African Cardiology Review | 22 April 2006
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of District Hospital Systems in Tanzania Using Multilevel Regression Models
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Abstract
District hospitals in Tanzania are critical for delivering primary healthcare services to rural communities. A multilevel regression model was employed to analyse data from Tanzanian district hospitals, accounting for both individual patient-level characteristics and hospital-level factors. The analysis revealed that increasing investment in infrastructure at the hospital level significantly reduced treatment costs without compromising quality of care (Slope = -0.75, \(SE = 0\).12, p < 0.01). Multilevel regression models provide a robust framework for evaluating cost-effectiveness in healthcare systems. District hospitals should prioritise investment in infrastructure to optimise resource allocation and improve patient outcomes.