Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Kenya: A Randomized Field Trial on Adoption Rates

Sotyekwa Kariuki, Department of Clinical Research, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Ongonyi Mutua, Department of Public Health, Egerton University Odhiambo Kinyanjui, Department of Surgery, Egerton University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18844486
Published: May 7, 2007

Abstract

Public health surveillance systems are critical for monitoring infectious diseases in Kenya. However, their effectiveness varies across different regions and settings. A stratified random sampling approach was employed to select study sites within three geographical zones. A logistic regression model with robust standard errors was used to analyse data collected from 150 healthcare facilities across the country. In one selected zone, adoption rates were found to be significantly higher among facilities that received additional training (OR = 2.45, CI: 1.38-4.37), suggesting a need for targeted educational interventions. The randomized field trial demonstrated the feasibility of assessing public health surveillance system adoption in Kenya and identified key factors influencing implementation. Facilities with lower initial adoption rates should be prioritised for additional training to improve surveillance capabilities.

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Sotyekwa Kariuki, Ongonyi Mutua, Odhiambo Kinyanjui (2007). Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Kenya: A Randomized Field Trial on Adoption Rates. African Microbiology Review (Core Life Science), Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18844486

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KenyaSurveillance SystemsMethodologyRandomizationField TrialsEvaluationPublic Health

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