Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Time-Series Forecasting Model Evaluation of Urban Primary Care Networks in South Africa: A Methodological Assessment

Sipho Mkhwanazi, University of Zululand Ndivhuo Shabalala, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) South Africa Mhlongo Dlamini, University of Zululand Thabo Nkondo, Department of Pediatrics, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) South Africa
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18905306
Published: March 8, 2010

Abstract

Urban primary care networks in South Africa are crucial for addressing healthcare disparities and improving patient outcomes. However, there is a need to evaluate these systems efficiently. A time-series forecasting model was developed and applied to data from urban primary care clinics in South Africa. The model considered the number of consultations per month as an indicator of service utilization and patient health status. The time-series analysis revealed a significant positive correlation (p < 0.05) between consultation frequency and improvements in patients' blood pressure measurements, suggesting that increased access to care leads to better health outcomes. This study provides evidence for the effectiveness of urban primary care networks in improving clinical indicators such as blood pressure management. Further research should explore longer-term impacts and broader healthcare metrics within these networks. Urban Primary Care, Time-Series Forecasting, Clinical Outcomes, South Africa 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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Sipho Mkhwanazi, Ndivhuo Shabalala, Mhlongo Dlamini, Thabo Nkondo (2010). Time-Series Forecasting Model Evaluation of Urban Primary Care Networks in South Africa: A Methodological Assessment. African Molecular Biology (Core Life Science), Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18905306

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Sub-Saharangeospatiallongitudinalpredictive modellingcohort analysisdata analyticsresource allocation

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