community characteristics) and random effects (e.g., differences between studies). Further research should focus on improving logistical support to ensure consistent vaccine supply in rural settings. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

How to Cite

George Muthamiya (2000). Methodological Evaluation of Community Health Centre Systems in Kenya: A Randomized Field Trial for Measuring Clinical Outcomes. African Dental Hygiene and Therapy, Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18708382

Keywords

GeographicAfricanBiostatisticsEvaluationSamplingRandomizationQualityAssurance

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