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Maternal Care Facility Systems Evaluation in Uganda: A Quasi-Experimental Approach to Assess Clinical Outcomes

Ntaganda Onyango, Kyambogo University, Kampala Kizza Mutabaruka, Kyambogo University, Kampala Bazeyooka Nabiyanka, Makerere University, Kampala Rukundo Kazinzi, National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18923430
Published: September 14, 2011

Abstract

Maternal care facilities in Uganda often face challenges related to system inefficiencies that can impact clinical outcomes for mothers and newborns. A quasi-experimental approach was employed, including data collection from facilities and analysis of pre- and post-intervention measures. Key variables included patient flow, staff training, and resource allocation. The analysis revealed a significant decrease in neonatal mortality rates by 15% (95% CI: -20% to -10%) following implementation of improved care protocols. The findings suggest that systematic improvements in maternal care facilities can lead to substantial reductions in neonatal mortality, highlighting the importance of standardised care systems. Health authorities should prioritise investment in training programmes and infrastructure upgrades at maternal care facilities to further enhance clinical outcomes. Maternal Care Facilities, Quasi-Experimental Design, Clinical Outcomes, Neonatal Mortality 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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Ntaganda Onyango, Kizza Mutabaruka, Bazeyooka Nabiyanka, Rukundo Kazinzi (2011). Maternal Care Facility Systems Evaluation in Uganda: A Quasi-Experimental Approach to Assess Clinical Outcomes. African Occupational Therapy Research (Applied), Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18923430

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African geographymaternal healthquasi-experimental designclinical outcomesfacility systems evaluationresource allocationoutcome measurement

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