Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Methodological Evaluation of Community Health Centre Systems in Uganda: A Quasi-Experimental Design for Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Amaruu Musoke, Mbarara University of Science and Technology Oyok Serjeant, Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18904947
Published: July 12, 2010

Abstract

Community health centres (CHCs) in Uganda play a critical role in primary healthcare delivery. However, their efficiency and effectiveness require rigorous evaluation. A quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-intervention data was employed. Statistical analysis utilised regression discontinuity design (RDD) for causal inference. CHCs showed significant reductions in patient wait times by 25% after implementing new operational protocols, though variability exists across regions. The quasi-experimental approach demonstrated the potential to measure cost-effectiveness of CHC systems efficiently and accurately. Future studies should consider larger sample sizes and longitudinal data for comprehensive evaluation. Quasi-Experimental Design, Community Health Centres, Cost-Effectiveness Analysis, Regression Discontinuity Design 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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Amaruu Musoke, Oyok Serjeant (2010). Methodological Evaluation of Community Health Centre Systems in Uganda: A Quasi-Experimental Design for Cost-Effectiveness Analysis. African Perioperative Nursing, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18904947

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African geographycommunity health systemscost-effectiveness analysisquasi-experimental designrandomized controlled trialsoutcome measurementpublic health economics

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