African Veterinary Pharmacology

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005)

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Evaluation of Community Health Centre Systems in Ethiopia Using Quasi-Experimental Design to Assess System Reliability

Abay Amanuel Abate, Department of Internal Medicine, Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU) Gebre Mikael Berhanu, Department of Surgery, Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU) Seresign Effa Wossen, Haramaya University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18809236
Published: February 8, 2005

Abstract

Community health centres (CHCs) play a crucial role in healthcare delivery in Ethiopia, but their reliability and effectiveness have not been systematically evaluated. A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative data from surveys with qualitative interviews was employed. Quasi-experimental techniques were used to assess system performance and reliability in Ethiopian CHCs. The findings indicate that while CHC systems are generally reliable, there is a need for improved training programmes for healthcare workers to enhance service quality. This study provides insights into the strengths and areas needing improvement within Ethiopian CHC systems, contributing to evidence-based policy-making in public health. Recommendations include strengthening training programmes for healthcare staff and enhancing community engagement to improve system reliability. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

How to Cite

Abay Amanuel Abate, Gebre Mikael Berhanu, Seresign Effa Wossen (2005). Evaluation of Community Health Centre Systems in Ethiopia Using Quasi-Experimental Design to Assess System Reliability. African Veterinary Pharmacology, Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18809236

Keywords

African geographycommunity health centresquasi-experimental designreliability assessmenthealthcare system evaluationoutcome measurementmixed-methods approach

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