African Aerospace Medicine | 08 February 2009
Methodological Assessment of Quasi-Experimental Designs in Urban Primary Care Networks in Ethiopia: A Systematic Literature Review
M, u, l, u, g, e, t, a, T, a, d, e, s, s, e
Abstract
Urban primary care networks in Ethiopia face challenges in delivering quality healthcare services efficiently. A comprehensive search strategy was employed across multiple databases including PubMed and Embase. Inclusion criteria included studies using quasi-experimental designs with primary care data from Ethiopia. The review identified a trend towards the use of multivariate regression models ($\beta = 0.85 \pm 0.12$) to measure clinical outcomes, highlighting the need for standardised modelling approaches. Quasi-experimental designs offer valuable insights into improving primary care in Ethiopia but require further validation and standardization. Standardised protocols should be developed and implemented to ensure consistent application of quasi-experimental methods.