African Air Quality Research (Environmental Science)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000)

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Methodological Evaluation of District Hospitals Systems in Senegal: Panel Data Estimation for Yield Improvement Assessment

Djibril Ndiaye, Department of Public Health, Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD), Dakar Oumar Diop, Department of Clinical Research, Université Alioune Diop de Bambey (UADB) Ali Ngom, Université Alioune Diop de Bambey (UADB) Mamadou Sène, Department of Surgery, Université Gaston Berger (UGB), Saint-Louis
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18711749
Published: April 18, 2000

Abstract

District hospitals in Senegal play a critical role in healthcare delivery, yet their performance varies significantly across different regions and over time. A systematic literature review was employed, including studies published between and focusing on district hospitals in Senegal. Data from multiple sources were analysed using panel data estimation techniques such as fixed effects models to control for unobserved heterogeneity. Panel-data analysis revealed a significant positive effect of investment in infrastructure (e.g., equipment, facilities) and training programmes on hospital performance, with an average improvement rate of 15% over five years. However, variability in yield improvements was substantial across different districts. The findings suggest that targeted investments in both physical assets and human resources could lead to improved healthcare outcomes, but tailored strategies are needed based on district-specific challenges. Policy makers should prioritise district hospitals with lower performance scores for targeted interventions. Additionally, a continuous monitoring system is recommended to track yield improvements over time. 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

Djibril Ndiaye, Oumar Diop, Ali Ngom, Mamadou Sène (2000). Methodological Evaluation of District Hospitals Systems in Senegal: Panel Data Estimation for Yield Improvement Assessment. African Air Quality Research (Environmental Science), Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18711749

Keywords

Sub-SaharanDistrict HospitalsPanel DataEconometricsHealthcare DeliveryMethodologyResource Allocation

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