Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013)

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Bayesian Hierarchical Model Evaluation of South African Community Health Centre Systems in 2013

Nomsina Maseko, Department of Public Health, North-West University Zola Khumalo, Department of Internal Medicine, Graduate School of Business, UCT Mthunzi Ngubane, Graduate School of Business, UCT
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18989032
Published: May 26, 2013

Abstract

Community health centres in South Africa have faced challenges in achieving optimal service delivery. A Bayesian hierarchical model was applied to assess the performance of community health centres across various regions, with data from . The analysis revealed significant variability in service delivery quality among different geographic areas (e.g., urban vs. rural), indicating a need for targeted interventions. Bayesian hierarchical models provide valuable insights into the performance and disparities of community health centres, supporting evidence-based decision-making. Interventions should focus on enhancing service delivery in underserved regions to improve overall quality and efficiency. Community Health Centres, Bayesian Hierarchical Model, Yield Improvement, South Africa 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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Nomsina Maseko, Zola Khumalo, Mthunzi Ngubane (2013). Bayesian Hierarchical Model Evaluation of South African Community Health Centre Systems in 2013. African Dietetics Practice, Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18989032

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African geographyBayesian inferenceHierarchical modellingQuantile regressionRandom effectsService deliverySpatial statistics

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