Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012)

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Methodological Evaluation of Maternal Care Facilities Systems in Kenya Using Quasi-Experimental Design to Measure Clinical Outcomes

Oginga Mutaiwa, Department of Internal Medicine, Moi University Mwanzu Kibet, Strathmore University Ndirangu Ndwiga, Department of Clinical Research, University of Nairobi
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18947169
Published: September 9, 2012

Abstract

Maternal care facilities in Kenya are crucial for improving neonatal survival rates. However, there is a need to evaluate their effectiveness systematically and quantitatively. A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative analysis with qualitative insights will be employed. Data collection will include standardised surveys, observational studies, and in-depth interviews. The study will use a difference-in-differences (DiD) model for analysing the impact of intervention programmes on neonatal mortality rates. Initial findings suggest that an increase of 15% in antenatal care utilization is associated with a decrease of 8% in neonatal mortality, highlighting the effectiveness of improved pre-natal care. The quasi-experimental design will provide robust evidence to guide policy and resource allocation decisions aimed at enhancing maternal health outcomes. Implementing targeted interventions based on identified needs and further validating findings through larger-scale studies is recommended. Maternal Care, Quasi-Experimental Design, Neonatal Mortality, Antenatal Care 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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Oginga Mutaiwa, Mwanzu Kibet, Ndirangu Ndwiga (2012). Methodological Evaluation of Maternal Care Facilities Systems in Kenya Using Quasi-Experimental Design to Measure Clinical Outcomes. African Pediatric Nursing, Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18947169

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African GeographyMaternal Health SystemsQuasi-Experimental DesignClinical OutcomesProgramme EvaluationMixed-Methods ResearchOutcome Measurement

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