African Digital Health and Telemedicine

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Sustainability Analysis of Mobile Health Clinics in Nigerian Rural Communities Utilising Data Analytics Tools

Egwuelewa Chinedu, Department of Pediatrics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Achisolo Nwabueze, University of Lagos Obi Ugwuanyi, Department of Pediatrics, University of Maiduguri
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18842874
Published: July 7, 2007

Abstract

Mobile health clinics (MHCs) have become a critical component in healthcare delivery in rural Nigeria, addressing geographical and socioeconomic disparities. Data were collected through surveys and mobile health clinic records. Data were analysed using regression models with robust standard errors and confidence intervals for inferential statistics. The analysis revealed that MHCs in rural areas provided healthcare services to a significant proportion (75%) of the population, contributing positively to health outcomes. MHCs are essential for sustainable healthcare delivery in Nigerian rural communities. Future work should focus on expanding their reach and improving service quality. Investment in MHC infrastructure and continuous training programmes for mobile health workers are recommended to enhance sustainability. Mobile Health Clinics, Sustainability Analysis, Data Analytics, Rural Healthcare, Nigeria 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

Egwuelewa Chinedu, Achisolo Nwabueze, Obi Ugwuanyi (2007). Sustainability Analysis of Mobile Health Clinics in Nigerian Rural Communities Utilising Data Analytics Tools. African Digital Health and Telemedicine, Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18842874

Keywords

Sub-SaharanSustainabilityAnalyticsMobileHealthCommunityHealthGeographicInformationSystemsSocioeconomicAnalysis

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