Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)

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Methodological Assessment and Multilevel Regression Analysis of Rural Clinics' Clinical Outcomes in Ghana's Health System,

Yaw Gyamfi, Accra Technical University Baffour Appiagye, Department of Pediatrics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Kofi Adzube, Department of Clinical Research, Ashesi University Amadu Opare, Accra Technical University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18923020
Published: December 25, 2011

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the clinical outcomes of rural clinics in Ghana's health system. The research employs multilevel regression analysis, accounting for both clinic-level and district-level factors affecting clinical outcomes. Data from rural clinics in Ghana were analysed using statistical software. A significant proportion (35%) of patient consultations resulted in adverse health outcomes, with a higher incidence rate observed in clinics located in less affluent districts. The analysis highlights the need for targeted interventions to improve clinic performance and reduce adverse health outcomes. Investment should focus on enhancing infrastructure and training staff in less resource-rich areas to improve patient care and safety. 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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Yaw Gyamfi, Baffour Appiagye, Kofi Adzube, Amadu Opare (2011). Methodological Assessment and Multilevel Regression Analysis of Rural Clinics' Clinical Outcomes in Ghana's Health System,. African Perioperative Nursing, Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18923020

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Sub-SaharanAfricanSpatialEpidemiologyRandomizedClusterRegression

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