Pan African Journal of Educational Policy, Research and Practice

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2006 No. 1 (2006)

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Quasi-Experimental Assessment of Community Health Centre Systems in Kenya: A Methodological Evaluation

Odhiambo Kinyanjui, Department of Public Health, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18830108
Published: March 9, 2006

Abstract

Community health centers (CHCs) play a critical role in healthcare delivery in Kenya, particularly in underserved areas. However, their effectiveness and sustainability remain uncertain. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including surveys and focus groups to assess CHC system implementation and user satisfaction. Data were analysed for statistical inference. The survey revealed that 65% of surveyed individuals reported high satisfaction with CHCs, indicating a positive adoption rate. This study provides evidence on the effectiveness of community health centre systems in Kenya through a robust quasi-experimental design. Based on findings, policy recommendations include enhancing training programmes for CHC staff and improving referral pathways to address identified gaps. 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

Odhiambo Kinyanjui (2006). Quasi-Experimental Assessment of Community Health Centre Systems in Kenya: A Methodological Evaluation. Pan African Journal of Educational Policy, Research and Practice, Vol. 2006 No. 1 (2006). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18830108

Keywords

African geographyCommunity health centersMethodological evaluationQuasi-experimental designSustainability assessmentHealthcare delivery systemsOutcome measurement

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