Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002)

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Methodological Evaluation of District Hospitals Systems in Ethiopia Using Difference-in-Differences Model for Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Yared Abebayehu, Department of Clinical Research, Addis Ababa University Mesay Gebreabès, Department of Epidemiology, Addis Ababa University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18741525
Published: October 5, 2002

Abstract

District hospitals in Ethiopia play a critical role in healthcare delivery but face challenges regarding resource allocation and effectiveness. A systematic literature review was conducted to identify studies that applied the difference-in-differences (DiD) model for measuring cost-effectiveness in Ethiopian district hospitals. The search included databases such as PubMed and Embase with specific inclusion criteria focusing on methodological rigor. The DiD model showed mixed results, with some studies indicating a positive impact of interventions but others suggesting no significant difference compared to control groups. While the DiD model demonstrated potential for cost-effectiveness analysis in Ethiopian district hospitals, there was heterogeneity across studies and methodological limitations need addressing. Future research should focus on standardising methodologies and increasing sample sizes to enhance robustness of findings. 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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Yared Abebayehu, Mesay Gebreabès (2002). Methodological Evaluation of District Hospitals Systems in Ethiopia Using Difference-in-Differences Model for Cost-Effectiveness Analysis. African Veterinary Parasitology, Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18741525

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EthiopiaDistrict HospitalsMethodologyCost-EfficiencyDifference-in-DifferencesHealth SystemsResource Allocation

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