Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

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Methodological Evaluation of Community Health Centres Systems in Tanzania: Quasi-Experimental Design for Risk Reduction Measurement

Salamatu Kinyanjui, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Morogoro
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18885486
Published: February 27, 2009

Abstract

Community health centres in Tanzania are pivotal for delivering healthcare services to underserved populations. However, their effectiveness and sustainability require rigorous evaluation. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including quantitative surveys (n=500) and qualitative interviews (n=50). The study utilised regression analysis to assess the impact of interventions on risk factors. Robust standard errors were applied to account for potential confounders. Regression analysis revealed a significant reduction in healthcare-seeking delays by 24% among surveyed participants compared to baseline, indicating improved community health centre efficiency in facilitating timely access to care. The quasi-experimental design successfully demonstrated the efficacy of community health centres in Tanzania in reducing healthcare-related risks. Future studies should explore scalability and long-term sustainability impacts. Further research is needed to validate findings, particularly in diverse settings and with longer follow-up periods. Implementation strategies focusing on training staff and improving infrastructure are recommended. Community Health Centres, Regression Analysis, Risk Reduction, Tanzania, Quasi-Experimental Design

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Salamatu Kinyanjui (2009). Methodological Evaluation of Community Health Centres Systems in Tanzania: Quasi-Experimental Design for Risk Reduction Measurement. African Public Health Nursing, Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18885486

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African health geographycommunity-based interventionsevaluation methodologiesquasi-experimental designrisk assessmentsustainability studiestriangulation methods

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