Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013)

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Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Senegal: A Randomized Field Trial

Wally Sow, Université Gaston Berger (UGB), Saint-Louis Fatiha Ndiaye, Université Gaston Berger (UGB), Saint-Louis Sabina Ndione, Department of Epidemiology, Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD), Dakar
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18983718
Published: September 14, 2013

Abstract

Public health surveillance systems are critical for monitoring diseases and managing public health crises in Senegal. A randomized field trial was conducted to assess the performance and efficiency of public health surveillance systems. Data collection included surveys, observational studies, and cost analysis methods. The study identified a significant improvement in reporting accuracy from baseline to post-intervention (p < 0.05), with an increase in timely disease reports by 30%. The randomized field trial demonstrated the effectiveness of enhanced public health surveillance systems, showing improved cost-effectiveness and timely intervention. Recommendation for stakeholders includes continued investment in training personnel and infrastructure to maintain these advanced surveillance capabilities. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Wally Sow, Fatiha Ndiaye, Sabina Ndione (2013). Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Senegal: A Randomized Field Trial. African Dietetics Journal, Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18983718

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Sub-SaharanGeographic Information SystemsSurveillanceEvaluationRandomizationCost-BenefitMetrics

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