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Multilevel Regression Analysis for Evaluating Cost-Effectiveness of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Nigeria,

Funmilayo Omowo, Department of Surgery, University of Benin Olumide Ayoola, Department of Clinical Research, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Chinedu Ezenwa, University of Benin
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18811012
Published: January 11, 2005

Abstract

Public health surveillance systems in Nigeria have been established to monitor infectious diseases such as tuberculosis (TB). However, their effectiveness and cost-effectiveness remain under scrutiny. A multilevel regression model was employed with fixed effects for geographical clusters and random intercepts for individual healthcare facilities. Uncertainty in estimates is addressed through robust standard errors. The model revealed a significant positive effect of surveillance intensity on TB case detection rates (OR = 1.05, $p$-value < 0.001), with moderate precision around the estimate. Despite challenges in resource allocation, the surveillance system is effective and cost-effective in enhancing TB case identification across regions. Further studies should explore strategies to optimise resource distribution for better overall performance. Public Health Surveillance, Multilevel Regression Analysis, Cost-Effectiveness, Tuberculosis (TB), Nigeria

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Funmilayo Omowo, Olumide Ayoola, Chinedu Ezenwa (2005). Multilevel Regression Analysis for Evaluating Cost-Effectiveness of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Nigeria,. African Air Quality Research (Environmental Science), Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18811012

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African geographymultilevel regressioncost-effectiveness analysispublic health surveillanceinfectious diseasesepidemiologyevaluation methods

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