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Evaluating Community Health Centre Systems in Ghana Using Panel Data for Risk Reduction Measurement

Kofi Amankrah, Department of Surgery, Ashesi University Danquah Akua, Ashesi University Esi Gyamfi, Department of Surgery, University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Nana Agyekum Edwards, Department of Clinical Research, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-Ghana)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18918516
Published: February 25, 2011

Abstract

Community health centers (CHCs) play a crucial role in healthcare delivery in Ghana, particularly in underserved areas. A mixed-method approach was employed, including both quantitative (panel-data estimation) and qualitative assessments. Panel data analysis was conducted to measure the effectiveness of CHCs in reducing health risks among populations served. The findings indicate that there is a significant positive correlation between the number of CHCs per capita and the reduction rate in preventable diseases, with an estimated coefficient of $a = 0.85$ (95% CI: [0.72, 0.98]). The study concludes that enhanced CHC systems are pivotal for reducing health risks, particularly in underserved regions. Based on the findings, recommendations include increasing funding and training for CHCs to improve service delivery and expand coverage.

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Kofi Amankrah, Danquah Akua, Esi Gyamfi, Nana Agyekum Edwards (2011). Evaluating Community Health Centre Systems in Ghana Using Panel Data for Risk Reduction Measurement. African Forensic Medicine, Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18918516

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Sub-SaharanAfricanNetworksSocialDeterminantsStochasticImpact

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